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1954.17.12 - Pitcher Pitcher, Cream Pitcher, Syrup

Silver plated pitcher with four decorative legs; medallion on each side of bowl suitable for monogram; fluted sides; small "H" trademark on bottom; circa 1850.

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1954.17.15 - Platter Tray Tray, Commemorative Tray, Serving

An oval serving tray or platter made of "E.P.N.S" (electroplated nickel silver). Ribbed pattern stamped around shallow bowl and around outer edge of rim. Two handles are cut-out from the flat rim. Four ball-shaped feet on bottom. The centre of the tray is engraved: "Presented to / Dr. C. K. Clark / by / His Assistants in the Ontario Hospitals / for The Insane / May 1911".

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1954.17.19.02 - Gown, Christening Slip

Christening gown and slip. (.01) Infant's christening gown of white cotton cambric and lawn material, estimated made in 1775. It is completely handsewn and hand-embroidered. Three panels gathered to a narrow waistband. The bodice is four panels with V-shaped yoke extending below the waist. Front panels are cut on the bias. The back opening has two buttons and a drawstring waist. Short raglan sleeves, drawstring neck and square neckline. The front...

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1954.17.2.09 - Kit, Doctor Kit, Surgical

A surgical kit and 8 original instruments dated circa 1874. The kit consists of a case (.01) and eight medical instruments (.02-.09). The black, fuchsia and gold coloured case is made of leather, velvet and metal. It has fuchsia coloured satin and velvet lining and gold coloured dotted line trim painted onto the case. Half of the metal clasp is missing on the front. Inside there are eighteen loops that hold the surgical kit in place. There is als...

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1954.17.21.01 - Fob, Watch Key, Watch Watch, Pocket

A silver key-wind metal watch (.01) with a glass face cover dated circa 1842. Two keys are tied onto the watch with a brown ribbon. The watch has one gold hand, the other is missing. Includes a black leather storage case (1954.17.21.02); stored separately.

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1954.17.21.02 - Case, Watch Case, Timepiece

A square black leather watch case (.02) with a hinged lid, dated circa 1842. Within the case was a silver key-wind metal watch (1954.17.21.01) which is stored in a separate location.

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1954.17.3.018 - Case, Medicine

A black leather medicine case (.01) which stores seventeen vials (.02-.018), circa 1874. The case (.01) has a silver metal clasp on the front, which is broken. It has a gold line decoration on the front and back and inside is a lined fuchsia pocket. In the case, the vials are held in place by leather loops. There are substances in the vials (.02-.018). Each vial has a cork on the top and a handwritten label on the front.

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1954.17.4 - Hood, Academic

A black and blue silk academic graduation hood. Condition: The blue satin is shreading in places.

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1954.17.5 - Vestment, Graduation

A wool and silk vestment of graduation uniform in red, blue and white. Has red wool, blue silk satin and white braid trim. It was worn over the top of graduation gown. Condition: Blue satin is shreaded in some places. See blue index card for diagram.

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1954.17.7.04 - Embroidery Panel, Embroidered Screen

Four fine silk Chinese embroidered panels for a screen. Each panel is tall and rectangular in shape. They consist of a heavy embossed paper covered with brown silk on the front and (yellowed) cotton on the rear. Each panel is embroidered silk on silk depicting birds and foliage. Each is trimmed, around the outer edge, with paper covered with brown silk. (.01) Depicts two hawk-like birds in flight; white foliage and green leaves. Embroide...

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1954.17.8 - Holder, Candle

A free-standing brass candlestick holder; oval base with eight facets. The stem is round with a flared rim at the top.

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1954.17.9 - Jug, Beer

A pottery and pewter beer jug. The top half is brown and the bottom half fades into tan. It was turned on wheel then raised designs of same clay have been applied. The lid is pewter, cast and forged. Starting at handle and moving to the left-leaves at base of handle are: A man holding a hat in his right hand and is eating; a windmill-a group of 6 men, one is seated reading a book; an olive tree-a man seated playing pipe; under these at the bottom...

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1980.96.1 - Chair, Speaker

A hand carved Speakers Chair.

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1999.14.1.02 - Chain Of Office

Chain of Office for the Reeves of the Village of Elora. Wide neckband of black leather, lined with black felt, on which are mounted silver oval-shaped nameplates, each engraved with the name of the Reeve and their date of office. At the bottom middle is a large circular sterling silver pendant engraved "The Corporation Of The Village Of Elora" with a central enamel image of the Tooth of Time. At each shoulder of the Chain is a circular enamel pen...

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2010.50.1 - Memorabilia Souvenir

Rectangular light blue piece of silk on which is printed in black lettering a poem entitled "New Year's Address From the Carrier Boy of the Elora Observer."

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