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1952X.15.1.02 - Model, Barn Model Model, Agricultural

A handmade, wooden model of the first log barn in Killean. The model consists of a log building (.01) on a wooden base with a separate log 'shed' on a wooden base. Handmade by John Gilchrist of Puslinch Township dated circa 1932.

Record Type: Object

1983.28.1.014 - Equipment, Embalming

A brown leather case containing embalming equipment. The embalming kit contains the following components: (.01) Silver head clamp. Two screw, adjustable. (.02 & .03) Clear glass bottle with black rubber stopper. Inscriptions: "DOMINION MANUFACTURERS LIMITED TORONTO". (.04) Metal Support Stand. Silver steel with black rubber protectors on base. Inscription: "485AA". Stainless steel. (.05) Rubber stopper. Black. Hole through centre. (.06)...

Record Type: Object

1983.28.2.03 - Injector Vertical

A large, conical shaped clear glass vessel, called a "vertical injector" with a metal clamp around its widest point. A metal chain attaches to the clamp. A rubber hose attaches to the glass injector.

Record Type: Object

1983.28.3.02 - Board, Cooling Table, Embalming

A portable, folding cooling board (.02) dated after 1889. It is constructed of wood with a veneered top. The table top is perforated with many holes of varying sizes. Some of the holes spell out the following: "Apex / Pat / Feb 5 / 1889". Large, metal hinges at the middle read "Taylor & Co. / New York / Patented May 28-89" Two pairs of turned, wooden legs fold into the table top. They are supported with four diagonal braces that attach to bolts o...

Record Type: Object

1983.28.4.02 - Shroud, Burial Box

A men's burial shroud in its original cardboard box packaging, circa 1950. The shroud is sewn to the box bottom (.02) and represents a black three-piece suit. It consists of a jacket, a three button vest, white paper shirt collar and cuffs, black necktie, and a white pocket handkerchief. The shroud is open on the rear and ties to the body on the reverse. The cardboard box packaging has a removable lid (.01) and is covered with a a blue and whit...

Record Type: Object

1983.28.5.02 - Shroud, Burial Box

A women's burial shroud in its original cardboard box packaging, circa 1950. The shroud is sewn to the box bottom (.02) and represents a black dress with long sleeves and a V-neckline; corsage of white artificial flowers at base of neckline. Black machine made lace overlay runs vertically on both sides of bodice. Narrow belt at fitted waist. The shroud is open on the rear and ties to the body on the reverse. Cardboard box packaging has a removabl...

Record Type: Object

1983.28.6.012 - Instrument, Embalming Tool, Embalming Instrument, Medical

The black leather embalming case (.01) has leather inserts for organizing the embalming tools (.02-.012) dated circa 1872. The tools are made of stainless steel. The embalming tool (.02) has a metal and wooden handle inscribed with the word "Utopia." The stainless steel tool (.03) has inscribed "Patent apl'd for Hill." The knife (.04) is made with a brown plastic handle. The knife cover (.05) is made of brown leather. The scalpels (.06 and .07) h...

Record Type: Object