Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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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.
