Jeff Davis in His Disguise When Captured by U.S. Troops

Creator

Philip and Solomons
Miller

Files

Creator Role

printer sketcher

Description

The nineteenth century photograph is a reproduction of an original cartoon by an artist named Miller. In the image, Jefferson Davis is shown wearing a dress and carrying a dagger in his proper right hand. A wooded scene is depicted in the background.

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

n.d.

Measurement

10 1/2 X 8 3/4 inches

Inscription

verso, handwritten at center: Jeff Davis in his disguise / when captured by U. S. troops. / from the original sketch / by Miller - Photograph / by Philip & Solomons

Subjects

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Work Type

reproduction (derivative object)

Class

photos

Preferred Citation

[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.

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.

ID

3810

Digital ID

FVW_03810

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.