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1963.21

ID Number: 1963.21
Category: T&E For Science & Technology
Sub-category: armament T&E - accessory
Item Type: ammunition
Item Name: chest
Materials: WOOD, UNKNOWN METAL, IRON METAL, BRASS
Measurements: overall: 17 in x 35 1/2 in x 19 1/2 in
Description: panel top; 2 iron strap hinges; iron lock has 2 brass latches; iron band around lid; 2 iron handles; divided into 2 sections; piece along inside front has 18 holes of various sizes; 2 boards running along width form feet; dove-tailed corners; rope on inside nail; support moulding around base
History: "A Mr. Morris' wife was living in Hamilton. Her father was a colonel at the Battle of Stoney Creek, 1812. I don't know Mrs. Morris' maiden name. The chest was used for carrying ammunitions". -W. Dobson
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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Hamilton (Ont.) place

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