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Creator Role

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Description

The glass ornament depicts a right-side profile portrait of Jefferson Davis surrounded by stars. At its back, brief information about Lee is given. The ornament appears in white, and its artwork and text are printed in blue. It is accompanied by its original cardboard box and clear plastic stand. Note: The ornament is damaged (small hole at its back). Handle with care.

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

ca. 1993

Measurement

4 inches (height)

Materials and Techniques Display

glass

Inscription

back: Jefferson Davis / (1809-1889) / President / of the / Confederate States

Subjects

Christmas tree ornaments; Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Work Type

decoration (ornaments)

Class

souvenirs & novelties

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

Related Source

See item # 7101.

ID

7102

Current Location

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)

Repository

Mississippi State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).

Contact Information

For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.

Jefferson Davis Ball Ornament

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