Half shell, Hotchkiss case shot

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Half shell from above

Half shell from above

Name/Title

Half shell, Hotchkiss case shot

Entry/Object ID

2023.028.002

Description

Hotchkiss case shot shell sawed in half lengthwise. Fuse is still in place and one or two balls can be seen within the hollow chamber.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.028

Source or Donor

Bowers Family

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1865