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1. 1947.17.2 - Shadowbox Wreath, Floral

   Wool floral wreath in a deep, gilt and wooden shadow box frame, dated circa 1870-1890. Multi-coloured, circular, floral wreath with a single white flower with green leaves in the centre of the wreath. The flowers and leaves are created by stretching yarn over wire forms. The wreath is mounted against a white wall paper background with a simulated wood grain pattern. The glass is hand blown (whittle marks). Bottom righthand corner of glass is cra...

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2. 1947.23.10 - Vestee

   A white cotton vestee dated circa 1840-1850. It has handmade eyelet embroidered lace with a drawn thread pattern. The vestee has ruching and the bottom has a scalloped trim. There are holes and tears in the vestee.

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3. 1947.23.11 - Vestee

   A white cotton vestee or neckpiece for a dress dated circa 1850. It has handmade eyelet embroidered lace with a drawn thread pattern. The vestee has ruching and the bottom has a scalloped trim.

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4. 1947.23.12.02 - Apron Needlework Tie, Apron

   A pair of white cotton apron ties (.01 and .02) dated circa 1840. The ties are rectangular in shape with scalloped ends. They are hand embroidered in satin stitch and blanket stitch. On the ends is drawn thread work.

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5. 1947.23.13.03 - Cuff Collar

   A collar (.01) and a pair of cuffs (.02 and.03) dated circa 1840-1850. The white starched, handfluted (ruffled) collar is made of cotton. The cuffs are stitched on the dress (1975.71.1).

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6. 1947.23.14 - Box, Snuff

   A black horn snuff box bound with silver. Silver ends and hinge. One end is loose. It is dated circa 1800 - 1825.

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7. 1947.23.16 - Bonnet, Baby Hat, Baby

   A white cotton voile baby's bonnet dated circa 1840-1850. The bonnet has a circular inset piece at the back. It has three rows of ruching around the brim and back. Two of these rows are also quilted. The bonnet has two tape ties. It has four small holes over the hat with four of them darned.

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8. 1947.23.2 - Crimper, Pie Cutter, Pastry

   Small hand held tool made of solid brass. One end has a semi-circular fluted blade; the opposite end has a fluted rotating wheel. It is dated early 20th century.

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9. 1947.23.4 - Paddle, Butter Tool, Dairy

   Handmade wooden butter paddle. Wide with flat handle. Rough finish. Cracked.

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10. 1947.23.5 - Beadwork Cushion, Pin Cushion, Toilette Cushion, Whimsey PIncushion Souvenir

    Dense, rectangular, multi-lobed pincushion. Top centre is purple velvet embellished with raised clear beading in a bird and flower design. Solid beading in a leaf design fills each lobe; two leaves in each section; one in clear beads and the other in colour. Faded pink polished cotton backing is edged with clear beads which form a loop fringe on the corners. Stuffing is presumed to be sawdust.

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11. 1947.23.6 - Tidy Antimacassar

    Rectangular, white cotton antimacassar dated circa 1880-1900. It has a white macrame cord. Each end has a crocheted pattern with a fringe.

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12. 1947.23.7 - Cap, Woman Nightcap, Woman Hat, Woman

    A white cotton broadcloth nightcap dated circa 1840 -1845. The cap is handstitched constructed from a single piece of fabric, with two deep darts at the back. The nightcap has a drawstring located at the nape of the neck. The ties are made from a coarser material and are edged with a plain frill of a finer fabric.

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13. 1947.23.8 - Bonnet, Indoor Bonnet, Woman Hat, Woman

    A white dimity indoor bonnet dated circa 1855-1860. The bonnet is hand stitched. The sides and crown are made from a single strip of fabric. The bonnet has a frill at the front with a drawstring. It is edged in fine lace. The ties are made of the same dimity fabric.

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14. 1947.23.9 - Bonnet, Indoor Bonnet, Woman Hat, Woman

    A white dimity indoor bonnet dated circa 1840-1850. The handstitched bonnet is made of a single piece of material gathered into a rectangular shape at the nape of the neck. The bonnet is decorated with two rows of tucks, one band of handmade eyelet lace and three nainsook frills edged in machine lace. It has short tie fasteners.

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15. 1952X.36.1 - Top, Quilt Quilt, Signature

    Handsewn, cotton, patchwork signature quilt top. Pieces are sewn together in strips. Embroidered with the names of the pupils of Salem School, dated November 23, 1896. The centre block reads "Margaret Amy Wilson Nichol Nov. 23 1896". Every second or third block is white with embroidered red names. Some names are embroidered on light prints.

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16. 1954.107.2 - Coat, Barrow Petticoat

    Infant's barrowcoat made of white cotton sheeting.Two panels joined at the side seams and gathered to a straight bodice. The plain bodice overlaps for fastening with pins at the centre back closing. The skirt is edged in a very wide hand-crocheted border with a floral motif. Machine stitched. Wide hem.

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17. 1954.107.3 - Bib

    Infant's white cotton bib; hand-crocheted in a shield-shape with tassels on the ends of the ties.

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18. 1954.2.1.02 - Decanter Stopper

    A decanter (.01) made of clear glass (flint) with a grey and brown pewter and cork stopper (.02). The pattern on the main body is 3 large circles alternating with raised squares (waffles) 4 across by 7 down. Large lip (blob-top) on long clear neck. The bottom is clear without any design and a ground pontil mark exist with a small chip.

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19. 1954.2.3.05 - Decanter Glass, Liqueur

    Glass decanter with four matching liqueur glasses. Clear blown glass that has a red-painted leaf and vine design on the surface of each piece. The lip of the decanter is red, the neck of it is frosted. The decanter stopper has a floral emblem on the top. The glasses have a round bowl on a stem with a flat pedestal base. The bowl of each glass is ogee-shaped and the stem is angular.

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20. 1954.2.4 - Case, Calling Card

    A handmade calling card case consisting of an abalone shell exterior. The shell is cut into small squares and set in a diamond pattern. Interior lining is purple in colour and has ten dividers to hold calling cards.

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