Contents Index of Objects A31-5 Luise o coiled burden basket, 1890s gift of Mrs. Mirian Noble Luise o coiled burden basket from the 1890s. Donor's record indicates it was originally given by an Indian woman to Senator H. M. Streeter. Given by Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Neblett in 1952. Probably collected in the 1920s or 1930s and given to the Museum by Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Neblett in 1952. Probably collected in the 1920s or 1930s and given to the Museum by Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Neblett in 1967.
Entire bayonet is bright metal.
Rounded shoulders on blade. This model bayonet, with slight changes, was issued with all U.S. rifle-muskets from 1855 to the Model 1870 experimental. It was the principal Union bayonet of the Civil War. U.S. Model 1855 leather infantry cartridge box. Belt is of typical design with two hanger strips, both tipped with brass teardrop shaped spring loaded swiveling clips.