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Jigsaw Puzzle : CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862. Confederate fort, equipped with Quaker Guns, or false
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CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862. Confederate fort, equipped with Quaker Guns, or false
CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862.
Confederate fort, equipped with Quaker Guns, or false guns made from logs, on the heights at Centreville, Virginia. Photograph by George N. Barnard, March 1862
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Media ID 12235707
1862 Barnard Cannon Centreville Confederate Decoy Fake Fence Fort George March Southeastern Virginia
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover history through the captivating experience of our Media Storehouse CIVIL WAR: CENTREVILLE, 1862 Jigsaw Puzzle. This intricately detailed puzzle features an iconic photograph from The Granger Collection, showcasing a Confederate fort during the American Civil War. Equipped with Quaker Guns, or false guns made from logs, this historical image captures the essence of the Centreville, Virginia battlefield in March 1862. Assemble this captivating puzzle to bring a piece of history into your home and immerse yourself in the rich details of this pivotal moment in American history.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 38x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 38cm (19.8" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the heart of the Civil War in Centreville, Virginia, in 1862. The image showcases a Confederate fort strategically positioned on the heights, equipped with an intriguing feature known as Quaker Guns. These false guns made from logs were cleverly designed to deceive and mislead Union forces. Photographed by George N. Barnard in March 1862, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the ingenuity employed during this tumultuous period in American history. The fort's interior reveals soldiers diligently manning their posts while surrounded by a sturdy wooden fence that adds an extra layer of protection. The composition beautifully captures the mid-march atmosphere - men clad in their military uniforms can be seen scattered throughout the fort, engaged in various activities essential for maintaining defense readiness. Their presence evokes both determination and resilience amidst uncertain times. As we delve into this historical moment frozen in time, it becomes apparent that these decoy cannons played a crucial role in psychological warfare tactics employed by Confederate troops. Positioned at strategic locations along southeastern Virginia, they aimed to intimidate Union forces without expending valuable resources on actual artillery. This remarkable photograph is part of Granger Art on Demand's collection and serves as a testament to the resourcefulness displayed during one of America's most defining conflicts – the Civil War.
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