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Object Name |
Ramrod |
Catalog Number |
0985.11.00082 |
Description |
The iron ramrod has slightened flattened ends. This ramrod is the longer one of two tied together with a string; the shorter rammer (.82a) is bent at an angle. |
Material |
Metal/Iron |
Dimensions |
L-38 Dia-1 inches |
Owned |
owner/user unknown |
Event |
Battle of Shiloh / Pittsburg Landing |
Provenance |
These are two rammers from the Battle of Shiloh, used to mark graves. "Rammers, two, found on Shiloh battlefield where they were serving as grave markers." (old Tennessee State Room index card) "Rammers found marking graves on Shiloh Battlefield." (old object ID label, attached to artifacts) |
Search Terms |
Battle of Shiloh / Pittsburg Landing |
Subjects |
Burials Graves Gravestones |