Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Belt |
Catalog Number |
1980.27.03 |
Maker |
Watertown Arsenal |
Date |
1864 |
Material(s) |
Leather/Brass |
Dimensions |
H-29 W-2 inches |
Description |
This is a U.S. M1856 Infantry Belt. It is made of rough brown leather, with seven (7) holes on one end for adjustment. The interior (or underside) of the leather is a darker brown color than the outside. A brass slide is located on the same end as the row of holes and has four (4) depressed triangles on its front. |
Collection |
William H. Wallace Collection |
Event |
Civil War |
People |
Watertown Arsenal |
Subjects |
Belts (Clothing) Military uniforms Men's clothing Civil wars |
Search Terms |
Civil War Union Army |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |