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A group of men gathered around tents in what appears to be a Civil War-era camp. The men are dressed in 19th-century attire, including hats, vests, and suspenders. A few individuals stand outside the tent, while others are inside, possibly engaging in conversation or some form of transaction around a makeshift table. The scene reflects the rugged conditions of camp life during the period, with dirt ground and basic canvas tents providing shelter.

Sutler's tent at the 2nd Division, 9th Corps camp during the Siege of Petersburg, Virginia, November 1864. This photograph captures soldiers gathered around a vendor's tent, typical of the makeshift markets that provided goods to troops during the Civil War. The Siege of Petersburg lasted from June 1864 to April 1865 and was a pivotal campaign in the Eastern Theater of the war.