Chapeau Finery: There was no shortage of dashing uniforms at Big Bethel. Alfred Waud’s sketch depicts Union infantry at the fight wearing havelocks on their hats to defend against the sun’s rays. (Alfred R. Waud/Library of Congress)
Chapeau Finery: There was no shortage of dashing uniforms at Big Bethel. Alfred Waud’s sketch depicts Union infantry at the fight wearing havelocks on their hats to defend against the sun’s rays. (Alfred R. Waud/Library of Congress)