Pipe
- Object Name:
- Pipe
- Object ID:
- 1937.013
- Place of Origin:
- Libby Prison, Richmond, VA
- Date:
- 1863
- Description:
- Wooden pipe carved by William Joseph Fortier (1824-1906) of Franklin, NH, while in Libby Prison in Richmond, VA, during Civil War. Rounded bowl and slightly bent removable stem. Carving on front of bowl depicts a Union soldier mounted on a horse with words carved beneath: "Peace to all / we still live". Words carved on right side: "Father / Abraham / give us our / Daly hardtack / & coffee. campnc / ar falmouth va mar 17 63 / Stonemans Raid Ap 13th". Words carved on left side: "Allmighty god. / Master of the universe. / Bless the Poor / Soldiers in arms / Delever us from / Droncs & treators / Be with our commende / rs through victoryA".
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-2.7 W-1.5 L-6 inches
- Provenance:
- Carved by the donor's father, William Joseph Fortier while in Libby Prison. He was a private in the Union Army, NH Battalion, First Regiment New England Volunteer Cavalry. He was captured, sent to Libby Prison, and released in 1863.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Georgiana Fortier
- Subjects:
- Civil War, Pipes (Smoking), Prisoners of war
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