Gold Rush to Settlement : 1858-1950
Object ID:
2008.002.12
Object Name:
Box, Ammunition
Description:
Wood box for shipping ammunition, cartridges. Stamped on one side is 'FROM U.S. CARTRIDGE CO. LOWELL, MASS.' Lettering on both ends is worn off except for partial letters. The box was modified for reuse as a tool box by drilling a hole in each end and chiseling out a finger-hold. Nail holes in the top edge indicate the presence of a lid at one time.
Dimensions:
H-6.25 W-9.25 L-20.75 inches
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Cartridge Shipping BoxCartridge Shipping Box
Inscription on Cartridge BoxInscription on Cartridge Box
Hand Grip on Cartridge BoxHand Grip on Cartridge Box