Price
$18.00
Condition
used
Product Condition
Very fine
Size
5.5' x 3"
Winfield Scott Guards Washington! Civil War Satirical Patriotic Cover "Why Don't You Take It?". Classic Civil War caricature showing Union General Winfield Scott as a powerful bulldog protecting "Washington" while Confederate President Jefferson Davis, portrayed as a cautious greyhound, hesitates to attack. The bold caption "Why Don't You Take It?" sarcastically taunts Confederate leaders over their inability to seize the nation's capital. One of the better-known humorous patriotic envelope designs of the war. Unused and Original.
Produced during the opening months of the Civil War, this famous cartoon celebrated the successful defense of Washington, D.C. Winfield Scott organized the capital's early military protection while Confederate hopes of capturing the city quickly faded.
$18.00
used
Very fine
5.5' x 3"