- 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. - Iron Nail Head, Alternate View
Cultural Period: Historic (1700s – early 1800s) Description: Wrought iron rose headed square nail head, possibly from a horseshoe. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: National Park Service, El Morro. - E. Pen Long, Baltimore, MD
Description: E. Pen Long, Baltimore, MD. Date: August 1, 2004 - 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
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. - 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. - 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. - 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.