Wooden sign that reads: "Dominion Government Telegraphs" in black paint, with a wavy line beneath.
Narrative
ca 1890s
History Of Use
Sign from circa 1890s for the Dominion Telegraph system. The donor`s father, Les Buchanan worked for the Dominion Telegraph. Found during the dig of the highway building in 1979. The sign was done with old grease pencil. This rubs off like charcoal.
Dates based on Madison Plow Company operations, as per http://www.historicmadison.org/Madison%27s%20Past/Places/Walking%20Tours/IndustrialTour2.html (accessed November 2017).
Description
Metal wrench. One end has one head that is 2.8cm wide, the other end has two heads, each approximately 2cm wide. "G70" stamped on one side.
History Of Use
G70 wrench is listed in Madison Plow Company for their wood and steel frame transplanters, cultivators, planters, and disc harrows. It is only one of two wrenches that have been attributed to the Madison Plow Company. (Source: http://www.wrenchingnews.com/sell-page/sell.html, accessed November 2017).
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