Wood fragments from the "Merrimac"

1860-1865

Place madeUnited States, North America

Wood, paper

Overall: 2 x 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 0.6 cm )

Gift of Herbert D. Halsey

Z.932

According to a note written on the paper wrapper in which this and other objects were found, it is a relic collected by Herbert D. Halsey, and was donated in 1941.

DescriptionTwo wood fragments wrapped in paper inscribed with note explaining that the wood is from the Merrimac.

Markingswritten: on paper: "Piece of the Rebel iron-clad gunboat 'Merrimack' cut by Henry Draper Esqu from a piece brought from fortress Munroe by President Lincoln, to Washington, from there to new York by Simeon Draper Esqr./ New York May 19th 1862, Monday"

ClassificationsHISTORIC RELICS