Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cartridge box w/strap
Object Number:
1936.571
Date:
1865-1880
Medium:
Leather, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 8 1/8 in. ( 14.9 x 20.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: flap: "M/U.S./WATERVLIET/ARSENAL"
Description:
Leather and brass cartridge box; rectangular black leather box with two vertical straps riveted to bottom rear, shoulder belt with brass buckle riveted to V-shaped frog at top rear, and flap with strap that fastens to stud at bottom of box; box contains twenty cartridge loops sewn on interior; stamped marks on flap.
Gallery Label:
This cartridge box was formerly part of the Francis Bannerman collection.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.