Pease, N. W. (Nathan W.), 1836-1918, photographer. still image Stereographs 1860-1870. gmgpc Albumen prints 1860-1870. gmgpc [1861?] eng Stereograph shows a group of women kneeling and standing in formation, holding long pointed sticks or spears, forming a unit of "home guards". Title from item. Formerly attributed to Alexander Gardner based on stamp "A.G." on another copy. Current attribution to Pease based on information from the dealer, who subsequently purchased another copy with the photographer's identification. Women--Military service--1860-1870. Guards--1860-1870. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/stereo.1s02991 No known restrictions on publication.