Civil War era case or canister for US Model 1841 12-pounder gun

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Civil War era case or canister for US Model 1841 12-pounder gun

Entry/Object ID

1215

Description

Civil War era case or canister for US Model 1841 12-pounder gun (4 each). Anti-personnel ammunition used in cannons.

Acquisition

Accession

466

Source or Donor

Bowers, James and Betty

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1861 - 1865

Material

Metal