Set of 5 patriotic envelopes includes 5 sheets of plain writing paper, and 5 gummed stamps. Please specify via the drop down menu whether you'd like your envelopes postmarked, or if you would like them left blank, and the postage stamps to be included separately.
We are very excited to offer reproductions of one of the most famous newspapers of the Civil War. When newsprint was in short supply during the siege of Vicksburg the resourceful publisher of the Daily Citizen resorted to printing on the back of unused wallpaper. Our reproductions of the July 2nd, 1863 issue feature handmade, block printed reproduction wallpaper. The July 2nd issue is the last issue printed before the publisher fled the city prior to its capture. Many extant July 2nd issues feature a note added on July 4th by Federal soldiers who found the press still set with type and printed them as souvenirs, however we have chosen to copy the original July 2nd issue that was distributed to citizens (Including the typo in the title that the originals had.). Wallpaper patterns will vary.
One sided, printed cotton campaign flag, produced to promote Abraham Lincoln during the 1860 election. The Flag measures approx. 6.5" by 10", and has a raw edge, per the original, though you could add a rolled hem if you wish. The original shows evidence of being tacked on the left side, though there's numerous ways that you could mount, or display the flag.
US Sanitary Commission ration bags, made off of the original pattern from enameled cloth with a cotton drill drawstring sleeve. Stamped USSC, and closed with a cotton twill tape per the original specs.
Mid 19th century sugar bag, constructed from coarse woven cotton canvas, they are approx. 7 1/2" x 12" and are machine stitched with an unhemmed top. Each bag comes with a length of twine for securing it closed.
We are thrilled to offer these reproductions of the Richmond Daily Dispatch issue printed on May 2nd 1864. Those with southern impressions wishing to read a newspaper at an event will finally have an option more geographically appropriate than Harpers Weekly to pass the time.
