Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Package of cartridges (7)
Object Number:
1955.75a-g
Date:
1862-1872
Medium:
Lead, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
printed: front wrapper: "PRESSED WATERPROOF/CARTRIDGES,/For COLT'S ARMY PISTOL./Patented March 18, 1862./MANUFACTURED BY THE/HAZARD POWDER CO.,/HAZARDVILLE, CONN."
Description:
Lead and paper cartridge package; six conical lead bullets inside paper wrapping with printed inscription on front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard Gelardin and Frank Clark
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
