Title
Certificate for a volunteer serving in the Union army
Caption
A large certificate for a volunteer serving in the Union army to suppress the rebellion of 1861. In the centre stands a woman; probably Columbia; holding two laurel wreaths and the Constitution. She extends her protection over a mother and child and a cowering young boy at her feet. In the left foreground a Union volunteer stands alert; holding a bayonet. A cannon and its broken carriage wheel lie on the ground at right. In the right background is a view of the State House in Philadelphia; in the left background is a ship. Below the text is the seal of the State of Pennsylvania with the scales of justice above it.
Date
1861
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A09_331
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,0Mb) / 13,6in x 17,2in / 4069 x 5154 (300dpi)