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Toronto |
Number of Archive records |
892 |
Number of Object records |
413 |
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1954.14.1 - Model, Church
A model of the Elora Cemetery Chapel dated circa 1953. The base of the model is made of cardboard and is painted light brown. Glued to the base is green tissue paper. On the front of the church is a card of information which states "Scale Model of Elora Cemetery Chapel/(1/4" to 1')/Made by E.M. Davidson, Elora/ Honorable Mention, International Hobby Show, 1954". Glued on either side of the chapel is a green tree and three bushes made of tissue pa...
Record Type: Object
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1954.17.13 - Desk Davenport
Free-standing wooden desk (.01) with a leather-covered slant-top writing surface that lifts to reveal interior storage. On the left side is a cupboard that opens to a space equipped for shelves. The right side has four drawers (.02 - .05) of equal size. The low ornamental back fits onto the desk with wooden pegs. Hinged ink well with removable ink well storage (.06). Desk is on casters. See markings for inscription.
Record Type: Object
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1954.17.15 - Platter Tray Tray, Commemorative Tray, Serving
An oval serving tray or platter made of "E.P.N.S" (electroplated nickel silver). Ribbed pattern stamped around shallow bowl and around outer edge of rim. Two handles are cut-out from the flat rim. Four ball-shaped feet on bottom. The centre of the tray is engraved: "Presented to / Dr. C. K. Clark / by / His Assistants in the Ontario Hospitals / for The Insane / May 1911".
Record Type: Object
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1954.17.16.02 - Bowl, Sugar Lid, Sugar Bowl
An oval, glazed ceramic sugar bowl (.01) with a removeable lid (.02). There is a handle at each end of the bowl and an oval nob on the top of the lid. A cat is on the front and back of the bowl and is on one side of the lid. The design is in gold, blue and white. The top of the bowl is trimmed in gold with a band of gold leaves underneath. The nob on the top of the lid is painted gold.
Record Type: Object
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1954.17.2.09 - Kit, Doctor Kit, Surgical
A surgical kit and 8 original instruments dated circa 1874. The kit consists of a case (.01) and eight medical instruments (.02-.09). The black, fuchsia and gold coloured case is made of leather, velvet and metal. It has fuchsia coloured satin and velvet lining and gold coloured dotted line trim painted onto the case. Half of the metal clasp is missing on the front. Inside there are eighteen loops that hold the surgical kit in place. There is als...
Record Type: Object
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1954.17.3.018 - Case, Medicine
A black leather medicine case (.01) which stores seventeen vials (.02-.018), circa 1874. The case (.01) has a silver metal clasp on the front, which is broken. It has a gold line decoration on the front and back and inside is a lined fuchsia pocket. In the case, the vials are held in place by leather loops. There are substances in the vials (.02-.018). Each vial has a cork on the top and a handwritten label on the front.
Record Type: Object
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1954.17.4 - Hood, Academic
A black and blue silk academic graduation hood. Condition: The blue satin is shreading in places.
Record Type: Object
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1954.17.5 - Vestment, Graduation
A wool and silk vestment of graduation uniform in red, blue and white. Has red wool, blue silk satin and white braid trim. It was worn over the top of graduation gown. Condition: Blue satin is shreaded in some places. See blue index card for diagram.
Record Type: Object
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1954.17.7.04 - Embroidery Panel, Embroidered Screen
Four fine silk Chinese embroidered panels for a screen. Each panel is tall and rectangular in shape. They consist of a heavy embossed paper covered with brown silk on the front and (yellowed) cotton on the rear. Each panel is embroidered silk on silk depicting birds and foliage. Each is trimmed, around the outer edge, with paper covered with brown silk. (.01) Depicts two hawk-like birds in flight; white foliage and green leaves. Embroide...
Record Type: Object
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1954.17.8 - Holder, Candle
A free-standing brass candlestick holder; oval base with eight facets. The stem is round with a flared rim at the top.
Record Type: Object
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1954.17.9 - Jug, Beer
A pottery and pewter beer jug. The top half is brown and the bottom half fades into tan. It was turned on wheel then raised designs of same clay have been applied. The lid is pewter, cast and forged. Starting at handle and moving to the left-leaves at base of handle are: A man holding a hat in his right hand and is eating; a windmill-a group of 6 men, one is seated reading a book; an olive tree-a man seated playing pipe; under these at the bottom...
Record Type: Object
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1954.48.1 - Scratcher, Back
Three-tined curved brass fork that can be extended in length; telescoping out from within the red painted metal handle. Brass ring at end of handle for hanging.
Record Type: Object
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1954.92.6.01 - Jacket, Suit Suit, Wedding
A black cotton jacket for a wedding suit, 1878. The wedding outfit consists of a jacket (1954.92.6.01), a vest (1954.92.6.02), a pair of trousers (1954.92.6.03), and a white shirt (1954.92.6.04). The jacket (.01) has three covered buttons to fasten the front. One of the buttons is missing. The cuffs of the jacket have two covered buttons. Also, on the back of the jacket are two covered buttons. The centre back seam is 80 cm long. There are two si...
Record Type: Object
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1954.92.6.02 - Vest Suit, Wedding
A black wool vest for a wedding suit, 1878. The wedding outfit consists of a jacket (1954.92.6.01), a vest (1954.92.6.02), a pair of trousers (1954.92.6.03), and a white shirt (1954.92.6.04). The vest (.02) has two sets of three green covered buttons down the front. There are two small side pockets on the front. One pocket is on the left breast. The vest has cotton print lining and a brown backing. On the back of the vest is a brown loop with a m...
Record Type: Object
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1954.92.6.03 - Trousers Suit, Wedding
A pair of black wool trousers for a wedding suit, 1878. The wedding outfit consists of a jacket (1954.92.6.01), a vest (1954.92.6.02), a pair of trousers (1954.92.6.03), and a white shirt (1954.92.6.04). The front opening of the trousers (.03) has four black buttons. The waistline has four black buttons on the front. The back of the trousers has two black buttons on the waistline. There is a belt loop with a metal clasp on the back. There are two...
Record Type: Object
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1955.15.1.02 - Pig, Blind Warmer, Bed Warmer, Foot Warmer, Body
A glazed stoneware bed warmer known as a "blind pig". Sand-coloured/tan coloured body with reddish brown colour on the stoneware screw top plug and handle end. The foot warmer is a cylinder shape that has been flattened on the bottom and at one end. The handle end has the number '2' stamped on it and the handle has a ribbed decortion. Around the plug opening there is a molded leaf decoration. The initials "W. C. M." are on the bottom.
Record Type: Object
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1955.26.2.02 - Mug, Shaving Brush, Shaving
Multicoloured glazed ceramic shaving mug (.01). The mug is topped with a dish containing five holes. Deep lip on one side. Handle on the other side. Gilt trim and decoration. Thick blue border around the upper third of mug. Painted flowers on the middle third. Embossed motif of flowers around the bottom third, with a scalloped edge on the top, bottom and mouth edges. There is a large chip on the bottom scalloped edge. The shaving brush (.02) has ...
Record Type: Object
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1964.1.3.02 - Dress, Wedding
White cotton wedding gown consisting of (.01) a basque-type jacket and (.02) a four-tiered skirt. The first underskirt has a knife pleat ruffle and is plain to the waist. The second underskirt has an eyelet embroidery hem in flower and leaf patterns. The third underskirt also has eyelet embroidery on the hem. The fourth underskirt has the same embroidery pattern and is divided into two panels. There is a draped piece of material across the front ...
Record Type: Object
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1971.1.12 - Pump, Vacuum
A vacuum pump made with a wooden table and four squat legs. It has a cast iron handle with a wooden grip. It has a small brass plate inscribed with a beaver and manufacturer's information: "The Map and School Supply Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ontario."
Record Type: Object
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1972.13.1.01 - Lantern, Magic Projector, Lantern Slide Slide, Magic Lantern Transparency, Lantern Slide
A magic lantern slide projector (.01) made by Victor Amatograph Co. of Cavenport Iowa and sold in Canada by Charles Potter. The main body of it is a large cylinder approximiately the diameter of a large juice can. The mid section has rows of holes in it. The front part of this section has the glass bulb and lens. Very simple operation with 2 stationary tracks and the sliding part has 2 slots so 1 slide can be changed while ther other is showing i...
Record Type: Object
