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THBLibby Prison Pennant, Inscribed by Corporal Charles Bowen, 29th Massachusetts Infantry
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- Lot Description
Cotton, machine-sewn pennant, 21 x 14.5 in., with LIBBY stenciled in black at center, bordered in red paint along four edges. Bottom edge of reverse side of pennant ink inscribed, Taken out (?) 1864 / Corp. Charles Bowen 29 Mass.
Charles Bowen worked as a carpenter before enlisting in the army as a corporal on April 19, 1861. About a month later, he mustered into the 29th Massachusetts Infantry, Co. B. The regiment fought at some of the bloodiest incursions of the war including Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Fredericksburg. On June 15, 1862, Bowen went missing during the Peninsular Campaign and was detained for a time at Libby Prison. He was released at one point and returned to the front lines. He mustered out of the army on May 24, 1864.
Provenance: N. Flayderman and Co., Inc.Folds, toning to pennant, scattered spotting, some staining, separation along top right edge (near top point of pennant) repaired with thread (looks to have been done during the period).Condition
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