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CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.04 · Item · ca. 1880
Part of André Wagner collection

The item is a chromolithograph of a young woman in a woodland setting holding a book, beads, and sprig of flowers.

Established in the mid 1800s, chromolithographs were popular for their low cost of production and ability to be mass-produced. They were used in advertising, various illustrated books, and home decor. However by the 1930s, offset printing had become the more favoured method in comparison to chromolithography.

Cruet set
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.06 · Item · ca. 1813 - 1856
Part of André Wagner collection

The item is a 19th century cruet set. The centerpiece of the stand allows the user to rotate the four glass bottles. The bottles typically would have held vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. More elaborate examples could hold six or more bottles for additional condiments and spices. This set would have been a more affordable option, using pressed glass and pewter.

Three of the bottles are original to the set but one has been replaced.

Dram glass
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.11 · Item · ca. 1850
Part of André Wagner collection

Item is a hand blown dram glass with a funnel shaped bowl that rests on a plain stem. Dram usually refers to a small increment of whiskey or alcohol.

Knife set
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.09 · Item · ca. 1850
Part of André Wagner collection

The item is a 19th century knife set. The six matching knives have bone handles and steel blades.

Milk glass plate
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.15 · Item · ca. 1860
Part of André Wagner collection

Item is a blue, Sowerby style, pressed milk glass plate. It features a basket weave pattern and lattice lace rim.

Porcelain pitcher
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.13 · Item · ca. 1860
Part of André Wagner collection

The item is a porcelain pitcher with embossed detailing on the handle. It also features a design of gold gilt and cobalt blue flowers.