Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
1911.38
Medium:
Silver
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Luce Center
Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine, Artillery Model
Object Number:
1904.19
Date:
1856-1864
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 1/8 in. ( 84.1 cm )
Part (barrel): 23 3/4 in. (60.3 cm)
Marks:
stamped: topstrap: "COL. COLT HARTFORD, CT U.S.A."
stamped: left frame: "COLT'S PATENT/NOV. 24TH 1857"
Description:
Steel carbine; stamped marks on left side of frame and topstrap.
Gallery Label:
This carbine was found on the Civil War battlefield at Chickamaugua, Georgia. The Battle of Chickamaugua was fought on September 19 and 20, 1863, and resulted in a victory for Confederate forces under General Bragg.
Credit Line:
Gift of William M.V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
