United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; North Carolina 25th Infantry Regiment, Co. B
R. P. Crawford, in camp near Wilmington, North Carolina, Michels [Mitchells] Sound, to his cousin, Wm. Eastis [also, Estes, Estice], September 29, 1861. Crawford writes of the regiment’s encampment near the sea coast, his health, camp conditions,...
(023) pistol cleaning brush; twisted wire brush with wire loop for hanging, black bristles; bore: approx. .38 caliber; (027) Leather shoulder holster and strap for .38 special; with additional elastic strap; tooled, and stamped ".38...
John C. Campbell Folk School published a series of newsletters from 1926 to 1950. Written like a letter from the school's director, the newsletter is a source of information about the classes and activities at the Folk School and their impact on...
John C. Campbell Folk School published a series of newsletters from 1926 to 1950. Written like a letter from the school's director, the newsletter is a source of information about the classes and activities at the Folk School and their impact on...
This is one of the items contained in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. This cast brass plumb bob is attached to a string. When the plumb bob is not in use, it sits in a protective wooden case with the string wrapped...
The maker of this banjo is unknown, however, it is thought that the banjo was made and used in either Buncombe County, N.C. or Madison County, N.C. This handmade banjo has been constructed using a variety of parts including a small barrel. The...
This plane was contained in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. This smoothing plane is used for finer planing to produce a surface ready for finishing. The large brass adjusting knob in front of the handle raises and lowers...
This plane was contained in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. Jack planes are used for all work requiring heavy shaving of rough wooden surfaces. The blade is adjustable and removable for sharpening. It can be raised or...
This trammel was contained in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. A trammel is used for measuring large circles or arcs and consists of a rectangular piece of wood with movable metal points. The points can be loosened or...
Druggist's scale; Solid brass druggist's scales mounted on walnut base with drawer; drawer has "84" penciled on the bottom inside; drawer contains nine weights of various sizes with "appothecary weights"; metal is tarnished and...
Tomlinson gun cleaner kit (for a 20 gauge shotgun); a red cardboard box with a yellow label which contains a metal holder (length 3 3/4") with two brass patches (length 3 1/4") and 2 separate patches; with "TOMLINSON GUN...
(064) Tin of English deer fat; Brass colored metal tin; labeled: "Warrented Genuine English Deer Fat"; contains deer fat; bagged; (095) One pair of leather leggings; with 2 leather straps and metal buckles; inside top edge stamped: ...
Lucky Strike cigarette tin (cylinder); Green cigarette tin, brass colored trim, printed red and black "LUCKY STRIKE - 'It's Toasted'" label; four holes punched in lid; mfg. at "FACTORY NO 130 DISTRICT OF N.C. "; with additional...
Safety razor with blades and case; case with " MODEL C VALET AUTOSTROP RAZOR"; razor stamped: "AUTOSTROP SAFETY RAZOR CO NEW YORK, U.S.A". brass; red painted metal case with velvet lining; razor "Patented April 19,...
(005) metal tang sight with 2 screw holes for rifle mounting. Small peep sight with scored metal grip below; peep area hinged to mount area; Rifle "peep" sight; with inscription; the first line of inscription "Marbles" has been...
Tackle box; Metal tackle box painted black with an assortment of fishing hooks and lures; stamped on the inside of the lid "THE STANDARD TACKLE BOX MADE BY THE ARMSTRONG MFG. CO. HUNTINGTON, W. VA." There is a metal divider separating the...
(029 a) Case for landing net; with "I-D-L LANDING NET: STEEL COLLAPSING FRAME WITH 12 INCH BAMBOO HANDLE"; very worn - stained, and seams are ripped, insect holes in fabric; label on case is in very poor condition; cotton; tied at one...
