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Civil War |
Number of Archive records |
122 |
Number of Library records |
19 |
Number of Object records |
74 |
Number of Photo records |
15 |
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1907.11.2* - Bayonet, Socket
The bayonet appears to be probably 19th century, maybe from the Civil War or later, as it is marked "U.S.". The socket is constructed from a steel tube, with an L-shaped cut out in the socket to engage the bayonet lug/front sight. The bayonet is cleanly forged, with straight and sharply defined lines. The blade is robust at the base, and tapers towards the point in the profile and distal plane. The blade has one flat side, as well as two deeply h...
Record Type: Object
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1907.17.10 - Currency
Paper money - U.S. ten cents 3/1863 Fractional green reverse Printed by American Bank Note This ten cent note is a part of the fourth series of "fractional currency" that was issued in 1874. Paper Fractional Currency started to be issued during the Civil War by the Union in order to keep track of currency as coins of the same value were under struggle to being tracked by the citizens due to hoarding of the coins. Five different serues was...
Record Type: Object
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1907.31.1B - Belt
19th century military leather belt with oval metal buckle embossed in large letters "US". Used in Civil War. Buckle has three hooks to attach to belt. Very faintly marked with illegible lettering and the date "1861" along the leather. Noted by Bauer, June: 'Mark on brass buckle: "US J.A. Bailey, CE Rgt. MVM"' Not seen on 3/22/2022 See Knapsack 1907.31.1A Note: Location on old inventory form: Box 4 Shelf 48
Record Type: Object
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1907.69.1A+B - Sword
1860 Confederate; marked "A. Owensby"; tin support; taken from Rebel soldier at the Battle of Wilson's Creek in Missouri, in the S.W. Knife 17" (A) Scabbard 21" (B) D-guard bowie knife, robust blade with pronounced clip point appears to have been forged from a large file or rasp, black diagonal parallel lines that appear on the blade are remnants of the teeth of the tool used as material for the blade. Interestingly the blade is mounted edge...
Record Type: Object
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1912.14.4A - Currency
paper money 3 cents 2 1/8 X 1 5/8 3/1863 Fractional This three cent note is a part of the third series of "fractional currency" that was issued in 1864. Paper Fractional Currency started to be issued during the Civil War by the Union in order to keep track of currency as coins of the same value were under struggle to being tracked by the citizens due to hoarding of the coins. Five different serues was issued by the Union. Paper Fractional Cu...
Record Type: Object
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1912.14.4B - Currency
paper money 5cents orange Washington portrait enclosed in brown circle This five cent note is a part of the second series of "fractional currency" that was issued in 1863. Paper Fractional Currency started to be issued during the Civil War by the Union in order to keep track of currency as coins of the same value were under struggle to being tracked by the citizens due to hoarding of the coins. Five different series were issued by the Union. P...
Record Type: Object
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1912.3.8 - Flagpole
Block of wood used on flag staff at Camp Cameron. Labeled "912.3.8 Block for Flag Bailey" Two Brass screws secured in wood. Camp Cameron was an American Civil War training camp that existed in 1862 in North Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was used for the initial organization of elements of the 38th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
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1913.3.14 - Currency
Paper money, Ten dollar Continental, issued at Milledgville Georgia 2/1863 No. 21151A Contintental In addition to the national money issued at Richmond, Virginia, the individual Confederate states would issue their own bills. This particular bill was issued on February 1st, 1863 in Milledgeville, Georgia. The middle of this bill contains the Georgia Coat of Arms (consisting of a dome on top of three pillars and soldiers standing within it...
Record Type: Object
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1913.3.2 - Cannonball
2" round cast-iron cannon ball, Civil War. Likley for a 2 inch bore field gun. Heavy cast-iron ball with a dark reddish-brown patina and a small patch of more textured pitting, possibly remnants of a casting sprue or an air-bubble formed during casting?
Record Type: Object
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1913.8.3 - Drawing
Oval portrait of Major Albert S. Ingalls. Drawn in pencil, depicting only head and shoulders. Ornate wood frame with carved leaves and engraved garlands. 11X13 framed
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1916.1.18A - Currency
Paper money, U.S. three cents 3/1863 Fractional green reverse his three cent note is a part of the third series of "fractional currency" that was issued in 1863. Paper Fractional Currency started to be issued during the Civil War by the Union in order to keep track of currency as coins of the same value were under struggle to being tracked by the citizens due to hoarding of the coins. Five different serues was issued by the Union. Paper Frac...
Record Type: Object
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1919.5.1A - Bullet
Civil War Era "Minie Ball", conical lead bullet used in rifled muskets by both sides in the conflict, Extremely common mid 19th-century form of projectile, used with muzzleloading percussion cap guns that require a separate black powder charge. The bullet is heavily deformed, likely from being fired/impacting a hard surface. The bullet is designed to crumple on impact and cause maximum damage. The point bent to the side, the tail of the bullet is...
Record Type: Object
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1920.3.1C - Currency
paper money - Confederate, 10 dollars Confederate Series 4/6/1863, second series No. 78222A Condition- good size 3 x 7 1/8" blue reverse This Confederate Ten Dollar bill (no. 78222A) was printed on April 6, 1863, but stamped on November, 1863. The front side contains an image of the South Carolina state capitol and the bottom right hand corner contains a portrait of confederate Senate Pro Tempore Robert M.T. Hunter. The back side contains t...
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1928.1.4 A + B - Sword
Model 1850 Union Foot Officer's sword manufactured by Collins & Co. Hartford, Connecticut. The sword has a slightly curved, single edged blade with a set of wide fullers (grooves) that begin just above the ricasso and end about 2/3rds up the blade towards the point, there is a second pair of slightly shorter and more narrow fullers along the spine of the blade. Both sides of the blade have decorative etching, There is an eagle carrying olive br...
Record Type: Object
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1928.1.6 - Box, Cartridge
Civil War era black leather cartridge case with a leather closing tab fitting to a brass knob. Four tin compartments inside. Two leather belt loops. Ends embossed with a six pointed star pattern. Owned by Captain Thomas Fay, Wrentham, who served under Union General Ambrose Burnside. NOTE: Sticky note attached to accession sheet reads, "De Access? Wrentham?"
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1930.2.2 - Box, Music
German cylinder music box - inlaid rosewood, hinged lid, plays "Battle Hymn of the Republic". Inside the box is a metal cylinder with many small holes cut into it. In front of the cylinder is a comb with small teeth that fit into the holes. Some of the teeth are broken. There is a small compartment on the right side of the box that has a key in it, and there is a lock on the front of the box. Box is fairy heavy.
Record Type: Object
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1933.1.1A - Drum, Side
Side drum, with unknown maker. Probably made in United States, potentially in 1784. Carried by Joseph Dickson, in either the War of 1812 or in 1862 during the Civil War. Donated by George H. Shirley. Shell of hardwood painted green,with harbor scene showing a ship and sunset. Motto encircling scene: "SIGILLUM REIPUBLICAE NEO HANTONIIENSIS. 1784." Around the motto is a spray of berries and a star at the bottom. Eight rope holes. Drum skins a...
Record Type: Object
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1957.7.3 - Haversack
Marked "J.A.B." Haversack, black cloth, printed, flap and straps Civil War equipment of Sergt. James A. Bailey, Company E. 5th Reg. Mass. Volunteer Militia. Answering Pres. Lincoln's first call for troops, he left West Cambridge Apr. 19, 1861 for Washington, was stationed at Alexandria, Va. engaged in the battle of Bull Run, July 21; received honorable discharge and returned to Boston July 30, 1861.
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1957.7.4 - Pouch, Cartridge
Metal (possibly brass) plaque marked "US" in center of the front flap Cartridge pouch, brown leather, main front flap, secondary pocket on front of case body under main flap, 2 buckles that cross over each other on back of case, cross-body carrying strap is broken. Brass acorn shaped finial at bottom of the case for securing shut Stamp on the lower left corner reads "R. WHITE U.S. ORD. DEPT. SUB INSPECTOR" carried in 1861 by Sgt. James A. Bai...
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1957.7.5 - Backpack
Tan cloth (linen?) tacked onto wooden frame with leather straps, metal buckles, tacks, and rivets. Closes at top with 2 flaps, inner with 3 buttons, outer with leather ties. Straps adjustable for backpack or over-the-shoulder use? Hand-written labels: "5" and drawing of knife on outer flap; "J.A.B." on inner flap; "J.A. Bailey C E 5 Regt. M.V.M." on back
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1957.7.6A - Revolver
Civil War era .36 caliber percussion revolver. Engraved scene with trees, animals, on drum. Engraved on barrel: "Allen & Wheelock, Worcester, Mass." "Allen's Pt's Jan. 13, Dec. 15, 1857, Sept. 7.1" Thomas Potter Notes: AHS Accession Number:957.7.6.A Date of Observation:23 March 2011 AHS Description: Overall length:11.5Barrel length:6Bore :.32 approx Receiver markings: Barrel markings: Allen and Wheelock Worcester Mass Allen's PT's Jan. ...
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1976.12.1 - Shirt
Men's shirt. White linen, starched collar. Said to be made for and worn by Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, 1864. Gift from Mrs. Robert J. Kreger. 4 shell buttons, rounded hem
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1981.4.9 - Papers, Personal
Charles Parker's reflections on the Civil War and General Grant
Record Type: Archive
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