[Civil War] Currier & Ives. The Colored Volunteer, Marching into Dixie.. New York: Currier & Ives. 1863. Hand-colored lithographed print, showing a young Black soldier in uniform, with his bed roll on his back and his rifle over his shoulder. 11.5 x 15.75 inches. Moderate toning along left margin, otherwise in very fine condition. A striking impression of this very scarce print.



The present image, distributed in the North, was likely very encouraging for blacks seeking enrollment. Many ex-slaves relished the thought of returning back to areas of enslavement to free loved ones and fight for justice.