Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whaling harpoon
Object Number:
1922.138
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 92.7 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
incised: on one side of spearhead: "S BA. . ."
stamped: on other side of spearhead: "J D"
Description:
Forged iron whaling harpoon; wide, flat head on thin, tapered rod with end formed into a hollow cone.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles McCauley
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
