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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Model of a 1755 Cannon
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Model of a 1755 Cannon

Artifact IDMO 69.85
Object Type Model
Date early 20th century
Medium Bronze; wood, metal
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 8 in (8.9 cm x 11.4 cm x 20.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionBronze model cannon inscribed 1755 across the barrel, on wooden wheeled carriage. Under the rear of the gun is a wooden wedge used to change the angle of elevation.
Historical NoteThis cannon model is from Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy's room at Hyannis Port.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy and was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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