Name/Title
Art, Shell CasingDescription
brass shell cap has been made into a military-style hat. Flat side of shell reads: 75 DEC MA 85L 18 SD. From the front view: a curved bill 7/8" deep has been added to the edge of the shell.
A brass had band has been added at the join. A copper military button with a raised eagle had been attached at center of hat band. A copper rivet has been added on each end of the hat band.
Two decorative-only squares of brass (one is missing) were added to the hat band. The bill is marked 1916. On the left of the button is "Verdun" on the right of the button is "onne passe pas"
04/30/19 - Ashtrays made of brass shell caps. A common practice for centuries, trench art became much more popular during WWI. Soldiers and civilians would often take souvenirs, such as artillery shell caps, from the battle fields and repurpose them into a variety of objects.Collection
John KemperAcquisition
Accession
2011.042Source or Donor
John Thomas KemperAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1916Notes
Made: 1916Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
John Thomas KemperCreate Date
January 19, 2013Update Date
April 3, 2024
