Metal ball
Maker
US Department of Defense
Dateca 1920
Mediumbrown metal
Dimensions1/2 x 1/2 in. (1.3 x 1.3 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number1999.28.194
DescriptionThis metal ball is likely a shrapnel ball.Could also be a large ball-bearing (only if completely smooth) or ore-crusher ball for mining.
Status
Not on view
c. 1900
c. 1900
US Department of Defense
1900-1920