Silver Serving Basket- c. 1811

Description
Commanditaires
1812 History
Department of Canadian Heritage This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Médias
Object
Description
This oval-shaped silver serving basket with a movable handle features an engraving on the inside that reads "This basket was taken from General Porter's tent in the War of 1812-14 and was given with other articles as loot to Major Fitzgerald of 41st Regiment". It also has a stamp that says "1811s".
Date de l'original
1811
Sujet(s)
Baskets
Silverwork
War destruction & pillage
Military - 1812
War of 1812
Identifiant local
974.1
Couverture géographique
Citation recommandée
Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
Conditions d'utilisation
Please contact the Niagara Historical Society & Museum for any reproductions of this image.
Contacter
Niagara Historical Society Museum
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

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