Artillery lanyard

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Artillery lanyard

Entry/Object ID

1016

Description

Artillery lanyard for setting off cannon charge. Wooden handle with hemp or cotton cord with hook at end to pull primer. Cord is wrapped around itself in a bundle.

Acquisition

Accession

237

Source or Donor

Glymph, James

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1861 - circa 1865

Material

Rope, Wood, Metal