Object Details
Description
Union soldiers were issued many items other than their weapons and ammunition. Blankets, like this one, were used to sleep under at night or wear as a cloak in the cold, damp weather.
associated date
1861-1865
ID Number
AF.60235M
catalog number
60235M
accession number
224978
Object Name
blanket
Other Terms
blanket; Army
Physical Description
wool (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 78 1/2 in x 71 in; 199.39 cm x 180.34 cm
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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military
Civil War
Military
Exhibition
Price of Freedom
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Civil War
related event
Civil War
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_419486