Cartridge Box

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Cartridge Box

Entry/Object ID

2025.36.003

Description

Leather Civil War cartridge box. The flap is secured with a leather tab and a brass stud. The back has two leather loops to attach the box to a belt.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

J. Davy & Co.

Date made

circa 1862 - circa 1865

Place

City

Newark

State/Province

New Jersey

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Below rivet on front flap

Transcription

J. Davy & Co. / Newark N. J.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Notes

Very faint

Type

Stamp

Location

Above rivet on front flap

Transcription

T. J. Shepard / US

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Notes

Very faint

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

6-3/16 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Material

Leather, Brass

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Civil War