Patriotic envelope

patriotic envelope

Patriotic envelope used to advertise support for Union cause during U.S. Civil War; white paper envelope with red and blue illustration on left half of envelope face: depiction of Union sailor holding octant; sailor surrounded by patriotic motifs including American flag, eagle, shield of stars and stripes; printed in blue below illustration "A Union of lakes, and a Union of lands,/ A Union of States none can sever"; envelope is unaddressed, unposted; gummed flap.