- Memorabilia and artifacts, 1860's-2015; 2019

SCOPE AND CONTENTS This series is comprised of memorabilia and artifacts that are commemorative of St. Jerome events, graduation gifts, or were used for promotional campaigns: 1 small gold spoon engraved with "Louis Funcken" on the handle 1 silver medal engraved on verso with "June 30, 1887 St. Jerome's College, ...

SCOPE AND CONTENTS This series is comprised of memorabilia and artifacts that are commemorative of St. Jerome events, graduation gifts, or were used for promotional campaigns: 1 small gold spoon ...
St. Jerome's University Library
- 1812-era Musket Ball Mold


This handheld bullet ball mold was carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used with the famous British "Brown Bess" Land Pattern Musket, and provided soldiers with a small, portable means to create balls. This ...


This handheld bullet ball mold was carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used with ...
County of Brant Public Library
- Waterloo Lutheran University Winter Carnival badge

Purple felt Waterloo Lutheran University Winter Carnival badge with gold printing. Features a purple background, a hawk wearing a toque and scarf, and the words "Waterloo Lutheran University" and "Winter Carnival".

Purple felt Waterloo Lutheran University Winter Carnival badge with gold printing. Features a purple background, a hawk wearing a toque and scarf, and the words "Waterloo Lutheran University" and "Winter ...
Wilfrid Laurier University Library
- Champion football badge, 1961

Waterloo Lutheran University 1961 football championship badge. The gold chenille football is outlined with purple felt and features the words "1961" and "Champions".

Waterloo Lutheran University 1961 football championship badge. The gold chenille football is outlined with purple felt and features the words "1961" and "Champions".
Wilfrid Laurier University Library
- Waterloo Lutheran University "Follow The Hawks" pin-back button

Yellow Waterloo Lutheran University pin-back button with a purple image of the hawk mascot, and the words "Follow the Hawks".

Yellow Waterloo Lutheran University pin-back button with a purple image of the hawk mascot, and the words "Follow the Hawks".
Wilfrid Laurier University Library
- Waterloo Lutheran University crest

Purple felt Waterloo Lutheran University crest with yellow embroidery. Features an image of the hawk mascot and the letters "W.L.U."

Purple felt Waterloo Lutheran University crest with yellow embroidery. Features an image of the hawk mascot and the letters "W.L.U."
Wilfrid Laurier University Library
- Antique Indian backpack fire extinguisher

"INDIAN patented" backpack fire pump produced by "D. B. Smith & Company. Utica, N.Y., U.S.A." (text on cap). Brass pump with 5 gallon pump, rubber tube, brass strainer and cover, designed to be worn on back with adjustable canvas straps. Back is stamped "air cooled patented tank".

"INDIAN patented" backpack fire pump produced by "D. B. Smith & Company. Utica, N.Y., U.S.A." (text on cap). Brass pump with 5 gallon pump, rubber tube, brass strainer and cover, ...
Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Beacon Wind Proof Kerosene Wick Lantern

Hanging kerosene lamp used on the C.P.R. Surface is highly rusted but Beacon logo is visible.

Hanging kerosene lamp used on the C.P.R. Surface is highly rusted but Beacon logo is visible.
Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee
- Sherlock Manning Player Piano


Also known as a pianola, or an autopiano, this instrument contained a pneumatic or electrical mechanism that operated the piano action via pre-programmed music perforated paper, or in rare instances, metallic rolls.


Also known as a pianola, or an autopiano, this instrument contained a pneumatic or electrical mechanism that operated the piano action via pre-programmed music perforated paper, or in rare instances, ...
Schreiber Heritage & Tourism Committee
- Pettingill First Brighton Mayor

Certificate accompanying Mayor's Robes given by the Royal Bank of Canada. December 5, 1980

Certificate accompanying Mayor's Robes given by the Royal Bank of Canada. December 5, 1980
Brighton Digital Archives
- Woodmere Inn Upper Balcony

The balcony provided entrance to the second floor guest rooms. The original room numbers are still on the now bedroom doors. The property is now a privately owned home.

The balcony provided entrance to the second floor guest rooms. The original room numbers are still on the now bedroom doors. The property is now a privately owned home.
Brighton Digital Archives
- Royal Marines Button- 1814

This is the uniform button of the Royal Marines. There is a raised anchor in the centre with a laurel wreath around the bottom half and the name of the regiment across the top. The metal button is 2cm in diameter and was possibly gilded. The first and second battalion ...

This is the uniform button of the Royal Marines. There is a raised anchor in the centre with a laurel wreath around the bottom half and the name of the ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Plain Officer's Buttons c. 1812

These are plain Officers’ buttons believed to be from the War of 1812.

These are plain Officers’ buttons believed to be from the War of 1812.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencible Infantry Button- c. 1812

A uniform button of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. There is a raised design of a lion in the center standing on a length of cord with one leg pointed upward. There is also a crown at the top and the name of the regiment on a band around the outside ...

A uniform button of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. There is a raised design of a lion in the center standing on a length of cord with one leg pointed upward. ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- British Shako Plate- c. 1811


This is a shako plate for an 1811 model or stovepipe shako. It is broken in five places so it is fastened together with straight pins to a piece of cardboard. It has the GR cipher of George III in the center with a raised outer edge.


This is a shako plate for an 1811 model or stovepipe shako. It is broken in five places so it is fastened together with straight pins to a piece of ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- White Leather Sword Belt

A military sword belt that is made of white leather with a brass buckle. The buckle has an inscription which states “ E.B. Tupper” in script.

A military sword belt that is made of white leather with a brass buckle. The buckle has an inscription which states “ E.B. Tupper” in script.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Military Cockade c.1812-1814

This is a military cockade that is made up of black pleated material and measures 7 cm in diameter. It has six rows that gather in the center with a small brass button. It was placed on the side of a hat worn by James Thompson of Whirlpool farm in ...

This is a military cockade that is made up of black pleated material and measures 7 cm in diameter. It has six rows that gather in the center with a ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Black Leather Sword Belt c. 1812-1814

This is a sword belt made of black leather with five large brass lion heads and four smaller lion heads on the buckles.

This is a sword belt made of black leather with five large brass lion heads and four smaller lion heads on the buckles.
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- 6th Regiment of Foot Cross Belt Plate- c.1812-1814


This is the cross belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot (1st Warwickshire). It is oval shaped with “1st. Warwickshire” engraved around the edge. In the centre is an antelope with one foreleg raised and a chain at the neck falling to the ground. Just below this is engraved ...


This is the cross belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot (1st Warwickshire). It is oval shaped with “1st. Warwickshire” engraved around the edge. In the centre is an ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum
- Regiment De Watteville Cross Belt Plate

This rectangular brass cross belt plate is stamped with a crown and “GR” cipher with an inscription: “MAIDA” (above crown) and “Reg. de. Watteville” (below cipher) This was a regiment of Swiss mercenaries in the British Service. Commanding officers included Abraham-Louis-Charles de Watteville (May-September 1813), Carl Vicktor Fischer (October 1813-December ...

This rectangular brass cross belt plate is stamped with a crown and “GR” cipher with an inscription: “MAIDA” (above crown) and “Reg. de. Watteville” (below cipher) This was a regiment ...
1812 History
Niagara Falls History Museum