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Model Field Cannon

A work made of bronze, iron, and wood.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze, iron, and wood.

Date:

19th century in late 18th century style

Artist:

French

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Model Field Cannon

Place

France (Object made in)

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1800–1900

Medium

Bronze, iron, and wood

Dimensions

Length overall of cannon: 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm) Caliber: 1 5/16 in. Diameter of large wheels of oak with twelve spokes: 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm) Diameter of small wheels with ten spokes: 10 3/16 in. (25.9 cm) Length of trail: 26 5/8 in. (67.7 cm) Width at trail at base: 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm) Trail width at front: 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm) Weight of cannon: 29 lb. 5 oz.

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.3545a-g

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