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  • Appliqued Quilt, Early 1900's (Made by Mary E. (Peterson) Allhusen
    Appliqued Quilt, Early 1900's (Made by Mary E. (Peterson) Allhusen
    Objectcomment       Mrs. Allhusen was known in the Iron Bridge for her skills as a midwife. (1877-1930)
    Objectcomment     Mrs. Allhusen was known in the Iron Bridge for her skills as a midwife. (1877-1930)
    Timber Village Museum
  • Hand Crafted Wood and Metal Model of Alligator, Steam Warping Tug (Created by Joe Sarazin)
    Hand Crafted Wood and Metal Model of Alligator, Steam Warping Tug (Created by Joe Sarazin)
    Object       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, …
    Object     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)
    Wooden Replica of Tramway, ca 1950, part of Blind River sawmill site, (Created by Joe Sarazin)
    Object       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 …
    Object     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.
    Hand Quilted Name Quilt (From Mississauga First Nation)to Dr. Frank Hammil.
    Object       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.
    Object     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
    Hand sewn Blue And White Name Quilt
    Object       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. …
    Object     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)
    Quilted (Baby - Carriage) Blanket (by Annie Jones)
    Object       The quilter was Annie Jones.
    Object     The quilter was Annie Jones.
    Timber Village Museum
  • Wright Chainsaw (Model GS 2520)
    Wright Chainsaw (Model GS 2520)
    Object       This saw manufactured by Wright is possibly a Model GS-2520 that was only in production from 1958 to 1959 and was actually a reciprocating saw/chainsaw.
    Object     This saw manufactured by Wright is possibly a Model GS-2520 that was only in production from 1958 to 1959 and was actually a reciprocating saw/chainsaw.
    Timber Village Museum
  • Dolmar - Ring & Co.  (RINCO) Two Man Chainsaw, Circa 1925
    Dolmar - Ring & Co. (RINCO) Two Man Chainsaw, Circa 1925
    Object       Accession Number: X980.334.1 This piece is the First gas powered portable chainsaw manufactured by Rinco (Germany) and probably sold by the first salesman Andreas Stihl (later the founder of Stihl Industries). The Rinco company later became Stihl.
    Object     Accession Number: X980.334.1 This piece is the First gas powered portable chainsaw manufactured by Rinco (Germany) and probably sold by the first salesman Andreas Stihl (later the founder of Stihl …
    Timber Village Museum
  • David - Bradley Chainsaw, Circa 1955
    David - Bradley Chainsaw, Circa 1955
    Object       Serial # 35588130.
    Object     Serial # 35588130.
    Timber Village Museum
  • Root Chainsaw, 1962 - 1964
    Root Chainsaw, 1962 - 1964
    Object       Accession Number # 1001.5.1
    Object     Accession Number # 1001.5.1
    Timber Village Museum
  • Trams Chainsaw
    Trams Chainsaw
    Objectcomment       This is a very unique item and was produced by Trams Manufacturing Co. from Chicago, Illinois (Crystal Lake, Ill) and is a 3.5 hp, 77 cc engine. It was produced approximately around 1957. Model # 2428338
    Objectcomment     This is a very unique item and was produced by Trams Manufacturing Co. from Chicago, Illinois (Crystal Lake, Ill) and is a 3.5 hp, 77 cc engine. It was produced …
    Timber Village Museum
  • Birch Bark Canoe by Nap Vincent
    Birch Bark Canoe by Nap Vincent
    Object       This birch bark canoe and wooden paddle were created by hand by Nap Vincent, (son of William Vincent). The paddle displays native style artwork in the form of a totem pole with various animals.
    Object     This birch bark canoe and wooden paddle were created by hand by Nap Vincent, (son of William Vincent). The paddle displays native style artwork in the form of a totem …
    Timber Village Museum
  • Moosonee Area Birch Bark Canoe
    Moosonee Area Birch Bark Canoe
    Object       This canoe was made by native people from the Moosonee area and is constructed with pine bark, pine sap, leather strapping and wood slats. It measures 21 feet long and weighs approximately 130 pounds.
    Object     This canoe was made by native people from the Moosonee area and is constructed with pine bark, pine sap, leather strapping and wood slats. It measures 21 feet long and …
    Timber Village Museum
  • Huron (Beavertail) Style Snowshoes
    Huron (Beavertail) Style Snowshoes
    Object       Traditional snowshoes are made of a hard wood, usually ash. The webbing material is rawhide, which is strips of denuded animal skin. The animal from which the webbing material was retrieved was traditionally moose, deer, or caribou.
    Object     Traditional snowshoes are made of a hard wood, usually ash. The webbing material is rawhide, which is strips of denuded animal skin. The animal from which the webbing material was …
    Timber Village Museum
  • Loyal Orange Lodge Uniform Jacket, 1900's
    Loyal Orange Lodge Uniform Jacket, 1900's
    Objectcomment       This jacket was worn by Frederick J. Allhusen (1878-1933). Mr. Allhusen arrived in Iron Bridge from England in 1900. He served in WW 1, in both France and England and was discharged at 41 in 1919. He passed away at the age of 55.
    Objectcomment     This jacket was worn by Frederick J. Allhusen (1878-1933). Mr. Allhusen arrived in Iron Bridge from England in 1900. He served in WW 1, in both France and England and …
    Timber Village Museum
  • Hand Carved Reproduction of a Crazy Wheel (Barienger Brake)(Created by Joe Briere)
    Hand Carved Reproduction of a Crazy Wheel (Barienger Brake)(Created by Joe Briere)
    Objectcomment       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 …
    Objectcomment     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)
    Hand Carved Reproduction of 1890's Ox Driver Beer Cart (Created by Joe Briere)
    Object       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 …
    Object     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)
    Hand Carved Reproduction of Road Icing Machine (Created by Joe Briere)
    Object       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 …
    Object     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)
    Hand Crafted Replica of Logging Camp Horse Stable (Created by Joe Briere)
    Objectcomment       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.
    Objectcomment     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)
    Hand Crafted Replica of Horse Drawn V Plough (Created by Joe Briere)
    Object       This is a hand crafted reproduction of what was a horse drawn V Plough that was used to clear the roads.
    Object     This is a hand crafted reproduction of what was a horse drawn V Plough that was used to clear the roads.
    Timber Village Museum
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