Powder flask
Classification:
Date:
1855-1870
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 5/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 19.4 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Brass and iron powder flask; pear-shaped brass body with leaf-type design at bottom, circular collar, and cylindrical brass mouthpiece.
Credit Line:
Gift of Emily Buch
Object Number:
1957.277m
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this powder flask was used by the donor's father, Emilio Buch, while serving in the 2nd Battalion, Cazadores Voluntarios de Matanzas, as part of Spanish forces during the Cuban insurrection of 1867.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
39788
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cartridge pouch
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Leather, brass, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. ( 16.8 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and cotton cartridge pouch; stitched leather pouch with strap on outer flap that fastens to brass stud at bottom; incised letters on flap exterior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lyman L. McCarty
Object Number:
1909.47
Marks:
incised: front flap: "PMC"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
39678
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
U.S. Navy cartridge box
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Leather, brass, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 5 5/8 in. ( 15.2 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and cotton cartridge box; stitched rectangular black leather box with horizontal belt loop sewn to back, and double flaps with strap on outer flap that fastens to brass stud at bottom of box; stamped marks on outer and inner flaps.
Credit Line:
Gift of David Freidberg
Object Number:
1960.14
Marks:
stamped: inner flap: "NAVY YARD/PHILA/1863"; front: "USN"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
39677
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cannonball
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 in. ( 14.3 cm )
Description:
Steel cannonball; hole at top.
Object Number:
Z.3120
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
39667
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dress belt and cartridge box:N.Y.N.G. vigilantia "23"
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1930-1940
Medium:
Leather, brass, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 x 6 in. ( 53.3 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and gilt baldric; black leather belt with gilt lacing on exterior, rectangular brass buckle, and shield-shaped tip, with hooks at ends that fasten to brass-mounted sides of rectangular black leather box that has shield-shaped flap with strap that fastens to stud at bottom of box; cast brass numbers fastened in center of flap, encircled by cast inscription inside scroll, atop cross and sunburst.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mortimer Lasky
Object Number:
1950.135i
Marks:
cast, applied: front flap: "23"
cast: inside insignia scroll: "VIGILANTIA/N.G.S.N.Y."
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this baldric was worn by the donor while an officer in the 23rd Regiment, National Guard New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
39644
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cartridge box w/ bandolier w/ tag
Classification:
Date:
1855-1862
Medium:
Leather, wood, tin, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 21 cm )
Description:
Leather, wood, tin, and iron cartridge box; rectangular black leather box with one horizontal and two vertical loops sewn and riveted on back, two iron buckles at bottom of box, implement pocket on front, and flap with strap that fastens to brass stud at bottom of box; box contains wooden insert with twenty bored cartridge holes;
Object Number:
1934.163
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1862
eMuseum Object ID:
39624
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Modified Civil War cartridge box
Classification:
Date:
1868-1875
Medium:
Leather, brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 8 in. ( 18.7 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and iron cartridge box; rectangular black leather box with two horizontal and two vertical loops for shoulder belt riveted and sewn to back, implement pocket on front, and flap with strap that fastens to brass stud at bottom of box; box contains eight rectangular brass sheets riveted and one printed label affixed to inside back.
Object Number:
1936.565
Marks:
printed: front label: "PATENT APPLIED FOR/January 16, 1867,/C. HOWLETT"
Gallery Label:
This cartridge box was formerly part of the Francis Bannerman collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
39569
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civilian Bag
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 13 in. ( 22.9 x 33 cm )
Description:
Leather and brass bag; black leather bag with two vertical and two horizontal belt loops sewn and riveted to rear, implement pocket on front, and double flaps with strap on outer flap that fastens to brass stud at bottom of bag.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1936.554
Gallery Label:
This bag closely resembles a cartridge box. It was formerly part of the Francis Bannerman collection.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
39567
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cartridge box
Classification:
Date:
1870-1875
Medium:
Leather, brass, silver, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 7 3/8 in. ( 13 x 18.7 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, silver, and wood cartridge box; rectangular black leather box with horizontal belt loop riveted and sewn to rear, two brass studs fastened to rear, and flap with silver oval on front and strap that fastens to brass stud at bottom of box; box contains wooden block with sixteen bored holes for cartridges.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry Pearl Talmadge
Object Number:
1934.78
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this cartridge box was used by the donor while a private in Company K of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
39446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cartridge box
Classification:
Date:
1865-1875
Medium:
Leather, brass, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. ( 11.4 x 17.5 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and cotton cartridge box; hinged, rectangular black leather box with front and rear ends that pivot on cylindrical brass rod, two vertical straps for shoulder belt riveted and sewn to rear, and strap on rear with other end fastened to brass stud at bottom of front; box lined with twenty canvas cartridge loops on inside.
Object Number:
INV.7848
Marks:
stamped: front: "US" (inside oval)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
39435
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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