Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Washington, District of Columbia. Wiard 6-pdr. Gun at the Arsenal
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0177 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 1862 Pagination: 1 albumen print Height: 19 cm, Width: 25.7 cm Order a Copy
A photograph of a Wiard rifle and its caisson. Approximately 60 of these artillery pieces were made at O'Donnell's Foundry in New York City. 6-pounder and 12-pounder guns were made. "U.S. 6 Pdr WIARD" stenciled in white on the front of the caisson. Other artillery limbers in background.
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