A 19 x 24 inch 100% silk reproduction of the handkerchief carried by First Sergeant Israel Taylor McCowen of the 12th Ohio Infantry.
A 100% silk Civil War reproduction handkerchief based on the original carried by First Sergeant Israel Taylor McCowen of the 12th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
McCowen served with the 12th Ohio through major campaigns including Second Bull Run, South Mountain, and Antietam, and was killed at the Battle of Lynchburg on June 17, 1864. This reproduction closely follows the original handkerchief from the Ohio Historical Society.
Measuring 19 x 24 inches, this silk handkerchief offers collectors, reenactors, and historians a refined reproduction of a documented personal textile connected to a specific soldier and regiment.
Product Details:
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Material: 100% silk
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Size: 19 x 24 inches
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Inspiration: Original handkerchief carried by Israel Taylor McCowen
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Unit: 12th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
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Historical connection: Battle of Lynchburg, June 17, 1864
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Produced with cooperation from the Ohio Historical Society
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Care Instructions: Hand wash cold with gentle detergent and air dry.
