Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Artillery shell w/ labels and tag w/ stand
Title
Artillery shell w/ labels and tag w/ stand
Object name
Artillery shell
Date
1850-1861
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 8 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 22.2 x 7.3 cm )
Description
Iron artillery shell; hollow and conical.
Credit Line
Gift of John H. Thompson
Object Number
1912.25
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this shell was found on the Civil War battlefield at Bull Run, Virginia.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
