WOOD/COPPER FROM USS CONSTITUTION-OLD IRONSIDES-ORIGINAL HULL, collected 1927

The USS Constitution was first built in 1794 and participated in many key conflicts, including Tripoli and the War of 1812. It has been through many large-scale restorations–and is currently afloat in Boston Harbor! The USS Constitution Museum includes one of these plaques on display. The wood is aged and full of character–and has split… (read more)