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1. 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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2. 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.

   Record Type: Object

   
3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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.

   Record Type: Object

   
7. 1947.23.4 - Paddle, Butter Tool, Dairy

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

   Record Type: Object

   
8. 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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9. 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.

   Record Type: Object

   
10. 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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11. 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.

    Record Type: Object

    
12. 1996.12.117 - Glass, Magnifying

    Small magnifying glass with horn (?) frame which is hinged and folds into a horn cover.

    Record Type: Object

    
13. 1996.12.118 - Jewellery Jewelry Locket Locket, Souvenir Necklace Souvenir

    A tiny brass locket in the shape of a book with winged bookcovers and "pages", circa 1860. Inserted into the page spaces are tiny pictures of Albert and Victoria, Prince Edward and Alexandra, Edward VII as a young boy and an unidentified man in military dress. A thin chain is attached to the top of the locket.

    Record Type: Object

    
14. 1996.12.144.02 - Box, Jewellery

    Small blue narrow cardboard box. On the lid in gold letters is "J.Pequegnat, Jeweler, Stratford, Ont."

    Record Type: Object

    
15. 1996.12.91 - Suitcase Case, Personal

    A small overnight case; rectangular in shape with rounded corners and a hinged lid. The case has a cardboard structure; the exterior covered in a fabric with a gloss black finish, trimmed in brown leather with top stitching. The lid exterior is monogrammed in gilt "L.E.C.". Brass plated latches and lock on front. Curved handle is covered with brown leather. The case interior is lined with a blue, white and beige printed fabric. The lid incl...

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16. 2002.28.1.03 - Manual, Instruction

    "Zam-Buk" ointment instructions (.03) dated circa 1920. The paper instructions were in French and English. The "Zam-Buk" tin (.01 and .02) and box (.04) are stored in a separate location.

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17. 2002.28.1.04 - Tin, Ointment

    "Zam-Buk" ointment (.01 and .02) and a cardboard box (.04) dated circa 1920. The paper instructions (2002.28.1.03) are stored in a separate location.

    Record Type: Object

    
18. 2002.28.2.03 - Tin, Ointment

    "Zam-Buk" ointment tin (.01 and .02) stored with its original cardboard box (.03).

    Record Type: Object

    
19. 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."

    Record Type: Object

    
20. 2011.52.1.03 - Award Prize Trophy

    "Elora Lawn Bowling" trophy (.03) and two metal mesh covers (.01 and .02) awarded 1945 to 1957. The trophy has a wooden base with a metal bowl in the centre and two metal figures lawn bowling on either side. Attached to the front are four inscribed metal shields.

    Record Type: Object