"Bird's Eye View of Alexandria, VA. No. 1. C."

Civil War envelope

Civil War era patriotic envelope, one of 17 in collection 1995.25; published by Charles Magnus (1826-1900), New York, front of envelope showing lithograph, black and white, with inset title reading "Bird's Eye View of Alexandria, VA. No. 1. C."; image of vessels, dock area, buildings and train; see 1995.25.1 for colored version of a portion of this image; lower right of image: "Publ. by Chas. Magnus New York."; reverse (flap) side blank; unused.