Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shot pouch
Object Number:
X.184
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Leather, brass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 73.7 x 8.3 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: mouthpiece: "AM.FLASK & CAP CO."
Description:
Stitched brown leather pouch with leather shoulder strap fastened to bottom; at top of pouch is cylindrical brass mouthpiece with hinged iron lever on side.
Gallery Label:
This pouch held musket or rifle balls.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
