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c. 1866 Civil War Reconstruction Era Authentic Carpetbagger Carpetbag

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 600.00 USD
c. 1866 Civil War Reconstruction Era Authentic Carpetbagger Carpetbag
Civil War
Civil War Era “Carpetbag” with a Colorful Pattern
c. 1866 Civil War Reconstruction Era, Authentic “Carpetbagger” Era Carpetbag with a Colorful Decorative Floral Pattern, Choice Very Fine.
This choice quality, solid and whole, original Civil War Era Carpetbag has a large colorful floral on both sides in an ornate decorative pattern. The Carpetbag measures about 14.75” wide x 12.5” tall with the top opening being about 11” long. The colorful floral patterns with reds, pinks, gold, gray and beige, on a deep blue background. An old, period repair to seam was made at top. Clean, attractive and excellent for any Civil War or Post Civil War “Carpetbagger” Era collection for display.
During and immediately after the Civil War, many Northerners headed to the southern states, driven by hopes of economic gain, a desire to work on behalf of the newly emancipated slaves or a combination of both. These “Carpetbaggers” – whom many in the South viewed as opportunists looking to exploit and profit from the region’s misfortunes – supported the Republican Party, and would play a central role in shaping new southern governments during Reconstruction.

In addition to Carpetbaggers and freed African Americans, the majority of Republican support in the South came from white southerners who for various reasons saw more of an advantage in backing the policies of Reconstruction than in opposing them.