Box, Storage

Intrenching Tool Box for Cavalry and Infantry - closed

Intrenching Tool Box for Cavalry and Infantry - closed

Name/Title

Box, Storage

Entry/Object ID

2016.009.0004

Description

Gray painted wooden storage box reinforced with metal on all the edges; has a hasp lock in the center front and two slip-over clip locks on either side, between the locks on the lid are two handles for lifting the lid, there are three hinges holding the lid; there are large handles on either end of the body of the box; Size: 48"L x 10"W x 10"D there is a 3" x 1-1/2" x 12" piece of wood at each end underneath which act as "feet" there is a label on the middle inside of the lid which indicates the box held certain tools under Loading A "intrenching equipment for the cavalry" and Loading B "intrenching equipment for the infantry".

Collection

Benicia Arsenal Collection