Ridgeway Reference Archive Cartridge box 1861

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Cartridge box for rifled musket, 1861.

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Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .69 cal. elongated ball, Crossman.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. Maker mark appears on middle flap, "CROSSMAN / MAKER / NEWARK N.J.", (Johnson pg. 200). Edwin A Crossman, Newark, New Jersey, received contracts for 20,000 cartridge boxes in 1862, (Bazelon). Box measures 8.2in. X 1.8in. X 4.8in. (for .69 cal. elongated ball).
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

M0796 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .69 cal. elongated ball, Crossman.

Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn and riveted. Maker mark appears on middle flap, "CROSSMAN / MAKER / NEWARK N.J.", (Johnson pg. 200). Edwin A Crossman, Newark, New Jersey, received contracts for 20,000 sets of infantry implements in 1862, (Bazelon). Boxplate is pattern with tall thin letters. Box measures 8.2in. X 1.8in. X 4.8in. (for .69 cal. elongated ball). Belt loops intact, latch tab is intact, finial and buckles intact, tins intact, both inside flaps are intact, front flap intact, correct brass "US" boxplate is present, leather is flexible.
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .69 cal. elongated ball, maker not determined.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Box is not marked, (Johnson pg. 251). Box measures 8.2in. X 1.8in. X 4.8in. (for .69 cal. elongated ball).
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

M0910 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .69 cal. elongated ball, maker not determined.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Baker..
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Maker mark appears twice on both side panels, "L.S. BAKER / (graphic) NEW YORK, (Johnson pg. 200). Laura S. Baker, widow of John A Baker who died in 1862, received contracts for 15,000 .58 caliber cartridge boxes in 1862, (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

M1025 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Baker, with SNY belt plate, arrow hooks right handed, pattern 549 with belt, and SNY cartridge boxplate, pattern 550.

Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Maker mark appears twice on both side panels, "L.S. BAKER / (graphic) NEW YORK, (Johnson pg. 200). Laura S. Baker, widow of John A Baker who died in 1862, received contracts for 15,000 .58 caliber cartridge boxes in 1862, (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball). The SNY buckle is unique die pattern, thin letters the neck in the "S" is very thin, and is only found configured with arrow hooks. The boxplate is matching die and configured with iron loop hooks. Plates are reference: O'Donnell & Campbell plate 549 and 550. All four pieces, box, boxplate, belt and belt plate were discovered together.
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Decrow.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Maker mark on inner flap, "AW DECROW. MAKER / BANGOR ME ", (Johnson pg. 200, not listed). A. W. Decrow, Bangor Maine, received contracts for 2,500 cartridge boxes in 1862 and 8,000 in 1863, (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

M0971 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Decrow.

Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Maker mark on inner flap, "AW DECROW. MAKER / BANGOR ME ", (Johnson pg. 200, not listed). A. W. Decrow, Bangor Maine, received contracts for 2,500 cartridge boxes in 1862 and 8,000 in 1863. (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball). Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact with a tear, finial and buckles intact, tins intact with internal panels missing, both inside flaps are intact, front flap intact, brass "US" plate is missing, leather is flexible, small hole in back is from wear, representative example.
Ref: Johnson pg 155.
Box mounted with plate P1814:

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Dingee.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Maker mark appears twice on both side panels, "H A DINGEE / N - YORK", (Johnson pg. 200). Henry A Dingee, New York, received contracts for 20,000 .58 caliber cartridge boxes in 1862, (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

M0700 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Dingee.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Storms.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Maker mark appears twice on both side panels, "C.S. STORMS / MAKER N.Y.", (Johnson pg. 200). Christian S. Storms, received contracts for 15,000 .58 caliber cartridge boxes in 1862, (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

M0743 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Storms.

Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Maker mark appears twice on both side panels, "C.S. STORMS / MAKER N.Y.", (Johnson pg. 200). Christian S. Storms, received contracts for 15,000 .58 caliber cartridge boxes in 1862, (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball). Cartridge boxplate is one of the Gaylord patterns with small proportions "US" (O'Donnell Plate 507) and is tight, appears to be original to this box. Belt loops intact with one rivet missing, fastening tab is intact, finial and buckles intact, tins intact, both inside flaps intact, front flap intact, correct brass "US" plate is included, leather is flexible.
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

M1033 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Storms.

Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Maker mark appears twice on both side panels, "C.S. STORMS / MAKER N.Y.", (Johnson pg. 200). Christian S. Storms, received contracts for 15,000 .58 caliber cartridge boxes in 1862, (Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball). Cartridge boxplate is one of the Gaylord patterns with small proportions "US" and may have been applied to this box after manufacture. Shoulder plate strap appears to be original, has a tear and is partial, shoulder plate is missing. Belt loops intact, fastening tab is missing, finial and buckles intact, tins intact, inside flap over the tins is intact, flap over the implement pouch is missing and implement pouch is torn, front flap intact, correct brass "US" plate is included, leather is flexible, shoulder strap present but torn, representative example.
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Thaxter.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Maker mark appears twice on both side panels, "J. B.. THAXTER / PORTLAND ME / 1862", (Johnson pg. 200). J B Thaxter, Portland Maine, received contracts for 10,000 .58 caliber cartridge boxes in 1862, (Johnson, Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

M1090 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, Thaxter., with NHSM plate.

Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Maker mark appears twice on both side panels, "J. B.. THAXTER / PORTLAND ME / 1862", (Johnson pg. 200). J B Thaxter, Portland Maine, received contracts for 10,000 .58 caliber cartridge boxes in 1862, (Johnson, Bazelon). Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball). Cartridge box plate is "NHSM" New Hampshire State Militia, (O'Donnell plate 597.) Belt loops intact, fastening tab intact, finial and buckles intact, buckles appear to have been reattached, tins intact, inside flap over the tins is intact, flap over the implement pouch intact, front flap intact, "NHSM" plate appears to be original to this box, leather is flexible,
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, maker not determined.
Cartridge box is "Pattern 1861", it was ornamented with the brass "US" boxplate. This pattern has two inside flaps covering the tins and the front implements pouch. Belt straps are centered, sewn and riveted. Latch tab is sewn only, brass finial is round with a point. Two iron buckles are sewn only. Box measures 7.2in. X 1.7in. X 5.2in. (for .58 cal. elongated ball).
Ref: Johnson pg 155.

M1122 Federal Cartridge box, Pattern of 1861 for .58 cal. elongated ball, maker not determined, with shoulder strap and plate.