Collection Highlights
Journael Gehouden opt’ schip den gulden Bever en tschip den gulden Otter van de Manathans naer Patria Ende Wedrom naer de Manathans (Journal kept aboard the Ship the Golden Beaver and the Ship the Golden Otter from the Manhattans to Patria and the return)
Date:
October 1660- June 1663
Object Number:
MSS.Ships.Journals.1600
Medium:
Ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Butt stock of musket
Object Number:
1862.10
Date:
1760-1776
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 33.3 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Wood butt stock of musket.
Gallery Label:
This musket stock was found in White Plains, New York, near the site of a Revolutionary War battlefield. The battle was fought on October 28, 1776, and resulted in a victory for British forces under General Howe against retreating Continental forces under General Washington. The musket probably belonged to a soldier who fought in the battle.
Credit Line:
Gift of William P. Lyon, 1862
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
