Bidspirit auction | CIVIL WAR LITHOGRAPH ANDERSONVILLE PRISON

CIVIL WAR LITHOGRAPH ANDERSONVILLE PRISON - MORTON - Vintage lithograph titled ”BIRDS-EYE VIEW OF ANDERSONVILLE PRISON FROM THE SOUTH-EAST”. Copyright 1890 by J. W. Morton Jr. as noted at the bottom left hand corner of the litho. This view measures 16” x 21” and is housed in a vintage 17.75” x 22.75” frame. Overall very good condition with some minor water staining in the left corner. Commonly known as Andersonville, the military prison facility was officially named Camp Sumter, in honor of the Georgia county in which it was located. Construction of the camp began in early 1864 after the decision had been made to relocate Union prisoners to a more secure location. During the 14 months in which this camp was in operation, 45,000 Union prisoners were imprisoned there, and nearly 13,000 died. Pickup is Monday, April 29th from 11 am to 3 pm in Carroll, Ohio 43112 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected on all bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with Proxibid.