Washington Camp Chest

The Henry Ford

George Washington’s well-appointed personal camp chest, or “mess kit,” enabled him to dine in a manner reflecting his position as commander of the Continental Army. Two sets of leather covered canteens, or camp chests, were bought by General Washington, on May 3, 1776. Another set of “canteens” captured on a British prize ship were sent for Washington’s use in October 1778. By 1782, General Washington’s camp equipage which included canteens, tents, tables, traveling beds, and various other field equipment, was so extensive that he had to request that two horses, “natural pacers,” be selected by the Quartermaster General, Timothy Pickering, just to carry the General’s camp chests.

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Project Details

This is a project Derek Moore was a part of at The Henry Ford Museum. He began as a historic presenter, but he quickly found himself working in the conservation department as a Conservation Specialist for Transportation Collections. During his time at The Henry Ford, Derek not only performed conservation treatments on the transportation collections, including operating numerous vehicles from the collection, but also worked on numerous other mechanical artifacts within the collections of The Henry Ford.

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IMPORTAnce

A Conservation Assessment is a vital tool for ensuring the long-term preservation of cultural heritage. It helps institutions make informed decisions about how to best care for their collections, ensuring that they remain accessible to the public for generations to come.