The conquered banner, Confederate States of America.
Summary
A sheet music cover for a postwar song lamenting the fall of the Confederacy. A ragged Confederate flag stands draped over an abandoned cannon, which sits in a landscape overgrown with grass and weeds. Almost hidden in the grass is the stock of a rifle.
Entered . . . 1866 by A. E. Blackmar . . . Louisiana.
Lith. Feusier, Hoyle & Co. No. 9, Commercial Place. N.O.
New Orleans. Published by A.E. Blackmar. 167 Canal St.
The Library also has a redrawn version, identical except that the lithographer's imprint is missing.
Title appears as it is written on the item.
Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1866-2.
Tags
Date
01/01/1866
Contributors
Blackmar, A. E. (Armand Edward), 1826-1888.
Feusier, Hoyle & Co.
Location
Confederate Glen Estates, 35.88118, -86.46305
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.