Collection Highlights
The Bulls and Bears in the Market
1879
1971.104
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ammunition box
Object name
Ammunition box
Date
ca. 1862
Medium
Pine
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 16 1/2 x 12 in. ( 20.3 x 41.9 x 30.5 cm )
Description
Rectangular pine ammunition box with two wooden handles; lid attached with two brass butt hinges.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Margaret E. Sutton
Object Number
1970.76a-c
Marks
stencilled: inside top: "Waterviliet/Arsenal/Feb, 1862"
stencilled: on sides: "Cartridges/ Musket or Rifle/Cal .57/1862"
Gallery Label
This box is for shipping musket and /or rifle cartridges.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
