Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Revolver
Object Number:
1934.104
Date:
ca. late 1850's-early 1860's
Medium:
Wood, steel, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/4 in. ( 33.7 cm )
Part (barrel): 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
Marks:
stamped: barrel: "E.WHITNEY/NEW HAVEN"
Description:
Wood, steel, and brass revolver; brass trigger guard; stamped mark on barrel.
Gallery Label:
This revolver belonged to John Madden, a member of the 1st Cavalry, National Guard New York, during the Civil War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Madden
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
