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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Paperweight
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Paperweight

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Datelate 19th century
MediumBrass
DimensionsOverall: 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. (4.1 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm)
Inscribed"U.S.S. Galveston" printed on top and bottom and "E.W.S." on one side, probably cut from some fitting from the "U.S.S. Galveston" and presented to "E.W.S." as a souvenir.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Norman G. Poerstel
Object number70.83.5
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DescriptionSmall rectangular souvenir paperweight from the "U.S.S. Galveston"