Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ammunition belt
Title
Ammunition belt
Object name
Cartridge belt
Date
1918
Medium
Cotton, brass
Dimensions
Overall: 34 x 4 1/2 in. ( 86.4 x 11.4 cm )
Description
Cotton and brass cartridge belt; fatigue canvas with right and left side of belt connected by sling with hooks at both ends that fasten to brass holes in back of belt sides; stud at right end of belt fastens to hook on left end; each side has five snap-fastened cartridge pockets; printed marks on belt interior.
Credit Line
Purchase
Object Number
1945.57
Marks
printed: belt interior: "L.C.C....."; "19025"; "L.C.C. & CO./RIGHT/10-18"; "LEFT"; "LONG 11-18"
Gallery Label
This cartridge belt was formerly part of the Francis Bannerman collection.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
