Collection Highlights
Ye book of copperheads
Date:
1863
Object Number:
LIB.XS.E647.L52.1863
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Draft card
Object Number:
INV.7869g
Date:
1863-1865
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 4.4 x 7.3 cm )
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on obverse: "342 X 5 / Johnson Michael / 251 Bowery / Baker"
Description:
Rectangular paper card with name, address, and occupation of draft lottery participant Michael Johnson handwritten in ink.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
