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J. D. his marque graphic. Dated between 1861 and 1865. This graphic depicts an illustration of a skull and crossbones. Inscription reads, “J. D. [Jefferson Davis] his marque.”

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Truth is mighty, the South to the rescue card. Dated 1861. This pro-Confederate trading card depicts a patriotic shield emblazoned with a portrait of Jefferson Davis, above the state seal of Virginia. The shield is decorated with eleven stars, the…

Death before dishonor, don’t tread on us card. Dated about 1865. This pro-Confederate trading card for the state of Maryland depicts a serpent intertwined with two Confederate flags. Includes the seal for the state of Maryland.

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We have nailed our colors to the mast. The people rule card. Dated about 1865. This pro-Confederate trading card for the state of Arkansas depicts a young man nailing a Confederate flag to a mast. Includes the motto and seal for the state of…

Thus will it ever be with tyrants. Virginia the mighty card. Dated about 1865. This pro-Confederate trading card for the state of Virginia depicts a patriotic shield adorned by Confederate flags and the Virginia state seal. An example of a trading…

Life of Jeff. Davis in five expressive tableaux. Dated about 1865. This split page or movable handout depicts the life of Confederate President Jefferson Davis expressed in five scenes. Imprint at bottom of the handout reads, "Published at 109 Nassau…

A photographic postcard print of the reception room of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island, Illinois. Dated about 1927. This real photo postcard print or RPPC depicts reception room of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island,…

A photographic postcard print of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island, Illinois. Dated about 1927. This real photo postcard print or RPPC depicts main entrance of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island, Illinois, shortly after its…

A photographic postcard print of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island, Illinois. Dated about 1927. This real photo postcard print or RPPC depicts the reverse of the new Prince Hall Masonic Home of Rock Island, Illinois, shortly after its…

USA. Dated between 1862 and 1865. This Civil War era envelope serves as an advertisement for the Car Bell company of Hartford, Connecticut, and its illustrated Union envelopes.

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