A straight wooden walking stick with gold over lead at the handle. The gold handle is inscribed: “To Henry Moore, token of respect by his employees, Cleveland, May 23, 1861”.
A straight wooden walking stick with gold over lead at the handle. The gold handle is inscribed: “To Henry Moore, token of respect by his employees, Cleveland, May 23, 1861”.
Green cardboard box (a), containing twenty-four coloured pencils (b-y).The box has two pockets inside, which can be lifted vertically to stand upright within the box, providing the user with easy access to the coloured pencils The box folds together and is held closed via a snap-on button/belt on t…
Green cardboard box (a), containing twenty-four coloured pencils (b-y).The box has two pockets inside, which can be lifted vertically to stand upright within the box, providing the user with easy access to the coloured pencils The box folds together and is held closed via a snap-on button/belt on the viewer-right side. On the top face of the box, there is text that reads, “ASSORTMENT No. 743”; “24 ASSORTED COLORS”; “MONGOL COLORED INDELIBLE EXTRA STRONG THIN LEAD PENCILS”; “CAN BE SHARPENED TO A NEEDLE POINT”; “”PAINT WITH PENCILS” USE BRUSH AND WATER”; “EBERHARD FABER MADE IN U.S.A. TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT OFF. COPYRIGHT, EBERHARD FABER PENCIL CO.” On the top face of the view-left folder within the box, there is text and diagrams describing the technique of painting with pencils; on the top face of the viewer-right folder within the box, there is text that lists the 24 colours contained within the set.Inside the box, contained within the two folders, there are twenty-four assorted coloured pencils, 22 of which are original to the set, and 2 of which are not (b-c).(b) ”CARBON VENUS PENCIL CO. LTD. MADE IN CANADA 6113” (c) “MADE IN CANADA EAGLE TURQUOISE PRISMACOLOR AQUAMARINE 905”
A rectangular nail brush with natural bristles. The bristles are short and strong to slough dirt that has collected under the nails and can also be useful in removing stains from the hands. The bristles are connected to a rectangular-shaped clear plastic base/body. The clear plastic base/body has t…
A rectangular nail brush with natural bristles. The bristles are short and strong to slough dirt that has collected under the nails and can also be useful in removing stains from the hands. The bristles are connected to a rectangular-shaped clear plastic base/body. The clear plastic base/body has the name “Simms” etched, which is a company specializing in the sale of paint products, although they also sell a variety of natural and synthetic nail brushes as well.
Doily with pattern of three red roses with green leaves needlepointed into center. Background is a cream colour with green velvet around exterior. Edges are lined with a red, yellow, and green decorative weaving of threads. Underside of doily has two tags: the first says “Ogilvy’s” and the second s…
Doily with pattern of three red roses with green leaves needlepointed into center. Background is a cream colour with green velvet around exterior. Edges are lined with a red, yellow, and green decorative weaving of threads. Underside of doily has two tags: the first says “Ogilvy’s” and the second says “RICARDO ART 1260” “MADE IN BELGIUM”.
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for six 5X7 inch plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT…
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for six 5X7 inch plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”(?). On the top face of the lid, there is raised text which reads: “DALLAN DEVELOPING TANK”. Inside the developing tank, there is a removable tray (c) with six removable plate-holders(d-i).
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for twelve quarter-plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GRE…
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for twelve quarter-plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”. On the top face of the lid, there is raised text stamped into the metal which reads: “DALLAN DEVELOPING TANK”. The body of the tank contains a spout on the viewer-left face. Inside the developing tank, there is a removable tray (c) with twelve removable plate-holders(d-o).
A thick necklace formed by wrapping a strand of small glass beads around a length of cloth with one large brass metal bead at each end. The small beads are black, blue, and green, attached in colour-block sections along the length of the necklace. The two ends of the length of cloth are beaded tog…
A thick necklace formed by wrapping a strand of small glass beads around a length of cloth with one large brass metal bead at each end. The small beads are black, blue, and green, attached in colour-block sections along the length of the necklace. The two ends of the length of cloth are beaded together so the necklace forms a loop.
A necklace made of two thick strands wrapped with dark blue and red beads. Hanging from the centre of the necklace there are two thick ropes of wrapped beads which split into two pieces at each end. Cotton ribbons secure the necklace at the neck.
A necklace made of two thick strands wrapped with dark blue and red beads. Hanging from the centre of the necklace there are two thick ropes of wrapped beads which split into two pieces at each end. Cotton ribbons secure the necklace at the neck.
A pair of armlets, each consisting of three thick strands wrapped with stripes of dark blue, yellow and red beads. Two wrapped strands hang from the centre of each armlet with loops of beads at the ends and where they attach.
A pair of armlets, each consisting of three thick strands wrapped with stripes of dark blue, yellow and red beads. Two wrapped strands hang from the centre of each armlet with loops of beads at the ends and where they attach.
A small silver bowl with a rounded bottom that is decorated with a swirled design. There is a gadroon band around the neck which flares slightly at the lip. The bottom of the bowl has an inset British coin and is marked “old Sterling Silver London H.M. 1892”.
A small silver bowl with a rounded bottom that is decorated with a swirled design. There is a gadroon band around the neck which flares slightly at the lip. The bottom of the bowl has an inset British coin and is marked “old Sterling Silver London H.M. 1892”.
One sterling souvenir spoon from the World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois in 1893. The front of the spoon has, in relief: a head surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath on the tip of the handle, underneath that “WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION”, Maritime emblems on the handle, and a ship at sea on…
One sterling souvenir spoon from the World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois in 1893. The front of the spoon has, in relief: a head surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath on the tip of the handle, underneath that “WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION”, Maritime emblems on the handle, and a ship at sea on the bowl. On the back, on the tip of the handle, is a circle of laurel leaves, inside the wreath a king wearing a crown, below crossed swords, underneath that a globe with “1492 1893”, below that a circle with “ THE WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION SEAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS”, under that “STERLING”.
A small brass coloured, metal disk from World's Fair in 1893. Coin-like charm has hole drilled through top with small brass ring though for hanging. Face contains portrait of man with hair falling over his ears and "World's Fair 1893" around the edge. Obverse is printed with raised letters, the e…
A small brass coloured, metal disk from World's Fair in 1893. Coin-like charm has hole drilled through top with small brass ring though for hanging. Face contains portrait of man with hair falling over his ears and "World's Fair 1893" around the edge. Obverse is printed with raised letters, the entire Lord's Prayer. Gold plate over copper.
An entirely beaded boy's vest with fringe along both of the sides and the bottom. The vest has blanket trim and a v-neck. The vest is decorated with nine diamond motifs of red and blue beads forming a square on the back, and six diamonds centred on the front and two on the front shoulders. The en…
An entirely beaded boy's vest with fringe along both of the sides and the bottom. The vest has blanket trim and a v-neck. The vest is decorated with nine diamond motifs of red and blue beads forming a square on the back, and six diamonds centred on the front and two on the front shoulders. The entire vest is beaded with a light blue background.
Single barrel lever-action rifle with a wide wood handle with a metal base at its end. Body marked “Manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven Conn. USA Pat Nov.5.95 Nov 12.95. Aug.17.97.Jan.25.98.Aug.23.98.”. Marked at bottom of base “Model 1895 Winchester Trademark.”On top of bar…
Single barrel lever-action rifle with a wide wood handle with a metal base at its end. Body marked “Manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven Conn. USA Pat Nov.5.95 Nov 12.95. Aug.17.97.Jan.25.98.Aug.23.98.”. Marked at bottom of base “Model 1895 Winchester Trademark.”On top of barrel 35 W.C.F.; on side of barrel “Nickel Steel Barrel” “Especially for smokeless powder”. On top of the site ”Pat.Feb.22.27”
Log cabin with peaked red shingled roof, whitewashed, with green trim on eavestroughs, window sills and porch roof supports. Small green ship's wheel conceals the bathroom vent, bathroom is late addition, c. 1930 constructed from wooden planks of varying widths. Roof possibly reshingled at time of …
Log cabin with peaked red shingled roof, whitewashed, with green trim on eavestroughs, window sills and porch roof supports. Small green ship's wheel conceals the bathroom vent, bathroom is late addition, c. 1930 constructed from wooden planks of varying widths. Roof possibly reshingled at time of addition. False roof S.E. side was likely added at time of bathroom construction. Corners of log portion are dovetailed. Cabin faces S.W. two windows on N.W. side (85.0 x 65.0 & 85.0 x 70.). Bathroom window on south side (60 x 32.5 cm). Chinking between logs is oakum faced with concrete. Electrical conduit on back, N.W. side and gas conduit on N.E. side added in 1970s for John Morse when he used cabin as a woodworking shop. Both lines are connected to the Whyte house. Two chimneys, one encased in brick at N.E. end, the other in metal on N.W. side. Cabin/sits on concrete plinth probably dating from 1972. All base logs have been replaced by stonework c.1975.
(a) a reproduction from original Treaty No. 7 medal given to chiefs of tribes involved in the 1877 ceremonies. Face is Queen Victoria in profile and stamped printing "Victoria Regina". Obverse is white man and Indigenous man shaking hands in prairie setting, surrounded by inscription "Indian Treaty…
(a) a reproduction from original Treaty No. 7 medal given to chiefs of tribes involved in the 1877 ceremonies. Face is Queen Victoria in profile and stamped printing "Victoria Regina". Obverse is white man and Indigenous man shaking hands in prairie setting, surrounded by inscription "Indian Treaty No. 7 on top and 1877 on the bottom. A piece of buckskin is looped through the ring on top of the medal so it can be worn around the neck. (b) a maroon fibre drawstring bag with a tag attached in Catharine Whyte’s writing “Johnny Bearspaw - medal - July 1977 brought it back”
A black and white photograph of a baseball team dressed in striped socks, padded knickers, and shirts with “BMI” on the front. There is a young man in the centre at the back dressed in a U.S. Union Army military uniform. The team is grouped around a chest pad which reads "BMI 17 Rutgers 7 97" and …
17.5 (image); 30.0 (frame) x 22.0 (image); 37.5 (frame) cm
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A black and white photograph of a baseball team dressed in striped socks, padded knickers, and shirts with “BMI” on the front. There is a young man in the centre at the back dressed in a U.S. Union Army military uniform. The team is grouped around a chest pad which reads "BMI 17 Rutgers 7 97" and they are standig in front of a high board fence with 'BMIAA' painted on it. The photograph is framed in a narrow oak frame with carved dot trim along the edge, a split wood backing, one screw eye and hanging wire, and scraps of brown backing paper are attached.
A bayonet with wooden handle and metal scabbard which has large swinging arm at mouth. (a) bayonet, single edged, straight steel blade with wide groove down length of side. Straight guard crossing between handle and blade like the crossbar of a 'T' is of steel and has 1.7 cm hole through top side t…
A bayonet with wooden handle and metal scabbard which has large swinging arm at mouth. (a) bayonet, single edged, straight steel blade with wide groove down length of side. Straight guard crossing between handle and blade like the crossbar of a 'T' is of steel and has 1.7 cm hole through top side to accommodate barrel of rifle. Smooth, slightly shaped wood handle with large steel rivets through, has wide steel band at end with pommel on underside and mounting slot along top side. Marks: stamped on blade near hilt, "1898" other side "US". Note: pieces of wood chipped from both sides of handle, rusty.( b) scabbard, steel, simply shaped to fit blade with small ball at point. Long metal strap riveted at mouth of scabbard forms loop and swivels.
One pair of scissors with long blades and squared handles. One of the handles are engraved with “Official Openning MT NORQUAY SKI JUMP” along with more words and the date “1960.”
One pair of scissors with long blades and squared handles. One of the handles are engraved with “Official Openning MT NORQUAY SKI JUMP” along with more words and the date “1960.”
One dark blue patch with a white embroidered diamond with “THE GRAYLINE” embroidered inside. The patch was in an envelope with “RETURN TO BREWSTER TRANSPORT CO., Limited BANFF CANADA” printed at the top and “Mr. Jack White” written in pencil in the centre.
One dark blue patch with a white embroidered diamond with “THE GRAYLINE” embroidered inside. The patch was in an envelope with “RETURN TO BREWSTER TRANSPORT CO., Limited BANFF CANADA” printed at the top and “Mr. Jack White” written in pencil in the centre.