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Civil War hardtack

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Titles: Civil War hardtack (Supplied title)

Description: Hardtack issued by the United States Army during the Civil War. Hardtack is a biscuit (or cracker) made from flour, water and salt. It was a staple of the Civil War soldier's diet because it was inexpensive and, when properly stored, lasted for years. Hardtack, while nutritious, could be exceedingly hard and usually had to be soaked before it could be eaten.

Dates

  • Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 65.202

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 4 1/4 inches height
  • 4 1/4 inches width
  • 1/2 inch depth

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