Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cartridge Box W/sling
Object Number:
INV.11398c
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Leather, brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. ( 16.8 x 19 cm )
Marks:
cast, applied: flap: "NG/7" (7th NY National Guard)
painted: belt: "LB SMITH 8th Co. NG"
Description:
Leather, brass, and iron cartridge box; white buff leather sling fastened through loops sewn to back and two iron buckles on front of rectangular black leather box with front flap that fastens to brass stud at box bottom; foliate brass lettering applied to front.; painted mark on belt interior.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
