Ornate silver-coloured tin base for kerosene lamp, round, slightly-domed base of pierced and cast tin, pierced short shaftholds large cast tin font which fills through small hole on upper side, flat screw-on cap 7.5 cm diameter screen on top to hold chimney, metal collar topped by screen mantle cov…
Ornate silver-coloured tin base for kerosene lamp, round, slightly-domed base of pierced and cast tin, pierced short shaftholds large cast tin font which fills through small hole on upper side, flat screw-on cap 7.5 cm diameter screen on top to hold chimney, metal collar topped by screen mantle covers wick which adjusts by large thumb-screw at side of chimney holder, very lightweight.
Black "Quebec heater"- stove, tall, cylindrical stove, 1 burner on top, 2 doors, 2 vents top and bottom, top door 23.0 x 18.0 with circular chrome-plated screw-down vent in center, 2 permanent open oval vents below, lower door 36.0 x 24.0, oval screw-down vented plate, 3 gears, 3 triangular grinder…
Black "Quebec heater"- stove, tall, cylindrical stove, 1 burner on top, 2 doors, 2 vents top and bottom, top door 23.0 x 18.0 with circular chrome-plated screw-down vent in center, 2 permanent open oval vents below, lower door 36.0 x 24.0, oval screw-down vented plate, 3 gears, 3 triangular grinders, 4 legs, sheet metal lined with firebrick, "Guelph Stove Co. Ltd./No. 600 rec'd 1914/New Quebec".
2 straight razors with black handles, flat steel blades curved one side and hinged to fold inside handle, thumb lever at end of blade when folded flips blade open, (a) 16.5 x 2.2 x .6,"The improved magnetic Eagle Razor/639... Germany", blade sides riveted together and ivory spacer at tip, (b) 17.3 …
2 straight razors with black handles, flat steel blades curved one side and hinged to fold inside handle, thumb lever at end of blade when folded flips blade open, (a) 16.5 x 2.2 x .6,"The improved magnetic Eagle Razor/639... Germany", blade sides riveted together and ivory spacer at tip, (b) 17.3 x 2 .4 x .8; "N.E.V.A. trade mark/guaranteed Sheffield made/ John Clark & Sons ... England", broken at rivet at hinge end.
Mrs Brett's Coat-of-Arms (a) 0.6x3.9 diameter wood lid (or base) - threaded. Inside is a red plastic seal, the seal is shield-shaped 1.0 cm square with inscription "Et dieu monappery" on a ribbon shape, a crown with a sheaf centered top (b) seal same as (a) but not in wood lid (c,d) pressed…
Mrs Brett's Coat-of-Arms (a) 0.6x3.9 diameter wood lid (or base) - threaded. Inside is a red plastic seal, the seal is shield-shaped 1.0 cm square with inscription "Et dieu monappery" on a ribbon shape, a crown with a sheaf centered top (b) seal same as (a) but not in wood lid (c,d) pressed paper box, base (d) 0.8x4.0square (c) lid for (d) 2.0x4.1 square label on top has a printed "2" withhandwritten "Mrs Brett Coat-of- arms".
Black base with glass inkwell and pen holder (a) base (10.9x7.9x1.9) Solid plaster base painted black, green fabric glued onto bottom, trc circular brass base with swivel pen holder of hollow bakelite 5.7 long, 1.5 hole diameter. Off centre brass base 4.5 square, 4 arms 1.6x1.2 extend upwards to…
Black base with glass inkwell and pen holder (a) base (10.9x7.9x1.9) Solid plaster base painted black, green fabric glued onto bottom, trc circular brass base with swivel pen holder of hollow bakelite 5.7 long, 1.5 hole diameter. Off centre brass base 4.5 square, 4 arms 1.6x1.2 extend upwards to hold ink well (b) inkwell (4.2x4.2x3.3) cut glass, 1.5 diameter hole in centre, brass hinged lid (appears the decorative top is missing).
Martin steel string with case and strings; (a) guitar (96.5 x 34.5 x 10.5); fine hardwood construction, blond face,red/brown body and neck, ebony finger board and bridge base; "French" ivory rim, bridge, string pegs and tuning pegs; small "Mother of Pearl" diamond shaped position marks; silver-co…
Martin steel string with case and strings; (a) guitar (96.5 x 34.5 x 10.5); fine hardwood construction, blond face,red/brown body and neck, ebony finger board and bridge base; "French" ivory rim, bridge, string pegs and tuning pegs; small "Mother of Pearl" diamond shaped position marks; silver-coloured plates on side of head with engraving; burned stamp inside of body: "C F Martin & Co Nazarath, PA"; on neck block: "29990"; stamped on head: "Made in USA" plus same as inside body; (b) case: black pressed paper with purple velvet lining; metal fittings; enclosed box in neck area; (c) 3 "Black Diamond String" envelopes; with coiled strings; various used coiled strings (strings removed form guitar) (d) 13 pieces of various musical notations for chords and tunes.
Two white embroidered blouses, (a) long sleeved jacket style (47.0x49.0), hand finished, large embroidered collar, fancy edging on cuffs, fancy inset at square neckline, buttons up with pearl buttons offset to right, (b) very fancy high necked (46.0x44.0), buttons up back with wire stiffening in co…
Two white embroidered blouses, (a) long sleeved jacket style (47.0x49.0), hand finished, large embroidered collar, fancy edging on cuffs, fancy inset at square neckline, buttons up with pearl buttons offset to right, (b) very fancy high necked (46.0x44.0), buttons up back with wire stiffening in collar, embroidery on yoke and collar and "V"insets at front and back and sleeves.
Tall thin cylindrical metal container with a lid. The lid has several small holes around the sides at the top which were probably used to dispense talc. The base is stamped with “ CROCS, London”.
Tall thin cylindrical metal container with a lid. The lid has several small holes around the sides at the top which were probably used to dispense talc. The base is stamped with “ CROCS, London”.
A rectangular hard leather travelling toilet kit (a) containing four rectangular glass bottles with metal tops (b-e). The bottles contained bay rum, mouthwash, oil of cloves and talc. The case has a snap closure on the front.
A rectangular hard leather travelling toilet kit (a) containing four rectangular glass bottles with metal tops (b-e). The bottles contained bay rum, mouthwash, oil of cloves and talc. The case has a snap closure on the front.
A carrying case for cosmetics (a) of pigskin with a full zipper around three sides and carrying straps. The case is lined with moire fabric and leather strips to hold containers. There is a mirror (b) on the inside of the lid. The case contains a bottle (c) and two flat jars (d,e). A label on t…
A carrying case for cosmetics (a) of pigskin with a full zipper around three sides and carrying straps. The case is lined with moire fabric and leather strips to hold containers. There is a mirror (b) on the inside of the lid. The case contains a bottle (c) and two flat jars (d,e). A label on the iside of the case notes that the case is Canadian, and there are metal plated letters on the exterior of the case “P.B.M.”.
A soft, collapsible pigskin carrying case. The lid secures with two snaps at the front. The case is lined with vinyl and has a strap on the lid to hold brushes, razors, etc. The case has a monogram “P.A.M.” and a stamp on the inside noting it to be British.
A soft, collapsible pigskin carrying case. The lid secures with two snaps at the front. The case is lined with vinyl and has a strap on the lid to hold brushes, razors, etc. The case has a monogram “P.A.M.” and a stamp on the inside noting it to be British.
A pair of men's moose hide pants, with a wide waistband and front flap pockets, lined with striped denim, that snap. There is fringe down the outside seams and at the knees. The pants are a natural buckskin colour, and have a button fly with metal buttons, there are also buttons inside at the wai…
A pair of men's moose hide pants, with a wide waistband and front flap pockets, lined with striped denim, that snap. There is fringe down the outside seams and at the knees. The pants are a natural buckskin colour, and have a button fly with metal buttons, there are also buttons inside at the waist for braces. Pockets and waist lined with blue, beige and brown striped fabric.
A woman’s soft deerskin collared shirt with long sleeves with cuffs and single buttons. The shirt has a placket front opening with with metal buttons. There are two rows of fringe on the front and down the outer seams of the sleeves. The shirt is a natural buckskin colour.
A woman’s soft deerskin collared shirt with long sleeves with cuffs and single buttons. The shirt has a placket front opening with with metal buttons. There are two rows of fringe on the front and down the outer seams of the sleeves. The shirt is a natural buckskin colour.
A square cotton handkerchief with narrow, simple, lace edging. A lace butterfly is set into one corner. This handkerchief was handmade by Puerto Rican orphans.
A square cotton handkerchief with narrow, simple, lace edging. A lace butterfly is set into one corner. This handkerchief was handmade by Puerto Rican orphans.
A square, handwoven, white cotton bag with a short brown twisted cord handles through holes in the side near the top opening. A picture on the side of the bag is worked in cross stitch embroidery and is a wide border framing two peacocks and a tree in the centre.
A square, handwoven, white cotton bag with a short brown twisted cord handles through holes in the side near the top opening. A picture on the side of the bag is worked in cross stitch embroidery and is a wide border framing two peacocks and a tree in the centre.
A flat, square, red wool drawstring bag with a pattern of large orange and white flowers outlined with black triangles embroidered all over. Each of the flowers has a piece of mirrored glass at the centre.
A flat, square, red wool drawstring bag with a pattern of large orange and white flowers outlined with black triangles embroidered all over. Each of the flowers has a piece of mirrored glass at the centre.
A purse that has a small change purse inside. The purse (a) is a black polished cotton clutch purse covered with crewel work flowers of vibrant reds, blues, pinks, yellows and white. The purse has a small loop handle. The change purse (b) is a small leather coin purse with a white Scottie dog o…
A purse that has a small change purse inside. The purse (a) is a black polished cotton clutch purse covered with crewel work flowers of vibrant reds, blues, pinks, yellows and white. The purse has a small loop handle. The change purse (b) is a small leather coin purse with a white Scottie dog on the flap.
A black cotton bag embroidered with white and brown flowers between geometrically patterned vertical stripes. A pair of wooden bars at the bag’s opening supports a rayon lining and two fabric covered cord handles.
A black cotton bag embroidered with white and brown flowers between geometrically patterned vertical stripes. A pair of wooden bars at the bag’s opening supports a rayon lining and two fabric covered cord handles.