Music Sheet, "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground," 1864
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Artifact Overview
The Civil War had lasted longer and taken more lives than most Americans would have imagined. In 1864, after three long years of war, Walter Kittredge published the song "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground." The song's lyrics touched the weary hearts of many wishing "to see the dawn of peace," but the war would last one more year.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sheet music
Date Made
1864
Subject Date
1861-1865
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
94.0.17.26
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 14 in
Width: 10.75 in
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