22d New York State Militia Near Harpers Ferry, Va., 1861 I.E.1862(2) (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

The titled image depicts a scene from the American Civil War, specifically involving the 22nd New York State Militia near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in either 1861 or 1862 (image number I.E.1862(2)). This black-and-white photograph captures a moment during the four-year conflict that took place from 1861 to 1865, primarily between the Northern states (the Union) and the Southern states that seceded from the United States and formed the Confederacy. The 22nd New York State Militia was one of many military units raised by the Union in an attempt to preserve the unity of the nation. The exact context of this particular image within the broader events of the Civil War is not specified.