Name/Title
BulletEntry/Object ID
1907.2.2aDescription
Molded metal bullet. The bullet comes to a slight point at the front, and has three ridges around it at the back. It came in a small bandbox.Context
On the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 3, 1863), Cpl. Joseph W. Hitchcock of Col. G., 13th Vermont Volunteers was shot in the leg with this bullet. The bullet remained in his leg for nearly four years. When it finally came near the surface, he removed it himself with a jack-knife.Acquisition
Accession
1907.2Source or Donor
Dean, Mrs. A. E.Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BulletNomenclature Sub-Class
AmmunitionNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (bullet)Length
1 inDimension Description
BoxHeight
1-1/2 inDiameter
2-1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Hitchcock, JosephPerson or Organization
13th Vermont InfantryRelated Places
Place
City
GettysburgState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
Battle of GettysburgEvent
Civil War