Percussion cap box
Classification:
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Leather, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 9.8 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Leather and brass percussion cap pouch; black leather pouch with two vertical loops riveted to rear, and double flaps with strap on outer flap that fastens to brass stud at bottom of pouch.
Object Number:
X.388
Marks:
center: "USN"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
21243
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bomb shell fragment
Classification:
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 3 in. ( 2.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Iron artillery shell fragment; domed, circular cap for shell.
Credit Line:
Gift of A.V.W. Van Vechten
Object Number:
1886.10b
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this shell fragment was found on the battlefield after the Battle of Keneshaw Mountain in June, 1864.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
21230
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War artillery shell
Classification:
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 7 in. ( 35.6 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Iron and brass artillery shell; cylindrical, cone-shaped iron artillery shell with flared, circular screw-on brass mouthpiece and two bands across body; stamped mark on lower band.
Object Number:
X.408
Marks:
stamped: lower band: "7 IN TENNESSEE SHELL./CAPTURED IN FORT FISHER./JAN. 15TH 1865 BY R. ADMIRAL PORTER."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
21194
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powderhorn
Classification:
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Brass, iron, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 3 x 1 in. ( 17.5 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass and iron powder flask; pear-shaped, silver-plated brass body with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged iron lever on side; scrolled design stamped on both sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margery Austen Ryerson
Object Number:
1943.477
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
21135
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powderhorn: etched w/map of NY State
Classification:
Date:
1770-1780
Medium:
Horn, wood, silver, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 13 5/8 in. ( 7.9 x 11.4 x 34.6 cm )
Description:
Horn and silver plate powder horn with wooden cover over one end carved with concentric circles, silver plate spout at opposite end with spring-loaded pouring device; horn incised with map of New York from New York City north to Lake George, with British Royal Standard at the center.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1964.7
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this powder horn was owned by James Moncrieffe (1744-1793), a military engineer for the British army. Moncrieffe served in the siege of Havanna; he also constructed the British defenses at Savannah in 1779 and at Charleston in 1780.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1780
eMuseum Object ID:
21126
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Comercial Powder Can
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 5 x 2 in. ( 15.2 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
1949.105
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
21125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cap box in envelope: Civil War
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Leather, brass, skin
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Rounded rectangular leather box with front flap, interior flap, and brass stud at bottom; skin lining stiticed to interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carrie Althause
Object Number:
1950.82b
Marks:
stamped: interior flap: "BOYD & SONS/BOSTON"
Gallery Label:
This cap box was carried by William Althause of the 128th New York Infantry during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
21075
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cartridge box
Classification:
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Leather, tin, brass, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 9 1/8 in. ( 14.9 x 23.2 cm )
Description:
Leather, tin, brass, and cotton cartridge box; stitched rectangular black leather box with two horizontal and two vertical belt loops on back of box, implement pocket on front, and double flaps with strap on outer flap that fastens to brass stud at bottom of box; box contains two double compartment tin inserts; incised letter on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carrie Althause
Object Number:
1950.82a
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this cartridge box was used by Private William H. Althause of the 128th New York Volunteers during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
20812
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powderhorn
Classification:
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 2 x 1 in. ( 12.4 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass and iron powder flask; pear-shaped with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged iron lever on side; stamped scroll design on both sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston
Object Number:
1951.329
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
20797
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Powderhorn
Classification:
Date:
1840-1865
Medium:
Tin, brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 3 1/8 x 1 in. ( 17.8 x 7.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Tin, brass, and iron powder flask; pear-shaped tin body with cylindrical brass mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged iron lever on side; scrolled design stamped on both sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Harry L. Shapiro
Object Number:
1950.66
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
20754
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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