Museum Collections
Luce Center
Second Rhode Island Regiment of Infantry
Object Number:
INV.8842
Date:
ca. 1936
Medium:
Lead, paint, cardboard
Dimensions:
each: 3 x 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
written: in ink on each box lid: "Pres by/ RH Galletin July 9, 1936"
Printed: in blue on each box lid: "Copyright by Donald Sanford/ Jamestown, Rhode Island"; "RHODE ISLAND TERCENTENARY" around "1639-1936"
Printed: in blue on each box lid: "Second Rhod
Description:
Ten cast lead soldiers painted with blue jackets with red trim, white shirts, and black hats and boots; divided into two groups of five and housed in original boxes.
Credit Line:
Gift of R.H. Gallatin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.