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Civil War officer's field tourniquet
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| Description | Field tourniquet equipment of the type purchased and carried by officers in the Civil War. The tourniquet was carried by General John B. Sanborn of the Fourth Minnesota Regiment. It consists of a strap of coarse white cotton and a brass cinching device with iron hooks and a buckskin covered pad. "TIEMANN" is stamped on the side of the cinch. The tourniquet set was found in epaulet case 26.H17.1. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 84 centimeters length strap 2.5 centimeters width strap 2.5 centimeters height cinch 3.3 centimeters depth cinch 3.7 centimeters width cinch |
| Nomenclature | Tourniquet |
| Creation | Made by: Tiemann Issued by: United States Army, 4th Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1865) |
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Used by: Sanborn, John Benjamin Sr. Used in Minnesota, United States Used in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States Civil War Used in Civil War Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Creation: Approximately 1862 Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 26.H17.2 |
