The Palmetto State song
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The Palmetto State song
The Palmetto State song. An illustrated cover for sheet music celebrating the South Carolina state convention on December 20, 1860, where an ordinance of secession was passed unanimously, thereby severing the states ties with the Union. The song is respectfully dedicated to the signers of the Ordinance of Secession. The cover illustration shows the interior of the crowded hall, where on a stage several of the 169 delegates are gathered around the secession document. Above them hangs the flag of South Carolina, with a palmetto appearing under an arch. Above the arch is an allegorical mural with a palmetto tree in the center, under which Music (or Poetry, holding a lyre), Liberty, and a third female figure repose. The central vignette is flanked by a farmer (left) and sailor with an anchor. Two additional allegorical figures appear in niches on either side of the stage. Date 1861. The Palmetto State song. An illustrated cover for sheet music celebrating the South Carolina state convention on December 20, 1860, where an ordinance of secession was passed unanimously, thereby severing the states ties with the Union. The song is respectfully dedicated to the signers of the Ordinance of Secession. The cover illustration shows the interior of the crowded hall, where on a stage several of the 169 delegates are gathered around the secession document. Above them hangs the flag of South Carolina, with a palmetto appearing under an arch. Above the arch is an allegorical mural with a palmetto tree in the center, under which Music (or Poetry, holding a lyre), Liberty, and a third female figure repose. The central vignette is flanked by a farmer (left) and sailor with an anchor. Two additional allegorical figures appear in niches on either side of the stage. Date 1861
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This illustration graces the cover of a sheet music print for the Palmetto State song, a tribute to the historic South Carolina State Convention that took place on December 20, 1860. The convention marked a pivotal moment in American history, as the 169 delegates unanimously passed the Ordinance of Secession, thereby severing the state's ties with the Union. The song is dedicated with deep respect to the signers of this momentous document. The illustration presents a vivid depiction of the convention hall's interior, where several delegates are gathered around the secession document on the stage. Above them, the flag of South Carolina proudly flies, bearing the palmetto emblem, a symbol of the state's resilience and strength. The palmetto tree is further emphasized under an arch, surrounded by an allegorical mural. The mural showcases a palmetto tree in the center, under which Music (or Poetry, holding a lyre), Liberty, and a third female figure rest. These figures symbolize the artistic, political, and personal freedoms that the secession movement aimed to protect. The central vignette is flanked by a farmer on the left and a sailor with an anchor on the right, representing the agricultural and maritime industries that were crucial to the South Carolina economy. Two additional allegorical figures appear in niches on either side of the stage, adding depth and intrigue to this evocative image. The Palmetto State song captures the spirit of a defining moment in American history, encapsulating the pride, determination, and symbolism that characterized the South Carolina secession movement. This illustration remains a testament to the power of art in reflecting and preserving historical moments.
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