A four pronged metal spading fork which is missing its handle. The metal piece which would fit into the handle is 13.5 cm. long. The tips of the prongs are diamond-shaped and slightly arched. 'HANDMADE' is handwritten in blue on one side.
A four pronged metal spading fork which is missing its handle. The metal piece which would fit into the handle is 13.5 cm. long. The tips of the prongs are diamond-shaped and slightly arched. 'HANDMADE' is handwritten in blue on one side.
Narrative
1902 Sears Catalogue, p. 668
History Of Use
A fork similar to this was advertised in the 1902 Sears Catalogue p.668. This type of fork would have been used around a farm for various duties.
The frame of this bone crusher consists of three legs at the bottom which is fastened to a malleable piece of iron. This piece of iron encapsulates the axle. Above the axle, the malleable piece of iron divides into two pieces. Each piece has a hole through the top where a metal rod is located. T…
The frame of this bone crusher consists of three legs at the bottom which is fastened to a malleable piece of iron. This piece of iron encapsulates the axle. Above the axle, the malleable piece of iron divides into two pieces. Each piece has a hole through the top where a metal rod is located. The same rod is fastened to the large flywheel. The flywheel consists of a 54cm diam. wheel with a 12cm wooden handle. The same side has "JOLIET ILL., HUMPHREY & SONS" embossed and "4" imprinted on it. The other side of the wheel has a small gear fastened in the center of it. This small gear sits upon a larger gear that is fastened to the axle. The other side of the axle has an iron disk attached to it. One side of the disk has ridges while the other side is smooth. Three evenly spaced slits run from the center of the disk to the rim. Each slit has a blade fastened to one side. Beside the disk is a hopper with indecipherable letters on the face of it. The rim of the hopper is a separate piece of malleable iron. One part of the rim is ridged then it extends over the disk then onto the iron rod that's attached to the flywheel. A curved knob is attached near the end on top. A metal door that is shaped like the hopper is connected to part of the rim. It also connects to a wheel with a gear attached to the middle. This gear over along the ridged rim when the wheel turns. When the wheel turns the door also moves in the same direction. The face of the door has "PAT JULY 3, 1900, CANADA PATENTED 1901"
Narrative
'Farm Tools' by Michael Partridge, p.179
History Of Use
This bone crusher was used to grind up animal bones to make bone meal for fertilizer. This was a common practice still in the early 1900's until commercial fertilizer became more readily available. Bone crushers such as this one were used by farmers because animal bones were readily available on the farm and therefore were an inexpensive form of fertilizer.
This bone crusher was used on the Bayson farm which was established in the late 1800's by an uncle of Fred Bayson. Fred took over the farm upon the death of his uncle in 1924 and worked at farming in the Bulkley Valley until his death in 1979.
Two pairs of hook and eye fastener. The fasteners have three parts all connected. Hook and fastener are secured by an 'O' ring. Looks handmade. The wrought iron is approximately 6.5cm in circumference.
Two pairs of hook and eye fastener. The fasteners have three parts all connected. Hook and fastener are secured by an 'O' ring. Looks handmade. The wrought iron is approximately 6.5cm in circumference.
History Of Use
Two pairs of hook and eye fastener. Possibly for horse logging.
Flat, black, rectangular stone used for sharpening scythe blade.
History Of Use
Stone used for sharpening scythe blades on the farm. It was a common practice for the scytheman to sharpen up all of his tools in the spring in preparation for the season's work. The stone utilized as a sharpening stone was usually sandstone 15 inches in length, "broader at the center and tapered towards the end." In order to sharpen the scythe, the blade was first placed on its point. "The stone was placed flat to one side of the blade at the end nearest the snead and by a series of short stroking movements, it was pulled across the blade, gradually working down the entire length" Sharpening the scythe in this manner usually sharpened all surfaces of the blade except the area closest to the tip of the blade which could then be sharpened by running the stone horizontally over the tip. "Farm Tools" by Michael Partridge, p.137
A dusty, brown all metal cultivator constructed of two long, hollow, tubular side pieces, two metal wheels and two plowshares. There is a narrower tube bolted across the side pieces near the top. The two parallel wheels are supported by a short axle bolted through each side piece at the front. T…
A dusty, brown all metal cultivator constructed of two long, hollow, tubular side pieces, two metal wheels and two plowshares. There is a narrower tube bolted across the side pieces near the top. The two parallel wheels are supported by a short axle bolted through each side piece at the front. The small, sharp plowshares are angled upward on the outside ends, though the top of one has been broken off. They are positioned slightly behind the wheels and are fastened at the axle and both sides with metal braces and bolts. There are splashes of white paint on one of the handles.
History Of Use
Garden cultivator used to dig rows in ground by farmers. Initially, the cultivator was used by farmers to dig deep for weeds, roots, and stones in order to prepare land for planting. The advantages of the cultivator versus the plow was that the cultivativator could work deeper and could break up whole land. Over the years changes were made to the cultivator including the attachment of a seedbox to enable seeds to be sewn with the same piece of equipment.
This loader consists mainly of a 'U' shaped piece of metal. At each end of the 'U' are pointed pieces of metal that are attached to a rod that extends perpendiicular to the sides. Along the bar is a protruding piece of metal with a rectangular bar attached to it. A fan-like piece of metal is als…
This loader consists mainly of a 'U' shaped piece of metal. At each end of the 'U' are pointed pieces of metal that are attached to a rod that extends perpendiicular to the sides. Along the bar is a protruding piece of metal with a rectangular bar attached to it. A fan-like piece of metal is also located along the bar. 'F17W' is embossed on the bar. The base of the 'U' has three different shaped pieces of metal attached to one side. The piece of metal in the middle of the base has a thin piece of metal riveted to it. This thin metal piece loops around the horizontal bar. One side is broken where the loop is riveted.
History Of Use
Metal hay-lifting fork. This piece of equipment was used on farms to lift large quantities of hay or straw directly from a wagon and onto a stack of hay. Apparently it was widely used on farms before the mechanical elevator was introduced.
Scythe is a long, narrow, gently curved metal blade. The back side of the blade us grooved at the center below the thick, smooth top. The back (handle) end of the blade is hook shaped with a small protruding tip. There are some legible markings 'NT CO.' 'S. 47'.
Scythe is a long, narrow, gently curved metal blade. The back side of the blade us grooved at the center below the thick, smooth top. The back (handle) end of the blade is hook shaped with a small protruding tip. There are some legible markings 'NT CO.' 'S. 47'.
History Of Use
Scythes were used for mowing grass and reapinging crops. It is possible that this scythe was used on the Bayson farm.
Compressed air sprayer is a large metal cylinder can with a hose and nozzle coming from the top. There is a greenish-blue canvas strap measuring 82cm in length and 2.5cm wide affixed to one side of sprayer with metal clips. The top cover and a 2cm circumference on the bottom of sprayer is a coppe…
Compressed air sprayer is a large metal cylinder can with a hose and nozzle coming from the top. There is a greenish-blue canvas strap measuring 82cm in length and 2.5cm wide affixed to one side of sprayer with metal clips. The top cover and a 2cm circumference on the bottom of sprayer is a copper color whereas the rest of sprayer is an aluminum color. There is a paper label on the sprayer 'R-L' 'ROOT -LOWELL' 'SPRAYER' '191C SURE-SEAL' with full instructions and care procedures for your sprayer. There are embossed markings on the can specifying quantity in '2L' '4L' '6L' '8L' '10L' as well as 'R-L' '2 GALLONS' '1 GALLON'. The hose is 94cm in length and a turquoise blue color. There is a 10cm thumb lever on the 48cm thin round copper nozzle, with a small bend in the end. No lid for sprayer.
History Of Use
Compressed air sprayer was designed to make your spraying job easier. It may have been used for dispersing insecticides, white wash, weed burner or cold water paints.
Seeder is an all metal framed object with spoked wheel, long handle and 'RED ROSE' can upside down on the top. Rim of wheel is 6cm wide and has a diameter of 29cm it is attached to two 69cm long metal braces with a pivoting metal arm 89cm in length. The seed resevoir has an old 'RED ROSE' can on …
Seeder is an all metal framed object with spoked wheel, long handle and 'RED ROSE' can upside down on the top. Rim of wheel is 6cm wide and has a diameter of 29cm it is attached to two 69cm long metal braces with a pivoting metal arm 89cm in length. The seed resevoir has an old 'RED ROSE' can on top with a pointed funnel trailing along the soil. Two 44cm metal straps drag from the rear of seeder.
History Of Use
Seeder has been modified and appears to have some pieces missing. It was pulled along soil and would drop seeds through small funnel on the bottom, then chain would drag over knocking soil over seeder and then the flat rimmed wheel would lightly pack dirt. The arm on seeder would drag and mark the next furrow.
An oval basket with lid. The middle of the basket is larger in circumference than the top or base. It is a coil basket with a uniform design in Cherry bark, and spruce root. The lid has matching design and materials. The lid dimensions are: 15cm across, 46.5cm circumf., 2cm thick.
An oval basket with lid. The middle of the basket is larger in circumference than the top or base. It is a coil basket with a uniform design in Cherry bark, and spruce root. The lid has matching design and materials. The lid dimensions are: 15cm across, 46.5cm circumf., 2cm thick.
History Of Use
Katie O'Neill was referred to some as an historian. She was Wiggs O'Neills younger sister. For more info see Historical Research file: O'Neill,Katie. First Nations people made trinkets and baskets for sale, more than the utilitarian basketry. This basket may have been more of a novelty than a useful item. The type of weave and use of Cherry bark and Spruce root is synonymous with the Interior Salish.
Iron, rusted clamp. Looks like it used to painted red but is now chipped off or rusted away. Threads for the clamps still work. "Crosby" along the top of the clamp.
Iron, rusted clamp. Looks like it used to painted red but is now chipped off or rusted away. Threads for the clamps still work. "Crosby" along the top of the clamp.
Feed grinder is a black metal funnel-like object with a large decorative spoked 50cm diameter wheel with a small wooden handle on the side. The wheel has visible cast markings 'ENTERPRISE MFG CO.' 'PHILADELPHIA USA' around the outer perimeter. The wheel is connected to an upright funneled spout w…
Feed grinder is a black metal funnel-like object with a large decorative spoked 50cm diameter wheel with a small wooden handle on the side. The wheel has visible cast markings 'ENTERPRISE MFG CO.' 'PHILADELPHIA USA' around the outer perimeter. The wheel is connected to an upright funneled spout with a three legged brace on the side for attaching to work surface. Visible cast markings on the side of funnel include 'NO. 650' and '2677' on the other side. Feed grinder is mounted on a wooden 'L' shaped brace with two diagonal pieces of wood connected to side and bottom for support.
History Of Use
Mill used for grinding grain from course to finer.
A: A dusty, brown all metal cultivator constructed of two long, hollow, tubular side pieces, two metal wheels and to plowshares. There is a narrower tube bolted across the side pieces near the top. The two parallel wheels are supported by a short axle bolted through each side piece at the front. …
A: A dusty, brown all metal cultivator constructed of two long, hollow, tubular side pieces, two metal wheels and to plowshares. There is a narrower tube bolted across the side pieces near the top. The two parallel wheels are supported by a short axle bolted through each side piece at the front. The small, sharp plowshares are angled upward on the outside ends. They are positioned slightly behind the wheels and are fastened at the axle and both sides with metal braces and bolts. B: Plowshare claw is curved and can be interchanged with wider plowshares that are currently on garden cultivator. C: Plowshare claw is curved and can be interchanged with wider plowshares that are currently on garden cultivator. D: Plowshare is an additional blade, similar to plowshare attached to cultivator but slightly wider. E: Small double ended wrench for interchanging plowshares. Wrench measures 9cm by 3cm.
History Of Use
Garden cultivator used to dig rows in the ground by farmers. Initially, the cultivator was used by farmers to dig deep for weeds, roots and stones in order to prepare land for planting. The advantages of the cultivator versus the plow was that the cultivator could work deeper and could break up whole land. Over the years changes were made to the cultivator including that attachment of a seed box to enable seeds to be sewn with the same piece of equipment.
USED FOR FILLING IN BLANKS OR MISSES WHERE SEEDS HAD NOT GERMINATED. HAD FOUR FOOT POLE AND NINE INCH IRON DISC THAT WAS PUSHED ALONG THE ROW. SEEDS FELL THROUGH HOLES IN THE DISC AND INTO THE SOIL AT IRREGULAR INTERVALS. MANY VARIATIONS OF SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENS -- NOT USED MUCH ANY MORE.
USED FOR FILLING IN BLANKS OR MISSES WHERE SEEDS HAD NOT GERMINATED. HAD FOUR FOOT POLE AND NINE INCH IRON DISC THAT WAS PUSHED ALONG THE ROW. SEEDS FELL THROUGH HOLES IN THE DISC AND INTO THE SOIL AT IRREGULAR INTERVALS. MANY VARIATIONS OF SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENS -- NOT USED MUCH ANY MORE.
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