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Beatty Brothers |
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1952X.555.3 - Waxer
A metal and wooden floor waxer dated circa 1910. The green waxer was made by "Beatty Bros. Ltd." of Fergus. The Beatty waxer holds a wax-can on the top which is held in place by means of the pressure lever. A turn of the handle applies wax to the floor.
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1979.101.2 - Badge, Insignia Badge, Membership Patch, Insignia
A white and blue felt badge, "Beatty Tug-O-War Team".
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1985.26.1 - Typewriter
Manual typewriter made of steel with a semi-circular plastic cover for the hammers and ribbon. The machine rests on four large rubber knobs and has colours of black, red and gold.
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1986.53.1 - Bench, Laundry Stand, Wash
Folding wood and iron bench to hold a laundry tub. Castors on bottom of legs. Stencilled inscription reads: "Beatty Bros. Limited Fergus, Canada". On the other side is stamped "B.T. Tub Bench, Patented 1923".
Record Type: Object
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1987.47.1 - Apron Coat Smock
A beige cotton shop coat, circa 1950. The long sleeved work smock has a four-button plaquet down the front for closing. Two lower patch pockets, and one breast pocket. On the breast pocket is embroidered "Foreman" in dark green thread. "Beatty" is printed on the pocket in bright green. Size 40. This shop coat is from the Fergus Beatty Bros. factory.
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1988.44.1 - Plate, Commemorative
Ceramic commemorative plate; off-white with cobalt blue glaze and gold painted decorative details. Circular brown transfer print photograph of George Beatty in centre of plate. Printed at bottom of photo "George Beatty of Beatty Bros Founded 1874".
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1989.40.1.02 - Bench, Laundry Washstand Washtub
A wash tub (.01) and corresponding laundry bench (.02) manufactured by Beatty Brothers Ltd. of Fergus. Galvanized wash tub is rectangular in shape with handles on each end. Stamped on the side of the tub is "Beatty". Folding wooden bench, or stand, on which the wash tub would sit; consists of three wooden slats on the top; two folding metal braces at each end support the legs. Heavy casters on legs.
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1992.19.1 - Sign
A flat, red metal sign with a white border and lettering; reads: "Beatty / Farm Equipment At Work"; nail holes in each corner.
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1995.6.10 - Badge, Commemorative Badge, Merit Souvenir
A circular white cotton badge or patch with red and green embroidery commemorating the "Beatty / Bros. / War Workers / 50th Year / Reunion / 1989 - 1945 - 1989". The green wording is embroidered over a large red embroidered "V" [Victory]; outer edge trimmed with red embroidery.
Record Type: Object
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2003.41.1.03 - Machine, Washing Washer, Clothes
Washing machine with detachable wringer-washer, circa 1905-1910; brandname "The 1900 Gravity Washer" manufactured by Beatty Brothers Ltd. (.01). The wringer is a wooden frame (with new red paint on two horizontal stretchers that conservator will remove). Two white horizontal rubber wringers were varnished by former owner and now are glued together. There is a handle on the left side of wooden frame to turn the wringers. The wringer attachment is...
Record Type: Object
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2005.16.4 - Yardstick Ruler
A wooden varnished yardstick measured in inches in black numbers, circa 1930. In red letters below the numbers are advertisements for "McCormick-Deering Sales & Service", "R.V. Bender, New Hamburg" and "Gilson Washers & Refrigerators, Beatty Farm Equipment".
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2005.8.1 - Trunk Trunk, Passenger
A passenger trunk for ocean going voyages, circa 1925-1940. A large rectangular black wooden shellacked trunk with brass fittings and a lock. There is a black leather handle at one end with brass fittings. The trunk is hinged and is opened by standing it vertically to reveal compartments on either side and a section for hanging clothes on wooden hangers. Each drawer is completely covered in a blue print material. There are travel stickers on the ...
Record Type: Object
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2005.8.2 - Hat, Top Hat, Man
A man's collapsible black wedding top hat dated circa 1938. The hat is black silk with a white silk lining. Three gold initials, "O.L.L.," are glued inside.
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2005.8.3 - Hat, Bowler Hat, Man Bowler Hat, Derby Derby
A black wool felted bowler or derby hat dated circa 1930. It has a brown leather sweatband.
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2007.21.1.014 - Cleaner, Vacuum
A Beatty vacuum cleaner (.01) with twelve vacuum attachments (.02-.013) stored in a case (.014), circa 1936-1940. The vacuum has a black metal handle and a grey aluminum nozzle, with black rubber trim. It has a brown cotton twill weave side bag and a black rubber electrical cord. The tumbler "on/off" switch is located at the top of the handle. The vacuum has four rubber wheels. The extensions with the vacuum include: a suction hose (.02), extensi...
Record Type: Object
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2007.21.2 - Board, Ironing Ironing Board
A "Beatty Folding Ironing Table" with a wooden frame and metal supports dated to 1947. It has a cotton cloth cover. On the underside of the board is the manufacturer's label with instructions, written in French and English, and two images of a woman using the ironing board.
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2007.30.10 - Board, Ironing Ironing Board
A Beatty yellow metal mesh ironing board, circa 1940. It has hinged chrome legs. A paper manufacturer's label is glued to the top of the board. On the label is "Beatty All Hite Adjustable Ironing Board/ Stop! Look! Compare!"
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2007.30.11 - Figurine Painting
A painted cut-out image of a female Beatty Brothers Limited Munitions Worker, constructed of plywood. The figure is wearing a bandana, red blouse, blue coveralls and carrying a black lunch pail. The image is self-standing with a hinged stand attached to the back. Signed on the back is "War Worker Woman / Oreen Campbell."
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2007.30.12.013 - Cleaner, Vacuum
A Beatty electric canister vacuum cleaner (.01 & .02) with attachments (.03-.011), instructions (.013) and a storage case (.012), circa 1950. The vacuum cleaner is labeled "Model 5400 (D-31)". The canister (.01) is a squat round bronze-colour metal with nickel and chrome fittings. Attached to the canister is a black rubberized electric cord. The canister attaches to a circular metal base (.02) which has four black rubber wheels. The vacuum cleane...
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2007.30.2.06 - Nameplate Plate, Identification Sign
Six painted nameplates (.01-.06) made of Masonite, circa 1960. The plates were nailed to office doors. Four of the plates are painted green (.01-.04) and two are painted white (.05 & .06). All the names are hand-painted in black letters. The names are the following: D.B. Beatty (.01), A. Brownie (.02), E. Landoni (.03), R.M. Cuddy, P. Eng. (.04), Chas. H. Chapman (.05) and D. Lepper (.06). Written in pencil beside "D. Lepper" is "Finished Oct. 4 ...
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