Civil War 'lint,' ca. 1863
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 84653
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Women in Maine, as elsewhere, collected "lint," scraps of linen and other cloth, to send to military hospitals during the war. Women made this piece at the Cumming House in Portland.
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- Title: Civil War 'lint,' ca. 1863
- Creation Date: circa 1863
- Media: Linen
- Local Code: TF13
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Military hospitals
United States--Civil War, 1861-1865--Equipment & supplies
War--Relief of sick and wounded
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical care
Textile fabrics
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