Leather cartridge box

Object/Artifact

Historical Collection at the George Hail Free Library

Name/Title

Leather cartridge box

Entry/Object ID

2026.03.12.01

Description

Used to carry ammunition rounds.

Use

Leather exterior was to protect soldiers from the contents and the "sparks" from the bullets. These boxes were essential equipment for soldiers using muzzle-loading muskets to carry and organize their cartridges.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Box, Cartridge

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Box, Armament

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Armament

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Armament Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Depth

4-1/2 in

Length

9 in

Material

Leather

Location

Box

Box 51

Cabinet

Display Case 2

Room

Charles Whipple Greene Historical Collection

Building

George Hail Free Library

Date

March 12, 2026

Create Date

March 12, 2026

Update Date

March 12, 2026