In my last post I said that we had lots of Union stuff at the Chicago History Museum because, being in Illinois, we're all about Lincoln. This is true, but it turns out that we have some pretty awesome Confederate stuff too. I discovered today that we have Jefferson Davis' saddle and a cape worn by Robert E. Lee!
I wonder, are they stored near Lincoln's death bed, or would that be too awkward?
8 months ago
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A cape? Wasn't that a little effete for the leader of the South?
Perhaps, but lets not forget that idealized Southern man in Gone with the Wind was a delicate blond dude named Ashley. Clearly, the Confederates were not afraid of a little femininity.
GIVE IT BACK!
--Confederates
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