Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
BOX |
Catalog Number |
0985.03.00035 |
Description |
Small wooden box, circular in shape. Two parts: lid and box. |
Material |
wood |
Owner Regiment |
CSS Alabama |
Event |
Battle of Cherbourg |
Provenance |
"Small wooden box made from an oar saved from aboard the CSS Alabama." "This box was turned out of the piece of an oar saved from the Alabama when she sunk after being in action with the Kearsage off Cherbourg... 19 June 1864." (signed "Henry Adams") |
Search Terms |
Battle of Cherbourg |
Subjects |
Souvenirs Carvings Oars |