Name/Title
Shotgun CaseEntry/Object ID
JJA.1994.1aDescription
This mahogany gun case belonged to John James Audubon when he lived in New Rochelle, NY. In 1836, it was sold to Henry Cooper, a resident of New York City. The interior of the case consists of green felt fabric which has rectangular and square spaces to house different components and accessories for weapons from the early 1800s. One of the spaces also comes with its own lid to cover loose belongings during transportation. The corners of the case are capped with brass. There is a circular brass medallion on the front cover.Collection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONMade/Created
Date made
1803 - 1836Notes
Date: 1803-1836Lexicon
Search Terms
Containers, Guns, CasesDimensions
Height
33 inWidth
9-3/4 inDepth
2-3/4 inMaterial
Wood, Brass, Felt