Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
European cartridge box
Object Number:
1936.575
Date:
1855-1875
Medium:
Leather, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7 7/8 in. ( 10.8 x 20 cm )
Description:
Leather and brass cartridge box; rectangular black leather box with two vertical loops for shoulder belt sewn to rear, and flap with strap that fastens to brass stud at bottom of box; box contains center-divided tin insert with two compartments.
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.
