Uniforms are used for identification as well as to provide a sense of unity during any conflict, and the American Civil War (1861-1865) was no exception. At their most basic level, Civil War uniforms ...

Some reflect the pageantry and pride imbued in uniforms or encouragement from the sound of a bugle. Others show how a loved one was cherished through a photograph. This section displays objects that ...

Editor's Note: Dr. Shauna Devine is a historian of Civil War and American ... decided to treat various war wounds and injuries. Mercy Street Episode 3: The Uniform opens with Dr. Summers ...