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Winslow Homer — The War - Making Havelocks for the Volunteers
Winslow Homer

The War - Making Havelocks for the Volunteers

1861

An early example of Homer's Civil War coverage, this wood engraving documents the home front war effort as women prepare protective neck coverings for departing soldiers.

Medium
wood engraving

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