Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Artillery shell
Object Number:
1948.610
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 in. ( 14 cm )
Description:
Iron artillery shell; with hole.
Gallery Label:
This shell was found in 1880 by Christopher Hobson in Washington Heights, Manhattan.
Credit Line:
Gift of Reverend George W. Arms
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
