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1958.33

ID Number: 1958.33
Category: T&E For Science & Technology
Sub-category: armament T&E - body armour
Item Name: backplate
Maker: Manufacture d'armes de Chatellerault
Materials: METAL, STEEL
Measurements: overall: 17 1/2 in x 14 1/2 in
Description: Inner surface shows hammer marks; outline of harness pieces at shoulder can be seen, although these pieces are missing; undecorated
History: Found in a pioneer granary on the bank of the Thames River, about 2 miles from Thamesville, Ontario. Farm once owned by the Luke Family. Francis Robinson of the Detroit Art Institute thinks this piece was worn by a renegade French officer during the "patriot" troubles of 1838. Chatellerault, a French govt. armory, about 30 miles north-east of Poitiers, producing small arms up to 1940. Found with a flintlock cock decorated with fleurs-de-lis emblems. There is no evidence that this piece was functional but was more than likely was a souvenir brought back from France and left in the barn in which it was found.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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Chatellerault organization

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