Repeating Paper Caps and Original Boxes
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Bradford J. Ward
(American, born 1945)
ManufacturerManufactured by
M. Backes' Sons, Inc.
(American)
Date1955-1960
MediumGunpowder and paper caps in printed paper boxes
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth of each box): 2 5/16 x 1 x 1in. (5.9 x 2.5 x 2.5cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Bradford J. Ward
Object number2001.64.1a,b-.2a,b
DescriptionTwo red paper cylinders, each consisting of five rolls gunpowder caps, each in its own paper box. The boxes are printed in red and blue. One side of each box is printed, "M. BACKES' SONS, INC/ MADE/ IN U.S.A./ WALLINGFORD, CONN." Two sides of each box are printed, "REPEATING PAPER CAPS". The third side is printed with an eight pointed star in the middle; to the left of the star is "STAR/ BRAND", and to the right of the star is, "ROLL CAPS". Both folded openings of each box are printed, "250/ 5 ROLLS/ SHOTS".
2006.64.1a only has four of the original five rolls remaining.
2006.64.1a only has four of the original five rolls remaining.
Status
Not on view
Bridgeport Gun Implement Co.
before 1952
