Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bomb shell fragment
Title
Bomb shell fragment
Object name
Artillery shell fragment
Date
1855-1865
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/8 x 3 in. ( 2.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Iron artillery shell fragment; domed, circular cap for shell.
Credit Line
Gift of A.V.W. Van Vechten
Object Number
1886.10b
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this shell fragment was found on the battlefield after the Battle of Keneshaw Mountain in June, 1864.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
