Civilians
Ladies at Borderlands Reenactment 2007
“The Christian Commission distributed “housewives” — handy sewing kits — to Union soldiers. These plans were printed to encourage women and children to make the “housewives” as a part of their “living electric chain” with the soldiers.” Click here for more information to make one yourself.
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| Photo and Housewife courtesy of Wendy Inglis |
Elizabeth Thorn
Gettysburg Statue dedicated 2002