The Unity of the Government which constitutes you.

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Creator / Contributor: Harbach & Bro.
Title: The Unity of the Government which constitutes you.
Collection Title: Patriotic envelope collection. Series I: Civil War envelopes, 1861-1865.
Publisher: New-York Historical Society
Description: Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. Decorative border and pattern on the entire front of envelope. The Motto is wrapped around the outside border. White envelope with gray ink. Printed within border, from top of envelope: 'The Unity of Government which constitutes you / is the main pillar in the Edifice of your Real / Independence. Wash. / ONE PEOPLE.'
Notes: George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) was a member of the Continental Congress, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, and the first President of the United States. About the Creator: Attributed to Harbach & Bro. During the Civil War, Harbach & Brother was a distributor of staple and fancy stationery, envelopes, writing instruments, ink, and other writing and mailing supplies, operating from 36 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While Harbach & Brother is the name associated with this envelope, it is unclear whether or not they were the producers of this envelope as opposed to also being distributors.
Institution: New-York Historical Society
Identifier: aj90024.jpg
1698
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799
Borders, Ornamental (Decorative arts)
Material type or medium of original: Pictorial envelopes
Patriotic envelopes
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