The senatorial puppet-show
Puck peers behind a curtain to witness Joseph Ferdinand Keppler staging a puppet show labeled “U. S. Senate” showing a confrontation between Jefferson Davis, dressed as a woman, and General Sherman. Another puppet labeled “Vance” sits behind the curtain with an unidentified puppet, possibly William Mahone. Caption: Grand reproduction of the Rebellion, and terrific combat between General Sherman and Jeff Davis!! Joe Hawley, manager.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1885-01-21