Metal butter scale and accessories. The base consists of a rectangular metal plate on top and the side and bottom are made from wood. One side of the base(a) has an opening where a wooden drawer(b) is located.
Metal butter scale and accessories. The base consists of a rectangular metal plate on top and the side and bottom are made from wood. One side of the base(a) has an opening where a wooden drawer(b) is located.
History Of Use
Metal butter scale. This scale was used by butter inspectors to measure the moisture content in the butter produced by the Telkwa Creamery. Federal Standards dictated that butter could contain no more than 16% moisture.
A) Small, square-shaped, clear glass bottle with cap. Bottle has 'NABOB' embossed on opposing sides. Other sides are blank. Bottom has embossed symbols. B) Cap, blue plastic screw-on. Has 'NABOB' across center and 'Food' above and 'Color' beneath. Situated in a cardboard box.
A) Small, square-shaped, clear glass bottle with cap. Bottle has 'NABOB' embossed on opposing sides. Other sides are blank. Bottom has embossed symbols. B) Cap, blue plastic screw-on. Has 'NABOB' across center and 'Food' above and 'Color' beneath. Situated in a cardboard box.
Narrative
BOOK: The Award Guide to Collecting Bottles By Nancy Pratt Berkow, pg.10-11 Reference files: BOTTLES
History Of Use
One of the first types of molds used in America was the kind that shaped the bottle up to the shoulder. The bottom was wider than the top and the neck and lip were finished by hand, a procedure that could mean additional blowing.
2 seperate W.O.W. bandages in small white paper packaging. White paper wrappings read 'W.O.W. BANDAGE, NO, 7, 2 IN, X 10 YDS., SMITH AND NEPHEW, LTD., 378 ST. PAUL ST. WEST, MONTREAL' printed in black. The top and bottom have overlapping folds that are sealed.
2 seperate W.O.W. bandages in small white paper packaging. White paper wrappings read 'W.O.W. BANDAGE, NO, 7, 2 IN, X 10 YDS., SMITH AND NEPHEW, LTD., 378 ST. PAUL ST. WEST, MONTREAL' printed in black. The top and bottom have overlapping folds that are sealed.
Small, upright, cylindrical cardboard container with pull-off lid. Container is full and contains original contents. The container is wrapped with paper from top to bottom. The top of the wrapper has been sliced so that the lid may be removed. The top and bottom of the container are dark blue st…
Small, upright, cylindrical cardboard container with pull-off lid. Container is full and contains original contents. The container is wrapped with paper from top to bottom. The top of the wrapper has been sliced so that the lid may be removed. The top and bottom of the container are dark blue stained. There is a wide, dark blue band around the top (with narrow stained-brown bands above) and at the bottom, a white and blue band with "REXALL" multi-printed for design. The front reads "PURETEST" (in script) and "SULPHUR" FLOWERS OF SULPHUR B.P." "UNITED DRUG CO., LIMITED, TORONTO, CANADA" is in white print on a dark blue banner on front and back. The center front has a "GUARANTEE" set in a white oval with a dark blue border, featuring the "REXALL DRUG STORE" (in script). The back has information for use in English and French. At the top is "2 OUNCES" "UC 2392", and near the bottom is a tiny blue stamp "073-3762".
b) Round, dark blue cardboard lid. DIAM. 5.2CM H 1.2 CM
History Of Use
Box of purest sulphur made by 'UNITED DRUG CO. LIMITED, TORONTO, CANADA'. Contents used internally and externally for ailments such as Constipation, Skin Infections, and Rheumatish. Apparently, it could also have been used for disinfecting or fumigating a room.
Black leather bridle with gold colored medallion. This bridle has a metal bit at one end. The bit is shaped like an 'H'. The sides of the 'H' have three loops of different sizes. The ends of the bit are shaped like feet with a hole in it where a ring
Black leather bridle with gold colored medallion. This bridle has a metal bit at one end. The bit is shaped like an 'H'. The sides of the 'H' have three loops of different sizes. The ends of the bit are shaped like feet with a hole in it where a ring
History Of Use
Black, leather bridle. Bridles such as this one were used on horses in the Bulkley Valley in the early 1900's.
Barrel is an open container with twelve vertical assorted sized wooden slats bound by two metal collars, one on bottom and one on top with two separated sections of wire binding around belly of barrel. Wire binding is secured by small metal pins. Visible holes and cracks throughout. Barrel is grey…
Barrel is an open container with twelve vertical assorted sized wooden slats bound by two metal collars, one on bottom and one on top with two separated sections of wire binding around belly of barrel. Wire binding is secured by small metal pins. Visible holes and cracks throughout. Barrel is greyish in color and stained. Bottom of barrel has four fitted wooden slats forming round shape secured by one wooden slat running the opposite direction and nailed to out diameter of barrel.
History Of Use
Barrel used as container for miscellaneous purposes. Appears to be homemade.
Chisel is an eight-sided punch tapering to a four-sided bit with a squared end. The last 5cm of the bit is slightly angled. Head is mushroomed from use. Three distinctive vertical marks on the side of chisel.
Chisel is an eight-sided punch tapering to a four-sided bit with a squared end. The last 5cm of the bit is slightly angled. Head is mushroomed from use. Three distinctive vertical marks on the side of chisel.
History Of Use
Chisel used for blacksmithing and metalworking purposes.
Box is blue-green in color with sunset and ocean scene on lid. Box held Player's Navy Cut '50 Player's 50'. Trademark: Nottingham Castle Registered. The box seal is dated 1928. There is a warning on the bottom of the box against reusing the box for cigarettes and stealing the stamp or name. It …
Box is blue-green in color with sunset and ocean scene on lid. Box held Player's Navy Cut '50 Player's 50'. Trademark: Nottingham Castle Registered. The box seal is dated 1928. There is a warning on the bottom of the box against reusing the box for cigarettes and stealing the stamp or name. It was manufactured by Tobacco Co. of Canada Ltd., Montreal, Canada.
History Of Use
Cigarette box with hinged lid from McInnes home, North Bulkley, B.C. Manufactured by Tobacco Co. of Canada Ltd., Montreal, Canada.
A deck of cards with a cardboard case. The front of the case is light green, with a picture of a slanted cigarette. Over the center of the cigarette is a picture of a Scottish lady in an oval frame. Above this is 'MacDONALD'S MENTHOL' in white print.
A deck of cards with a cardboard case. The front of the case is light green, with a picture of a slanted cigarette. Over the center of the cigarette is a picture of a Scottish lady in an oval frame. Above this is 'MacDONALD'S MENTHOL' in white print.
Chainsaw is model IEL #AB and is an aluminum color with traces of light blue paint on the body. Extensive rust exists on the 61.5cm bar and top handle. 'IEL' is embossed on the casing of saw.
Chainsaw is model IEL #AB and is an aluminum color with traces of light blue paint on the body. Extensive rust exists on the 61.5cm bar and top handle. 'IEL' is embossed on the casing of saw.
History Of Use
Dating to 1947, this chainsaw was manufactured by I.E.L., Industrial Engineering Ltd. in Vancouver. They later became Pioneer Chainsaws. Handles were designed to swivel as they had float carburators and had to be kept level. There is a pin release at rear of carburator and the gas tank is on top. Model AB is indicated on the orginal donor information sheet.
This saw likely came from donor's brother-in-law, who in turn acquired it from Paul Watson from Quick. Paul is not related to the family that owned the Watson Store. Source: donor's husband.
Chainsaw has a dull grey color casing with a small red metal plate on the side indicating 'PM WOODBOSS POWER CHAINSAW' 'SERIAL NO. D11651' 'YOU MUST USE ONE PINT OF S.A.E. 40 OR 50 LUBRICATING OIL PER GALLON OF GASOLINE. A HIGH GRADE WILL INCREASE THE LIFE OF YOUR WOODBOSS' 'POWER MACHINERY LIMI…
Chainsaw has a dull grey color casing with a small red metal plate on the side indicating 'PM WOODBOSS POWER CHAINSAW' 'SERIAL NO. D11651' 'YOU MUST USE ONE PINT OF S.A.E. 40 OR 50 LUBRICATING OIL PER GALLON OF GASOLINE. A HIGH GRADE WILL INCREASE THE LIFE OF YOUR WOODBOSS' 'POWER MACHINERY LIMITED' 'VANCOUVER, CANADA'. Chainsaw has an 86cm bar with six 7.5cm diameter holes through it, side by side.
History Of Use
Dating back to 1946-47, this chainsaw was manufactured by Power Machinery Limited in Vancouver, Canada. The serial #D11651 is noted on the original donor information sheet. Power Machinery chainsaws were the first of a long line built in Vancouver and popular until about 1970. Orginally they were not painted and left the aluminum color of the metal. Holes were drilled in the bar to reduce weight.
This saw likely came from donor's brother-in-law, who in turn acquired it from Paul Watson from Quick. Paul is not related to the family that owned the Watson Store. Source: donor's husband.
Titan model 45 chainsaw with traces of red and yellow paint on the casing which is wearing and chipped, exposing an aluminum color. The dogs are rusted and the length of bar extends to approxiamtely 50cm.
Titan model 45 chainsaw with traces of red and yellow paint on the casing which is wearing and chipped, exposing an aluminum color. The dogs are rusted and the length of bar extends to approxiamtely 50cm.
History Of Use
Chainsaw was obtained by donor from an auction in spring of 1995 held at Dewey Cummin's place in South Hazelton, B.C. Titan Model 45 was built in 1953 by Mill and Mine Supply in Seattle, Washington.
Copper-coloured crank, believed to have been part of a woodstove. It has a handle on one end and a triangular hollow end, presumably made to fit onto part of the woodstove.
Copper-coloured crank, believed to have been part of a woodstove. It has a handle on one end and a triangular hollow end, presumably made to fit onto part of the woodstove.
The press is big, black and has a round steering wheel device, mounted on a flat surface. Two of the sides have two screw holes each so it can be mounted to a surface. 'Stanford' is written on the top of the press in yellow and red.
The press is big, black and has a round steering wheel device, mounted on a flat surface. Two of the sides have two screw holes each so it can be mounted to a surface. 'Stanford' is written on the top of the press in yellow and red.
The organizer is made up of a rectangular wooden box with four compartments. It is designed to fit on the left side of the switchboard. The back is closed and the front is open. Three metal brackets, two at the bottom and one at center top, are designed to fit over three screws on the side of the s…
The organizer is made up of a rectangular wooden box with four compartments. It is designed to fit on the left side of the switchboard. The back is closed and the front is open. Three metal brackets, two at the bottom and one at center top, are designed to fit over three screws on the side of the switchboard to latch it. The one compartment is large, and the three other compartments are smaller.
A large, rounded, hand-carved wooden neck yoke with iron fittings. The fittings consist of a large ring attached to a band at each end, and a larger, heavier ring which is attached to the center of the yoke by bolts. The iron bands have '165 E' and 'MM' imprinted on each of them. The bolts pass thr…
A large, rounded, hand-carved wooden neck yoke with iron fittings. The fittings consist of a large ring attached to a band at each end, and a larger, heavier ring which is attached to the center of the yoke by bolts. The iron bands have '165 E' and 'MM' imprinted on each of them. The bolts pass through the wood and a rectangular, metal reinforcement on the back. The reinforcement is also secured with a screw at either end.
Narrative
'Farm Tools' by Michael Partridge, p. 202-203
History Of Use
Wooden neck yoke probably used for two horses. This yoke formed the main part of the bridle system that hooked up to this main part enabling the yoke to be hooked up to two horses. Yokes were used in earlier times even before 1600.
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