1812 History

Flint Striker

Description
Sponsors
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.
Media Type
Object
Description
This iron tool was used to strike a flint to create sparks and start a fire. The arms of the tool curve inward, towards the center of the tool. The flint striker is fairly rusted.
Date of Original
c.1812
Dimensions
Width: 4.9 cm
Length: 8.5 cm
Subject(s)
Arms & armament
Military - 1812
Military equipment
War of 1812
Local identifier
969.31
Geographic Coverage
Recommended Citation
Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
Terms of Use
Please contact the Niagara Historical Society & Museum for any reproductions of this image.
Contact
Niagara Historical Society Museum
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Website:
https://www.niagarahistorical.museum/

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43 Castlereagh Street

P.O. Box 208

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

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Department of Canadian Heritage This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage
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