United States Army Recruiting Service Broadside, circa 1863
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At the outbreak of the Civil War, President Lincoln called for soldiers -- both regular and volunteer -- to help save the Union. Recruiters could use this 1863 poster to enlist men into the regular United States army. This broadside listed pay grades and other benefits available to those who signed up.
At the outbreak of the Civil War, President Lincoln called for soldiers -- both regular and volunteer -- to help save the Union. Recruiters could use this 1863 poster to enlist men into the regular United States army. This broadside listed pay grades and other benefits available to those who signed up.
Artifact
Broadside (Notice)
Date Made
circa 1863
Subject Date
circa 1863
Creators
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2005.15.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 20 in
Width: 12 in
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