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Making clothes for the boys in the army, c. 1880-90 (etching)
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Making clothes for the boys in the army, c. 1880-90 (etching)
497525 Making clothes for the boys in the army, c.1880-90 (etching) by Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912); 26.1x34.6 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Depicts three women sitting in a crowded bedchamber, engaged in the entire process of making clothing. On the far left, a woman wearing a bonnet spins the raw material into thread. The thread is then woven into cloth by the woman working the loom. On the right, a woman sews the finished pieces into garments for Confederate soldiers. The scene is a quiet, domestic one, designed to convey the patriotism and sacrifice considered appropriate and desirable for Southern women. ); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23238346
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
1860s American Civil War Civil War Confederate Craft Crafts Diligent Equipment Handloom Loom Making Needlework Patriotic Printmaking Rustic Sacrifice Secessionist Sewing Skill Skills Southern Spinning Spinning Wheel Stitching Support War Effort Weaving Yarn Daily Life Scene Homespun
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This etching, titled "Making clothes for the boys in the army" offers a glimpse into the domestic lives of Southern women during the late 19th century. The scene depicts three diligent women sitting in a crowded bedchamber, fully engaged in the process of making clothing for Confederate soldiers. On the left side of the image, a woman wearing a bonnet can be seen spinning raw material into thread using a spinning wheel. Her skillful hands transform this thread into cloth on an adjacent loom operated by another woman. Meanwhile, on the right side of the image, yet another woman sews these finished pieces into garments with great care and precision. The atmosphere is one of quiet determination and patriotism as these women contribute to their country's war effort. This portrayal aims to convey both their dedication and sacrifice, which were highly valued qualities for Southern women at that time. Through this intimate snapshot of daily life during America's Civil War era, we gain insight into not only traditional textile crafts but also how ordinary individuals played crucial roles in supporting their troops. This print serves as a poignant reminder of both historical events and timeless values such as diligence, skillfulness, and unwavering patriotism.
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