Pouch, Primer

Object/Artifact

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Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Pouch, Primer

Entry/Object ID

2000.134.031

Description

Civil War, black leather, primer pouch w tin insert w/four divisions. Tin insert has its own flap w/ an "envelope" pocket w/flap & strap closing in front. Outer flap of pouch is embossed "US" in an oval and closes w/a buttonhole strap over brass knob. Back of pouch has straps for carrying on belt and bottom of pouch has 2 angled buckles to carry leather sling. Tin insert flap is stamped twice: "U.S. Ord. Dept. Sub Inspector /"F. A. SNI__ER and R.__LCE Philad."

Use

Used by Union Army during Civil War.

Collection

Military

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1870

Notes

Date: 1860-1870

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Pouch, Primer

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pouch, Arms

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Armament

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Armament Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

2-3/4 in

Length

8-3/4 in

Material

Leather, Tin, Brass

Condition

Overall Condition

Good