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1963.20

ID Number: 1963.20
Category: T&E For Science & Technology
Sub-category: armament T&E - firearm
Item Name: musket
Maker: Harpers Ferry
Date: 1851
Materials: wood, unknown; metal, steel
Description: percussion cap; stocked to within 2.75" of muzzle; 2 sling slips; shotgun-type butt; muzzle loading
History: Believed to have been acquired by Noel Parent on a Sunday in 1866, after the services at Assumption Church was interrupted by the priest saying "Everybody go home, the Fenians are crossing the river!" Noel Parent (m. Moise Labadie), was donor's maternal grandfather.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Topic

Detroit River / Rivière Détroit

Subjects

Assumption Church / Église de l’ Assomption organization

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