Civil War racist political cartoon 1861 African American Jefferson Davis Black

The Genu-Ine Othello.

(Civil War political issues- Slavery- African-American caricature- Black Americana)

Issued 1861, London by Punch.

Jefferson Davis confederate President dressed up in Uncle Sam costume.

Popular press political cartoon depicting racist caricatures, printed during the Civil War.

Historically interesting wood engraved antique print. Blank on reverse.

Paper and image remains clean and well preserved with a fine patina and visual appeal.

Sheet measures c. 8" x 10 1/2".

Printed area measures c. 7" x 9 1/2".

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