Lot 1719
"Housatonic Whaleboat Awning, J.E.B., N.Y.C., March. 1862", stenciled canvas awning, accompanied by note "Taken from the awning of a Housatonic Whale-boat captured at the naval assault on Fort Sumter" and additional 1984 letter from The South Carolina Historical Society that this was part of the Smith Family Papers of the S.C. Historical Society and has been given to Joseph T. Holleman, Fine and interesting ephemera.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $450