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- Appliqued Quilt, Early 1900's (Made by Mary E. (Peterson) Allhusen
Mrs. Allhusen was known in the Iron Bridge for her skills as a midwife. (1877-1930) Mrs. Allhusen was known in the Iron Bridge for her skills as a midwife. (1877-1930)Timber Village Museum - Hand Carved Reproduction of a Crazy Wheel (Barienger Brake)(Created by Joe Briere)
One of many devices to help ease descent on snow covered hills. Called a Barienger brake after its inventor, also called a crazy wheel due to its complexity. It consisted of an endless half mile loop of cable that intertwined in the six wheels of the machine itself. Apparently it … One of many devices to help ease descent on snow covered hills. Called a Barienger brake after its inventor, also called a crazy wheel due to its complexity. It consisted …Timber Village Museum - Hand Carved Reproduction of 1890's Ox Driver Beer Cart (Created by Joe Briere)
See a short letter written by Joseph's grandson Michael Joseph Briere, in fond remembrance of his grandfather. My grandfather was a very determined man. If he said he would do something, he always did. He loved children and always brightened their day by sending them to the store for ice … See a short letter written by Joseph's grandson Michael Joseph Briere, in fond remembrance of his grandfather. My grandfather was a very determined man. If he said he would do …Timber Village Museum - Hand Carved Reproduction of Road Icing Machine (Created by Joe Briere)
Water Tanks: During logging days, roads were iced to enable the horses to pull loads of logs with greater efficiency. Icing of roads usually occured at night when it was the coldest so freezing would occur. The roads ended up with a glassy surface and also two deep ruts for … Water Tanks: During logging days, roads were iced to enable the horses to pull loads of logs with greater efficiency. Icing of roads usually occured at night when it was …Timber Village Museum - Hand Crafted Replica of Logging Camp Horse Stable (Created by Joe Briere)
This is a hand made wooden recreation of an early horse stable that would have been typical of the livestock barns in the logging camps. This is a hand made wooden recreation of an early horse stable that would have been typical of the livestock barns in the logging camps.Timber Village Museum - Hand Crafted Replica of Horse Drawn V Plough (Created by Joe Briere)
This is a hand crafted reproduction of what was a horse drawn V Plough that was used to clear the roads. This is a hand crafted reproduction of what was a horse drawn V Plough that was used to clear the roads.Timber Village Museum - Horse Drawn Log Skidder, Model (Created by Joe Briere)
Skidding is described as the act of pulling felled logs out of the bush either with oxen or later horses which proved to be a better choice for handling abilities. Some horses proved very adept at their jobs and knew what was expected with little to no direction from their … Skidding is described as the act of pulling felled logs out of the bush either with oxen or later horses which proved to be a better choice for handling abilities. …Timber Village Museum - Hand Made Replica of Logging Camp Camboose (Created by Joe Briere)
"Camboose: from Canadian French, from French cambuse hut, store, from Dutch kambuis. The early days of logging saw a camboose which was used for both heating and cooking inside the log cabins or ""shanties"" that the loggers lived in. The ""camboose"" was constructed of four hardwood logs and a few … "Camboose: from Canadian French, from French cambuse hut, store, from Dutch kambuis. The early days of logging saw a camboose which was used for both heating and cooking inside the …Timber Village Museum - Logging Camp Sauna Replica (Created by Joe Briere)
Saunas were popular in Finland long before Finland had a name. A sauna is a small room or hut heated to around 80 degrees Celsius. It is used for bathing as well as for mental and physical relaxation. Saunas were popular in Finland long before Finland had a name. A sauna is a small room or hut heated to around 80 degrees Celsius. It is used for bathing …Timber Village Museum - Hand Carved Replica of Wooden Logging End Jammer (Created by Joe Briere)
A jammer was a primitive horse powered crane used for lifting logs up onto a pile or onto a sleigh. Two tall poles were stood on end, with a pulley at the top, which hoisted logs up onto the pile. Two loggers, called "bull-ropers", using "canthooks", helped to keep the … A jammer was a primitive horse powered crane used for lifting logs up onto a pile or onto a sleigh. Two tall poles were stood on end, with a pulley …Timber Village Museum - Hand Crafted Wood and Metal Model of Alligator, Steam Warping Tug (Created by Joe Sarazin)
Called alligator because they had the ability to crawl or winch themselves across land from one body of water to another. The boat was a flat-bottomed scow (warping tug) made of three-inch by six inch white pine planks and driven by two paddlewheels. The power came from a simple, upright, … Called alligator because they had the ability to crawl or winch themselves across land from one body of water to another. The boat was a flat-bottomed scow (warping tug) made …Timber Village Museum - Wooden Replica of Tramway, ca 1950, part of Blind River sawmill site, (Created by Joe Sarazin)
This is a hand created replica of a wooden tramway which was used for the horses to travel toward the greenway at the sawmill. The logs would be unloaded and travel up the greenway into the sawmill building to be sawed by the sawyer. Tramways were often a place where … This is a hand created replica of a wooden tramway which was used for the horses to travel toward the greenway at the sawmill. The logs would be unloaded and …Timber Village Museum - Hand Quilted Name Quilt (From Mississauga First Nation)to Dr. Frank Hammil.
The quilt making was initiated by May Thompson and assembled in her home. A list of names of all the contributing families can be seen here. The quilt making was initiated by May Thompson and assembled in her home. A list of names of all the contributing families can be seen here.Timber Village Museum - Hand sewn Blue And White Name Quilt
Names Listed On the Quilt: AMES ON 1920'S QUILT. A. J. Abernethy Fred Adams Grace Adams R. R. Adams J. Addison J. M. Albert Dr. A. A. Allan Mr & Mrs G. Allen F. Anderson J. B. Anderson R. F. Anderson C. E. Andrews S. Applegath F. W. Arnold J. … Names Listed On the Quilt: AMES ON 1920'S QUILT. A. J. Abernethy Fred Adams Grace Adams R. R. Adams J. Addison J. M. Albert Dr. A. A. Allan Mr & …Timber Village Museum - Quilted (Baby - Carriage) Blanket (by Annie Jones)
The quilter was Annie Jones. The quilter was Annie Jones.Timber Village Museum - Antique Baby Carriage
... ...Timber Village Museum - Cash Register Mounted on Cabinet from Palace Theatre, Blind River
This cash register is a family heirloom, belonging to the donor's father, Norman Solomon and grandfather, Albert Solomon. Mr. Albert Solomon started Solomon's Store, a department store which was opposite the Palace Theatre on Hanes Avenue in Blind River, Ontario Canada. Built in 1928, The Palace Royale, the Palace Theatre … This cash register is a family heirloom, belonging to the donor's father, Norman Solomon and grandfather, Albert Solomon. Mr. Albert Solomon started Solomon's Store, a department store which was opposite …Timber Village Museum - Antique Bear Trap
... ...Timber Village Museum - Double Long Spring Small Animal Trap
... ...Timber Village Museum - 1930 Rinco Model K80 Two Man Chainsaw
Accession # x980.335.1 This two man chainsaw was used to cut lumber and was donated to the Timber Village Museum by The McFadden Lumber Co. Emil Lerp, the founding father of Dolmar Company, in 1927, came up with the first ever tool to use gasoline or petrol, as the main … Accession # x980.335.1 This two man chainsaw was used to cut lumber and was donated to the Timber Village Museum by The McFadden Lumber Co. Emil Lerp, the founding father …Timber Village Museum
