Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War miscellanies., Series of four, titled military-themed souvenir pies containing eight panels printed with illustrations corresponding to verse printed on the verso that promotes patriotism, bravery, honor, chivalry, duty and piety. Contains "History of The Soldier Lad Folded in What He Best Loves, The Stars and Stripes, Red, White, and Blue" depicting a soldier's tour of duty including his farewell to his family, his fighting in battle, his promotion to Captain, and his celebrated return home; "The Sailor Boy" depicting the life of a powder boy including a farewell to his mother, nightly prayers, performing bravely during battle, and a hero's welcome home; "The Soldier Boy" depicting a boy's life before and after entering the military including school studies, his father questioning his future profession, his joining the army as a drummer boy, and his father recognizing the honor in his son's brave service to protect his country; and "The Union Forts" depicting and describing the location of Fort Sumter, Fort Morgan, Fort Lafayette, Fort Wagner, Roanoke Island, Fort Donelson, and Fortress Monroe.
Creator
Strong, Thomas W., creator
Date
c1864.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *GC - Civil War [(2)5786.F.7a&b; 9a&b]
The Union sentinel holds a gun and wears a uniform that is too big for his frame, making him appear childish. The sender mocks the recipient and suggests that he will never marry., Ill. signed: B., Text: Say! Lonely Sentinel; when on thy beat, / Do'st ever long the one thou lovest to meet? / Do'st ever wish when though demand'st the pass, / That she that gave the countersign might be thy lass? / Oh! vain is thy hope, and grey will be thy hair, / Before she gives the watchword to "Who goes there?", Provenance: McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
