Collection Highlights
Noah's ark
1850-1900
1956.101
Wood, paint
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Luce Center
Parrott shell
Title
Parrott shell
Object name
Artillery shell
Date
1855-1863
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 8 3/4 x 3 in. ( 22.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Iron artillery shell; conical; foliate engraving on body.
Object Number
X.400
Marks
engraved: body: "Rebel shell/Gettysburg/1863"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
