One of the F. F. V.'s after his contraband [2]. One of the F. F. V.'s after his contraband [2]. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. African-American boy clings to the leg of General Butler. Butler extends his sword to fend-off slave owner with whip and dog. Beige envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left. Printed below image: 'One of the F. F. V's after his Contraband. / General Butler 'can't see it.' Printed vertically at left of image: 'D. Murphy's Son, Print. 65 Fulton & 372 Pearl Sts. N. Y.' View Item
[Slave escaping at Fort Monroe]. [Slave escaping at Fort Monroe]. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. Caucasian man with whip calling out to an African American man who flees toward Fort Monroe. White envelope with black ink. Image on top. Inscription printed at top: 'Come back here, you black rascal. / Can't come back now, massa; dis chile's contraban'.' 'FORT MONROE' printed at right. View Item
By golly massa Butler, I like dis better dan workin' in de field for ole Sesesh massa. By golly massa Butler, I like dis better dan workin' in de field for ole Sesesh massa. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. African-American man polishing a pair of boots. White envelope with black ink. Image on left. Printed below image: 'By golly Massa Butler. I like dis better dan workin' in de field for ole Seseh massa.' View Item
Music by the 'Contra-Band.' Music by the 'Contra-Band.' Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. Three African-Americans playing instruments. White envelope with black ink. Image on top-left. Below image is printed: 'Sold by S. C. Upham, 310 Chestnut St.' View Item
One of the F. F. V.'s after his Contraband [1]. One of the F. F. V.'s after his Contraband [1]. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. African-American boy clings to the leg of General Butler. Butler extends his sword to fend-off slave owner with whip and dog. Beige envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left. Printed below image: 'One of the F. F. V's after his Contraband. / General Butler 'can't see it.' Printed vertically at left of image: 'D. Murphy's Son, Print. 65 Fulton & 372 Pearl Sts. N. Y.' View Item
Bress de Lor, we am contraban. Bress de Lor, we am contraban. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. American-American man and woman dancing. Beige envelope with brown ink. Image on left. Printed below image: 'Bress de Lor, we am Contraban.' Printed vertically at left of image: 'D. Murphy's Son, Print. 65 Fulton & 372 Pearl Street. N. Y.' View Item
Contraband barricade. Contraband barricade. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. Battle between Union and Confederate soldiers. Some Union soldiers using tools as weapons. Beige envelope with red and blue ink. Image on left. Printed below image: 'Contraband barricade. / Come and get your property.' View Item
Contraband of war; or, volunteer sappers and miners from the 'f. f. v.' Contraband of war; or, volunteer sappers and miners from the 'f. f. v.' Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. African American men with mining tools in-hand, volunteering to join the Union Army. White envelope with colored ink. Image on left. Printed above image: 'Contraband of war; / OR, / VOLUNTEER SAPPERS AND / MINERS / FROM THE 'F.F.V.' Printed below image: 'Massa Butler, we's jest seceed from de / 'Meen-asses Junction,' and wants to 'list in the counter- / band rigiment. View Item
Him fader's hope, him moder's joy, him darling little contraband boy. Him fader's hope, him moder's joy, him darling little contraband boy. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. African-American baby being held up by Caucasian man. White envelope with red ink. Image on left. Printed below image: 'Him fader's hope, / Him moder's joy, / Him darling little / Contraband Boy.' View Item
The latest contraband of war. The latest contraband of war. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. African-American man standing with a hoe in his hand. White envelope with black ink. Image on left. Printed above and below image: 'Whar is Massa Jeff now, / dat's what's de matter. / The latest Contraband of war--United States.' View Item
Come back you black rascal. Come back you black rascal. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. Caucasian man holding a whip and shackles calling after an African-American family as they flee toward Fort Monroe. White envelope with blue ink. Image on top-left. Printed in speech bubbles: 'COME BACK YOU BLACK RASCAL: / OH! NO - I CAN'T COME BACK / 'ISE CONTRABAN.' View Item
I'se contraband. I'se contraband. Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 2 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. Head of an African-American man at the center of a ten-pointed star. The names of ten confederate states are inscribed on the points of the star. Pink envelope with black ink. Image on left. Printed below image: 'I'SE CONTRABAND.' View Item