LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 June Civil War Grand Format Auction #663  / 

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Civil War Camp Chair From Lt. Col Samuel Moore

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Civil War Camp Chair From Lt. Col Samuel Moore
<B>Civil War Camp Chair From Captain, Later Lieutenant Colonel, Samuel A. Moore- Gettysburg.</B></I> This painted red oak camp chair was the property of Captain Samuel A. Moore who fought at Bliss Farmhouse and Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg. Moore was lieutenant colonel of the 14th Connecticut Infantry after it was attached to the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps. During this period of service Moore led his unit at the Battle of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, the assault and fall of Petersburg, and Sailor's Creek. He also was at the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House. <BR><BR>At 30" tall at the top of the ladder back, this camp chair has its blue-striped jean cloth seat, is 16" deep and folds into itself for easy carrying. Painted in period gold letters at the top of the chair back is "14th. C. V. 3rd Brig." Moore's initials of "S.A.M." are also painted at that location. The chair is in excellent condition and is very functional and historic, owned by an officer who served at Gettysburg and led his regiment throughout the rest of the Civil War.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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