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War-Making Havelocks for the Volunteers. The,

  • ARTIST: Winslow Homer

  • PUBLISHER: Published by Harper's Weekly June 29, 1861.

  • MEDIUM: Wood engraving,

    DATE: June 29, 1861.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 10 15/16 x 9 3/16" (27.8 x 23.4 cm).plus masthead.

  • DESCRIPTION: Two months after the conflict broke out, Homer highlighted the domestic role of women in this illustration of young women diligently sewing havelocks (sun-shielding coverings) to the back of military hats.

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  • CONDITION: Good condition, save for overall toning.

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