John Bull in his perilous feat of horsemanship [graphic]

John Bull in his perilous feat of horsemanship [graphic]

John Bull in his perilous feat of horsemanship. Dated between 1861 and 1865. This Civil War envelope depicts Britain (John Bull) riding atop of two horses, Union and Secession, as Britain precariously balances a bale of cotton on his shoulders. Secession, the Confederate horse, wears the seven-star national flag of the Confederacy, which was used from March 4, 1861 until May 21, 1861.

Note: Title from item.

Collection of Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts. USM 017

between 1861 and 1865

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.

English

A1985/012/0384

William Caleb Loring Illustrated Envelope Collection. See the Museum Archives for more information regarding this collection.

Illustrated Patriotic Envelopes of the American Civil War exhibition

1 item ; 9 x 14 cm.

Gift of William Caleb Loring.