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Civil War Childhood

I'm working on a book about my Great-Great Grandfather who was in the Civil War. I wondered what life was like for his children at that time. Learn more about him at http://www.squidoo.com/civil-war-lensography.

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child's chemise - custom made for Civil War costuming

civil war diary

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Sarah Morgan Dawson who wrote A Confederate Girl's Diary

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civil war era CDV of infant in Ohio

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dotted dress with contrast trim

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Gingham Civil War Dress American Girl Historical

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Civil War Homespun Dress Historical American Girl (Etsy doll dresses, bonnets)

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A very sweet original circa 1860 little girl's brown on white calico printed cotton bonnet. A fully corded brim bound in silk satin, with tiny cartridge pleated sides to the neck curtain and an inner drawstring at the back. In very good fresh clean sound condition, with evidence of silk chin ties,

Teen with pinned up braids

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Classic child's frock, gathered bodice and skirt, but long sleeves. Shown with a hat. Tinted.

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Snap the Whip by Winslow Homer

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Grandpa visits Christmas morning

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lots of info in old diaries, some published online

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I'm fascinated by childhood in the 1860s

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Vintage corn husk doll

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1860s school in Montana

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