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      This is a regulation issue plate for a stove pipe shako that was supplied to infantry regulars between 1803 and 1812. There is a Hanoverian crown on the crest with a “GR” cipher surrounded by a Garter containing the motto of the Royal family. The motto is “Honi soit qui …

      This copper gorget, dated 1796 to 1815, was worn by British officers as a decorative piece to signify rank. It is crescent shaped with a beaded rim and contains the cipher “GR”, which is enclosed in laurels and mounted under a Hanoverian crown. Gorgets were worn around the neck, below …

      This is the black tin box for Sir Isaac Brock’s hat (971.275.1A) that arrived from England after his death at the Battle of Queenston Heights. The box is shaped to fit the hat. During his funeral, in 1824 and 1853, the hat was placed on the coffins. Many of the …

      This is a rectangular brass belt plate with the Hanoverian crown, cipher “GR”, and surrounding garland of laurel leaves in silver. It is a British Light Dragoon regulation issue for an officer in the army between 1810 and 1820.

      This is a beaded purse, circa 1800s, with a green, blue, pink and red floral design and geometric patterned borders. The top of the purse has been ripped off. This purse can provide insight into the domestic fashion trends during the time of the War of 1812.

      This brown leather hatbox features a metal clasp and a red silk lining. The hatbox consists of two sections, so that two hats may be stored. The lid features a handle and the base features carved rosettes.

      This white bureau scarf is made of homespun flax and has a plain weave with a fringe on one end. It is believed to have been created by Magdelene Servos Whitemore sometime around 1808 and may have been used domestically during the War of 1812-1812.

      This white silk ribbon has a reverse weave with a sheen and plain area that is separated by a beaded weave. It is believed to have belonged to a United Empire Loyalist around 1804. This item can provide an understanding of the textiles used during the War of 1812 era.

      This gold braided epaulet, circa 1812, was worn as a decoration on part of a uniform. This epaulet is from the uniform of Captain Jacob A. Ball, who is believed to have been a Captain in the 1st Lincoln Militia during the War of 1812-1814. Jacob Ball shows up on …

      Fine white linen shawl, embroidered in white silk, with white silk fringe around all four sides. Made From Flax Grown on Family Farm of John Butler. It has been suggested that it was worn at a Butler family wedding in 1800.