Purden, George


George is the son of H. Wyatt-Purden who farmed lands near Mt. Currie beginning in the 1930's. H. Wyatt-Purden was involved as a trustee and as president in the formative years of the Pemberton Valley Dyking District, which was established in 1947.

T-Auger
Description:
T-Auger. Used for barns and bridges. From the Harold Wyatt-Purden farm. Condition of wooden handle is poor.
Date of Object:
ca. 1940
Accession #:
010.16.12
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Tin Seamer
Description:
This machine was used to seal tins which had canned food had been placed. It could be clamped to a table. The food to be canned was placed in the cans. The lids were seamed on then the tins were put in a hot water bath and processed. Any tins that leaked were discarded.
Date of Object:
ca. 1940
Accession #:
007.25.01
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