Making Clothes for the Boys in the Army (from Confederate War Etchings) 1861 - 1863

"Making Clothes for the Boys in the Army" is an etching by Adalbert John Volck depicting women working on textile production during the American Civil War. The artwork shows three women in a room, one operating a loom, another spinning yarn on a spinning wheel, and another sewing. It is a small, intimate scene that underscores the importance of domestic labor in sustaining the Confederate war effort. Volck, a prominent Southern artist, created a series of etchings documenting life during the war, emphasizing the hardships and sacrifices of the Confederate people. The artwork offers a glimpse into the domestic sphere of the South during this tumultuous period.