| Rick'ys Big Collection |
Military |
| Description |
A brown leather case
One set of binoculars
Neck strap for the case itself is broken from wear and tear over the years. |
| Material |
Leather/Brass/Metal/Glass |
| Object ID |
L1925.004.010 |
| Object Name |
Field glasses |
| Other Name |
binoculars |
| Owned |
Paper with the name, N.F. Bond on the bottom of case |
| Subjects |
It should be noted that officers were required to purchase their own binoculars (or "field glasses" as they were known during the Civil War); they were not an issue item
|
| Used |
Used by Lieut. N.F.Bond, Co. D, 31st Mass. Volunteers in the Red River ca |
| Year Range from |
1860 |
| Year range to |
1865 |
