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Wash basin
CA ON00428 2018.01 · Item · ca. 1890 - 1925

Item is a wash basin that would have likely been part of a larger chamber set that would include items like a chamber pot, toothbrush holder, pitcher, and soap holder. The basin features embossing around the lip of the bowl and has a dark blue floral transferware pattern that is marked as the "Nancy" pattern.

Framed lace collar
CA ON00428 2016.03 · Item · ca. 1912

The item is a handmade fine lace collar that features a Maltese cross pattern. It is laid flat in a gold gilt frame. A handwritten note attached to the back of the frame identifies it as being produced in Nottingham England, and brought to Canada sometime in 1915.

Winston Churchill toby mug
CA ON00428 2021.29 · Item · ca. 1950

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.

Chamber pot
CA ON00428 2013.04 · Item · ca. 1902 - ca. 1926

Item is one chamber pot, or portable toilet, with lid and handle. Produced by Dudson Wilcox & Till Ltd. It features embossing and the floral "clio" print from their range of transferware patterns. The pot itself has a green design, whereas the design on the lid is in dark blue and the floral pattern differs slightly. This may suggests the lid is not the original.

Chamber pots were often kept under a bed or in a nightstand. They remained a common household item until the mid twentieth century, but variations of the chamber pot are still in use today.

CA ON00428 2017.04 · Collection · ca. 1886 - ca. 1902

This collection of tableware includes plates, bowls, and platters in various sizes. All the items have a matching blue and white motif in a style referred to as Flow Blue ceramics. In terms of design, it is similar to traditional blue and white china, except the ceramics undergo a process during glazing that creates an intentional blur of the colours. Sometimes called "poor man's china", it became popular for its inexpensive price, durability and its ability to be mass produced. Known as "transferware", a variety of different patterns arose in an attempt to replicate the look of eastern ceramic wares. Patterns were largely derived from Chinese-export wares and existent (topographical, historical and botanical) images known as source prints. These kinds of ceramics became increasingly popular in the North American market. This set is demonstrative of the kind of tableware that may have been used at Lambton House when it was operational.

Kitchen towels
CA ON00428 2021.51 · Item · ca. 1900

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.

Apron
CA ON00428 2021.50 · Item · ca. 1900

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.

Night dress
CA ON00428 2021.47 · Item · ca. 1900

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.

Boudoir cap
CA ON00428 2021.45 · Item · ca. 1900

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.

Boudoir cap
CA ON00428 2021.44 · Item · ca. 1900

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.

Crochet tablecloth
CA ON00428 2021.43 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is one hand crochet tablecloth. It features a round floral lace design.

Striped wool blanket
CA ON00428 2021.41 · Item · ca. 1900

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.

CA ON00428 2021.12 · Collection · ca. 1900 - ca. 2000

Collection contains 11 empty bottles that range in dates over the 1900s. They are demonstrative of what may have been served or used at Lambton House while it was operational as a tavern.

Highlights include: a 1903 bottle of Canadian whiskey produced by the Hamilton Royal Distillery; a bottle of Ballantine's London dry gin, imported and bottled in Ontario ca. 1900; a 75th anniversary Canada Dry ginger ale bottle manufactured in 1979; a bottle of "Toronto's Very Own" amber lager produced by Molson Canadian ca. 1999; and several unmarked bottles, and bottles labeled O'Keefe's.

Heit Family
ON00120 015 · Fonds · 1938-1974

This fonds consists of photographs and various textual material.

Heit (family)
Osler Society fonds
Fonds · 1870-1968

The fonds consists of records related to the activities of the Osler Society. Records include meeting agendas, minutes, banquet programmes, membership lists, financial records, correspondence, historical records, photographs and slides. Fonds is comprised of the following series: Series 1 Historical records Series 2 Meetings and events papers Series 3 Administrative records Series 4 Bulletins Series 5 Photographs Series 6 Slides

Osler Society of the University of Western Ontario
Town of Capreol
ON00120 051 · Fonds · 1918 - 1919

This fonds consists of administrative, financial and judicial records documenting the operation of the Town of Capreol.

Town of Capreol
Town of Copper Cliff
ON00120 049 · Fonds · 1901 - 1972

This fonds consists of administrative, financial, and judicial records documenting the operation of the Town of Copper Cliff.

Town of Copper Cliff
CA ON00126 C39 · Collection · 1915, 1929, 1940, 1941

Collection consists of instruction manuals for aiming and firing, map reading, elementary drills, and a work focusing on infantry section leading. Many of the manuals contain illustrations and diagrams. These materials were used by Guelph's auxiliary police force during the Second World War.

Memories and Music
ON00120 037 · Fonds · 1974 - 1982

Fonds consists of pre-recorded oral interviews conducted for the radio program Memories and Music.

Memories and Music