Civil War Carbine box

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Leather, wood, brass, iron

Overall: 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 21.6 cm )

INV.7821

DescriptionLeather, wood, brass, and iron cartridge box; rectangular brown leather box with one horizontal and two vertical loops for shoulder belt sewn and riveted to rear, two iron buckles at bottom, an implement pocket on front, and double flaps with a strap on the outer flap that fastens to a brass stud at bottom of box; box contains wooden block with twenty bored holes for cartridges; stamped marks on inner flap.

Markingsstamped: inner flap: "DINGEE & LORIGAN/MAKERS/NEW YORK" (inside oval)

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: AMMUNITION