Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Allen & Thurber D.A. Bar Hammer Pistol
Object Number:
1933.118a
Date:
1830-1835
Medium:
Iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 in. ( 12.7 cm )
Part (barrel): 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Marks:
stamped: left bar: "ALLEN'S PATENT"
stamped: barrel: "507" (pistol a); "538" (pistol b)
Description:
One of a pair of wood and iron pistols; scroll-engraved frame; stamped marks on bar and barrel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Christopher O'Conor and Mr. Norreys Jephson O'Conor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
