Civil War Commissary in a Box

For the history lover! Experience the flavors and textures of Civil War era candy such as stain glass, cacao beans, ginger, Turkish paste, dried cranberries, eating coffee and molasses pulls 12 samples in all, with a keepsake card describing the purpose of each item. Some were considered medicines. Some were considered treats. Some were sent in packages from home, and others given to them by the army or government agencies. And don’t forget – the front of the card contains a sketch of Union soldiers sharing food with their Confederate counterparts, drawn by renowned publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie, who chronicled the Civil War as it happened.Exclusive to True Treats!