Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cartridge box
Object Number:
1936.546
Date:
1860-1875
Medium:
Leather, brass, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. ( 11.4 x 18.1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: fastening strap: "WATERVLIET/ARSENAL"
stamped: front: "283/US" (US in oval)
Description:
Leather and brass cartridge pouch; rectangular black leather pouch with two vertical belt loops riveted and sewn to back, and sewn strap that fastens to cone-shaped brass stud on top of lid; two canvas strips with ten cartridge loops sewn to inside of pouch; stamped marks on front and on fastening strap.
Gallery Label:
This pouch was formerly part of the Francis Bannerman collection. It was probably used with a revolver.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
