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Item 34471

Major General George McClellan, 1862

Major General George McClellan, 1862

Contributed by: Bangor Historical Society Date: 1862 Media: Carte de visite

Item 5247

Major General G. B. McClellan and wife, 1862

Major General G. B. McClellan and wife, 1862

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862 Media: Carte de visite

Item 9806

Cavalry saddle, ca. 1860

Cavalry saddle, ca. 1860

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1860 Media: Rawhide, wood, brass fittings

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Mary King Scrimgeour dress, Lewiston, ca. 1895

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

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Granville Sparrow, 17th Maine Volunteers, ca. 1863

Capt. Grenville F. Sparrow, 17th Maine

Grenville F. Sparrow of Portland was 25 when he answered Lincoln's call for more troops to fight the Confederates. He enlisted in Co. A of Maine's 17th Volunteer Infantry regiment. He fought in 30 battles between 1862 and the war's end in 1865.

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Sgt. Nelson W. Jones, 3rd Maine Infantry, ca. 1862

This Rebellion: Maine and the Civil War

For Mainers like many other people in both the North and the South, the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865, had a profound effect on their lives. Letters, artifacts, relics, and other items saved by participants at home and on the battlefield help illuminate the nature of the Civil War experience for Mainers.

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Gravenstein apple, Bangor, 1866

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 48-64

"Cushing Benjamin Kimball George B. McClellan Memphis riot Impeachment discussions Indianapolis riot Apples"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 4, pages 57-76

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 4, pages 57-76

"Drew George B. McClellan Franklin Treat Annie Martin Northern secessionists Plot to burn New York Glassblowers exhibition Fort Sumter Capture of…"

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Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"Major General George McClellan General George B. McClellan's organizational skills transformed the Army of the Potomac into a well-drilled military…"