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- 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 …
- 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 …
- Cuff Link- c.1800This cuff link consists of two oval medallions that are joined by a flat wire link, circa 1800.This cuff link consists of two oval medallions that are joined by a flat wire link, circa 1800.
- Shako Plate- Royal Regiment of ArtilleryThis is an officer’s gold plated shako plate. The design shows the Royal cipher surmounted by a crown and encircled by a belt that has “ROYAL REG. OF ARTILLERY” inscribed on it. This plate was found on the Camp Niagara grounds and is dated circa 1815. Further research in 2010 …This is an officer’s gold plated shako plate. The design shows the Royal cipher surmounted by a crown and encircled by a belt that has “ROYAL REG. OF ARTILLERY” inscribed …
- Cloak Buckle of Capt. M. McLellan- c.1813This brass buckle measures 6.5 cm and the pin is 3.6 x 4 cm. The buckle has a large hook and eye while the pin has a scalloped edge with a bow and arrow on it. There is also a hook on the back. Capt. M. McLellan died at the …This brass buckle measures 6.5 cm and the pin is 3.6 x 4 cm. The buckle has a large hook and eye while the pin has a scalloped edge with …
- Metal Fragments of a Belgique ShakoThese are the pieces of metal that are believed to be the remnants of three different Belgique shakos. The photo shows two shako outlines and 9 of the pieces are adhered to the paper in their proper places. One piece is adhered above the two sketches as well. One shako …These are the pieces of metal that are believed to be the remnants of three different Belgique shakos. The photo shows two shako outlines and 9 of the pieces are …
- Military Plume from a ShakoThis plume with red and white feathers and a wooden base would have been placed on a soldier’s shako. It is believed to have belonged to William Smith who was in the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia during the War of 1812. The white and red plume was usually …This plume with red and white feathers and a wooden base would have been placed on a soldier’s shako. It is believed to have belonged to William Smith who was …
- Cross Belt PlateThis is a plate that would have been attached to a soldier’s cross belt. It is oval shaped with a rough upper surface. There are no clear markings on the inscribed. The reverse side has two knob-like buttons and a hook attached.This is a plate that would have been attached to a soldier’s cross belt. It is oval shaped with a rough upper surface. There are no clear markings on the …
- British Light Infantry Belt BuckleThis is a brass belt buckle that was found in the town of Niagara. It is believed to have belonged to a member of the British light infantry or regular troops because of the lion’s head decoration. Further research in 2010 suggests it may be a whistle hook.This is a brass belt buckle that was found in the town of Niagara. It is believed to have belonged to a member of the British light infantry or regular …
- Belt Plate- Heavy Cavalry OfficerThis plate is believed to have been used between 1796 and 1828 for a Heavy Cavalry Officers’ waist belt. It is gilt with a silver crest that has “GR” in the centre, with a Hanoverian crown on top, and the banner “Dieu et mon droit” at the bottom, which is …This plate is believed to have been used between 1796 and 1828 for a Heavy Cavalry Officers’ waist belt. It is gilt with a silver crest that has “GR” in …
- Trinket Woven Basket- c. 1800This woven basket includes a lid, which measures 14.5cm x 9cm. The bottom of the basket is lined with newspapers. It is unknown who created this basket, but it was last owned by Mrs. W. Richardson and the approximate date of creation is c. 1800.This woven basket includes a lid, which measures 14.5cm x 9cm. The bottom of the basket is lined with newspapers. It is unknown who created this basket, but it was …
- Log Portion from Log CabinThis log is a piece of a log house that stood at the north corner of Johnson and Regent streets in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The log is rounded and covered with bark on two sides. The cabin that this log belonged to was not entirely burned when the Americans burned Niagara in …This log is a piece of a log house that stood at the north corner of Johnson and Regent streets in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The log is rounded and covered with bark …
- Sewing Sampler by Margaret Stewart- 1812This sampler was sewn by Margaret Stewart in the year 1812. The sampler is inscribed "God save the king". The phrase sewn on the sampler is "When danger threats the soldier cot and cruel cares assail it affection smiles shall soothe his lot or bid him not bewail it". The …This sampler was sewn by Margaret Stewart in the year 1812. The sampler is inscribed "God save the king". The phrase sewn on the sampler is "When danger threats the …
- Dinner Plate- 1796-1801This china plate has a red, green and gold floral pattern with a pearl patterned border design. The plate also has a white glaze and is possibly a modern copy. This plate is part of the Mrs.E.J. Thompson collection and is dated 1796-1801.This china plate has a red, green and gold floral pattern with a pearl patterned border design. The plate also has a white glaze and is possibly a modern copy. …
- Davenport Willow Pattern Platter- c. 1800This platter has a Davenport Willow pattern of blue and white. It is oval and features an Oriental scene. The Davenport logo (an anchor) is incised into the glaze of the platter.This platter has a Davenport Willow pattern of blue and white. It is oval and features an Oriental scene. The Davenport logo (an anchor) is incised into the glaze of …
- Empire Design Sugar Bowl- 1815This sugar bowl is an empire design with a white porcelain pedestal that is supported by claw feet. It has small decorative floral sprigs, gilt trim and small faces on the relief around the bowl. The lid is of the same design but is missing the knob. This item is …This sugar bowl is an empire design with a white porcelain pedestal that is supported by claw feet. It has small decorative floral sprigs, gilt trim and small faces on …
- Porcelain Saucer- c. 1810This is a white bone porcelain saucer, circa 1810, that has a hand painted ring of pink flowers, blue trim and a green and orange pattern around the edge. Marks on the item include “New Hall 1901”.This is a white bone porcelain saucer, circa 1810, that has a hand painted ring of pink flowers, blue trim and a green and orange pattern around the edge. Marks …
- Leaf Shaped Plate- c. 1812This is a leaf-shaped plate with a dark brown glaze. It is also decorated with a grape leaf pattern. The artist was Joseph Thomas, Wooden Box Pottery, Derbyshire. The plate is reported to have belonged to Mrs. G. Lawe, a United Empire Loyalist, during the War of 1812. .This is a leaf-shaped plate with a dark brown glaze. It is also decorated with a grape leaf pattern. The artist was Joseph Thomas, Wooden Box Pottery, Derbyshire. The plate …