Stencil

Name/Title

Stencil

Entry/Object ID

2019.22.2

Description

Metal stencil. "B.N. Wright, / Co. I. 13th. Reg. Vt. Vol"

Context

This stencil was used to mark the belongings of Benjamin N. Wright of Montpelier (1831-1863). He joined the 13th Regiment in August of 1862 and his unit went to northern Virginia and eventually to Gettysburg -- where he was wounded and died.

Acquisition

Accession

2019.22

Source or Donor

VHS Library

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Stencil

Nomenclature Class

Multiple Use T&E for Materials

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

6-1/4 in

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

13th Vermont Infantry

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier, Gettysburg

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont, Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America