The Eleven-Inch Shell Gun Recently Cast by the Lion Builders Foundry, Providence, R.I.
The Eleven-Inch Shell Gun Recently Cast by the Lion Builders Foundry, Providence, R.I.
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- Description (Brief)
- This image was originally prepared by and printed in the U.S. Civil War era newspaper the "New York Illustrated News" (1859-1864). The image "The Eleven-Inch Shell Gun Recently Cast by the Lion Builders Foundry, Providence, R. I." was published in the November 8, 1862 issue of the paper. The image was sketched by N. W. Williams.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- block, printing
- Block
- Object Type
- Wood Engraving
- Other Terms
- Block; Wood Engraving
- date made
- 1862
- 1862, Nov. 8
- maker
- Wemmer, N. J.
- place made
- United States: New York, New York City
- Associated Place
- United States: New York, New York City
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 11.4 cm x 7.6 cm; 4 1/2 in x 3 in
- ID Number
- GA.23718.22
- catalog number
- GA.23718.22
- accession number
- 1973.305359
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- Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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