An Alberta harvest scene. In the foreground is an area of wheat that has been cut down in concentric circles. A circular area of wheat has been left standing in the centre of the circles. This field of wheat is a vivid orange and a pale yellow. At the centre-right of the image is a black oil de…
An Alberta harvest scene. In the foreground is an area of wheat that has been cut down in concentric circles. A circular area of wheat has been left standing in the centre of the circles. This field of wheat is a vivid orange and a pale yellow. At the centre-right of the image is a black oil derrick. To the left of the derrick and further in the distance are several grain elevators, of which a few are bright red. In the distance are the Rocky Mountains. A soft grey-blue sky makes up the top portion of the print.
A brass bell that is cast in the shape of a truncated pyramid with a lug on top for hanging. There are bent metal eyes through the lug. The clapper is made of a single, heavy, piece of metal that hangs from a hook inside at the top.
A brass bell that is cast in the shape of a truncated pyramid with a lug on top for hanging. There are bent metal eyes through the lug. The clapper is made of a single, heavy, piece of metal that hangs from a hook inside at the top.
A square, flattened, bell that is folded at the top. The bell is made from one sheet of metal folded into shape with a small loop handle at the top. The bell is riveted and braised on both sides. The bell’s clapper is a single light piece of metal that hangs from a large loop inside at the top.
A square, flattened, bell that is folded at the top. The bell is made from one sheet of metal folded into shape with a small loop handle at the top. The bell is riveted and braised on both sides. The bell’s clapper is a single light piece of metal that hangs from a large loop inside at the top.
A long cylindrical brass bell made from a single sheet of metal that has been cut, folded and braised together at sides to form shape. There is a flat loop handle at the top of the bell. A rolled light metal clapper hangs from a hook inside the bell at the top.
A long cylindrical brass bell made from a single sheet of metal that has been cut, folded and braised together at sides to form shape. There is a flat loop handle at the top of the bell. A rolled light metal clapper hangs from a hook inside the bell at the top.
General colour: brown. Central image is two horses, (one white, one brown) pulling a plough (man walks behind) towards the left side of the picture. In the upper right corner is a large tree and some bush. On the left side is more woods and sky beyond.
General colour: brown. Central image is two horses, (one white, one brown) pulling a plough (man walks behind) towards the left side of the picture. In the upper right corner is a large tree and some bush. On the left side is more woods and sky beyond.
Pertains to a collection of tips and information on handy-work and farming. While the publication admittedly claims not to be exhaustive, the guide continues to serve as a source of valuable farming information. The publication serves as a valuable source in understanding early 19th century farming, as well as poses as a possible comparison to modern farming techniques.
A wooden crate held together with nails. One side of the crate is labelled “PRODUCE LTD. ALBERTA.” Another side has a paper label marked “Foothills Produce LIMITED EGGS AND POULTRY 120A - 12th AVENUE WEST” along with the address of an egg producer and “UNGRADED EGGS FOR SHIPMENT ONLY.”
A wooden crate held together with nails. One side of the crate is labelled “PRODUCE LTD. ALBERTA.” Another side has a paper label marked “Foothills Produce LIMITED EGGS AND POULTRY 120A - 12th AVENUE WEST” along with the address of an egg producer and “UNGRADED EGGS FOR SHIPMENT ONLY.”