Collection Highlights
Ledger, 1678-1684
Date:
1678-1684
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Clopper.Ledger.1678
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Historical Artifacts
Sharps Four-Shot Breech-Loading Pepperbox Pistol
Object Number:
1927.66
Date:
1859-1874
Medium:
Steel, brass, silver, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 in. ( 14.3 cm )
Part (barrel): 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Marks:
stamped: left frame: "C. SHARPS/PATENT 1859"; right frame: "C. SHARPS & CO./PHILADELPHIA"
Description:
Steel, brass, silver, and mother of pearl pepperbox; silver-plated brass frame and barrel with mother-of-pearl grips; stamped marks on frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter Lispenard Suydam
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
