Field Desk

1862

Vicksburg National Military Park, National Park Service
Vicksburg, MS, United States

Captain Ede used this field desk during the Siege. It has vertical and horizontal compartments and a top drawer. Conservators recently discovered the date, "February 1862 14 24 16" written in pencil on inside of the door.

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Title: Field Desk
Date Created: 1862
Contributor: Vicksburg National Military Park, National Park Service
Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/vick/siege/VICK896_fieldDesk.html
Source: Vicksburg National Military Park
National Park Service Catalog Number: VICK 896
Measurements: H 50.5, W 60.0, D 33.0 cm
Materials: Wood

Vicksburg National Military Park, National Park Service

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