Match Case, Bryant & May Limited
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
Match Case, Bryant & May Limited. This metal match case is inscribed with the brand "Bryant & May Limited" on the front. It is approximately 1.5 inches x 1 inch.
1860s
This collection is courtesy of Tommy Gonzalez. We would like to thank him for the generosity he has shown the museum.
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
All rights to the images are held by Tommy Gonzalez. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
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Brass Religious Icon
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
Brass Religious Icon. This small statue of a saint is 3/4 inch tall and fits in a small brass case. It is of a Catholic saint, likely St. Francis of Assisi, due to the figure's clothing, the oversize cross, and long rosary.
Many soldiers kept Bibles, prayer books, and religious icons as comforting items during the war.
1860s
This collection is courtesy of Tommy Gonzalez. We would like to thank him for the generosity he has shown the museum.
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
All rights to the images are held by Tommy Gonzalez. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
http://williamsonmuseum.org
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Clay Marbles
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
Clay Marbles. These eleven clay marbles are hand painted different colors with patterns and even paintings of small fruit on one marble.
To pass the time in between marches and battles many soldiers engaged in games for leisure. These marbles are a remnant of these activities.
1860s
This collection is courtesy of Tommy Gonzalez. We would like to thank him for the generosity he has shown the museum.
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
All rights to the images are held by Tommy Gonzalez. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
http://williamsonmuseum.org
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