Collection Highlights
N Amsterdam, ou N Iork in Ameriq
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.13
Medium:
Colored engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Percussion cap pouch
Object Number:
1937.261
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Leather, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 8.6 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Leather and brass percussion cap pouch; black leather pouch with vertical loop for waist belt sewn to back, and double flaps with strap on outer flap that fastens to brass stud at bottom.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this percussion cap pouch was used by Charles A. Schermerhorn while a member of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of Constance Schermerhorn Skillin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
