Museum Collections
Luce Center
Musket balls (3)
Object Number:
1921.34a-c
Date:
1770-1810
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
largest: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Lead musket balls.
Gallery Label:
These musket balls were found inside the hull of a ship uncovered in 1920 during subway excavations at Broad and Front Streets in lower Manhattan.
Credit Line:
Gift of Maurice Blumenthal
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.