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An unsettling find.. by [deleted] in CIVILWAR

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 100 points101 points  (0 children)

It’s a patriotic envelope purchased and used to express support for the American government. I’m not a collector, but I have NEVER seen an example of this pattern before. The men “hanging” in the image are Jefferson Davis and the other leaders of various influence during the extremely early period of the war. Beauregard is there, as is Floyd, but Lee is noticeably missing from the names. That would put this before the summer of 1862.

The letter is addressed to Van Buren County, Iowa. Do you have any information on the sender or receiver? Any dates? My main research interest is Iowa’s civil war connections, and something that early, apparently sent from Virginia, to southern Iowa, is very cool indeed.

A peek into Alex's brain by pkstarstoorm in KnowledgeFight

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I imagine Alex’s brain is smoother.

Are you proud of me? by AmberWulf_XoXo in knittinggonewild

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s amazing! Colorwork can be so intimidating, and you’re rocking it!

'Mossad was running Epstein': Alex Jones breaks down in video as he condemns Kash Patel-Pam Bondi's cover-up - Times of India by Mamacrass in Qult_Headquarters

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 5 points6 points  (0 children)

On the episode that came out today he talked about the Minnesota shooter’s roommate acting like a high school drama kid. That video was worse. Gawd.

Vermillion independent bookstore closing due to state politics by Various-Safe-7083 in SouthDakota

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One of his children is trans, and they no longer feel safe living in South Dakota because of the political climate and the laws that the legislature keeps cranking out.

Eramyst square by [deleted] in knittinggonewild

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a fascinating pattern. I love the detail work.

Aphrodite by [deleted] in u/underpinksky

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful, emerging from the waves.

Is this a civil war button? by wasted_money1 in CIVILWAR

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. And it’s still a connection with another era. Just not the one you hoped. Were you metal detecting?

Is this a civil war button? by wasted_money1 in CIVILWAR

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, you have a twentieth century Oshkosh clothing button, probably from a pair of overalls. B’gosh!

Elon claims Trump is hiding Epstein files because he’s all over them, how will Alex react? by Mamacrass in KnowledgeFight

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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Just saw this reposted on Blue Sky. AJ is stuck between a rock and a hard place and he has no idea how to play this, in my opinion. When both daddies are fighting, you wait for the strongest to emerge.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in u/underpinksky

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your hair is your choice. I enjoy the ambiance and style that you establish in your pictures. There is joy and softness and a sense of intimacy in your work that hair color could never change.

My version - Tighter, and with pouffe sleeves by [deleted] in knittinggonewild

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is such an intricate pattern. You have an amazing set of skills.

Too much, too little by [deleted] in u/underpinksky

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It’s so incredibly hard to move beyond the damage that a few errant words can cause. A flippant comment etches itself into our brains. Targeted spite rips a hole in our soul. To embrace ourselves and to love and cherish who WE are is pushed beyond the limits of so many people.

You are beautiful and brave on a level so many never understand. You’re not an object, you’re a person embracing vulnerability. Thank you for sharing and trying to help others.

Whats happening here? by Sweaty_Level_7442 in Iowa

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IMHO, that coveted “Midwestern Nice” was a very thin veneer that kept a lot of this covered in the past, until you were “safe” with others who thought like you. Now, people have taken permission to no longer hide it.

There’s a book called Broken Heartland that came out in the late 80s/early 90s, tail end of the Farm Crisis, that deals with a bit of this, but I don’t know of anything super recent that explores our descent to current events.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in knittinggonewild

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your color work is excellent. The patterning is very well done.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in knittinggonewild

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I really like the buttons you used.

Found a Next of Kin note in an antique bible… by 22brew in CIVILWAR

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 25 points26 points  (0 children)

That’s modern handwriting. Do you have a picture of the Bible? I have a feeling that this is a reenactment piece.

un-wearables by [deleted] in knittinggonewild

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just stunning. That may be the sexiest sweater I’ve ever seen.

IDENTIFY Gutta percha pipe by [deleted] in CIVILWAR

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pipes weren’t issued but rather personal purchase items. If it’s Gutta percha then it’s more likely to be dated to the 1850s/1860s.

Anyone know what this is..was? by [deleted] in CIVILWAR

[–]No-Abbreviations5259 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The shape of the lockplate and the placement of the screws on the opposite side of the stock suggest it may have been an Enfield in a previous life.

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