Parade of prisoners wearing barrels at Point Lookout.

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GLC#
GLC05111.02.1321-View header record
Type
Images
Date
circa 1861-1865
Title
Parade of prisoners wearing barrels at Point Lookout.
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 carte de visite Height: 6.1 cm, Width: 10 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Image shows a group of prisoners being guarded by miltary troops. The prisoners are in standing, confined in barrells, with signs affixed to two of the barrells that read, "Vagabond" and "Thief." In the distance is a camp with Sibley tents and a large wooden building. Graphite inscription on verso "#51" "Dress Parade Point Lookout."

Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Military Law
Prisoner

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