Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Model of the "Alabama"
Object Number:
1939.103
Date:
1939
Medium:
Wood, string, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 27 x 5 in. ( 45.7 x 68.6 x 12.7 cm )
Marks:
painted: on stern: "ALABAMA"
Description:
"Alabama", painted wood model of bark rigged steam sloop on small rectangular base.
Gallery Label:
The original "Alabama" was a built in England in 1862 and engaged in raiding activities in Confederate service before being sunk in battle with "Kearsarge" off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. George A. Zabriskie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
