1997.51.18a: A black and silver case with a black leather handle on one end and a silver metal handle on the other. One silver side is blank; the other has 'Genco Stropper" engraved below the rectangular opening above it.The opening is for inserting the blades into for sharpening.
1997.51.18b: Is a…
1997.51.18a: A black and silver case with a black leather handle on one end and a silver metal handle on the other. One silver side is blank; the other has 'Genco Stropper" engraved below the rectangular opening above it.The opening is for inserting the blades into for sharpening.
1997.51.18b: Is a long silver metal referred to as a "Universal Holder for safety razor blades" 11.4cm long, with two 2cm flat pieces attached at either end. The back of the long piece is rounded with the two flat pieces at either end. This would be used for inserting the blades into the stropper.
1997.51.18c: is a grey flannel bag 15cm x 13cm drawstring bag which the stropper fits into. Inside the bag is a long narrow pocket which the stropper holder fits into.
1997.51.d is the instruction booklet for the Genco Automatc Stopper. Directions for Stropping all Razors and Blades. Copyright 1922
Objects are a group of 6 wooden pencils advertising various companies.
1981.57.4 a: An unused yellow pencil with JAKE'S PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. Smither BC on the side;
1981.57.4 b: An unused silver pencil with JAKE'S PLUMBING & HEATING Smithers BC on the side
1981.57.4 c: An unused yellow pencil wi…
Objects are a group of 6 wooden pencils advertising various companies.
1981.57.4 a: An unused yellow pencil with JAKE'S PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. Smither BC on the side;
1981.57.4 b: An unused silver pencil with JAKE'S PLUMBING & HEATING Smithers BC on the side
1981.57.4 c: An unused yellow pencil with O K IMPORT , Vancouver BC on the side.
1981.57.4 d: An unused green pencil with Compliments of your FULLER BRUSH COMPANY in both English & French
1981.57.4 e: An unused new blue pencil with Compliments of your FULLER BRUSH COMPANY in both English&French
1981.57.4 f: An used yellow pencil with PROPERTY OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COMUMBIA Made in Canada written on the side.
Narrative
1981,57.4 f has no letter designation on it - The original numbering was 1981.57.4 a-e so the "f" has been added to the data base record
6/13/2016
Material
WOOD-UNKNOWN; PAINT
Length
19cm
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Dimension Notes
Unsharpend pencils are all 19cm long: 1981,57.4 f is16.5cm
Part a: is a metal sewing machine foot.
Part b: small paper bag that the foot is contained in. "Singer Sewing Machine Company, Inc." is written on it along with the Singer logo and some details.
Part a: is a metal sewing machine foot.
Part b: small paper bag that the foot is contained in. "Singer Sewing Machine Company, Inc." is written on it along with the Singer logo and some details.
a) A black sewing machine with yellow details and silver plating. There is a black plug off one side and a black and silver wheel on the back. The needle and needle plate are silver.
b) A brown metal pedal unattached from the main machine. The words "Eval Carbon Control 110V AC/DC 85 WATTS CSA APP …
a) A black sewing machine with yellow details and silver plating. There is a black plug off one side and a black and silver wheel on the back. The needle and needle plate are silver.
b) A brown metal pedal unattached from the main machine. The words "Eval Carbon Control 110V AC/DC 85 WATTS CSA APP NO. 10170 Empire Machines New York, N.Y. are on a small black plate on the pedal.
Material
METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
Inscriptions
a) The words "CSA APP. NO. 10171 SEWING MOTOR MADE IN U.S.A EMPIRE MACHINES NEW YORK, N.Y. CHAMPION VOLTS 110-115 AMPS. .9 UNIVERSAL MOTOR CYCLES 25-27 A.C/C.D. MODEL 15 are on a small black plate on the sewing machine
b)The words "Eval Carbon Control 110V AC/DC 85 WATTS CSA APP NO. 10170 Empire Machines New York, N.Y. are on a small black plate on the pedal.
a: Large black ornate Singer sewing machine set into a wooden base. Floral design with one or two precious stone-like objects set into black metal. Has a large gold seal on the the body of the machine with some German writing and a large ornately designed S.It is hand cranked and a has a large hand…
a: Large black ornate Singer sewing machine set into a wooden base. Floral design with one or two precious stone-like objects set into black metal. Has a large gold seal on the the body of the machine with some German writing and a large ornately designed S.It is hand cranked and a has a large handle with a wheel that controls the sewing mechanism. The machine is part a.
b: The wooden base has a large wooden lid. This covers the entire sewing machine and is well made.
c: The main part of a detached silver coloured case handle. It has an ornate design.
d: A part of the handle which attached the part c to the case. Second part of this item is part l.
e: A pressure foot for the sewing machine.
f: Shuttle with thread inside.
g-h: Two silver needles.
i: Bobbin with a little bit of dark thread.
j: Small screw. Likely part of handle.
k: Spool of green thread.
l: A part of the handl which attached part c to the case. Other part of the case is part c.
m: Black button.
n: Metal washer.
o: Metal washer.
p: Black button.
q: White button.
k & m-q could be argued as seperate accession numbers because they are not directly a part of the machines workings but we have accessioned them under the same number because it shows that the machine was used fairy recently before it was donated to us.
Inscriptions
On the inside of part b: there is a 'B' etched on the top between the two handle holes and on the small ends of each piece. The numbers '33186 / 33345'.
On the seal above the 'S' is the following: "Vor Nachamung"
Below the seal is the following: "Geschützt".
Height
29
Width
25
Length
49
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Dimension Notes
This is with case lid on but not in locked position. This likely increases the height by 1 cm.
The object has a hard leather case with retrackable cloth tape. Leather case is brown and the stitching is starting to separate. There is a brass knob on the top which is secured by a brass screw which threads through from the bottom of the case. The tape has a 12.8 cm piece of 1.5cm wide leather s…
Date reference from donor - about 75 years old in 1984
Description
The object has a hard leather case with retrackable cloth tape. Leather case is brown and the stitching is starting to separate. There is a brass knob on the top which is secured by a brass screw which threads through from the bottom of the case. The tape has a 12.8 cm piece of 1.5cm wide leather strap hand sewn onto the beginning of it and has a brass tab on the end. Fabric measure has some numbers visible but is quite worn. "Hockley - England - Abbey" is inscribe on the top.
66 Ft, No. 260 is stamped on top of brass knob.
1984.3.7a: Is a heavy cotton cone icing bag with a small opening at the bottom. This would be filled with cake icing which would then be pressed down towards the open decorative tip.
1984.3.7b: Is a light weight, turned wooden handle, open at both ends, and shaped to fit into a hand. The cloth cone…
1984.3.7a: Is a heavy cotton cone icing bag with a small opening at the bottom. This would be filled with cake icing which would then be pressed down towards the open decorative tip.
1984.3.7b: Is a light weight, turned wooden handle, open at both ends, and shaped to fit into a hand. The cloth cone fits through the handle with the small tip at the bottom end.
1984.3.7c: Is a metal icing tip used to ice cakes
Narrative
1984.3.7c fits quite tightly in the icing bag so hard to tell if it is fixed in there or separate.
a) A thin, rectangular, black leather case that opens along one edge to form a square. The inside lining is two different shades of green: the top half lined with evergreen cotton fabric and the bottom is covered in a grass green velvet material. On the material are four loops made with black leath…
a) A thin, rectangular, black leather case that opens along one edge to form a square. The inside lining is two different shades of green: the top half lined with evergreen cotton fabric and the bottom is covered in a grass green velvet material. On the material are four loops made with black leather to hold the tools.
b) A short, metal, one edged blade. At one end there is a cylindrical piece and the other end is curved to a point.
c) A medium sized sewing hook with an ivory handle and a metal hook.
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) a flat, round, green tin bottom. Written on the side is 1/29. The bottom has some writing in German on it - possibly information about the product.
b) The flat, round, green tin lid. "Eukutoe 6 Skin Tonic" is written along the edge. Written on the top in red ink is "Skin Cream Net Contents 0.65o…
a) a flat, round, green tin bottom. Written on the side is 1/29. The bottom has some writing in German on it - possibly information about the product.
b) The flat, round, green tin lid. "Eukutoe 6 Skin Tonic" is written along the edge. Written on the top in red ink is "Skin Cream Net Contents 0.65oz. Made in Germany". The rest of the words are indecipherable as there are scratches all over the lid.
The object is a large pair of heavy blackened steel snippers for cutting tin or wire. Shaped like a long handled pair of scissors with heavy 9.5cm long cutting blades. One of the handles is stamped GTP (Grand Trunk Railway). The other blade is stamped CS on the upper handle with PG & WC SAM SON, FO…
The object is a large pair of heavy blackened steel snippers for cutting tin or wire. Shaped like a long handled pair of scissors with heavy 9.5cm long cutting blades. One of the handles is stamped GTP (Grand Trunk Railway). The other blade is stamped CS on the upper handle with PG & WC SAM SON, FORGED STEEL. On the upper backside of the GPO handle is U.S.A. 49
Object is a very small cylindrical brass container with a piece of white wick folded inside it. The lid has a golden tone to it and around its middle are 3 threadings so it can screw onto the bottom. The bottom has a ridge circling it @about the upper 1/3 and above. This ridge is threading for a sc…
Object is a very small cylindrical brass container with a piece of white wick folded inside it. The lid has a golden tone to it and around its middle are 3 threadings so it can screw onto the bottom. The bottom has a ridge circling it @about the upper 1/3 and above. This ridge is threading for a screw-on lid. ON the side is the raised hard "Auer".
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