Paper Cartridges

Name/Title

Paper Cartridges

Entry/Object ID

1960.57.1z-aa

Description

Two paper cartridges containing, each containing several small metal casings. The cartridges are twisted and folded on the ends to secure them closed. The gunpowder has been removed.

Use

The small casings inside the cartridge would scatter upon firing, similar to a modern shotgun.

Context

Taken from the site of Seminary Ridge, an area of the Battle of Gettysburg

Acquisition

Accession

1960.57

Source or Donor

Perry, Mr.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1863

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Cartridge, Paper

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cartridge

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Ammunition

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

3-5/8 in

Diameter

9/16 in

Material

Lead, Paper

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Howes, Phillip Sheridan (1875-1941)

Related Places

Place

City

Gettysburg

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Battle of Gettysburg

Event

Civil War