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1. 1932.1.2 - Pitchfork Hayfork Fork, Hay

   A two-pronged pitch fork with a pointed shaft to fit into wooden handle. The prongs and shaft are four-sided. Dated circa 1830.

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2. 1932.1.4 - Hoe

   Hoe head handmade of wrought iron; the blade is hand-riveted to the handle with three rivets.

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3. 1932.1.5 - Hook, Plough Chain

   Handmade plough chain hook made of a flat length of wrought iron. Large hook at one end; small hook at the opposite end. Dated circa 1830.

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4. 1932.1.6 - Hoe

   A hand forged wrought iron hoe head dated circa 1830-1860. The blade was welded to the handle holder. Illegible letters are stamped in the middle of the inside blade. It has several hammer marks.

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5. 1940.5.2 - Bell, Cow Bell, Animal

   A large, rectangular, wrought iron cow bell with flat sides and a slightly tapered body. The body is rivetted along the narrow sides. A bent iron rod creates a rectangular handle at top middle to accommodate a collar or strap. Clapper consists of a ball of iron on the end of a long slender shaft. The shaft attaches to an 'eye' mounted to the top interior via a nut on the exterior. Handmade.

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6. 1952X.139.3.01 - Teacup

   White teacup with scalloped body. Raised wheat pattern around the rim. Rounded handle with simple line marking.

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7. 1952X.139.3.02 - Teacup

   White teacup with scalloped body. Raised wheat pattern around the rim. Rounded handle with simple line marking.

   Record Type: Object

   
8. 1952X.139.3.03 - Teacup

   White teacup with scalloped body. Raised wheat pattern around the rim. Rounded handle with simple line marking.

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9. 1952X.139.3.04 - Teacup

   White teacup with rippled surface. Raised wheat pattern around the rim. Rounded handle with simple line marking.

   Record Type: Object

   
10. 1952X.481.24 - Fence, Barbed Wire Fence

    A short strand of barbed fence wire. The wire consists of a flat, narrow length of iron with a central ridge. One edge is smooth, and the other is barbed with flat triangular points at one-inch intervals along the strand. The wire is twisted along its length to distribute the barbs on all sides. Probably from the turn of the century.

    Record Type: Object

    
11. 1954.104.1 - Sofa

    Walnut sofa with black woven horsehair upholstery and stuffed with horsehair. The frame has a gracefully curved back with central handcarved fleur-de-lis design. Curved upholstered side arms with tapered walnut fronts.

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12. 1954.106.1 - Coat, Wedding

    Man's black wool handsewn single-breasted, cutaway coat. Four-button front.

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13. 1954.106.2 - Waistcoat

    A man's grey watered silk waistcoat dated 1856. It has deeply notched lapels, a double-breasted front, and six silk-covered buttons. There is one pocket on each side just below the top button. The lining and back are light brown cotton, and the back features a narrow adjustable strap.

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14. 1954.106.3 - Hat, Top Hat, Man

    A black brushed silk "stove pipe top hat" dated to 1856. It has a black band of ribbon around the crown. The top of the crown is dented and sunken. The hat is lined with off-white silk. There is a wide leather sweatband inside the crown.

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15. 1954.106.4.02 - Sock, Child Socks

    A pair of child's white cotton handknitted socks. Ribbed and plain knitting with initials "A. B." at the back below the ribbing. Patterned leg and top of foot. Plain toe, heel and sole.

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16. 1954.10.7 - Apron, Child

    Child's pinafore made of white cotton sheeting. One panel is gathered into the waistband. There are wide ties attached to the waistband. The bodice is made up of two strips of sheeting that extend from the waistband up over the shoulders and form the back straps. There is a wide frill over the shoulders. Deep hem. The front of the bodice is joined by an insert of hand-crocheted lace. There is similar lace on the shoulder frill. On the hem is a na...

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17. 1954.110.2 - Case, Pillow

    White cotton pillow case embroidered with a pattern of flowers and leaves.

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18. 1954.111.1 - Medallion, Commemorative Memorabilia

    Silver circular commemorative medal. Flat smooth surface on front and rear as well as the outer edge. Engraved in capital letters on the front: "John D. Currie / In / Memory / Of / Lyon Chief"; engraved on the rear: "To / The Good Owner / Of / A Good Horse / From the / Earl of Aberdeen". Soldered small ring at top middle with a larger ring link attached. Manufacturer's stamp at bottom rear reads "Sterling".

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19. 1954.35.1 - Badge, Insignia Flash, Shoulder Patch, Insignia

    A black wool badge or patch embroidered with a six-point star over a Maltese Cross; worn on the shoulder; circa 1860-1870.

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20. 1954.35.2 - Medal

    A circular, silver medal; top bar reads: "Fenian Raid 1866". The obverse shows a diademed and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria wearing the Order of the Garter, facing left, and the legend VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX; the reverse displays the red ensign of Canada, floating with the breeze, surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves and surmounted by the word CANADA. A plain, straight, swivelling suspender is attached to the medal with a double-toe ...

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