This fonds consists of administrative, financial and judicial records documenting the operation of the Town of Capreol.
Sin títuloThis fonds consists of administrative, financial, and judicial records documenting the operation of the Town of Copper Cliff.
Sin títuloFonds consists of pre-recorded oral interviews conducted for the radio program Memories and Music.
Sin títuloThis fonds consists of administrative, financial, judicial, and photographic records documenting the operation of the Town of Sudbury.
Sin títuloThis fonds consists of one DVD copy of a VHS copy of a film, originally on 16mm.
Sin títuloThis fonds consists of photographs and various textual material.
Sin títuloItem is one lead .22 caliber bullet. Typically, this item was used with small pocket pistols and mini revolvers.
Sir Hugh Allan, Sir John A Macdonald, Alexander Galt, and WP Howland as well as other prominent Canadians are all depicted on the left while a group of young men is depicted on the right. In the centre is Miss Canada who declares “"I am quite ready to hear your pretensions, young people. You say you object to Imperial distinctions being bestowed on Canadians, yet these are my great men. Can you replace them?".
Sin títuloItem is one temporary plaque made of corrugated plastic. The design of the plaque replicates other heritage plaques around the city of Toronto that detail local history. Titled “Baby Point Crescent, Baby Point Road, Baby Point Terrace”, the contents of the sign explains the history of Jacques “James” Baby, who the area is named after. It highlights the Baby family’s ties to slavery, citing they were responsible for enslaving at least 17 Black and Indigneous people. The creator of the sign is unknown, it is one of several signs placed around Toronto to draw attention to the involvment of prominent historical figures in slavery.
Item consists of three linen kitchen towels. They are woven in the huckaback style, which was popular during the late 1800s and early 1900 for its durability and absorbance. Two of the towels feature additional detailing on the hems, one with lace and the other with a damask pattern. The items are indicative of what may have been used at Lambton House while it was operational.
Item is a linen apron. Sometimes called a waitress apron or a maid apron, it features delicate embroidered details, two pockets and a scalloped hem. The item likely dates to the early 20th century.
Item is one peignoir, or robe-style nightgown. It likely dates to the late 1800s or early 1900s. The dress features white on white embroidery, ruffle trim and rows of pleating.
Item contains one boudoir cap, or sleeping cap. It features crocheted ecru lace and a pink, silk panel. Boudoir caps became popular in the 19th century as a sort of hairnet to protect the user’s hairstyle as they slept. By the early 1900s, caps like this silk and lace example became popular for their femininity.
Item contains one crochet boudoir cap, or sleeping cap. The pink thread is crocheted in a small net pattern with a scalloped edge. Boudoir caps became popular in the 19th century as a sort of hairnet to protect the user’s hairstyle as they slept. By the early 1900s, caps like this lace example became popular for their femininity.
Item is one hand crochet tablecloth. It features a round floral lace design.
Item is one grey, wool blanket. It has black and blue stripes at either end, and is indicative of what may have been used at Lambton House while it was operational. Additionally it relates to the wool mills that would have been present in the surrounding area.
Item is one tin fire extinguisher. It was filled with sodium bicarbonate which would be thrown onto the base of a fire to smother it.
Item is one shoe last and stand, or cobbler's anvil. It would be attached to the cobblers bench and would provide support while they made or repaired shoes. The last at the top of the stand is detachable and would and likely would have come in a set with different sizes.
Item is a flour scoop with a wooden handle. It is marked with the number 3 under the handle.
Item is one mug in the likeness of Winston Churchill. It is an example of a toby jug, a style of pottery popularized in the 19th century that consists of a seated figure usually depicted drinking or smoking.