clip (arms equipment) / Magazine Fort, 1916

Magazine Fort, 1916

Burnt rifle ammunition from The Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park. The Fort was partially destroyed by fire as a result of an Irish attack in 1916. A block 6" by 6" by 1.5" composed of cartridges, bullets, clips, melted metal, wood. Received by Edward Mulcahy at the time as a souvenir.;

Magazine Fort, 1916

Object Number:
HE:EW.1566

Institution:
NMI

Date:
1916

Collections:

Easter Week Collection

Exhibitions:

Soldiers and Chiefs

Subjects:

1916 Rising, Combat
1916 Rising, Destruction
1916 Rising, Occupation
Magazine Fort (Phoenix Park)