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Sling-cart for moving heavy cannon
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Sling-cart for moving heavy cannon

[ca. 1861–1865]

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From "War Memories" catalog: These immense sling carts are used for moving heavy cannon. The wheels have double spokes and very broad heavy tires. Some idea of the size of these immense wheels can be formed by comparing their height with that of the officer who stands near. It will be noticed that although he is a tall man, yet his head only comes up to about the hub of the wheel.

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