The first flag of independence raised in the South,Citizens of Savannah,Ga. 1860

The first flag of independence raised in the South, by the citizens of Savannah, Ga. November 8th, 1860
Title: The first flag of independence raised in the South, by the citizens of Savannah, Ga. November 8th, 1860 / drawn by Henry Cleenewerck, Savannah, Ga. ; lithographed by R.H. Howell, Savannah, Ga.
Creator(s): Howell, R. H., lithographer
Related Names:
Cleenewerck, Henry , artist
Date Created/Published: [Savannah, Ga. : s.n., 1860]
Summary: A view of the public meeting in Johnson Square, Savannah, prompted by news of Lincoln's election, where a resolution was adopted for a state secession convention. In the nocturnal scene, the square is crowded with animated spectators surrounding an obelisk, where a banner emblazoned with the image of a coiled rattlesnake and the words 'Our Motto Southern Rights, Equality of the States, Don't Tread on Me' is displayed. The scene is lit by fireworks and a bonfire. The old City Exchange building is visible beyond the monument. Unlike copies of the print described in 'The Confederate Image' and 'Citizens in Conflict,' the Library's impression of this image was printed from only one stone (black). It is inscribed in the lower left margin area: 'Presented by Jos Prendergast to John Devereaux Nov 1860. J. P. helped to make the above Banner and himself painted the lettering thereon.'
Notes:
Title from item.
Citizens in Conflict, p. 22
The Confederate Image, p. 11-12
Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1860-43.
Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of the United States / Vincent Virga and curators of the Library of Congress ; historical commentary by Alan Brinkley. New York : Knopf, 1997.
Exhibited: 'American Treasures of the Library of Congress.'
Exhibited: 'With Malice Toward None : The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition' at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2009.
Subjects:
Political parades & rallies--Georgia--Savannah--1860.
Obelisks--Georgia--Savannah--1860.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Causes.
Jackson, Andrew, his memory invoked.
Savannah, Ga.
Lithographs--Color--1860.
Bookmark /2004665374/
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