Résultats

    A candle holder. Candles would have been an important source of light during the War of 1812 and were essential to life in early Upper Canada. During the winter months, candles provided warmth and li

    This is a metal Betty lamp that is painted red, white and yellow with a hook on the handle to hang it up. It is 27.5 cm high (lamp - 3 cm, handle - 10 cm, hook - 14.5 cm) x 12 cm long x 8.5 cm diamet

    This is a metal Betty Lamp with a hook attached to the handle. It is 28 cm high (lamp - 2.5 cm, handle - 8 cm, hook - 17.5 cm) x 7.5 cm long x 6 cm diameter. Lamps such as this would have been an imp

    This is a small green pitcher that is believed to be from around the time of the War of 1812. The paper found with the item states “Pitcher belonging to the wife of Col Mellanby, when as a bride, she

    This is a wooden butter mold that measures 17 cm long, 7 cm wide and 11 cm in height. It is a one pound size with the top length hanging over the sides, a hole on top for the press and no bottom. The

    A remnant of a canister shot. This form of ammunition, also referred to as a grape shot, was fired at an angle from a cannon and released a spread of shot towards enemy lines. The raking effect produ

    This is a copper powder flask with a raised pattern of leaves with a bird in the center on both sides. The top can be removed by unscrewing. The top is measured 5cm x 3.5 cm (at base) and 1.5 cm diam

    This is an oval cross belt plate with no markings on the front and two plugs and a hook on the back. It is believed to from a United States militia during the War of 1812-1814.

    This is a piece of a cross belt plate which can be found at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

    These are British red coat fragments that are believed to have been unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. These items are on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

    These are uniform fragments that are believed to have been unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. These items are on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

    This is a United States army Grey coat uniform fragment that is believed to have been unearthed at one of Niagara’s Battlefields. This item is on display at the Battleground Hotel Museum.

    A button of the 70th Surry Regiment that is 1.9 cm in diameter. It has “70” raised in the center surrounded by a raised laurel wreath. “SURRY” is also raised across the top of the button. This regime

    The 26th Regiment button has a “26” raised in the center surrounded by a fine laurel wreath. It is possibly pewter and is approximately 1.5 cm in diameter. The Cameronians served in Canada 1814-15.

    This is a United States Army small white metal (possibly pewter) button. It is a general service infantry button with US in raised letters in the center. This item is currently on display at the Batt

    This is a watercolour over pencil, believed to be created in England.

    An ink print created in the United States of America. This piece is portraying Col. Richard Mentor Johnson of the United States killing the Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, at the Battle of the Thames.

    An ink print created in the United States of America. This piece is portraying Col. Richard Mentor Johnson of the United States killing the Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, at the Battle of the Thames.

    A yellow, blue and copper milk or cream jug with naval battle scenery on either side.

    An oil on canvas painting. Before dawn on October 13, 1812, the New York State Militia launched an invasion across the treacherous currents of the Niagara River at Queenston. The leader of the Britis