John Brown [graphic]
Title
John Brown [graphic]
Description
John Brown. Dated between 1861 and 1865. This Civil War era envelope depicts the abolitionist John Brown and bears the inscription, "His last words.—'I die for the inalienable right of mankind to freedom, whatever hue the skin may be.'"
Note: Title from item.
Note: Title from item.
Subject
Source
Collection of Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts. USM 017
Publisher
Date
between 1861 and 1865
Rights
This image is presented for research and educational purposes only, and may not be distributed or re-published without permission from the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library.
Language
English
Identifier
A1985/012/0549
Is Part Of
William Caleb Loring Illustrated Envelope Collection. See the Museum Archives for more information regarding this collection.
Illustrated Patriotic Envelopes of the American Civil War exhibitionExtent
1 item ; 9 x 14 cm.
Provenance
Gift of William Caleb Loring.
Collection
Citation
“John Brown [graphic],” digitalVGW, accessed March 29, 2024, https://digitalvgw.omeka.net/items/show/860.