Mystery Artifacts

Fort Union National Monument

Mystery Artifact #1

Do you know what this is?

It measures about seven inches across its diameter.

If you give up, we will provide the answer.

 

Fort Union National Monument

Mystery Artifact #2

How about this one?

It is not a large thumbtack. Think about the Fort Union Arsenal.

The answer is available.

 

Fort Union National Monument

Mystery Artifact #3

This is another very strange-looking object from our museum collection.

This one stumped our staff! This piece of metal is almost as big as an adult hand and it is about as long as a ballpoint pen.

Can you guess what it is? The electrifying answer is available if you're stumped.

 

Fort Union National Monument

Mystery Artifact #4

The white arrow is pointing to this artifact, which is actually in situ on the fort grounds.

It sits in front of the barracks for the privates and was an important safety feature. But it did not arrive at the fort until the 1880s--late in the life of the fort.

Quench your knowledge with this answer.