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Title: Smithsonian Civil War Inside the National Collection
Description: Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Books, 2013. First Edition. First Printing; Paperback. ISBN: 1588344800. B & W and Color; 10 X 9.40 X 0.90 inches; 384 pages; Soft cover has very slight rubbing. Pages are clean and tight. Appears as if unused. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of b/w and color pictures. "For the very first time, the Smithsonian showcases the treasures of its Civil War collections in Smithsonian Civil War, taking readers inside the public displays as well as private cabinets, storerooms, and vaults to learn the stories of its most fascinating and significant pieces. Curators from thirteen Smithsonian museums and archives crafted this immersive exploration to illuminate the full scope of the political, military, social, and cultural climate of the era. In 150 entries to honor the 150th anniversary of the war, each curator tells a truly unique story focused on one-of-a-kind, famous, and previously unseen relics handpicked from the Smithsonian Institution collections. The objects featured range from military uniforms and weaponry to recruiting posters, portraits, jewelry, letters home, and currency, and span the prewar era, the war, and its aftermath". Index. Oversized/5#.. Fine .

Keywords: 1588344800 American History War between the States; Civil War Battles; 19th Century America; Museums; Museum Collections; Exhibition Catalogues; Cultural History; Social History; Women/Womens' History Cultural History Education History American History Ge

Price: US$ 21.50 Seller: Pegasus Books
- Book number: 8949