Traitor. Patriot [graphic]

Title

Description

Traitor. Patriot. Dated between 1861 and 1865. This Civil War envelope depicts the presidential (John Bell) and vice presidential (Edward Everett) candidates of the Constitutional Union Party. The word "Traitor" has been stamped over John Bell's image. The word "Patriot" been stamped over Edward Everett's image. A Union flag with a liberty cap on the flag pole appears at the bottom of the portraits.

Note: Title from item.

Subject

Bell, John, 1796-1869 -- Portraits.

Constitutional Union Party (U.S.).

Covers (Philately) -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Envelopes (Stationery).

Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 -- Portraits.

Flags -- American -- 1860-1870.

Liberty caps (Headgear) -- Pictorial works.

Patriotic envelopes -- 1860-1870.

Presidential candidates -- United States -- Portraits.

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Art and the war.

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Flags.

Vice-Presidential candidates -- United States -- Portraits.

Source

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

Publisher

Carpenter & Allen

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.