Paper cartridge containing a lead bullet and gunpowder. The cartridge is tied with hemp or linen twine on one end (bullet side) and twisted closed on the other end (powder side).
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
