Cannonball

Object number94.51.791

Datec. 1750

MediumIron; Label: Paper; Ink

Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History

DescriptionGenerally smooth-surfaced iron sphere with faint mold seam dividing the ball into 2 halves. Deeply stamped "broad arrow" marking on one face. Attached paper label has hand-written text.Dimensions3.5 x 3.5 in. (8.9 x 8.9 cm)
InscriptionsHandwritten text on note: "Found in Cecil Alley 13 feet below surface"
Historical NotesCMNH transfer: broad-arrow (for British army ordnance) and location where the ball was discovered suggest an association with Fort Pitt

Related institution British Army

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