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The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) made New Mexico part of the United States. In 1849, the first Army expedition reached El Morro, and it was at this time Inscription Rock acquired its name. Emigrants to California also used the route through El Morro, as did Mormon settlers, Puebloan, and Navajo people. However, after 1881, when the first train crossed over the Continental Divide, the El Morro route ceased to be a common thoroughfare. Learn more on the NPS webpage The Americans.
- Rimfire Cartridge
Cultural Period: Historic Anglo (1860s-1870s) Description: Complete misfired Sharps rifle rim-fire cartridge (.50-70). Provenience: 100-300 feet east and south of the old Ranger Cabin north of the present-day headquarters of El Morro National Monument. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Late 1800s Longrifle
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (late 1860s) Description: Percussion cap and ball longrifle with a double-set trigger made by J.S. Burson in the late 1800s. The rifle has brass plates on the stock, and bears the stamp “Leman Lancaster PA” on the plate under the hammer and “J.S. Burson, Wabash, Ind” on the barrel. Provenience: Purchased from Mr. E. Norman Flayderman, Greenwich, CN. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Late 1800s Longrifle, Plate Stamp
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (late 1860s) Description: Percussion cap and ball longrifle with a double-set trigger made by J.S. Burson in the late 1800s. The rifle has brass plates on the stock, and bears the stamp “Leman Lancaster PA” on the plate under the hammer and “J.S. Burson, Wabash, Ind” on the barrel. Provenience: Purchased from Mr. E. Norman Flayderman, Greenwich, CN. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Late 1800s Longrifle, Barrel Stamp
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (late 1860s) Description: Percussion cap and ball longrifle with a double-set trigger made by J.S. Burson in the late 1800s. The rifle has brass plates on the stock, and bears the stamp “Leman Lancaster PA” on the plate under the hammer and “J.S. Burson, Wabash, Ind” on the barrel. Provenience: Purchased from Mr. E. Norman Flayderman, Greenwich, CN. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Bronze Kettle
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Well-worn bronze cooking kettle with a crack in the bottom. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Bronze Camel Bells
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Set of eight graduated bronze camel bells from the mid-1800s. Each bell is embossed with a variety of animals and engraved. In 1857, the Army experimented with camels for desert transportation, passing along the El Morro route. Learn more on the NPS webpage The U.S. Army Camel Corps (link opens in new window). Provenience: The bells were acquired by a member of the American Consulate in Isfahan, Iraq, in 1964, from a small local curio shop for the price of $10. A similar set was purchased at the same price for the collection at Fort Davis. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Bronze Camel Bells, Detail
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Set of eight graduated bronze camel bells from the mid-1800s. Each bell is embossed with a variety of animals and engraved. In 1857, the Army experimented with camels for desert transportation, passing along the El Morro route. Learn more on the NPS webpage The U.S. Army Camel Corps (link opens in new window). Provenience: The bells were acquired by a member of the American Consulate in Isfahan, Iraq, in 1964, from a small local curio shop for the price of $10. A similar set was purchased at the same price for the collection at Fort Davis. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Bronze Camel Bells, Alternate View
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Set of eight graduated bronze camel bells from the mid-1800s. Each bell is embossed with a variety of animals and engraved. In 1857, the Army experimented with camels for desert transportation, passing along the El Morro route. Learn more on the NPS webpage The U.S. Army Camel Corps (link opens in new window). Provenience: The bells were acquired by a member of the American Consulate in Isfahan, Iraq, in 1964, from a small local curio shop for the price of $10. A similar set was purchased at the same price for the collection at Fort Davis. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Surveyor's Set
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Surveyor’s set consisting of a compass set in bronze, a level, and a sighting tube contained in a latching wooden box. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Colt Army Model 1860 revolver bearing the serial number 13122. The barrel is stamped with “ADDRESS COL. SAM COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA.” This model was manufactured between 1860 and 1873, and was the most common revolver used during the Civil War. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver, Barrel Stamp
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Colt Army Model 1860 revolver bearing the serial number 13122. The barrel is stamped with “ADDRESS COL. SAM COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA.” This model was manufactured between 1860 and 1873, and was the most common revolver used during the Civil War. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver, Serial Number
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Colt Army Model 1860 revolver bearing the serial number 13122. The barrel is stamped with “ADDRESS COL. SAM COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA.” This model was manufactured between 1860 and 1873, and was the most common revolver used during the Civil War. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Officer's Spurs
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Eagle Head General Staff Officer's spurs of Civil War vintage. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - 1860 Colt Cartridge Case
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Brown leather 1860 Colt cartridge case with the name: "T. L. Shepard". Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - Black Leather Cavalry Boots
Cultural Period: Historic, Anglo (1848 – 1950) Description: Black leather Cavalry boots. The right boot bears three small slashes on the toe. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro.