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Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Cartridge belt
Object Number:
1937.34
Date:
1910-1918
Medium:
Cotton, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 x 4 1/8 in. ( 96.5 x 10.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: belt tip: "PATENTED MILLS JAN. 29, '01./16, '07 MAY 18, '15.
Description:
Cotton and brass cartridge belt; fatigue canvas belt has ten pouches fastened by brass buttons, with stud at right end that fastens to hook on left; buttons have stamped eagle in center with shield on breast, branch in one talon, and three arrows in other talon; stamped mark on belt tip.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this cartridge belt was worn by Private John Degan during World War I.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frederick Griffin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
