Cannon at Riverdale

Photograph

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St. Mary's County Historical Society, Leonardtown, MD

Name/Title

Cannon at Riverdale

Entry/Object ID

1995.001.2189

Description

3 1/2"h x 3 1/2"w black and white photo of a cannon on the grounds of the Calvert home, Riverdale. The cannon was supposedly presented to Charles B. Calvert by the Jesuits in 1845. The ordnance is supported on a crude pile of earth and stones. There is a large piece missing near the mouth of the weapon. ********************************** Text on verso: in blue stamp ink "663" in dark blue fountain ink "Gun from Ark or Dove [at] Calvert mansion Riverdale. Presented by Jesuits to "Mr. Calvert" (Charles B.) 1845 Jan. 1962 J. C. Wilfong, Jr."

Collection

Charles E. Fenwick Collection

Made/Created

Date made

January 1962

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Print Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Location

Container

Charles E. Fenwick Collection, Photo Box 2

Shelf

Rack 08, Shelf 4

Rack

Rack 08

Wall

West wall

Room

Archives 1

Building

Tudor Hall

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Calvert, Charles B.

Person or Organization

Wilfong, James C.