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Kearsing, John H., 1836-1906 [Bone kerchief slide, carved by J. H. Kearsing, Co. D 43rd NY Volunteers]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07271.08 Author/Creator: Kearsing, John H., 1836-1906 Place Written: Andersonville, Georgia Type: Object Date: 1864 Pagination: 1 kerchief slide ; 4.5 x 3.8 x 2.8 cm. Order a Copy

Polished bone kerchief slide, etched on front "J. H. Kearsing, Andersonville Prison, 1864." On the back exterior of the ring is etched "Co. D 43rd N.Y.S.V." Kearsing was a prisoner in Andersonville.

Kearsing, John H., 1836-1906

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