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An Army "Washerwoman" (Siege of Petersburg)

 


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Ref No.: (Becker)CW-JB-VA-9/28/64
Artist: Becker, Joseph
Date: September 18, 1864.
Medium: graphite on wove paper ;
Original Size: 10 x 6.5 in.
Transcribed Text:
  • Recto: no text.
  • Verso: "An Army 'Washerwoman' // Sketched near Headquarters // [Signed] J.B. // Sept 28th 64." Very loose sketch of seated soldier.
Condition: Excellent except for loss of paper at lower right corner.
Location: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States