1861 Confederate Uniforms Harper's Weekly August 17 Stampede of Slaves Bull Run
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This August 17, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly captures the complex aftermath of the Union's first major defeat, documenting both the humanitarian crisis of the "Contraband" slaves and the definitive visual guide to the look of the Confederate forces.
Title: 1861 Confederate Uniforms Harper's Weekly August 17 Stampede of Slaves Bull Run
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Uniforms of the Confederate Army: This issue features an exceptional and historically significant double-page centerfold: "Uniforms of the Confederate Army." This "great print" illustrates 23 different uniform styles, providing a rare contemporary look at how varied the Southern forces appeared at the start of the conflict. It is a premier reference piece for military historians and reenactors.
📜 The "Contraband" Crisis: Featured is a poignant print titled "Stampede of Slaves from Hampton to Fortress Monroe." This illustrates the early-war phenomenon of enslaved people fleeing toward Union lines following the "Contraband" decision at Fortress Monroe. It is a vital primary source for the history of emancipation and the African American experience during the war.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
⚔️ Bull Run Aftermath:
Front-Page: "The Wounded Zouave In the Hospital at Washington." A moving scene depicting the medical care (and lack thereof) following the battle.
"A Fire Zouave Relating His Experience" — A street scene in Washington showing a veteran of the 11th NY describing the combat.
"The Rebels Bayoneting our Wounded" — A controversial and dramatic print reflecting the propaganda and the brutal reality of the battlefield at Manassas.
📍 Regional Mobilization & Conflict:
Full-Page: "A New Regiment of Mass. Volunteers Passing Faneuil Hall, Boston." A patriotic scene of troops marching past the "Cradle of Liberty."
"A Volunteer Regiment on Parade at the Camp at Elmira, New York" — Documenting the massive training camps in the North.
"Rescue of Col. Smith's Command at Monroe, Missouri" — News from the volatile Western theater.
🎖️ Portraits of Command:
Individual prints of the men leading the effort: General McDowell (post-Bull Run), General Mansfield, Colonel Blair, and Flag-Officer Stringham.
⚓ Naval Success:
"Recapture of the Schooner 'Enchantress' by the Gun-Boat 'Albatross'" — A significant early Union naval victory against privateers.
🗞️ LITERARY & SATIRICAL CONTENT 🗞️
War Humor: The back page features four political cartoons, providing a satirical lens through which the public viewed the shifting tides of the summer of 1861.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the sought-after Confederate Uniform centerfold and the Hampton slave stampede print.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from August 17, 1861, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Report: This issue is well-preserved. The centerfold is particularly crisp, making it a high-value item for those interested in Civil War vexillology and uniforms.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Military Historians: The 23-uniform centerfold is one of the most famous reference prints published during the war.
Abolition & Civil Rights Collectors: The "Stampede of Slaves" print is an essential document of the early path to freedom.
Boston & Elmira Historians: Features major regimental prints for Massachusetts and New York.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Confederate Uniform centerfold or the Faneuil Hall march would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 165-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its centerfold arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1861 Confederate Uniforms Harper's Weekly August 17 Stampede of Slaves Bull Run
$79.99