54th Massachusetts Regiment Recruiting Poster
Title
54th Massachusetts Regiment Recruiting Poster
Description
This image is a poster attempting to recruit African American men into the 54th Massachusetts Regiment during the American Civil War. It discusses the fact that soldiers will receive a $100 bounty as well as $13 per month. Their families would also receive state aid. It also lists the address of the recruiting office in Boston.
Subject
Civil wars
Soldiers
Recruiting & enlistment
Military bounties
Minorities
Creator
J. E. Farwell and Co.
Publisher
Hingham Public Library
National Gallery of Art
Date Created
1863
Rights
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Access Rights
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Format
JPEG
Language
English
Type
Posters
Spatial Coverage
Massachusetts
Temporal Coverage
1863
Physical Dimensions
43 1/4" × 29 5/8"
Citation
J. E. Farwell and Co., “54th Massachusetts Regiment Recruiting Poster,” Hingham Public Library Digital Exhibitions, accessed April 18, 2024, https://hinghampubliclibrary.omeka.net/items/show/334.