1812 History

Shell Hook- 1812

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 shell hook is a spring or coil-like shape with a short handle. The length of the coil is 8.5 cm and the handle is 12.5 cm. It was used by the artillery to clean the barrels of cannons during the War of 1812.
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Local identifier
971.198
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Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
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Niagara Historical Society Museum
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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

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