Civil War soldier holding shovel - High Museum of Art

Civil War soldier holding shovel

Unidentified Artist

Civil War soldier holding shovel

Details

Title

Civil War soldier holding shovel

Artist/Maker

Unidentified Artist

Date

mid 19th century

Medium

Oak wood

Dimensions

23 x 8 x 4 inches

Credit

Gift from the Levine Folk Art Collection

Accession #

2021.450

On View

Currently not on view

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