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    Under this Accession number there is a collection of newspapers from the United States (US) from the years 1812 to 1886, some of which contain articles related to the War of 1812. The following is a

    This newspaper includes a 12 inch column on page 2 titled "Great Battle at Queenston"; less than two weeks after the Battle of Queenston Heights.

    An original handwritten land grant for William Hare in the Township of Scott, County of York in the Home District for 250 acres of land. It describes the land as located at Lot Twenty-three in the Fi

    This brass buckle measures 6.5 cm and the pin is 3.6 x 4 cm. The buckle has a large hook and eye while the pin has a scalloped edge with a bow and arrow on it. There is also a hook on the back. Capt.

    This log is a piece of a log house that stood at the north corner of Johnson and Regent streets in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The log is rounded and covered with bark on two sides. The cabin that this log

    This sampler was sewn by Margaret Stewart in the year 1812. The sampler is inscribed "God save the king". The phrase sewn on the sampler is "When danger threats the soldier cot and cruel cares assail

    This andiron features brass finials and thin rounded shafts. It is designed in a late Georgian style, and provides a glimpse into home furnishings of the 1812 period. This item would be placed as a p

    This boat shaped iron features a decorative design and a cast iron body. The iron dates to the early 1800s, which gives some insight into domestic lives and the lives of women.

    This is a candle mold that belonged to John McCarthy and is believed to be dated during the 1800s. This mold gives insight to the domestic life during the time of the War of 1812-1814.

    This is an iron candlestick, circa 1810, with shallow tray and finger handle. This item can offer insight into domestic life during the War of 1812.

    This wall sconce is fashioned from metal and features a rectangular reflector with scalloped topping. The tray at the bottom of the sconce is semi-elliptical and the candlestick shaft is short. This

    This copper kettle, circa 1800, is believed to have belonged to Laura Secord, the celebrated Canadian heroine of the War of 1812-1814. She is known for her walk from Queenston in June 1813, to warn t

    This coffeepot was fashioned from pewter with a wooden base. The coffeepot features a hinged lid, a swan neck and an embossed grape pattern circling the pot. It belonged to George Ball who was a Lieu

    This canopy is fashioned from highly glazed chintz and features a floral pattern on green background. It is believed to be from the home of Richard Secord and was used on the bed of Mary Magdalene Se

    This is a red leather pocket dental case lined with green velvet. There are seven pieces included; an ivory handle and six tools with different heads that screw into the handle. The case, dated 1792-

    This item is a hand-carved flour scoop, dated 1810-1820, that is believed to have been used on a farm in Fonthill by Mrs. Kinsman. The scoop is chipped with turned edges and a double rectangular hand

    This copper bed warmer was used to warm sheets with hot coals from the fire. It is round with an embossed pattern and a perforated lid. It also features a wooden handle which fits into a copper piece

    This is a marked and worn walnut box that was used to store a razor. The lid rotates on a nail and it was originally lined with red leather. The distinctive marking on the box is “AB 1815”.

    An iron anvil with two holes in the top for when it is in use.

    This wooden sewing box feature a scene of a mother and child at a desk on the lid. It also fifteen compartments, including those for spools, pins and measuring tapes. The box dates to circa 1810 and