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Liberty or death
1861, about
J. M. Whittemore & Co.
USA: Massachusetts, Boston
Paper
3 1/4" x 6"; 9 x 16 cm.; 1 item (1 page)
Gift of William Caleb Loring
A85/012/0297

This Civil War envelope serves as an advertisement for the Haines' envelope holder. In addition to the company's advertisement, the envelope depicts images of an American shield, a liberty cap, the Constitution, a bible, and a snake with the word "secession" drawn on its body and pierced by an arrow. Forms part of the William Caleb Loring illustrated envelope collection.