Box, Percussion Cap
- Object Name:
- Box, Percussion Cap
- Object ID:
- 1956.002
- Creator:
- Gaylord, Emerson (1817-1899)
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Chicopee, MA
- Date:
- circa 1860
- Description:
- Percussion Cap Box. U.S. regulation M1850. Black bridle leather, double flaps, machine sewn. Lined inside with sheepskin. Small rectangular leather piece hand sewn inside. Two vertical loops on rear. Outer flap has rounded corners and is attached with a strap to a brass stud on bottom. Inside is etched with manufactures stamp, "E. Gaylord / C[HI]COP[EE] / [M]A[SS]".
- Material:
- Tissue
Leather
Wool
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-3.4 W-3.3 D-1.3 inches
- Provenance:
- Given to the Society by Nancy B. Kelley (1868-1961).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mrs. Charles E. Kelley
- Subjects:
- Civil War, Military service, Military uniforms
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