Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Barshot
Object Number:
1934.133
Date:
1775-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 3 1/2 in. ( 33 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Iron bar shot; two half-circles connected by rectangular bar.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this bar shot was found by the donor in Dutchess County, New York. Bar shot was a kind of artillery ammunition that expanded and came apart when fired from a cannon.
Credit Line:
Gift of C.K. Johnson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
