Miscellaneous - Model of a Civil War Field Rifle - Whitworth

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Identifier

MOD02

Title

Miscellaneous - Model of a Civil War Field Rifle - Whitworth

Description

On August 31, 2006 this model was brought to the Archives from the Capen/Riverside School House. It was made by Frederick Reid who also made the masonic plaque for Henry H. Snyder (which see). According to Bee Smith he was very clever with his wood working and very proud of it. This is comprised of a carved wooden base on which sits a brass model of a Whitworth Civil War Gun. This box is on the basement shelves.

Type

Artifacts

Format

26.7 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm (10.5 x 4.5 x 4 in)

Date

1800/1899

Date Available

2007-03-24

Is Part Of

Box 33

Provenance

from Capen/Riverside School, Frederick Reid

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