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Brace and Bit
Description:
This tool was used for drilling holes in wood by hand. It was made around the 1930' & 1940's. The Metal Handle is rusted and the rest as well.
Date of Object:
ca. 1930's-1940's
Accession #:
994.07.02
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Bullet Casings
Description:
Four Shell Casings. The two larger ones are not rusted. The initials on the bottom of one is "D C Co. 44-40" on the other it reads "w-w 30 carbine". It's a skinny shell casing compared to the others. Two of the casings are very small and rusted. On the bottom of one of the little ones are the initials "D.C. Co." Items c)-d) are the same size.
Date of Object:
ca. 1930-1950
Accession #:
992.06.06abcd
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Cross Cut Saw Handle
Description:
This is believed to be a handle for a cross cut saw. Wooden handle with metal attachment. It reads, "S & J". Condition: a bit rusted.
Date of Object:
ca. 1900
Accession #:
993.01.51
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Fish Scale
Description:
Scale for weighing fish. It is a small silver circular scale. Two round rings one on the top and one on the bottom, on the back it says "Made by Hartz". It has numbers to measure weights.
Date of Object:
ca.1950
Accession #:
992.06.04
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Gas Lantern Pump
Description:
This gas lantern pump has a black wooden handle, gold coloured neck. Condition: rusted.
Date of Object:
ca. 1940
Accession #:
992.07.08
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Gasoline Camp Stove
Description:
The base of this stove is the fuel tank it is semi-cylindrical, green and rusted, made of metal. There is a hole to pour the gas in and a pump to compress it. The tank is green and covered with silt. The upper part is a grill with an element from which the gas is dispersed. There is a regulating knob; the whole thing is dirty and worn.
Date of Object:
ca. 1960
Accession #:
987.35.03
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Hood Latch
Description:
Hood Latch - for a 1920's car. Condition: very rusted.
Date of Object:
ca.1920
Accession #:
992.07.09
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Hooks
Description:
Two hand forged hooks. a) Good condition - L 8cm W 4.5 cm. b) Very rusted, bigger hook than a) with a smaller head. L 8.5 cm W 4.5 cm."
Date of Object:
ca. 1915
Accession #:
992.07.05ab
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Kitchen Scale
Description:
Kitchen Scale. "American Family Scale."
Date of Object:
ca. 1950
Accession #:
010.18.23
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Lantern
Description:
"Lantern, red glass and a silver frame, a bit of rust. Condition; Old and rusted. It looks like a railway signal lamp."
Date of Object:
Accession #:
993.1.33
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Mattock Head
Description:
This is a mattock and is rectangular, rusted, made of metal. This mattock is well worn and the metal is very pitted. There is a rectangular eyehole on top to put in a 45 degree angle for a handle to fit in it.
Date of Object:
ca. 1910
Accession #:
987.35.01
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Nail
Description:
Square rusted nail, the nail has a square head and it is 8 cm long.
Date of Object:
ca. 1910
Accession #:
992.05.08
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Rawliegh's Medicated Ointment Tin
Description:
"Rawliegh's Medicated Ointment" tin. Item is a circular container, rusted , silver, white and blue coloring. Directions on the bottom of the tin. Title on the top or lid. "Used for burns, sores, coughs" etc….
Date of Object:
ca. 1940
Accession #:
992.07.06
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Shoemaker's Last
Description:
This is a shoemaker's last. It has three steel lasts sticking out from a center square, each being a different size. Condition: this item appears in good shape with a minimal amount of rust. History: Mr. Jensen dug out the last on the property at Devine that belonged to a Mrs. Ross, property where the Weldwood cabin sits (or sat?).
Date of Object:
ca. 1920
Accession #:
987.14.04
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Single-bitted Axe Head
Description:
This single bitted axe is wedge shaped, rusted, and made of metal. The axe head is worn very badly and is in poor condition. The tip of the blade is dull and there is a nick.
Date of Object:
ca. 1910
Accession #:
987.35.02
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