Civil War - Civil war chess set 1861
by Mike Savad
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Civil War - Civil war chess set 1861
Artist
Mike Savad
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Photograph - Colorized Photo
Description
Colorized photo from 1861
Original Title: Headquarters of 164th NY Infantry
Photographer: Mathew Brady
Location: New York
Isn't it interesting the types of things they would drag into war? I know there was downtime, and there were times to play with things, but chess? All those pieces, so easy to lose. Cards makes sense, dominoes are easy to transport, but chess was something they took with them. I suppose it makes just as much sense as bringing large wood trunks, or desk sets. Or those fancy carpets they would put in the tent.
Anyway, this image was taken to capture Col. James P McMahon, he's the one facing us, with what I assume is his family behind him. The others just seem to be spectators of some kind. You know, photographic fodder.
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