Cloth Fragment
- Object Name:
- Cloth Fragment
- Object ID:
- 1983.002.39
- Place of Origin:
- Possibly New England
- Date:
- 1861-1865
- Description:
- Fragments, textile, probably bandages used by Civil War nurse Sarah H. Low of Dover, NH. Seven pieces of stained white cotton cloth, six of which have name "Mary" in ink, and three of which are sewn into pockets; and one piece of linen.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-4 L-9 inches
- Provenance:
- From the papers of Sarah H. Low, Civil War nurse, which were given to NHHS as part of the Ffrost/Sawyer collection. These papers include dress patterns.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of George F. Sawyer and Charles H. Sawyer
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