Civil War Era Patriotic Covers

The Filson has a large collection of Civil War patriotic stationary. Primarily Union in sentiment, the letter paper and envelopes provide wonderful depictions of Unionist opinion, feeling, and propaganda. Presented here is a sampling of the collection.

Envelope1

Envelope2

Envelope3

envelope 4

Envelope5

envelope6

envelope 7

Kentucky envelope303

Magoffin cover

 

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