Collection Highlights
A Song for the times, or John Brown
Date:
1860-1870
Object Number:
LIB.SY.B1860.104
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Belt plates
Object Number:
1921.96ab
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Lead, brass
Dimensions:
largest: 2 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: front: "US"
Description:
Oval lead plate covered with thin brass sheet on front; three hooks on back.
Gallery Label:
These plates were worn on U.S. Army waistbelts.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isaac B. Sniffen
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
