Title supplied by cataloguer, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War miscellanies., Pattern containing explanatory text, cutting and sewing directions, patriotic vignettes, and advertisements. Vignettes show the figure of liberty, flags, a soldier, eagle, shield, and George Washington. Text explains the efficiency of women sewing cloth mittens by machine; the availability at E.W. Carryl & Co. of the pattern and free cloth remnants supplied by the U.S. Arsenal; and the receipt of the mittens by the "Philadelphia Ladies Aid Society." Advertising text promotes printed military supplies available at King & Baird, including muster rolls, military blanks,and military manuals. Also contains a testimonial by G.H. Crossman, Deputy Quartermaster General, dated November 30th, 1861.
Date
[ca. 1861]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. *GC - Civil War [(2)5786.F.4a]
Two of the certificates contain manuscript notes about prices., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of Civil War miscellanies., Includes military enlistment certificates, a hospital discharge certificate, and a certificate of donation printed by Philadelphia printers King & Baird and Mclaughlin Brothers. Designs depict soldiers, the figure of Liberty, and the Constitution. Companies include Pennsylvania Volunteers; Philadelphia Fire Zouaves (72nd Regiment, P.V.); the 119th Regiment, P.V.; and First Regiment Reserve Brigade, P.V. Other organizations include Church of the Evangelists and Chesapeake General Hospital.
Date
1861-ca. 1863.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. Philadelphia certificates - Civil War [5786.F.65e&f;77b;128b&c;180a]