American Legion group dressed in Civil War uniforms
Title
American Legion group dressed in Civil War uniforms
Description
Black and white image of a group of men assembled in a room, dressed mostly in uniforms typical of the Union Army in the American Civil War. Most wear dark shirts, light pants, shoes and suspenders. One man wears a sergeant's uniform. Two men in the center of the front row hold a United States flag and another flag, though they appear to be modern versions of the flag. The second row is young men and boys with drums, while a few other men stand in the background. An Oddfellows sign hangs on the wall in the back of the image. Museum records identify the men simply as an American Legion group, but this image was part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Date Created
circa 1950s
Subject
Historical reenactments
Veterans
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Fraternal organizations
Military History & Science
Cultural Studies
Medium
gelatin silver prints
Identifier
WCMpic_014625
Rights
Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source
Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum
Type
Still Image