Price
$19.95
Condition
used
Product Condition
Very fine
Size
5.5" x 3.125"
Civil War Patriotic Cover – Jefferson Davis Satire “The Man Who Conceived C.S.A.”. Civil War patriotic cover featuring a bold red caricature of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, captioned “The Man who conceived C.S.A.” The exaggerated profile and refined attire reflect Northern satirical style, portraying Davis as the architect of rebellion. Printed in a single striking color with excellent graphic appeal, this cover captures the biting political humor used by Union printers to shape public opinion. A compelling and visually distinctive example of Civil War propaganda art. Unused and original.
During the Civil War, Northern publishers produced a wide range of illustrated envelopes to promote the Union cause and criticize Confederate leadership. Jefferson Davis, as president of the Confederacy, was a frequent target of caricature. Designs like this reduced complex political conflict into easily understood imagery, often portraying Davis as vain, misguided, or personally responsible for secession. Such covers served both as everyday correspondence and as persuasive media, reflecting how humor and satire were used to influence public sentiment during one of America’s most divisive periods.
$19.95
used
Very fine
5.5" x 3.125"