A grey cash register with a 140 inch grey cord attached to it. There are grey, red, and cream coloured keys on the front of the machine and a roll of reciept paper still on a roller on the top of the register. A small label reading "Addo - X" in gold lettering is on the front of the register.
A grey cash register with a 140 inch grey cord attached to it. There are grey, red, and cream coloured keys on the front of the machine and a roll of reciept paper still on a roller on the top of the register. A small label reading "Addo - X" in gold lettering is on the front of the register.
History Of Use
Donor does not know history, has had it for 20 years.
Material
METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
PAPER;
PLASTIC;
Inscriptions
A small label reading "Addo - X" in gold lettering is on the front of the register. On the back of the register is a red and gold label that says "VICTORIA B.C. BEACON 3812 FRANK L. BOTT & CO. VANCOUVER B.C. PACIFIC 2423".
Height
20
Width
21
Length
37.5
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Dimension Notes
The height measurements are for the machine's highest point.
(A) Tall, narrow, clear glass bottle with rectangular shape and high neck and yellow label on front. Label is bordered in orange with 'RAWLEIGH'S' and 'LINIMENT' with picture of a man below and patent 'NO.15334', 'MANUFACTURED BY THE W.T. RAWLEIGH CO., LTD., MONTREAL, WINNIPEG' near bottom front. …
(A) Tall, narrow, clear glass bottle with rectangular shape and high neck and yellow label on front. Label is bordered in orange with 'RAWLEIGH'S' and 'LINIMENT' with picture of a man below and patent 'NO.15334', 'MANUFACTURED BY THE W.T. RAWLEIGH CO., LTD., MONTREAL, WINNIPEG' near bottom front. Center of label has advertisement and directions for dosage (in English and French). Back of bottle has 'RAWLEIGH'S' 'TRADEMARK' embossed on clear glass. Bottom has press marks.
(B) Navy blue cap with 'A RAWLEIGH'S PRODUCT' in white lettering encircled by a white band on top. Top is screw on and has corrugated edges. 1 cm (height) x 2.6 cm (diameter)
History Of Use
Liniment used internally for relief of ailments such as colic and colds. Used externally for various ailments.
(A) Small brown glass jar with white label in French and English 'KRUSCHEN SALTS' and directions are in navy blue print on opposing sides. The label does not completely cover the entire jar, it leaves a small area exposing the glass.
(B) An aluminum corrugated lid with imprint of a circle and '…
(A) Small brown glass jar with white label in French and English 'KRUSCHEN SALTS' and directions are in navy blue print on opposing sides. The label does not completely cover the entire jar, it leaves a small area exposing the glass.
(B) An aluminum corrugated lid with imprint of a circle and 'KRUSCHEN' embossed in the center
DIAM. 5CM H. 1.4 CM.
History Of Use
Contents apparently used as a laxative and diuretic.
(A) Tall, narrow, clear glass bottle with rectangular shape and high neck. The label on the front is yellow with orange border and looks tattered. 'RAWLEIGH'S 11 FL. OZ', and the directions are in black print. 'LINIMENT' is in orange letters with black border and below that is a picture of a man…
(A) Tall, narrow, clear glass bottle with rectangular shape and high neck. The label on the front is yellow with orange border and looks tattered. 'RAWLEIGH'S 11 FL. OZ', and the directions are in black print. 'LINIMENT' is in orange letters with black border and below that is a picture of a man (Presumably Rawleigh) center of label has the directions for dosage (English & French) and the patent #'15334, THE W.T. RAWLEIGH CO., LTD., MONTREAL, WINNIPEG' is underneath the directions. The back of the bottle has 'RAWLEIGH'S' trademark embossed on clear glass. Bottom has press marks: One of the press marks has the letter 'C' inside of a triangle and the other press mark is the #3.
(B) CAP: Navy blue with 'A RAWLEIGH PRODUCT': in white print which is encircled by a white thin band on top. DIA.-3 CM H-1.1CM
History Of Use
Rawleigh's liniment bottle apparently used internally for 'Cholera Morbus, Cholera Infantum, Coloc, Acute Diarrhea, Colds and Lagrippe' to increase perspiration. Apparently the contents could be applied externally for various other ailments.
(A) Brown rectangular-shaped bottle with corrugated neck and screw top. Small corner piece of a red and white label remains on the front of the bottle.
(B) Black, plastic screw-on cap with plastic dropper attached to inside center of lid. Small label on the top reads: 'Rexall House $ .25". Dimens…
(A) Brown rectangular-shaped bottle with corrugated neck and screw top. Small corner piece of a red and white label remains on the front of the bottle.
(B) Black, plastic screw-on cap with plastic dropper attached to inside center of lid. Small label on the top reads: 'Rexall House $ .25". Dimensions of (B) 2.2cm x 1.2cm (height).
History Of Use
Iodine bottle. Contents presumably used as an antiseptic to cuts.
A) Small brown rectangular bottle with short neck. Made of brown glass. There are pressed marks on bottom but bottle itself is smooth and unmarked.
B) Black plastic screw-on lid. Dimensions: 3.2cm x 1.2 cm
A) Small brown rectangular bottle with short neck. Made of brown glass. There are pressed marks on bottom but bottle itself is smooth and unmarked.
B) Black plastic screw-on lid. Dimensions: 3.2cm x 1.2 cm
Blue, round glass jar with black screw on lid. A rectangular label encircles the jar. The label is white with blue print in French and English. One part of the label has two orange vertically spaced lines and in between them is '2 3/4 OUNCES, WATKINS' in blue print. 'VAPOR BALM' is in white pri…
Blue, round glass jar with black screw on lid. A rectangular label encircles the jar. The label is white with blue print in French and English. One part of the label has two orange vertically spaced lines and in between them is '2 3/4 OUNCES, WATKINS' in blue print. 'VAPOR BALM' is in white print surrounded by a blue rectangle. Below that is 'CONTAINS OIL CEDAR LEAF 2 PERCENT, NO. 20949, THE PROPRIETARY OR PATENT MEDICINE ACT, MADE IN CANADA, THE J.R. WATKINS CO., MONTREAL, WINNIPEG, VANCOUVER,' in blue print. A '3' is embossed on the bottom of the jar.
The lid is black with an impressed ring on top and has corrugated sides. Lid measures 6.5 cm in diameter and 1 cm in height.
History Of Use
Presumably used externally and internally for relief of nose and throat congestion.
Small glass medicinal bottle. Blue, orange and white label that is taped to the front reads: "Smithers / Drug Store / Prescription Pharmacy / Smithers BC / Oil of Wintergreen." Stamped onto the label is 75c. The bottle has quantity measurements embossed into the glass on the back of the bottle. A s…
Small glass medicinal bottle. Blue, orange and white label that is taped to the front reads: "Smithers / Drug Store / Prescription Pharmacy / Smithers BC / Oil of Wintergreen." Stamped onto the label is 75c. The bottle has quantity measurements embossed into the glass on the back of the bottle. A small black screw-on cap seals the bottle.
History Of Use
Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) can be prescribed as a topical treatment for muscle and joint pain. It is also used as additive for flavour in gum and candy. If ingested undiluted or in high doses, it can be toxic or potentially lethal.
A cream-colored rectangular baby powder tin. The tin has a round shaker lid consisting of seven holes in a circle pattern. The lid moves enabling the holes to be open or closed. Stamped in the center of the lid is 'M, 69 cents'. A pink lattice design is around the top and near the bottom of the s…
A cream-colored rectangular baby powder tin. The tin has a round shaker lid consisting of seven holes in a circle pattern. The lid moves enabling the holes to be open or closed. Stamped in the center of the lid is 'M, 69 cents'. A pink lattice design is around the top and near the bottom of the sides. On two of the sides are "JOHNSON'S BABY POWDER" and "PUREST PROTECTION" that's in a pink banner. Below the banner is "JOHNSON & JOHNSON". The two remaining sides have a picture of a lady holding a baby. Beside and below this picture is "FRAGILE..., HANDLE WITH JOHNSON"S...THE PUREST PROTECTION". In the middle of the panel on one side are the names of four other Johnson products, stating what they are used for. Below that is "JOHNSON & JOHNSON, LIMITED, MONTREAL". On the other side in the middle of the panel are four different descriptions, stating how pure the product is and what kind of protection it gives. Below that is "9 ozs., MADE IN CANADA"
Round, cylindrical tin with dull, metal coloring and 'MAGIC BAKING POWDER PURE WHOLESOME' embossed on a top round lid. '7FF' is embossed on the very bottom of can. Glue residue on the side suggesting a possible label existed at one time.
Round, cylindrical tin with dull, metal coloring and 'MAGIC BAKING POWDER PURE WHOLESOME' embossed on a top round lid. '7FF' is embossed on the very bottom of can. Glue residue on the side suggesting a possible label existed at one time.
a) A rectangular metal tin with rounded edges and a flared base. Embossed on one side is "Brandbinde 4m long, 12cm breit". Inside the tin is orange material wrapped in brown waxy paper.
b) The metal push on lid for the tin. Embossed on the top of the lid is "IV".
a) A rectangular metal tin with rounded edges and a flared base. Embossed on one side is "Brandbinde 4m long, 12cm breit". Inside the tin is orange material wrapped in brown waxy paper.
b) The metal push on lid for the tin. Embossed on the top of the lid is "IV".
History Of Use
The German word "Brandbinde" translates to "bandage for burns".
a) A rectangular metal tin with rounded edges and a flared base. Embossed on one side is "Brandbinde 4m long, 12cm breit". Inside the tin is orange material wrapped in brown waxy paper.
b) The metal push on lid for the tin. Embossed on the top of the lid is "IV".
a) A rectangular metal tin with rounded edges and a flared base. Embossed on one side is "Brandbinde 4m long, 12cm breit". Inside the tin is orange material wrapped in brown waxy paper.
b) The metal push on lid for the tin. Embossed on the top of the lid is "IV".
History Of Use
The German word "Brandbinde" translates to "bandage for burns"
a) A rectangular metal tin with rounded edges and a flared base. Embossed on one side is "Brandbinde 4m long, 12cm breit". Inside the tin is orange material wrapped in brown waxy paper.
b) The metal push on lid for the tin. Embossed on the top of the lid is "IV".
a) A rectangular metal tin with rounded edges and a flared base. Embossed on one side is "Brandbinde 4m long, 12cm breit". Inside the tin is orange material wrapped in brown waxy paper.
b) The metal push on lid for the tin. Embossed on the top of the lid is "IV".
History Of Use
The German word "Brandbinde" translates to "bandage for burn"
a) A rectangular metal tin with rounded edges and a flared base. Embossed on one side is "Brandbinde 4m long, 12cm breit". Inside the tin is orange material wrapped in brown waxy paper.
b) The metal push on lid for the tin. Embossed on the top of the lid is "IV".
a) A rectangular metal tin with rounded edges and a flared base. Embossed on one side is "Brandbinde 4m long, 12cm breit". Inside the tin is orange material wrapped in brown waxy paper.
b) The metal push on lid for the tin. Embossed on the top of the lid is "IV".
a): One packet of Orange Nainsook Doublefold Bias Binding. Off Centre Fold. 1/4" width - 6 yds. 5.5 metric.
b): One packet of gold colored seam binding.
c): One packet of green bias tape.
All in their original packaging.
a): One packet of Orange Nainsook Doublefold Bias Binding. Off Centre Fold. 1/4" width - 6 yds. 5.5 metric.
b): One packet of gold colored seam binding.
c): One packet of green bias tape.
All in their original packaging.
a) A round metal biscuit tin with a blue background. Around the sides are pictures of Buckingham Palace, Palace of Holyrood, Windsor Castle, and Westminister Abbey. Between these pictures are the heraldic crests of the commonwealth countries including Sarawak, Singapore, Bermuda, Canada, Australia,…
a) A round metal biscuit tin with a blue background. Around the sides are pictures of Buckingham Palace, Palace of Holyrood, Windsor Castle, and Westminister Abbey. Between these pictures are the heraldic crests of the commonwealth countries including Sarawak, Singapore, Bermuda, Canada, Australia, S. Africa, New Zealand, S. Rhodesia, Malta, Jamaica, Gibraltar, and Malaya. Embossed on the bottom of the tin is "MUNTLEY & PALMERS BISCUITS READING & LONDON ENGLAND".
b) The metal push-on lid for the tin. On the top of the lid is a picture of Queen Elizabeth II of England in a blue gown and Prince Philip.
Narrative
This tin was created to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953.
A). A rectangular, metal tin. The inside is plain metal but the bottom and sides have a paper covering. The bottom is white with a sticker that says "11 1/4 ozs. NET WEIGHT". The sides have ripped grey and white paper - the top half of the label has been ripped off. Both long sides has the bottom h…
James Peek & George Frean started the company. Peek Frean & Co was the first mass producer of biscuits and employed over 3,000 people in its time from when it opened in 1866 to when it closed in the late 80s (1989)
Description
A). A rectangular, metal tin. The inside is plain metal but the bottom and sides have a paper covering. The bottom is white with a sticker that says "11 1/4 ozs. NET WEIGHT". The sides have ripped grey and white paper - the top half of the label has been ripped off. Both long sides has the bottom half of a word in blue writing with "PEEK-FREAN & CO LTD." underneath it. Both short sides have "BISCUIT MANUFACTURER LONDON ENGLAND" in blue and white writing. One side has the remains of a sticker with "PEEK, FREAN (CAN)..".
B). The metal lid with a paper label on the front. In white lettering on a blue background it says "PEEK FREAN'S PLAY BOX BISCUITS REGD PEEK, FREAN & CO, LTD., LONDON, ENGLAND. Around this are pictures of cookies with white, pink, red, brown, and blue icing. Drawn on them are designs of animals, tea sets, and people.
Narrative
These biscuits had a hard icing on them and each one represented different popular nursery rhymes.
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