- Victoria Cross
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- Uniforms of Local Militia
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- Wooden Pestle
A wooden pestle used for cooking.
A wooden pestle used for cooking.
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- Charcoal Iron
Clothing iron fueled by heated charcoal in the bottom of the iron. With grill and two pieces of modern charcoal.
Clothing iron fueled by heated charcoal in the bottom of the iron. With grill and two pieces of modern charcoal.
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- Skirt and Trouser Hanger
A.R. Dundas...people drift around a bit and then come here...Cobourg ONT....
A.R. Dundas...people drift around a bit and then come here...Cobourg ONT....
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- Part of fountain and horse trough
Part of fountain and horse trough
Part of fountain and horse trough
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- Possible Air vent covers made of tin. On loan from Town of Cobourg
Possible air vent covers on loan from Town of Cobourg
Possible air vent covers on loan from Town of Cobourg
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- Charcoal Iron
Clothing iron fueled by heated charcoal, in the bottom of the iron.
Clothing iron fueled by heated charcoal, in the bottom of the iron.
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- Coleman Gas Clothes Iron
These irons operated in a similar manner as the Coleman camping stoves.
These irons operated in a similar manner as the Coleman camping stoves.
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- Antique Balance Scale
Small metal weights on one side; gauge on top. Inscribed with “Brown & Sharpe MFG. Co. Providence R.I USA”. This scale was from the Gore's Landing general store which later became the “Hair by Diane” salon.
Small metal weights on one side; gauge on top. Inscribed with “Brown & Sharpe MFG. Co. Providence R.I USA”. This scale was from the Gore's Landing general store which later …
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- Officer’s Sabre
This was not meant for combat. Rather, it was a decorative piece that hooked onto an officer's belt during social occasions. If it were to be used it would slash instead of stab an enemy for a quick get away.
This was not meant for combat. Rather, it was a decorative piece that hooked onto an officer's belt during social occasions. If it were to be used it would slash …
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- Basket-Hilted Sabre
Unlike the officer's sabre which was more for decorative purposes, this type of Sabre was meant for combat. This particular weapon was marked “Cobourg 30” which means that it was created for the 30th man in the 3rd Provisional Regiment of Calvary in Cobourg, established in response to the threat …
Unlike the officer's sabre which was more for decorative purposes, this type of Sabre was meant for combat. This particular weapon was marked “Cobourg 30” which means that it was …
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- Bayonet
Bayonets were fitted over the end of a musket or earlier rifles for close combat use. This one was a quick 'Z' attachment that allowed for shooting while on the musket/rifle.
Bayonets were fitted over the end of a musket or earlier rifles for close combat use. This one was a quick 'Z' attachment that allowed for shooting while on the …
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- Machete
Crude slashing weapon usually used for clearing brush out of the way or harvesting crops.
Crude slashing weapon usually used for clearing brush out of the way or harvesting crops.
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- Washboards
2 washboards. One extra small and one small. The extra small washboard is made of wood and metal with the inscription “Ideal. Manufactured by Canadian Woodenware Co. Winnipeg. St. Thomas. Montreal”. The small one appears to be hand made from plywood and glass and has Port Hope written on the …
2 washboards. One extra small and one small. The extra small washboard is made of wood and metal with the inscription “Ideal. Manufactured by Canadian Woodenware Co. Winnipeg. St. Thomas. …
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- Scissors
Made of steel. Old, rusted.
Made of steel. Old, rusted.
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- Sad Iron Handle -Detachable
Detachable wooden handles for Sad Irons were created to replace the regular metal handles, which would heat up just as easy as the iron itself and had the potential to burn people's hands through the layered cloth many people wrapped around them. It was patented in the U.S in 1870 …
Detachable wooden handles for Sad Irons were created to replace the regular metal handles, which would heat up just as easy as the iron itself and had the potential to …
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- Ice Saw
Used to cut blocks of ice out of frozen bodies of water for ice houses.
Used to cut blocks of ice out of frozen bodies of water for ice houses.
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- Weaving Loom Boat Shuttle
Shuttles move yarn back and forth through the loom as someone weaves. The yarn is stored on a shuttle's bobbin (spool). This shuttle is roughly 17 inches long and has a closed back with a hinged metal top to keep the bobbins in place. The metal tips, resembling the tip …
Shuttles move yarn back and forth through the loom as someone weaves. The yarn is stored on a shuttle's bobbin (spool). This shuttle is roughly 17 inches long and has …
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- Railway Spike
No marks or documents to indicate where this spike came from.
No marks or documents to indicate where this spike came from.
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