John Brown [graphic]

Item Information

Title:
John Brown [graphic]
Description:
John Brown. Dated between 1861 and 1865. This Civil War era envelope depicts the abolitionist John Brown and bears the inscription, "His last words.—'I die for the inalienable right of mankind to freedom, whatever hue the skin may be.'" Note: Title from item.
Date:
1861–1865
Format:
Documents
Location:
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library
Collection (local):
American Civil War Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists
Brown, John, 1800-1859--Portraits
Covers (Philately)--United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Envelopes (Stationery)
Patriotic envelopes--1860-1870
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Art and the war
Places:
New York > New York
New York, New York, United States
Link to Item:
https://digitalvgw.omeka.net/items/show/860
Terms of Use:
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.
Contact host institution for more information.
Publisher:
Stimson & Co.
Language:
English
Notes:
Collection of Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts. USM 017
Identifier:
A1985/012/0549