Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 12
Object Number:
INV.9065
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 2 in. ( 18.7 x 10.8 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "12" at center with a star above and initials "WJB" below in applied, gold painted leather.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
