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Museum Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
1860
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Brown patinated bronze
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Bayonet
Title
Bayonet
Date
1770-1800
Medium
Steel
Dimensions
Overall: 19 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 50.2 x 7 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Steel angular bayonet with triangular blade and cylindrical socket with zigzag mortise.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1920.97
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this bayonet is the type used during the American Revolution.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
