Collection Highlights
Dressing table
1795-1810
INV.14982
Mahogany, mahogany and other inlays, white pine, yellow poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Allen & Wheelock Large Frame Pocket Revolver, Early Model
Title
Allen & Wheelock Large Frame Pocket Revolver, Early Model
Object name
Revolver
Date
1857-1858
Medium
Wood, steel
Dimensions
barrel length: 3 7/8 in. ( 9.8 cm )
Overall: 8 in. ( 20.3 cm )
Description
Wood and steel revolver; octagon barrel with threaded cylinder pin; bag handle with wooden grips; stamped marks on barrel and hammer.
Credit Line
Gift of Goodhue Livingston
Object Number
1951.322
Marks
stamped: barrel: "ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER, MA U.S./ALLEN'S PATENT APRIL 16, 1845"; "316"
stamped: hammer: "PATENTED/APRIL 16, 1845"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
