Dennison, Michael
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Pot
Description:
The pot is gallon sized, off white enamel, trimmed red, with wire handle and a wooden grip. The bottom has cracks all around and is rusted. It was used on a farm now belonging to Howard Ayers The first owner was Harvey Nelson in the late 19th century. Following him and his family, in the 20th century, were James Barton and members of a Cleveland family who came from the Cariboo. The latter farmed the land after World War II. Who owned the pot? No trace shows of the effects of a fire which destroyed the farm house.
Keywords:
pot, household equipment, kitchen
Source:
Michael Dennison
Date of Object:
c.a. 1915
Accession #:
983.46.01
Dimensions:
24 cm Dia., 17 cm H
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