Collection Highlights
Miscegenation: the theory of the blending of the races, applied to the American white man and negro..
Date:
1864
Object Number:
LIB.E185.62.C76.1864
Medium:
Paper
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Historical Artifacts
Remington-Beals First Model Pocket Revolver, Issue 2 and Issue 3
Object Number:
1930.42
Date:
1857-1858
Medium:
Steel, gutta percha, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 in. ( 16.5 cm )
Part (barrel): 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Marks:
stamped: topstrap: "REMINGTONS'/ILION, N.Y."
stamped: barrel: "F. BEALS' PATENT/JUNE 24, '56 AND MAY 26, '57"
stamped: trigger guard and butt: "460"
Description:
Steel, gutta percha, and silver revolver; gutta percha grips and silver trigger guard; stamped marks on topstrap, trigger guard, butt, and barrel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Morgan Grinnell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
