Details
Contributor Magee, John L., publisher.
Title Gallant capture of a ladys wardrobe by the brave troops of Florida [graphic].
Publisher Philadelphia: Published by J.L. Magee 22 South Fifht[sic] St
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1861
Date [1861]
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph; 36 x 50 cm.(14 x 19.5 in.)
Description Cartoon concerning the enforcement of the Confiscation Act of 1861 depicting the absurd seizure of a Florida woman's wardrobe to "pay the expenses of the troops." A military officer, possibly Union General Winfield Scott, and his troops, bayonets and swords raised, collect the belligerent, Confederate belle's hoop skirt as they trample an American flag. The lady demands the return of her clothes or threatens to go to Union-occupied Fort Pickens (visible behind her) and "man one of the big guns, and blow [the men] to pieces."
Is referenced by Weitenkampf p. 130.
Notes Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Subject Forts & fortifications -- Flordia -- Fort Pickens.
Clothing & dress -- Florida -- Fort Pickens.
Geographic subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Confiscations and contributions.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women -- Florida -- Fort Pickens.
Genre Lithographs -- 1860-1870.
Political cartoons -- 1860-1870.
Printer Magee, John L., publisher.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| political cartoons - 1861-41W [P.9091]
Accession number P.9091