Résultats

      Donated by Mr and Mrs Edgar Inkster. Belonged to Mrs. Inkster's mother, taken from her wedding dishes, over 100 years old.

      This type of knife was used by farmers to cut through an outdoor hay pile or mow in order to get at cleaner untouched hay on the inside. It took a great deal of strength to use it.

      This predeccesor of the "Swiss Army Knife" has a wood handle that has begun to show its age with pieces missing but has several different implements attached. There is a corkscrew, various knife blades and a pick type tool.

      Set of two leather horse collars. These collars are part of the harness used for horse's when pulling wagons or a plow. The collar allows the horse to use its full strength when pulling.

      This single harness yoke would be used for hitching a horse or a mule to some type of farm implement such as a plow, or a hay wagon . These were most commonly used in the late 1800's to early 1900's.

      This type of churn had the whole barrel turning which turned the milk into solids and was widely used in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

      This device was used prior to the invention of hay elevators and baling equipment. This large fork like apparatus was used to help get the hay from the wagon to the lofts in the upper portions of a barn. It was attached to a pulley that a horse would provide …

      This item appears to have been hand hewn and looks to be very old, it has broken off on one end along what appears to be a fault in the wood.

      This is a u shaped wooden item with an iron frame, attached to the front, it has two larger holes through the ends of the bottom of the open end suggesting something could be attached.

      The writing is still clearly visible on the wringer saying Steel Tempered Ball Bearings, oil the ball bearings frequently, enclosed cog wheels

      Round wooden wash tub on four legs, iron bands hold barrel together.

      This short book lists all of the titles available to members of the Mechanics' Institute of the Town of Milton. Published annually, this catalogue could be read in the library or purchased for 10 cents.

      Silver flask that belonged to a medical doctor in Schreiber, Ontario.

      Mrs. Allhusen was known in the Iron Bridge for her skills as a midwife. (1877-1930)

      Hand-drawn hose cart with two big wheels, a hose and nozzles. Wood/metal. The hose reel was pulled to the fire scene by 4 to 6 men, and the hose was unrolled from the fire to the source of water. The reel was first used in early 1900. N.F.D.

      Oil lantern used on the local railway.

      Made by rendering the particularly hard fat found around a cow's kidneys and letting it harden in a dish or pan.

      Item #17: presented by Bro. Alex G. Greenwood, Lodge Ponsonby, No. 708, Auckland, New Zealand, through Bro. A. J. Brown, Niagara Lodge, No. 2. 1984 (?).

      The regalia of Right Worshipful Brother J. de W. Randall, District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 10 (Niagara), 1908, a member of Niagara Lodge. Hand-embroidered masonic master's apron in dark blue and gold.

      The handwritten note reads "I wish you a happy new year".