Civil War Dominos Bone and Ebony / SOLD

Civil War Dominos Bone and Ebony - Complete set of 28 - Inventory Number: MIS 276 / SOLD

During the war, soldiers enjoyed many idle hours in camp. Time was spent repairing uniforms, writing letters, guard duty, fatigue duty, spiritual activities, and engaging in other pursuits, such as playing cards and dominos. It was common for soldiers to carry cards and dominos in their haversacks, knapsacks or pockets.  Dominos were made of various materials including wood, bone and ivory.

Gambling was condemned by many chaplains on both sides as a violation of the Christian faith. Aided by families at home, chaplains and religious leaders tried to convince soldiers to end the practice. Some men took such persuasion to heart and divested themselves of their cards; others threw decks of cards away as they marched into battle, only to retrieve them later. Undoubtedly, many soldiers carried both playing cards and Bibles, a representation of the on-going battle in their minds between the sacred and secular worlds.

Comes housed in original box.

Inventory Number: MIS 276 / SOLD