Title

Musson's Improved Lumber and Log Book

Manufacturer

Musson Book Company

Original Owner

Ernest Hann

Category

COMMUNICATION OBJECTS

Sub-Category

DOCUMENTARY OBJECT

Place Of Manufacture

Canada: Toronto, Ontario

Start Date

1905

Description

Small yellow hardcovered book titled "Musson's Improved Lumber and Log Book / New and Revised / Illustrated Edition". Handwritten on the cover is the date 1905. Inside is inscribed "E. Hann 1905" in pencil. The book details measurements for various building parameters, including wood, bricks, etc.

History Of Use

The book was owned by Ernest Hann, Smithers pioneer. The title page of the book indicates that it is intended for use "For ship and boat builders, lumber merchants, saw-mill men, farmers and mechanics". Original price was $0.25.

Accession No.

2017.8.1

Type of Record

Museum Artifact

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