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  A Kind of Nobility: The Kentucky Orphan Brigade

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Pincushion
Museum of the Confederacy


One of several objects in the exhibit that reflect the personal lives of soldiers, this black velvet pincushion is decorated with pins that spell out "General S. B. Buckner" on one side and "God bless our Soldiers" on the other.

Learn more about the Confederate encampment held in conjunction with this exhibit.

Note: A Kind of Nobility: The Kentucky Orphan Brigade was on display at the Kentucky Museum from February 2-July 31, 1999. This web site now functions as an online exhibit only. To learn more about artifacts in the exhibit contact the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia.


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