Details
Object ID 000596
Object Name Musket
Object Desc Flintlock smooth bore musket.
Collection General Collection
Accession # NIMI-0596
Alternate ID 2018.5
General Category Other Objects
Category Weapons
Source PATTERSON Belinda
Source Category Donation
Accession Date AUG 20,2021
Credit/Acknowledgement
Location Museum 4_From Hope to Despair
Object Date 1850
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Status In Collection
Object Keywords
Title Musket
Description This musket was owned by Girolamo Giovanni Tome of Orsaga Italy. The family story is that the weapon was used by Girolomo at the battle of Solferino on 24th June 1859. The rifle was passed on to Nicholas John Catlan (prev. Catalano) , great grandson of Girolomo Tome.
Physical Description
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Image Caption Musket
Description Musket. Used by TOME on the expedition.
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Image Caption Musket Barrel Band LHS
Description Musket Barrel Band LHS
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Image Caption Musket Barrel Band RHS
Description Musket Barrel Band RHS
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Image Caption Musket Barrel Band Under
Description Musket Barrel Band Under
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Image Caption Musket Butt
Description Musket Butt
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Image Caption Musket Makers Mark
Description Musket Makers Mark M ADELEY