Jefferson Davis comic carte de visite
Content Description
This collection contains five comic carte de visite engravings illustrating Jefferson Davis's capture. Davis, president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861–1865), was captured on May 10, 1865, by Union cavalry near Irwinville, Georgia. It was rumored that Davis disguised himself in a woman's dress when caught. The titles and printing information include: "How do you like it, Jefferson D.?," Kellogg Brothers, Hartford, CT, 1865; "The last ditch of the chivalry, or a President in petticoats [no imprint]"; "Mrs. Jeff. Davis, Don't provoke the President or he may hurt some of you," Boston, Wm. H. Mumler, 1865; "A wolf in sheep's clothing, or Jeff.. in crinoline," Phil. Pho. Co, Philadelphia, 1865; and "Strategy or Change of Base," Boston, Wm. H. Mumler, 1865.
Acquisition Type
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased from David Lesser, 1 March 2023.
Language of Description
English
Script of Description
Latin
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: 1865
Extent
.03 Cubic Feet (1 folder (letter))
Language of Materials
English
Inventory
5 items