Blacksmith

Antietam, Maryland Blacksmith shoeing horses

You are looking at an educational picture of Antietam, Maryland Blacksmith shoeing horses at headquarters, Army of the Potomac. It was taken in 1862 by Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882.

The picture presents main eastern theater of the war, Battle of Antietam, September-October 1862.

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Image ID# EE5620ED
Ref: loc/Civil War Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Antietam

• Cavalry

• Horses