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Illustrations
Published: 1/19/25
Civil War Snow Sledding
A contemporary review of Brown's Coasting Sled, a device patented in 1862, offers a look at the nature of snow sledding during the Civil War years.
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Published: 1/2/25
A Talent for War
A look at the American Civil War illustrations and paintings of Swedish-born military artist Thure de Thulstrup.
Published: 1/2/25
The Winning Hand
A carte de visite titled “The Winning Hand” offers commenrtary on the 1864 presidential election.
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Published: 11/25/24
Civil War Punishments
Discover the various methods used to discipline soldiers during the Civil War.
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Published: 10/14/24
Wartime Voting
View illustrations that showcase the voting process on both the homefront and the battlefield during the 1864 presidential election.
Published: 10/2/24
A Floating Hospital
A look at the Civil War hospital ship D.A January through a digital recreation of the vessel.
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Published: 5/27/24
Sailing in the Air
Explore the fascinating world of Civil War era balloons and their role in the future of air travel. Discover the innovative designs and concepts proposed by inventors of the time.
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Published: 11/23/23
Thanksgiving Day
Learn about how Thanksgiving Day was celebrated during the Civil War through a series of wartime illustrations.
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Published: 9/15/23
Hints to Soldiers
Explore the illustrations from "The Soldier in Our Civil War" that showcase the life of common soldiers. Learn about their camp and campaign tips and tricks.
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Published: 5/24/23
Elmer Ellsworth’s Civil War
Discover the story of Elmer Ellsworth, a Civil War hero and martyr. Learn about his tragic death and the impact it had on the Union cause.
Published: 4/1/23
April-Fool’s Day
View an image Harper's Weekly published to mark April Fool's Day in 1861, only days before the outbreak of the Civil War.
Published: 2/10/23
Civil War Emojis
Unveil the hidden story of Civil War emojis. Learn how E.P. Gleason's 1863 ad showcased the use of small images to express ideas and emotions.
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Published: 12/16/22
The Holiday Season During War
Discover how Americans celebrated Christmas and New Year during the Civil War. Explore illustrations that depict holiday festivities in the army and on the homefront.
Published: 9/26/22
A Straggler
Uncover the story behind the Army straggler illustration from Harper's Weekly, revealing the plight of soldiers during wartime.
Published: 9/12/22
“Union Jim” Williams
Learn about "Union Jim" Williams, a formerly enslaved man who aided Union forces in Louisiana.
Published: 8/15/22
Major Knipe Winging a Secessionist
Discover the remarkable incident involving Major Knipe during the Civil War, featured in Harper's Weekly on July 20, 1861.
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Published: 7/21/22
First Bull Run
Explore the Battle of First Bull Run, the first major land battle of the American Civil War, through images.
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Published: 1/14/22
The Emancipation Proclamation
Discover the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the fight for freedom during the Civil War, as told through historical artwork.
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