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To Coloured Men. 54th Regiment! Massachusetts Volunteers, Of African Descent

2905951 To Coloured Men. 54th Regiment! Massachusetts Volunteers, Of African Descent, 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 109.9x75.2 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA, USA; (add.info.: The American Civil War, also known as the War Between the States was a civil war between the Confederacy (Confederates) and the Union, between 1861-65; appealing to African-Americans to join the 54th Regiment; ); eMassachusetts Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Media ID 22421652

© Massachusetts Historical Society / Bridgeman Images

African American Boston Broadsheet Broadside Civil Descent Federal Propaganda Recruit Recruiting Recruitment Troop Union Unionist Unionists


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This lithograph, titled "To Coloured Men. 54th Regiment! Massachusetts Volunteers, Of African Descent" captures a pivotal moment in American history during the Civil War. Measuring at an impressive 109.9x75.2 cm, this print is housed in the esteemed Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston. The artwork serves as a powerful recruitment advertisement aimed specifically at African-Americans to join the renowned 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers. Created by an anonymous American artist from the 19th century, it showcases the determination and bravery of these men who fought for their freedom and equality. During this tumultuous period, known as the War Between the States or simply the American Civil War (1861-65), tensions ran high between Confederate forces and Union troops. This lithograph represents a crucial turning point when African-Americans were finally given opportunities to fight alongside their white counterparts for a common cause. With its bold imagery and persuasive message, this broadsheet poster stands as both propaganda and historical artifact. It symbolizes unity among diverse backgrounds while appealing to potential recruits to join up with federal troops fighting under the Unionist flag. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of art from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we are reminded of how far our nation has come since those turbulent times – yet also how much further we still have to go in achieving true equality for all Americans.

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