Bidspirit auction | G.A.R. 1938 GETTYSBURG 75TH ANNIVERSARY

G.A.R. 1938 GETTYSBURG 75TH ANNIVERSARY YARDLONG UNION CAMP - Framed yard long photograph of the Union Veteran's camp at the 1938 G.A.R. National Reunion Encampment for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg held June 29 - July 6, 1938. Photographer information imprinted in lower right corner, ”Photo by Williams, Gettysburg, Pa.” The frame measures 40.5” x 12.625”. The image has not been removed from the frame. Creases are visible where this image was once folded. The image caption reads At the time of this reunion it's estimated that approximately 8,000 Civil War Veterans were still alive. 1,845 Civil War veterans attended the reunion including 25 who had actually fought at Gettysburg. The average age was 94. The rows of tents in this photograph housed the 1,359 Union Civil War veterans plus their attendants. In-house shipping is available. 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.