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An illustrated cover for a patriotic song sheet. The iconography of the illustration, like the song, has militaristic overtones. On a large shield in the center of the composition perches an eagle. Rays of light and several flags radiating from behind. Cannonballs, sabers, a drum, bugles, banners, and a soldier's pack and satchel, lies on the ground before it.
Entered . . . 1859 by Firth, Pond & Co.
Lith. by Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway N.Y.
New York. Published by Firth, Pond & Co. 547 Broadway.
The Library's impression of the cover was deposited for copyright on June 10, 1859.
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 1859-1.