Collection Highlights
Armchair
1856-1857
1857.11
Oak
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Whitworth artillery shell
Title
Whitworth artillery shell
Object name
Artillery shell
Date
1855-1865
Medium
Iron, brass
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 3 in. ( 27.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Iron and brass Whitworth artillery shell; tapered, cylindrical iron shell with flat base, rounded top, and brass collar.