"The boys in blue," returning the state flags to the governor of Pennsylvania, Independence Square, Philadelphia July 4th, 1866. [graphic] / Rea & Sharp, engravers.
Title
"The boys in blue," returning the state flags to the governor of Pennsylvania, Independence Square, Philadelphia July 4th, 1866. [graphic] / Rea & Sharp, engravers.
Description
Copyright secured., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War views., Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited, Shows a large crowd of spectators surrounding a platform of dignitaries in Independence Square for the July 4th celebration commemorating the return of colors to the state by the Pennsylvania regiments. American flags and banners adorn the rear of Independence Hall. Several military personnel, flags, and a banner advertising King & Baird, book & job printers, are visible in the foreground. Veterans from over one-hundred regiments and the orphan children of soldiers and sailors killed during the Civil War attended the ceremony officiated by Mayor General George G. Meade and Governor Andrew G. Curtin.
Creator
Rea & Sharp engraver., creator
Date
[1866]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *Ph Pr - Gov't Buildings - I [5779.7]
General Grant's farewell address to the Union Army in the field 1865. [graphic].
Title
General Grant's farewell address to the Union Army in the field 1865. [graphic].
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook or envelopes and portraits., Commemorative print containing vignettes surrounding a transcription of Grant's June 2, 1865 address. Vignettes depict Grant as a "Cadet at West Point" and a "General Commanding"; "General Grant Cottage, Mt. McGregor, N.Y."; and "The Grant Monument, Riverside Park, N.Y." Also contains a portrait of Grant; an eagle holding a banner inscribed "E. Pluribus"; a scene showing Grant overseeing his advancing troops; and symbols of military life.
Date
c1893.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *GC - Grant [5785.F.66a]