Cannonball Item Number: Nb3.1482 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A very heavy round metal cannonball. Label attached on one side.
Narrative
Collected in Bella Bella, possibly made by Hudson's Bay Company and used by one of the forts in the area.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Cannonball
- Identification Number
- Nb3.1482
- Type of Item
- cannonball
- Material
- metal
- Overall
- height 15.3 cm, diameter 15.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Heiltsuk
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 12
- Accession Number
- 1960/0725