Minnesota Pioneer Guard cartridge box

Titles: Minnesota Pioneer Guard cartridge box (Supplied title)

Description: Cartridge box used by the Minnesota Pioneer Guard. The tanned leather box contains a single tin liner and attaches to a white cotton strap. The brass letters 'MPG' are applied to its front flap. Flap with inked inscription on underside 'Minnesota Pioneer Guard / Cartridge Box, / Organized 1855. / First Military Organization / Minn. Territory / Wm. A. Van Slyke' (sic). See accession file for probable maker identification as D. Devlin & Co., N.Y, N.Y.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1856 - Not later than 1859 (Creation)

Creation

• owned/used by: Van Slyke, William A.
• used by: Minnesota Pioneer Guard
• made by: D. Devlin & Co.

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 1996.192.1

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 4 1/2 inches height (box)
• 7 3/8 inches width (box)
• 1 1/2 inches depth (box)
• 42 inches length (strap)
• 2 3/8 inches width (strap)

Subjects

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