Perkins, June (Mrs. Phillip) (nee Spetch)
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Alarm System
Description:
Alarm system. Wooden box with cloth back. On front are several dials and switches. "Astro-Guard Industries Inc. San Marcos California Model AG 3000" is inscribed center of front. Black cord for plugging into power outlet.
Date of Object:
ca. 1985
Accession #:
012.05.33
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Battery Charger
Description:
Battery charger. Metal box painted black, circular display on front. Plaque on front reads "Mallory Battery Charger Type 5535 B". Two black cords coming out of front.
Date of Object:
ca. 1980
Accession #:
012.05.34
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Candle Holder
Description:
Candle holder. Used for holding a candle, could be used to orient candle several different ways. Metal spike, curled to form a loop at other end. Circular band for holding candle attached to one side and hook on opposite side. String is attached to loop and has metal aglets on ends.
Date of Object:
ca. 1930
Accession #:
012.05.12
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Carbide Lamp
Description:
Carbide lamp. Manufacturer's mark on one side, mostly obscured, but "Made in USA" is legible. Perkins Bros. Logging. lamp logging equipment
Date of Object:
ca. 1940
Accession #:
012.05.15
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tin cigar box
Description:
A tin cigar box with much decoration on it - in lid and outside. Contained 25 cigars. The top has a picture of " Edward Prince of Wales" "Our Future King" There is still part of an excise ticket on the bottom. Condition: The hinged back still works. The box is dented, scratched & worn. The different decorations are worn.
Date of Object:
Accession #:
985.06.04
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Coal Scuttle
Description:
Coal scuttle. Was kept be fire place and coals were placed inside. Galvanized steel bucket, irregularly shaped to make one side convenient for pouring.
Date of Object:
ca. 1940
Accession #:
012.05.51
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Cold Chisel
Description:
Cold Chisel. Head is only slightly wider in diameter than body. Was used for cutting cold metal. Perkins Bros. Logging.
Date of Object:
ca. 1940
Accession #:
012.05.29
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Copper Still
Description:
Still. Used for making alcohol. Bucket with hose curled around inside and coming out of top.
Date of Object:
ca. 1930
Accession #:
012.05.50
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Credit Coupons
Description:
There are 32 Nabob Coupons, there are three Malkin, there are six Chase and Sanborn, there are two Blue Ribbon, There is one Catelli, there is one Bee Hive, There are two Heinz and there are four Maxwell House.
Date of Object:
ca. 1975
Accession #:
985.28.05
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Flute Handle
Description:
Homemade handle for flute (chisel). Wooden, octagon with round metal piece at one end and narrowing at other end where tool would be attached. Perkins Bros. Logging.
Date of Object:
ca.1950
Accession #:
012.05.25
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Funnel
Description:
Funnel. Round with a metal ring attached at top.
Date of Object:
ca. 1960
Accession #:
012.05.55
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Funnel
Description:
Funnel. Shape is irregular, bottom is round, but top is not flat, so has oval shape. Silver colored. Steel (?) On inside at top is a clip (probably for opening oil cans). Writing on top, partially obscured, "James B Carter Ltd Winnipeg". Likely a mechanics funnel for filling engine oil.
Date of Object:
ca. 1950
Accession #:
012.05.56
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Grinder Wheel
Description:
This grinder wheel would be mounted on the edge of a table. It has wooden handle, originally painted red. Turning the handle causes wheel to turn, which sharpens blades.
Date of Object:
ca. 1980
Accession #:
012.05.17
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Hand Drill, Brace
Description:
Hand drill [brace]. No drill bit attached. Metal bar with flat handle and one end and drill at other end. Middle part is bent out in 'U' shape with handle to allow for turning. Perkins Bros. Logging. Some of these items [012.05] may have previously belonged to Philip's father, Bert Perkins.
Date of Object:
ca. 1940
Accession #:
012.05.09
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Hand Drill, Brace
Description:
Hand drill [brace]. No drill bit attached. Metal bar with flat handle and one end and drill at other end. Middle part is bent out in 'U' shape with handle to allow for turning. Perkins Bros. Logging. Some of these items [012.05] may have previously belonged to Philip's father, Bert Perkins.
Date of Object:
ca. 1940
Accession #:
012.05.10
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