Van Horn, JenniferHunter, Kristen A2018-05-142018-05-24https://hdl.handle.net/1920/10921Item embargoed until at least May 28, 2018This thesis examines how white middle-class women in the North and South shaped the wartime experiences of their families during the American Civil War through the material objects they created. By taking feminine material production as its focus, the wartime experience of each member of the family—men, children, and women—is explored through objects made for them, such as quilts, clothing, letters, and costumes. These artifacts illuminate how women influenced their families’ experiences of war, and ultimately helped to maintain their families throughout the conflict.enCivil WarMaterial cultureNineteenth centuryWomenFamilyChildrenThesis