Pouch, Primer

Object/Artifact

Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Pouch, Primer

Entry/Object ID

2000.134

Description

Civil War, black leather, primer pouch with tin insert w/ four divisions. Tin insert has its own flap with an "envelope" pocket. With flap & strap closing in front of it. Outer flap of pouch is embossed "US" in an oval and close with a buttonhole strap over brass knob. Back of pouch has straps for carring on belt and bottom of pouch has 2 angled buckles to carry leather sling. Tin insert flap is stomped 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