The Civil War
Brother Against Brother
After Union soldier John McLaughlin took his Confederate brother prisoner, it took nearly 40 years before they met again.
After Union soldier John McLaughlin took his Confederate brother prisoner, it took nearly 40 years before they met again.
In these framed pieces, Jim tells the story of each object and, importantly, preserves his original research and documentation. In many instances, the story concludes on the back of the frame. In cases where the similarity of content may cause confusion for viewers, the beginning of the story is highlighted.