Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cannonball excavated at West Point
Object Number:
INV.5925.477
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 in. ( 9.8 cm )
Description:
Iron cannonball.
Gallery Label:
This cannonball was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee near Redoubt No. 1 at West Point. Built in 1778 by the Continental Army, West Point was a network of forts and barracks on the western side of the Hudson River in Orange County, New York.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
