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- Blue and White China Platter- Catharine CurrieThis china platter features a blue and white estate scene and a decorative border. It is flat and oval shaped. This platter comes from the Catherine Currie Estate.This china platter features a blue and white estate scene and a decorative border. It is flat and oval shaped. This platter comes from the Catherine Currie Estate.
- Candle MoldThis candle mold is made of both wood and pewter. There are eighteen pewter casings, set in a wooden-framed box, supported by two metal rods. There is also a loop across the top of the mold to tie wicks onto while the candles are setting. Candles would have been an …This candle mold is made of both wood and pewter. There are eighteen pewter casings, set in a wooden-framed box, supported by two metal rods. There is also a loop …
- Candle LanternThis candle lantern is painted black and is a cylindrical shape. It has a perforated slit and circle design with a cone shaped top and handle. There is also a door on the side that opens to where the candle is located. It is unsure whether this lantern was used …This candle lantern is painted black and is a cylindrical shape. It has a perforated slit and circle design with a cone shaped top and handle. There is also a …
- LetterBROWN HANDWRITTEN INK ON CREAM PAPER 23 X 18 CM GOOD CONDITION, CREASING, HOLEBROWN HANDWRITTEN INK ON CREAM PAPER 23 X 18 CM GOOD CONDITION, CREASING, HOLE
- Margaret Stewart Sewing Sampler, 1811A sampler sewn by Margaret Stewart in 1811. The sampler measures 38cm x 90cm, and there is a dark green trim around the outside. The lettering on the sampler reads "Learning will stand you friend when riches fail and happy are those that attain it". The sampler is also inscribed …A sampler sewn by Margaret Stewart in 1811. The sampler measures 38cm x 90cm, and there is a dark green trim around the outside. The lettering on the sampler reads …
- "Chopping Block" Tombstone, St. Mark's Cemetary, Niagara-on-the-LakeThis is an image of the "Chopping Block" tombstone that is located in St. Mark's Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The tombstone belongs to Charles Morrison who is believed to have been a United Empire Loyalist. This tombstone was allegedly used by the US army, during their occupation of the town in …This is an image of the "Chopping Block" tombstone that is located in St. Mark's Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The tombstone belongs to Charles Morrison who is believed to have been …
- American Cookery by an American OrphanThe American Cookery by an American Orphan is a cook book that is approximately 48 pages of recipes on how to prepare food ranging from meat to biscuits to jellies. It is possible that this is a later edition of Amelia Simmons. American Cookery. Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin, 1796. American …The American Cookery by an American Orphan is a cook book that is approximately 48 pages of recipes on how to prepare food ranging from meat to biscuits to jellies. …
- Lighthouse at Mississauga Point- 1909 copy of an 1804 original planA 1909 copy of an 1804 original plan of the lighthouse that was erected on Mississauga Point, signed by Gustavus Nicolls and copied by J. Simpson. The lighthouse, the first on the Great Lakes, was dismantled in 1814 in order to build Fort Mississauga. Some of the stone from the …A 1909 copy of an 1804 original plan of the lighthouse that was erected on Mississauga Point, signed by Gustavus Nicolls and copied by J. Simpson. The lighthouse, the first …
- Medical Affidavit from Grant Powell, Surgeon, concerning Daniel McDougal- 1816This document is an affidavit from Grant Powell, a surgeon in York, certifying that Daniel McDougal was not capable of earning a living. McDougal was in the Upper Canada Incorporated Militia during the War of 1812. It is said that he was at Fort George on March 27, 1813 when …This document is an affidavit from Grant Powell, a surgeon in York, certifying that Daniel McDougal was not capable of earning a living. McDougal was in the Upper Canada Incorporated …
- Standing Orders for the 2nd York Regiment- 1813The book contains the standing orders of the Second York Regiment, dated 1799-1813. It is believed to have belonged to an officer at the Portsea Barracks in Britain. At this time, all officers were required to provide themselves with a book to record the standing orders of their regiment. Some …The book contains the standing orders of the Second York Regiment, dated 1799-1813. It is believed to have belonged to an officer at the Portsea Barracks in Britain. At this …
- St. Andrew's Church Register 1781 to 1833A typed record of births, christenings or baptisms, and marriages at St. Andrew's Church dating from 1781 to 1833 in Niagara-on-the-Lake.A typed record of births, christenings or baptisms, and marriages at St. Andrew's Church dating from 1781 to 1833 in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- The Story of Laura Secord and Canadian Reminiscences- Emma A. Currie, 1813The book focuses on a variety of themes relating to Laura Secord and her courageous trek to Beaverdams during the War of 1812. Other topics mentioned in the book include: first settlers, the Secord family, the Ingersoll family, reminiscences of 1812, the town of St. Davids, Fort Niagara, the Nelles …The book focuses on a variety of themes relating to Laura Secord and her courageous trek to Beaverdams during the War of 1812. Other topics mentioned in the book include: …
- Silhouette of Mrs. Alexander McKee (Nee Powis)A silhouette photo of Mrs. Alexander McKee (Nee Powis) 1792-1842.A silhouette photo of Mrs. Alexander McKee (Nee Powis) 1792-1842.
- Silhouette of Mr. Thomas PowisA silhouette photo of Mr. Thomas Powis. Powis owned a large hotel and was the father of Mrs. Alexander McKee.A silhouette photo of Mr. Thomas Powis. Powis owned a large hotel and was the father of Mrs. Alexander McKee.
- The York Gazette- October 24, 1812.The York Gazette, York, Upper Canada was printed by John Cameron on October 24, 1812. The paper has various articles that describe events of the ongoing war including a letter found on an American Officer at the Gattle of Queenston Heights. Letters of recognition to and from Major General R.H. …The York Gazette, York, Upper Canada was printed by John Cameron on October 24, 1812. The paper has various articles that describe events of the ongoing war including a letter …
- Captain Jacob Gander (Gonder)Ledger Book- 1802-1837This ledger book contains a few pages surrounding the dates of the War of 1812 and even includes dates during the war. It provides an understanding of domestic life during this time period. Size: 32 X 20 X 0.5 CMThis ledger book contains a few pages surrounding the dates of the War of 1812 and even includes dates during the war. It provides an understanding of domestic life during …
- Silhouette of Mrs. Thomas PowisA silhouette photo of Mrs. Thomas Powis.A silhouette photo of Mrs. Thomas Powis.
- Bill of Account from Richardson & Lyons to Lt. Leonard- 1814A bill of account from Richardson Lyons to Lt. Leonard for 12 bottles in the amount of 2 pounds, 2 shilling on July 25, 1814. . Leonard was from the 104th New Brunswick Regiment that was raised in 1803 and sent to Upper Canada where they participated in the battles …A bill of account from Richardson Lyons to Lt. Leonard for 12 bottles in the amount of 2 pounds, 2 shilling on July 25, 1814. . Leonard was from the …
- Military Commission- John Dease Servos, 1810This document is a certificate appointing John Dease Servos, Gentleman, as Lieutenant of a Company in the 1st Regiment of Militia in the County of Lincoln and District of Niagara, commanded by Colonel Ralfe Clench, on August 20th, 1810. It is signed by Francis Gore, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada.This document is a certificate appointing John Dease Servos, Gentleman, as Lieutenant of a Company in the 1st Regiment of Militia in the County of Lincoln and District of Niagara, …
- Military Commission- John Dease Servos, 1809This document is a certificate appointing John Dease Servos, Gentleman, as Ensign of a Company in the 1st Regiment of Militia in the County of Lincoln and District of Niagara, commanded by Colonel Ralfe Clench, on January 2nd, 1809. It is signed by Francis Gore, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada.This document is a certificate appointing John Dease Servos, Gentleman, as Ensign of a Company in the 1st Regiment of Militia in the County of Lincoln and District of Niagara, …