Shell Casing Vase

Object/Artifact

Porter County Museum

Name/Title

Shell Casing Vase

Entry/Object ID

2015.27.1

Description

Fluted vase constructed from a spent shell casing and engraved with an intricate floral design and the text: "Verdun," "Graonne," "Champagne," and "1914-1917."

Context

This vase is an example of trench art. Trench artworks are decorative items crafted by soldiers with the materials available to them during their service. This vase was likely created by a veteran in the years after World War 1.

Acquisition

Accession

2015.27

Source or Donor

Found in Collection

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1917

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Engraving

Transcription

Verdun Graonne Champagne 1914-1917

Exhibition

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