- Authentic Musket
This is a modified percussion cap muzzle loader .75 gauge musket. It has a shorter gun stock and barrel, as well as a metal ramrod thimble addition. It was unearthed on a farm in Smithville, Ontario in the 1940s. It is the standard size for British musket barrels and balls …
This is a modified percussion cap muzzle loader .75 gauge musket. It has a shorter gun stock and barrel, as well as a metal ramrod thimble addition. It was unearthed …
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- Fisher's Dairy milk bottle, Donated by Joan Chalovich
Fisher's Dairy milk bottle donated by Joan Chalovich
Fisher's Dairy milk bottle donated by Joan Chalovich
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- Cobourg Legion 5-Mile Road Race Cup
Small in size.
Small in size.
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- Best Bred Horse Trophy
Inscribed: “For Best Canadian Bred Presented By Field Marshal His Royal Highness The Duke of Connaught K.G Governor General of Canada 1914 To The Cobourg Horse Show. Won In 1926 by “Brown Sugar” Awarded By Gordon F. Perry.”
Inscribed: “For Best Canadian Bred Presented By Field Marshal His Royal Highness The Duke of Connaught K.G Governor General of Canada 1914 To The Cobourg Horse Show. Won In 1926 …
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- Wooden Mallet
Wooden Mallets are typically used by carpenters to knock wooden pieces together or drive chisels into wood. Wood mallets do not deform the metal tools as much as a metal mallet would and provides much better control with less force.
Wooden Mallets are typically used by carpenters to knock wooden pieces together or drive chisels into wood. Wood mallets do not deform the metal tools as much as a metal …
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- Ornate Bellows
Bellows are tools used to blow air into a fire by expanding to draw in air and deflating that air when the handles are squeezed together.
Bellows are tools used to blow air into a fire by expanding to draw in air and deflating that air when the handles are squeezed together.
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- Ancient Artifacts
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- Cobourg Hospital Rubber Stamp
The Ontario Hospital was a mental hospital located in the old Victoria College building in 1921. Between 1921 and 1973 this hospital was strictly for female patients. In 1974 it was renamed D'Arcy Place and shortly after that it was moved to D'Arcy street, leaving the building empty once again.
The Ontario Hospital was a mental hospital located in the old Victoria College building in 1921. Between 1921 and 1973 this hospital was strictly for female patients. In 1974 it …
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- Swagger Stick
Made of wood with a metal handle and a metal tip. Roughly 4”. The handle has an engraving of a crown and a canon with the words “Ubique Fas Et Gloria Ducunt”. Translated from Latin to English, this means “Everywhere, whither right and glory lead”, which is the motto for …
Made of wood with a metal handle and a metal tip. Roughly 4”. The handle has an engraving of a crown and a canon with the words “Ubique Fas Et …
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- Birchbark Canoe Toy
Handmade canoe toy and papoose with child. Made of birchbark and yarn.
Handmade canoe toy and papoose with child. Made of birchbark and yarn.
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- Memorial Leaflet
A small, decorative leaflet in memory of Alexander Morrison, the late husband of Elizabeth Anthony, who was killed in action in France during WWI.
A small, decorative leaflet in memory of Alexander Morrison, the late husband of Elizabeth Anthony, who was killed in action in France during WWI.
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- Canada Epaulet
Made of coarse fabric (most likely khaki). A green, slide on epaulet with “CANADA” stitched onto the bottom. No markings to indicate what year it is from or where it was manufactured.
Made of coarse fabric (most likely khaki). A green, slide on epaulet with “CANADA” stitched onto the bottom. No markings to indicate what year it is from or where it …
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- Cobourg Ferries
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- Curling Irons
These curling irons were heated over the stove. There were no temperature controls, so it took practice to ensure hair was not burnt in the process.
These curling irons were heated over the stove. There were no temperature controls, so it took practice to ensure hair was not burnt in the process.
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- Game of Cobourg Panels
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- Introduction Panel
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Cobourg Museum Foundation
- Irons Panel
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- Jugs and Crocks
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Cobourg Museum Foundation
- Musket Panels
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- Smart, James
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