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John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
Artist/Maker: James Carroll Beckwith

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Bomb shell: 7 1/2 lb.

Bomb shell: 7 1/2 lb.
Object name 
Bomb shell: 7 1/2 lb.
Date 
1750-1800
Medium 
Iron
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 1/4 in. ( 10.8 cm )
Description 
Iron artillery shell.
Object Number 
1892.10
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.