The American Civil War was taking place 150 years ago so I thought I would look through Antiques on Main to see what Civil War related items I could find for sale. Although I did not find a lot of items, what I found were both varied and interesting. This is what I found:
1. A Civil War musket. This is a Wm. Mason 58 cal. musket from 1861. It is shown with a replica kepi (cap) with original brass crossed cannons. Also shown is a replica Civil War powder flask.
2. A Civil War breast plate. This would be attached to your cartridge box strap.
3. A tear bottle (or vial or catcher). These were used during the Civil War to catch and save tears shed during the mourning of a loved one killed during the war.
4. A Civil War bayonet. This is for a 58 cal. U.S. Musket. It is shown with a Civil War period powder flask.
5. A Civil War receipt. This is a receipt for a Sharps rifle given by Capt. William Badger to Pvt. Andrew McManus in 1865.
6. A Confederate Infantry button. This style is called the "Fancy Script I".
7. Civil War envelopes. Envelopes used during the Civil War, such as these, often contained a propaganda cartoon.
8. A commemorative plate. It isn't from the time of the Civil War, but it commemorates the Battle of Gettysburg.
