Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
ca. 1770
1864.5
Marble
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Artillery shell
Object name
Artillery shell
Date
1850-1863
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/4 x 3 in. ( 13.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Iron artillery shell; cylindrical and hollow; foliate lettering engraved on body.
Object Number
INV.5853.1
Marks
engraved: body: "Gettysburg"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
