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Date Original
1862 July 05
Description
This spoon was carved by Richard Bailey of Company H, Third Arkansas Infantry, in July of 1862. The words "July 1862 Jesse" are carved into the front base, and scrolled lettering is also wrapped around the handle of the spoon, reading "Drewry's Bluff, James River, Virginia."
Physical Description
Document, 9.5" x 2.5"
Subjects
Civil War; Arkansas; Confederate States of America; Wood Carving; Spoons
Contributor
Bailey, Richard Jesse
Geographical Area
Drewry's Bluff, James River (Va.)
Language
English
Collection
ASA three-dimensional object collection
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Carved wooden spoon, ASA three-dimensional object collection, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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