Field Chest
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Dr. Hubert Vincent Claiborne Holcombe
(American, 1828 - 1874)
MakerReplacement lock made by
The Eagle Lock Company
(American, founded 1854)
Dateabout 1861
MediumWood, brass, steel, paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 27 3/4 x 25 3/4 x 12 3/4in. (70.5 x 65.4 x 32.4cm)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1993.164.0
Label TextThis field chest was used during the Civil War, belonging to surgeon Hubert Vincent C. Holcombe of the 15th Connecticut Volunteers. The inside of the chest is divided into fifteen compartments and two drawers, and was most likely used for his papers rather than holding any medical supplies.
NotesHistorical Note: Dr. Hubert V. C. Holcombe of Branford, Connecticut, enlisted on 14 August 1862, serving during the Civil War as Surgeon of the 15th Regiment of the Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged in Newbern, North Carolina, on 27 June 1865. (Hudson 1/18/2006)Related Note: The field chest came filled with Dr. Holcombe's papers. These papers are now in the CHS library as Ms 92085. (Lee 8/19/2011)
Status
Not on view
