Collection Highlights
Geometrical Lathe-work Proof
Date:
Object Number:
PR.221.63
Medium:
Engraving
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Pouch with first aid packet (2)
Object Number:
INV.12022cd
Date:
1914-1918
Medium:
Leather, brass, steel
Dimensions:
Case: 4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 5.4 cm )
Overall (pouch): 3 1/4 x 5 in. (8.3 x 12.7 cm)
Marks:
stamped: lid: "FIRST AID PACKET-U.S. ARMY/CONTRACT JULY 22, 1916/BAUER & BLACK/CHICAGO, U.S.A./TO OPEN-PULL RING/PATENT APPLIED FOR"
Description:
Leather, brass, and steel pouch and case; stitched, rectangular brown leather pouch with brass swivel fastened to loop on back, and flap with two snaps that fasten onto steel studs on front; pouch contains rectangular brass case with swivel on back, and covered with chipped, orange paint layer; stamped mark on case lid.
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, this pouch and first aid packet were used by Major John H. Marsching during World War I.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John H. Marsching, 1948
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
