A narrow, single wedge, and blade plane with a convex bottom. The wedge has a notch carved into it. It has a wide fence on one side; the other side is flat. The bottom is half moon shape with a small side lip used for guiding. The blade is beveled and forked.
A narrow, single wedge, and blade plane with a convex bottom. The wedge has a notch carved into it. It has a wide fence on one side; the other side is flat. The bottom is half moon shape with a small side lip used for guiding. The blade is beveled and forked.
Narrative
This plane is one of 3 donated by Angus Kerr; 1971.52.3 a-c
History Of Use
Mr. Angus Kerr settled in the Quick area and began farming. Kerr road is named after him. He passed away in Oct.94. No other information available at this time. This is one of the 3 different moulding planes donated by him. This plane is smaller than the other two. It is called a Hollow or Fork Staff because it has a groove beside the hollow and the blade is forked. These type of moulding were used to define the ceilings from the walls and for trim on other things.
a) A round red toffee tin with gold lettering. It says 'Mackintosh's Toffee deLuxe REGD" three times around the tin. The words 'MANUFACTURED IN TORONTO, CANADA FOR THE PROPRIETORS JOHN MACKINTOSH & SONS, LTD. HALIFAX,ENGLAND' are underneath one of these.
b) The red lid with a picture of a clown an…
a) A round red toffee tin with gold lettering. It says 'Mackintosh's Toffee deLuxe REGD" three times around the tin. The words 'MANUFACTURED IN TORONTO, CANADA FOR THE PROPRIETORS JOHN MACKINTOSH & SONS, LTD. HALIFAX,ENGLAND' are underneath one of these.
b) The red lid with a picture of a clown and ballerina with balloons painted on the top. A black and red checkered effect is painted around the circumference of the lid. In silver letters on the top is painted: 'Mackintosh's' 'Carnival Toffee deLuxe'.
History Of Use
Toffee tin contained toffee and has a lid and bottom.
a) A large round navy blue tin with 'MALKIN'S BEST' printed in red letters on a white round decal with black and gold outline. Also printed is '5LBS. NET' 'VACUUM PACKED QUALITY COFFEE' 'THE W.H. MALKIN CO.LTD.' 'TEA AND COFFEE IMPORTERS VANCOUVER,B.C.'. On each side of can is printed in white b…
a) A large round navy blue tin with 'MALKIN'S BEST' printed in red letters on a white round decal with black and gold outline. Also printed is '5LBS. NET' 'VACUUM PACKED QUALITY COFFEE' 'THE W.H. MALKIN CO.LTD.' 'TEA AND COFFEE IMPORTERS VANCOUVER,B.C.'. On each side of can is printed in white block letters 'THE FINEST COFFEE POSSIBLE'. Also printed on face of tin is 'COFFEE' in red letters with a white outline. 'VACUUM PACKED' in gold letters and the 'MALKIN'S BEST' round logo as on the opposite side. Tin has gold edging.
b) A gold tin lid.
History Of Use
Large tin was used for coffee was originally packaged in Vancouver, B.C.
Metal currycomb with wooden handle. This currycomb has three metal pieces at the bottom that have been bent to form six rows of corrugated edges. Two elongated pieces of metal that make up the sides of the comb have been riveted on top of the ends of the scraping edges. Imprinted on both pieces o…
Metal currycomb with wooden handle. This currycomb has three metal pieces at the bottom that have been bent to form six rows of corrugated edges. Two elongated pieces of metal that make up the sides of the comb have been riveted on top of the ends of the scraping edges. Imprinted on both pieces of elongated metal is 'MCKINNON, ST. CATHERINES, COLUMBUS, ONT.'. A metal bar with spikes extends from one end of the elongated metal piece to the other metal piece which has been riveted on top, this is called the mane comb. A wire brace, which is one piece, extends from the handle over and through the scraping edges and back to the handle again. The handle is round and bulges at the center then tapers to a metal collar at one end. The other end has an oval piece of wire sticking out of it, this is called an eyelet.
History Of Use
Currycomb used for grooming horses. A comb such as this one was advertised for use in the 1902 Sears Catalogue. p. 413. This currycomb was found in the Blacksmith shop at the Bayson farm on Newens Road which had been established in the late 1800's.
Balance scale has rectangular brass face with the following markings 'KETCHUM'S IMPROVED SPRING BALANCE' 'OTTAWA,ONT' 'COW TESTING ONLY' 'NOT LEGAL FOR USE IN TRADE'. The scale is numbered from 0-40. There is a metal ring at the top and a hook on the bottom. The back is made from metal.
Balance scale has rectangular brass face with the following markings 'KETCHUM'S IMPROVED SPRING BALANCE' 'OTTAWA,ONT' 'COW TESTING ONLY' 'NOT LEGAL FOR USE IN TRADE'. The scale is numbered from 0-40. There is a metal ring at the top and a hook on the bottom. The back is made from metal.
A=Pipe wrench is 26.5cm in length with 6.5cm adjustable jaws. The handle is missing a piece on either side. On head there is vague markings. 'MADE IN CANADA' 'WARRANTED' the rest is not legible. Jaws are seized.
B=Pipe wrench is 31.5cm in length with solid pipe shape handle. Adjustable jaws (7.…
A=Pipe wrench is 26.5cm in length with 6.5cm adjustable jaws. The handle is missing a piece on either side. On head there is vague markings. 'MADE IN CANADA' 'WARRANTED' the rest is not legible. Jaws are seized.
B=Pipe wrench is 31.5cm in length with solid pipe shape handle. Adjustable jaws (7.5cm) are seized.
A Black metal plane with adjustable shoe consisting of a flexible piece of metal on the bottom with upright hinges at both ends. These hinges connect to flat metal levers which adjust the flexibility of the shoe. The round knob called a horn is attached to these, and controls the leverage & adjust…
A Black metal plane with adjustable shoe consisting of a flexible piece of metal on the bottom with upright hinges at both ends. These hinges connect to flat metal levers which adjust the flexibility of the shoe. The round knob called a horn is attached to these, and controls the leverage & adjustments. Across from this is an angled plate that supports the wedge and bit. The handle is attached at the top and a screw below that adjusts the depth of the cut. The bit has 2 plates, secured by a skew that can adjust the depth of the bevelled cutting edge. The wedge has a door lock/release handle to secure it in place. This mounts on the outside of the bit. The whole thing weighs approx. 3 - 4 pounds.
History Of Use
Ernest Hann 1889 - 1982. Mr. Hann arrived in 1913 as a carpenter and soon had his own contracting business. For more info see Historical Research file: Hann,Ernest/Addie. This is just one of the many types of adjustable circular planes. Its steel face can be easily shaped to any required art, either concave or convex. It is adjustable by turning the knob on the front of the plane.
Black metal scraper with wooden handles mounted on a wooden base. The handles are made from Rosewood and double gripped. These are secured to the base with 2 screws. The blades are adjustable endwise or for angles with 2 different types of screw adjustments.
Black metal scraper with wooden handles mounted on a wooden base. The handles are made from Rosewood and double gripped. These are secured to the base with 2 screws. The blades are adjustable endwise or for angles with 2 different types of screw adjustments.
History Of Use
Ernest Hann 1889-1982. He was a carpenter by trade and soon had his own contracting business. He was instrumental in the building of Smithers. For more info see Historical Research file: Hann,Ernest/Addie. This is a Stanley Cabinet Scraper used for the final smoothing before sandpapering. It removes the slight ridges left by the plane. It is also used to smooth surfaces that are difficult to plane because of curly or irregular grain.
Small handsaw with wooden sheath; turned handle, silver blade. Brass reinforcement along the top.
Narrative
*Spear & Jackson were known to manufacture both in England & Canada.*
History Of Use
Ernest Hann 1889-1982. For more history, see Historical Research file: Hann,Ernest/Addie. Smaller buck saw than #0983.0032.0011. It has a very thin blade and fine teeth which are designed for dove cutting, tenoning and other types of precision work. It has a wooden sheath to protect the sharp small teeth. It was also good for modeling projects. It was manufactured both in England and Canada.
A wooden base and casing with two bells on the top and a hand-crank at one side. The two round, black bells have brass ringer between them. There are brass fittings at the center top front, and around the crank. The metal crank has a black handle. On the front is a gold label reading 'NORTHERN …
A wooden base and casing with two bells on the top and a hand-crank at one side. The two round, black bells have brass ringer between them. There are brass fittings at the center top front, and around the crank. The metal crank has a black handle. On the front is a gold label reading 'NORTHERN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED' and 'MADE IN CANADA', with the logo between them.
This item is wired to the telephone (1985.26.2) and the switch (1985.26.3 a&b), in the Railroad Agent's Office.
History Of Use
Used by Harry Kruisselbrink when working in the railway office. The device was used to hook up to a telephone and used as the bell that would ring long-short-long so he knew it was for him. If it rang short-long-short it was for someone else using the same line.
A small, square wooden base and casing, with two round, black bells at the front, attached with a screw at the center of each. The front of the casing has a screw near each corner and there is a small ringer set between the bells. Below the bells is a decal reading 'NORTHERN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMI…
A small, square wooden base and casing, with two round, black bells at the front, attached with a screw at the center of each. The front of the casing has a screw near each corner and there is a small ringer set between the bells. Below the bells is a decal reading 'NORTHERN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED' and 'MADE IN CANADA', with 'WEST' 'SEC' and 'FON' printed over it in white lettering. 'WEST SEC FON' stands for West Section Phone.
History Of Use
The bell was used to let whomever know that there was a call. It had a different ring for different locations. (e.g. long-short-long).
(A) Lug wrench is 35cm in length with an elbow 10.5cm with a socket like end that fits 3cm bolt/nut. C.N.R. cast marks on either side of handle.
(B) Monkey wrench measures 30cm, the handle has snapped off some so originally it was longer. The handle may have had an additional section of differen…
(A) Lug wrench is 35cm in length with an elbow 10.5cm with a socket like end that fits 3cm bolt/nut. C.N.R. cast marks on either side of handle.
(B) Monkey wrench measures 30cm, the handle has snapped off some so originally it was longer. The handle may have had an additional section of different material. The jaws of the wrench are 8cm in length and 2.5cm thick with a threaded bolt for adjusting. The head of the wrench has the following marking 'CNR', it is very faint. On the handle of the wrench are the cast markings 'McKINNON - 15 IN.'. On the opposite side of the handle are the cast markings 'MADE IN CANADA'.
History Of Use
(A) Lug wrench and (B) Monkey wrench for use on C.N.R.
This all wooden brown filing cabinet has a sliding drawer with brass handle, card plate and small round tag on the front. Inside drawer has a small metal doweling running lengthwise. A 14cm by 7.5cm tattered white sticker exists on the back. It states 'CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' and beside it 'F…
This all wooden brown filing cabinet has a sliding drawer with brass handle, card plate and small round tag on the front. Inside drawer has a small metal doweling running lengthwise. A 14cm by 7.5cm tattered white sticker exists on the back. It states 'CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' and beside it 'FROM: CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' 'STATIONERY STORES' 'VANCOUVER' 'NEW FORM 4433'. On the bottom of the filing cabinet in ink letters the following is written: 'MANUFACTURED BY THE KEEWATIN LUMBER CO. LIMITED' 'WINNIPEG'.
History Of Use
This all wooden filing cabinet constructed out of small boards was used on the C.N.R. for documents and files.
This all wooden brown filing cabinet has a sliding drawer with brass handle, card plate and small round tag on the front. Inside drawer has a small metal doweling running lengthwise. A 14cm by 7.5cm tattered white sticker exists on the back. It states: 'CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' and beside it …
This all wooden brown filing cabinet has a sliding drawer with brass handle, card plate and small round tag on the front. Inside drawer has a small metal doweling running lengthwise. A 14cm by 7.5cm tattered white sticker exists on the back. It states: 'CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' and beside it 'FROM: CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' 'STATIONERY STORES' 'VANCOUVER' 'NEW FORM 4433'. On the bottom of filing cabinet in black ink letters the following is written: MANUFACTURED BY THE KEEWATIN LUMBER CO. LIMITED' 'WINNIPEG'.
History Of Use
This all wooden filing cabinet constructed out of small boards was used on the C.N.R. for documents and files.
A-Washing machine has a large, round, copper basin washtub fitted and supported by a three-legged black, steel, brace frame with castors on the bottom and a light, grey colored tin lid. Underneath basin is a gear and pulley mechanism that is connected to a vertical agitator inside tub. Paddles fro…
A-Washing machine has a large, round, copper basin washtub fitted and supported by a three-legged black, steel, brace frame with castors on the bottom and a light, grey colored tin lid. Underneath basin is a gear and pulley mechanism that is connected to a vertical agitator inside tub. Paddles from the agitator are missing. The inside of tub is lined with shiny, stainless steel. The legs are braced by three 17.5cm black metal sections. There are two round brackets located on one side of the washing machine, the brackets are aligned and appear to have accomodated a round object such as hose or pipe. The sides of washing machine basin are made of copper and there is a small black and gold metal plate measuring 15.5cm by 3.5cm on the side near top. Plate states "EASIETTE 3 VACUUM ELECTRIC WASHER" "H.E.P.C. APP. NO. 443" "SERIAL NO.E16455" "PATENTED CANADA OCT. 10, 1911 U.S. MAR. 26, 1912" "EASY WASHING MACHINE CO. LIMITED, TORONTO, ONTARIO". The round tin lid on top of machine has a small handle on top and small 3cm by 4.5cm opening near the edge.
B - Grey colored, round, tin lid with a 17cm by 2.5cm small metal handle in the middle. There is a small 3cm by 4.5cm square opening on top of lid near the edge. Lid mesures 63cm in diameter and is 5cm thick.
C - Long round canvas belt measuring 330cm by 5cm wide. It is made of doubled canvas and has a black rubber strip in the middle extending the full length of belt. Belt is joined together to form loop by metal staples.
D - Shorter round canvas belt measuring 160cm long by 5cm wide. It is made of doubled canvas and has a blackrubber strip in the middle extending the full length of the belt. Belt is joined together to form loop by small metal clip and reinforced by leather strip woven three times through belt.
E - Shorter round canvas belt measuring 180cm long by 5cm wide. It is made of doubled canvas and has a black rubber strip in the middle extending the full length of the belt. Belt is joined together to form loop by small metal clip.
Narrative
Three belts located inside the washing machine.
History Of Use
Washing machine was originally donated by Mrs. Mary Wood who lived in the Driftwood area. The washing machine was operated by belts and a vacuum electric motor. An accession card was found inside machine however no number recorded or located after extensive researching. The card states the washing machine wasoriginally donated in July of 1978. Three canvas drive belts varying in sizes are located inside the washing machine.
Stoneware pantry crock is a large cream colored, open pot with two small wire handles with small wood dowelling in center on each side. In black ink on front of crock in large numbers is '20'. Underneath in smaller black lettering is 'IMPERIAL MEDALTA POTTERIES LTD.-MEDICINE HAT,AB.' Crock is made…
Stoneware pantry crock is a large cream colored, open pot with two small wire handles with small wood dowelling in center on each side. In black ink on front of crock in large numbers is '20'. Underneath in smaller black lettering is 'IMPERIAL MEDALTA POTTERIES LTD.-MEDICINE HAT,AB.' Crock is made of thick and heavy stoneware.
History Of Use
Stoneware pantry crocks were used for pickles, sauerkraut and salt pork. They were made in Canada by Medalta Potteries and are available in sizes ranging from 2 quarts to 20 gallons.
Stoneware pantry crock is a large cream colored, open pot with two small wire handles with a small wood dowelling in center on each side. In black ink on front of crock in large number is '8'. underneath in smaller black lettering is 'IMPERIAL MEDALTA POTTERIES LTD.-MEDICINE HAT,AB.' Crock is made…
Stoneware pantry crock is a large cream colored, open pot with two small wire handles with a small wood dowelling in center on each side. In black ink on front of crock in large number is '8'. underneath in smaller black lettering is 'IMPERIAL MEDALTA POTTERIES LTD.-MEDICINE HAT,AB.' Crock is made of thick and heavy stoneware.
History Of Use
Stoneware pantry crocks were used for pickles, sauerkraut and salt pork. They were made in Canada by Medalta Potteries and are available in sizes ranging from 2 quarts to 20 gallons.
Half a package of blue flashbulbs. Box is orange and cardboard. Extensive French and English instructions on the back.
A: flashbulb #1
B: flashbulb #2
C: flashbulb #3
D: flashbulb #4
E: flashbulb #5
F: flashbulb #6
G: bulb holder
H: box
Half a package of blue flashbulbs. Box is orange and cardboard. Extensive French and English instructions on the back.
A: flashbulb #1
B: flashbulb #2
C: flashbulb #3
D: flashbulb #4
E: flashbulb #5
F: flashbulb #6
G: bulb holder
H: box
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