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Cased Photographs
Military and Veterans
American Civil War ➔ Cased Photograph, Unidentified Drummer Boy
Identifier:
127051Description:
Cased photograph, probably a tintype, showing a drummer boy in military uniform. The decorative metal portion of the case features military designs and the slogan "The Union Now and Forever."Date:
circa 1865Materials:
Glass, Tin, Velvet, WoodDimensions:
2.75" h 2.5" w 0.25" dCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitSource:
Gift Of Edward C. HotalingExhibit/Program:
Thank God for Michigan: Stories from the Civil War (June 6 2011 – March 29 2015)Thank God for Michigan was an exhibition developed by the GRPM to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. The exhibit featured over 150 artifacts from the GRPM's collection and told the story of the Civil War through the lens of soldiers and civilians from Michigan.