Name/Title
Field GlassesEntry/Object ID
1960.69.1a-bDescription
Binoculars and carrying case. The binoculars consist of two looking glasses attached at the center along a hinge point. The grips are covered in black leather. The carrying case is made of brown leather and consists of a base shaped to fit the binoculars, an oval lid that hinges off with a leather strap hinge, and a long leather shoulder strap. The lid is marked with the label, "J.W.CLARK, Q.M./SIXTH VT. REG."Context
Owned by John Wesley Clark of the 6th Vermont at the beginning of the Civil War. At some point during the war, he gave them to Elisha Barney, also of the 6th Vermont, who used them until his death after the Battle of the Wilderness in 1864.Acquisition
Accession
1960.69Source or Donor
Wesbrook, Elizabeth Barney (1890-1987)Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Glasses, FieldNomenclature Primary Object Term
BinocularsNomenclature Class
Optical T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
CaseHeight
4-1/2 inWidth
5-1/4 inDepth
2-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Clark, John Wesley (1830-1898)Person or Organization
Barney, Elisha L (1832-1864)Person or Organization
6th Vermont InfantryRelated Places
Place
Town
SwantonCounty
Franklin CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America