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Mount Forest |
Number of Archive records |
1756 |
Number of Object records |
852 |
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1952X.391.1.03 - Slate, School Slate, Writing
Two school slates (.01 & .02) and a frame used to hold the slates (.03) dated circa 1845.
Record Type: Object
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1953.1.1 - Chair, Rocking
Handmade Boston rocker or spindle back Windsor. Turned and carved. Parts fitted together and glued. Painted red. Original paint. Broad crest rail and scrolled arms. Circa 1860.
Record Type: Object
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1953.2.1 - Chair, Rocking
Handmade Boston rocker or spindle back Windsor. Turned and carved. Parts fitted together and glued. Painted red. Original paint. There is a thin iron bar running from seat to arm rest for added support.
Record Type: Object
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1953.3.1 - Phonograph
Early 20th century phonograph made of steel and brass. Parts fitted and screwed together. Green felt glued to the turntable. A crank on the side.
Record Type: Object
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1953.4.1.04 - Phonograph
A table-top phonograph (.01) with a square wooden cabinet and a circular metal turntable on top, circa 1900 -1910. Green felt is glued to the turntable. (.02) - Hinged lid. (.03) - A horn cut from sheet metal and seamed together. Flared end is brass, remainder is painted black. Reproducer is pressure fit onto the tip of the horn. (.04) - A metal crank / handle (it is labeled 1953.4.c).
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.100 - Axe
Hand forged, double-bitted axe head. Narrow oval eye, with pointed ends, for wooden handle (missing). Curved blade at each side to produce a larger cutting edge. It is dated circa 1860.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.102 - Hook, Pot
A hand-forged, wrought iron pot hook; the stem of the hook is square, but the part forming the hook has been flattened and widened. There is a loop at the top to which is attached four round flat links of chain.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.1.02 - Iron, Crimping
A crimping iron that consists of a heavy curved cast iron handle (.01) with ridges along the bottom, and a sheet metal crimper (.02). It is also curved and has ridges corresponding to those of the handle. The sole plate has attached wire clamps.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.104 - Model Poke
A handmade wooden model of a horse poke, painted black, dated circa 1875. It consists of a bar of wood to which a loop of wood is attached. This is mounted on a spring mechanism so that it can move back and forth. The poke ends in two bars mounted on springs.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.105 - Puller, Tack
Handmade tool with a short curved iron claw set within a hand hewn hardwood handle, with a black painted finish.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.106.02 - Eyeglasses Case, Eyeglasses
A pair of eyeglasses (.01) and an eyeglass case (.02). The eyeglasses have silver metal rims and oval lenses. The arms of the eyeglasses are straight; they don't curve around the ear. The long narrow case is covered in black leather and printed with the manufacturer's information. Folded eyeglasses are inserted in the top opening.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.107.02 - Eyeglasses Case, Eyeglasses
A pair of eyeglasses (.01) and their corresponding case (.02). The eyeglasses have silver metal rims and oval lenses. The arms of the eyeglasses are straight, they don't curve around the ear. Narrow, sleeve-style case is made of black leather with a top opening. Lined with purple material.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.108 - Teaspoon
Plain silver teaspoon dated circa 1870. The handle is rounded at the top and narrows towards the bowl. No maker or pattern.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.109 - Teaspoon
Plain silver teaspoon with pattern running up the sides of handle and around the top.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.110 - Fork
A large silverplated dinner fork, circa 1870. The tines are worn at the points. A leaf design at the base of the stem, at the middle of the stem and at the top of the fork. The top comes to a point. The design is repeated on the back.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.111 - Fork
A silver fork with a maple leaf design at the base of the stem and at the top, circa 1870. The top is pointed. The maple leaf is also on the back at the base of the stem.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.112 - Fork
A large silver fork, circa 1870. It has the "Old English" pattern which is a very plain, common pattern. The stem flares suddenly and the top is rounded.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.113 - Fork
A large silver fork, circa 1870. It has the "Old English" pattern which is a very plain, common pattern. The stem flares suddenly and the top is rounded.
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.114 - Set, Radio Crystal Radio, Crystal
"Alpha" crystal set, circa 1910. It would be attached to a radio by wires in order to select the desired frequency band while rejecting the undesired frequencies. It is in a varnished wooden box with a hinged lid. A metal handle on the top. An ornate clasp on the front and the remains of two other less ornate hooks. The lid opens to reveal the workings. In the centre back is a small square black box. A black cylinder is in the front of the box. I...
Record Type: Object
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1953.5.122 - Belt
A narrow black velvet belt with clear-coloured beadwork. The bead work is in the design of stars, flowers and leaves. Two hook and eye fasteners on ends.
Record Type: Object