Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Cartridge box
Object Number:
1941.1196
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. ( 11.7 x 20.6 cm )
Description:
Leather and wood cartridge box; rectangular wooden box covered with black leather, with two horizontal belt loops sewn to rear and loop sewn to bottom, and flap with fastening strap.
Gallery Label:
This cartridge box was used by the donor as a prop in his historical paintings of the Revolutionary War and Colonial life.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
