Historical Memorabilia & Americana

[CIVIL WAR]. A group of leather bags. [V.p., ca. 1860s]. Including: leather cartridge box with belt loops. Approximately 143 x 90 x 26 mm. With folding flap cover, brass fittings, and inner compartment dividers. Some typical age wear and soiling. [Together with]: “Housewife” sewing kit with roll-over lid, a thimble, and 2 spools of thread, and other accessories. Approximately 209 x 113 x 35 mm, unrolled. Outer cover somewhat worn and soiled, silk lining heavily worn and shredded. [Together with:] Leather cartridge box (most likely from a later era – possibly from the Spanish-American War). With 2 folding flap covers, belt loop, and brass fittings. Approximately 132 x 68 x 43 mm. Some general wear, soiling, due to age and use. An interesting group.