Blankets
A photo study of images from the collection
of the Library of Congress.

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September 1863
Culpeper, Va.
Gen. George G. Meade's headquarters, Wallack's house
June 1864
Fort Burnham, Va.
Encampment and earthworks

June 1864
Cold Harbor, Va.
Photographer's wagon and tent
(barely visible in this enlargement is the stitched "S" in the blanket)
June 1864
Belle Plain, Va.
Army wagons and transports at the lower landing
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  Image Studies:

  Barrels and Boxes

  Blankets

  Camp Furniture

  Camps

  Fit of the Uniform

  Frocks and Scales

  Hand Tools

  Knapsacks and Blanket Rolls

  Pipe Styles

  Shirts and Suspenders

  Tin Cups and Cans

  Vests

  Wearing of the Cartridge Box

 

 

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