Vase, Presentation
- Object Name:
- Vase, Presentation
- Object ID:
- 2018.049.02
- Date:
- 1917-1918
- Description:
- Souvenir vase. Hammered brass. Made from artillery shell casing. Sent or brought home from World War I by George G. Lee (1892-1976) of Concord, NH. Cylindrical body with upper 1.2" flared outward. Engraved and stippled design, with tank on one side, and crossed flags and "SC" on other side. Bottom stamped "37-85 / PD.Ps 17 1.18".
- Material:
- Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-0.6 Dia-0.8 inches
- Provenance:
- George Gilbert Lee (1892-1976) of Concord, NH, served in France during World War I. He was a member of the 9th Company, 2nd Regiment, Air Service Mechanics. He later worked as an auto mechanic in Concord.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Dick and Alna Stevens
- People:
- Lee, George Gilbert (1892-1976)
- Subjects:
- World War I, Vases, Tanks (Military science), Souvenirs, Shells (Ammunition)
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