Union Army blanket

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

Subject: Civil WarRelated Event: Civil War

Subject:

See more items in: Political and Military History: 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

Id Number: AF.60235MCatalog Number: 60235MAccession Number: 224978

Object Name: blanketOther Terms: blanket; Army

Physical Description: wool (overall material)Measurements: overall: 78 1/2 in x 71 in; 199.39 cm x 180.34 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b0-ffcc-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_419486

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