Model of a Bronze Field Cannon
1775/1800
Medium
Bronze, wood, and iron
Dimensions
Length overall of cannon: 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm) Caliber: .57 Diameter of wheels: 6 in (15.3 cm) Trail length: 15 in (30.1 cm) Trail width at base: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm) Trail width in front: 2 7/16 in (6.5 cm) Overall length from muzzle to end of trail: 20 1/4 in (51.5 cm) Weight of cannon: 4 lb. 14 oz. Weight of carriage: 2 lb. 14 oz.
Classification
firearm-cannon
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
106294
About the Artist
Unknown
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