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English: 1865 cartoon allegorically portraying the imaginary execution of former Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Davis is shown imprisoned in a birdcage which hangs from a gallows. He is dressed in woman's clothing, a reference to his disguise when captured; he holds a a sour apple, a reference to the popular lyrics sung by U.S. soldiers that they'd "hang Jeff Davis from a sour apple tree". To the left is a large figure of John Brown, rising from his grave in his burial shroud. Brown points an accusing finger at Davis. The implication is that Brown metaphorically will be Davis's executioner; ie the one who kills the Confederate Slavery cause. Below Davis's cage are four African-Americans, representing the freed people formerly held enslaved. They dance for joy and make insulting gestures towards Davis.

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Author Library Company of Philadelphia
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  • African Americana Graphics Collection
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  • Library Company of Philadelphia
  • African Americana
  • Cartoons
  • Illustrations
  • anti-slavery
  • Confederate
  • Jefferson Davis
  • John Brown
  • Lithographs
  • Minstrels
  • abolitionism
  • gallows
  • American Civil War

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6 November 2016

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Allegorical cartoon at end of US Civil War; Ghost of John Brown condemns imprisoned Jefferson Davis as freed slaves rejoice.

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