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      A powder horn with brass fittings at both ends. There is one brass ring remaining to which some material such as hide or leather would have been fastened for carrying purposes. At the narrow end there is also a small moveable "catch". It is believed that the powder horn was …

      A chessboard made of tooled leather with a blackgammon board inside. When folded, the board is made to look like a book. On the side is printed "History of Asia" with additional decorative designs. Penciled letters inside read "JWN" underlined with the price $1.50. Theory states that the board was …

      This china platter features a blue and white estate scene and a decorative border. It is flat and oval shaped. This platter comes from the Catherine Currie Estate.

      This candle lantern is painted black and is a cylindrical shape. It has a perforated slit and circle design with a cone shaped top and handle. There is also a door on the side that opens to where the candle is located. It is unsure whether this lantern was used …

      Masonic apron handpainted on silk, Niagara Lodge, circa 1800. With a photograph of it before conservation.

      Donated by the Niagara Historical Society on November 28, 1985.

      Zion Lodge No. 10 (now No. 1) secured its warrant from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lower Canada (English Antients) on September 7, 1794, at which time Detroit was still an important British Military Post. It was the Masons of the 4th Battalion, Royal Artillery, who sought and received this …

      Medallion engraved to Brother James Rogers. Inscribed, obverse: "Jas. Rogers, Niagara"; reverse: Masonic symbols. Circa 1800. Together with oval-shaped, leather medal holder.