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Object Name |
Case, Telescope |
Catalog Number |
0985.13.01348a |
Description |
Telesccope case: paperboard covered with black paper. Lid detaches completely; slides onto body for closure. For telescope (.1348). |
Material |
Paper |
Dimensions |
W-1.5 L-7.5 inches |
Owned |
George L. Christian |
Owner Regiment |
1st Virgina Artillery, Co. K, "Richmond Howitzers (2nd Co.)" |
Event |
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House |
Provenance |
Sgt. George L. Christian used this telescope as a member of 2nd Company of Richmond Howitzers. He lost one leg and a portion of his other foot at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. |
People |
Christian, George Llewellyn |
Search Terms |
Optics Overland Campaign |
Subjects |
Optical devices Wounded in war Wounds & injuries Amputation Amputees |