Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Smith & Wesson Model Number Three Second Model Single Action Revolver
Object Number:
1939.508a
Date:
1872-1874
Medium:
Steel, ivory
Dimensions:
barrel length: 8 1/8 in. ( 20.6 cm )
Overall: 13 1/2 in. ( 34.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: barrel: "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 10, 60. JAN. 17, FEB. 17, JULT 11, 65 & AUG. 24, 69"
stamped: buttstrap: "15116"
Description:
Steel and ivory revolver; ivory grips; blued steel gripstraps and casehardened trigger guard; engraved ram's head on left grip; stamped marks on barrel and buttstrap.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
