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Wyatt Earp cartridge belt, circa 1933-1939

 Item — Object: 23
Identifier: Mem_inv_1397

Scope and Contents

Cartridge belt that belonged to Wyatt Earp possibly gifted to Lincoln Ellsworth by Earp’s wife, Mrs. Josephine Sarah "Sadie" Earp. It was most likely worn by Ellsworth during the Antarctic expeditions between 1933 and 1939.

Dates

  • Usage: circa 1933-1939

Extent

1 Object

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

5-102 E-4

Physical Description

Leather belt with a buckle possibly made of brass.

Dimensions

38.7 (depth) x 2.7 (width) x 1 (height) inches

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420