Philadelphians at the Battlefront - Civil War History Consortium

Germantown Historical Society
Artifacts and Costume
1. Jacket worn by Jacob M. West of Germantown, a member of the band of
Collis Zoaves, ca 1860—1865. Had red wool pants with dark blue wool
stripes on outside seams. Poor condition from insect damage but could be
exhibited. Band composed of Germantown residents; once all its members
taken prisoner by the Confederates. West lived till 1907 CW6345.A&B
2. Navy blue waist length jacket with red trim around collar. Civil War
uniform CW6200.
3. Civil War Drum red painted rims with gold flower and leaf motif. Panel
painted blue with brown eagle. Inscribed Lafayette Guards 1993.255
4. CW Artillery Shell 1993.543 (there are others in collection)
5. CW Hollow Bullet shaped top with hole for threading. 1993.54
Prints, Drawings, and Photographs
1.Poster Attention Lincoln Rangers! 22 nd Ward Order No. 22 and Order No. 23
(to meet for a parade) October 1860 GHS 477
2.Muster Roll ca 1862 Extract from Germantown Telegraph of October 1, 1862
for Company 6, VIII Regiment PA Militia 1862. Lists names and gives
information about the Germantown Home Guards. Upper right hand corner is a
invitation printed on small card. 1993.848
3.Photographic print of Charles. Keyser from Company A 150 th Bucktail regiment
filled at Gettysburg July 1, 1863. He is in uniform. Label reads PA Nilson
Germantown, Pianos, Organs, Pictures, Frames. 1993.480
4. Print framed—Soldiers holding rifles ca 1861 1993.479
5. Broadside in wood and glass frame. Rally to Arms! To Arms! A meeting of the
citizens of the 9 th precinct, 22 nd ward. GHS 372