The New Testament - American Bible Society, 1865 (Civil War Era) (New York)
A remarkable artifact cherished by Civil War soldiers. These pocket-sized bibles, often carried for comfort and solace, bear witness to the resilience and faith of those turbulent times.
Since its establishment in 1816, the American Bible Society had become a cornerstone of American religious life by 1850, a legacy that continues today. New York City in 1850 was a booming, chaotic, culturally rich metropolis—grappling with immigration, inequality, political power struggles, and a growing sense of its national importance. The social tensions of the era of the Civil War places this American artifact at a pivotal epoch in American history.
 
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