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Painted tin hat shield (War of 1812)
Subject:
War of 1812, 1812-1815, Mens costumes, Mens costumes--Uniforms--accessories 
Item ID:
1940.23.1
Creator:
Unknown
Description:
Painted tin hat shield worn by William Davis Hoffman, War of 1812.
Date of Original:
Unknown
Collection:
Museum Department
Type/Size:
Physical Object; 19.7x15.6 x 2.6 cm.
Restrictions:
For more information, please contact the Museum Department: museum@mdhs.org
Rights:
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org 