So... I did men serving in the army last night... Today our subject is women in the army or hospital.

Three nurses. I wonder if they just started or if they've been at it a while.

Not sure who this is but I've seen this picture several times.

Not sure who this is. But this is a very nicely fitted uniform.

Another anonymous but a very pretty dress.

A vivandere. I've seen other pictures of these ladies. I'll try to find some more.

Here! This is a lovely vivandiere uniform.

"Vivandieres have an interesting role in the American Civil War. These brave women traveled with soldiers as mascots or nurses; there are even cases where they fought alongside their male counterparts. A vivandiere could provide creature comforts to the soldiers. Officially during the Civil War, the term Vivandiere is usually applied only to women who served with Zouaves. The term “Vivandiere”, is derived from a mixture of French and Latin, which literally means “hospitalit..."

Kady Brownell.

"one of 250 women who fought in the Civil War. When the Civil War began, Brownell’s soon-to-be husband, Robert Brownell, enlisted in the 1st Rhode Island Infantry; Brownell was determined to join him. Rhode Island Governor William Sprague accepted her into his unit."

Well, this is all for right now. If I find more pictures of ladies in the war, I will post a "Women Warriors Cont." Hope you enjoy these! :)