5040 - “Ruth” Young Woman in Day Dress with Parasol, 1855-68 John Jenkins Designs American Civil War and Anchor device on the

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she was appointed “lady in charge” of the hospitals for the Army of the James by Union General Benjamin Butler

Winter 1944-45

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5040 - “Ruth” Young Woman in Day Dress with Parasol, 1855-68 John Jenkins Designs American Civil War and Anchor device on theRuth Young Woman in Day Dress with Parasol, 1855 68 This stylish young woman is out for a promenade around the village green. She has all the most fashionable details that highlight her best physical features. The width of the classic 1860s hoop skirt is emphasized by the geometric design worked in black soutache braid around the hemline. The width of the skirt also highlights the narrowness of her young waist. Soutache is again used to draw the eye