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- 1812-era Musket Ball Mold
This handheld bullet ball mold was carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used with the famous British "Brown Bess" Land Pattern Musket, and provided soldiers with a small, portable means to create balls. This ...
This handheld bullet ball mold was carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used with ...
County of Brant Public Library - Sherlock Manning Player Piano
Also known as a pianola, or an autopiano, this instrument contained a pneumatic or electrical mechanism that operated the piano action via pre-programmed music perforated paper, or in rare instances, metallic rolls.
Also known as a pianola, or an autopiano, this instrument contained a pneumatic or electrical mechanism that operated the piano action via pre-programmed music perforated paper, or in rare instances, ...
Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee - 1812-era 7th Light Dragoons Cutlass, model 1795
This cutlass was carried by British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This is a 1795 model which was issued to the British 7th Light Dragoons cavalry regiment. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. ...
This cutlass was carried by British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This is a 1795 model which was issued to ...
County of Brant Public Library - Lightning Hay Knife, Circa 1900
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Huron Shores Museum - Grapeshot
This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812. A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has a circumference of 4 1/8 inches. Grapeshot was made up of canvas bags that held a large number of iron ...
This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812. A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has ...
1812 History
St. Catharines Museum - Wick Lit Track Signal
This signal light was used on the Canadian Pacific Railway. There are four lights on this item; three are green, and one is red.
This signal light was used on the Canadian Pacific Railway. There are four lights on this item; three are green, and one is red.
Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee - Framed Photograph of Unit 3076
Photograph was taken of the east bound unit coming out of the Jackfish tunnel (between Terrace Bay and Marathon).
Photograph was taken of the east bound unit coming out of the Jackfish tunnel (between Terrace Bay and Marathon).
Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee - Track Torpedo Container
Red-painted metal torpedo container used on the C.P.R.
Red-painted metal torpedo container used on the C.P.R.
Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee - Balance Scale
Miniature balance scale was given to the museum from the family of a Gold Miner and was used to weigh his precious Gold. Scale is composed of a flat wooden base and copper wiring
Miniature balance scale was given to the museum from the family of a Gold Miner and was used to weigh his precious Gold. Scale is composed of a flat wooden ...
Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee - Canadian Pacific Railway Kitchen Cap
Striped cap used by cooks on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Tag on front reads: "Railroad Signal Kitchen's Union Made"
Striped cap used by cooks on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Tag on front reads: "Railroad Signal Kitchen's Union Made"
Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee - Canadian Pacific Rail Dispatchers Manual
Manual for CP Rail train dispatchers bound in an orange binder with the logo prominent. Lable on front reads "J.R.W.".
Manual for CP Rail train dispatchers bound in an orange binder with the logo prominent. Lable on front reads "J.R.W.".
Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee - Abraham Laing's Lead Bucket and Metal Ladle
A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with a hook on the end. The bucket, with a metal handle, is stamped with what looks to be an A ...
A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with ...
1812 History
Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum - Military Shako Plume
This plume with black feathers and a wooden base would have been placed on a soldier’s shako. It is believed to have belonged to Captain Martin McLellan who took part in the battle of Queenston Heights and was killed at the battle of Fort George on May 27, 1813. However, ...
This plume with black feathers and a wooden base would have been placed on a soldier’s shako. It is believed to have belonged to Captain Martin McLellan who took part ...
1812 History
Niagara Historical Society Museum - British Light Infantry Belt Buckle
This is a brass belt buckle that was found in the town of Niagara. It is believed to have belonged to a member of the British light infantry or regular troops because of the lion’s head decoration. Further research in 2010 suggests it may be a whistle hook.
This is a brass belt buckle that was found in the town of Niagara. It is believed to have belonged to a member of the British light infantry or regular ...
1812 History
Niagara Historical Society Museum - Leaf Shaped Plate- c. 1812
This is a leaf-shaped plate with a dark brown glaze. It is also decorated with a grape leaf pattern. The artist was Joseph Thomas, Wooden Box Pottery, Derbyshire. The plate is reported to have belonged to Mrs. G. Lawe, a United Empire Loyalist, during the War of 1812. .
This is a leaf-shaped plate with a dark brown glaze. It is also decorated with a grape leaf pattern. The artist was Joseph Thomas, Wooden Box Pottery, Derbyshire. The plate ...
1812 History
Niagara Historical Society Museum - Brown Bess Musket and Ramrod- c.1812
This musket, circa 1812, is a 3rd Model “Brown Bess” 1790 with an “India Pattern” design. It was a British regulation issue flintlock musket. There are various engravings on the musket that include: “Tower” which stands for the Tower of London. This means it was most likely approved by the ...
This musket, circa 1812, is a 3rd Model “Brown Bess” 1790 with an “India Pattern” design. It was a British regulation issue flintlock musket. There are various engravings on the ...
1812 History
Niagara Historical Society Museum - Bayonet from an Officer’s Fusil Musket
This bayonet is of an officer’s fusil musket design. It has a triangular blade and is date circa 1812. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been ...
This bayonet is of an officer’s fusil musket design. It has a triangular blade and is date circa 1812. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit ...
1812 History
Niagara Historical Society Museum - Colonial Union Jack Flag
This cotton flag features a colonial Union Jack design and a stamp that reads "War of 1812". Although the flag is hand-stitched, it is not clear whether the flag was used during the War of 1812 or not, or if it was only ceremonial.
This cotton flag features a colonial Union Jack design and a stamp that reads "War of 1812". Although the flag is hand-stitched, it is not clear whether the flag was ...
1812 History
Niagara Historical Society Museum - Musket Ball
Original donated and identified as a clay musket ball with a circumference of 5cm. It is highly doubtful that such an item would ever be used effectively as a musket ball and is more likely a marble or other such item.
Original donated and identified as a clay musket ball with a circumference of 5cm. It is highly doubtful that such an item would ever be used effectively as a musket ...
1812 History
Niagara Historical Society Museum - Bayonet Socket
This is a bayonet socket with a small portion of the blade attached that was discovered in the Niagara River. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have ...
This is a bayonet socket with a small portion of the blade attached that was discovered in the Niagara River. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to ...
1812 History
Niagara Historical Society Museum