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André Wagner collection
CA ON00428 2021.13 · Collection · ca. 1810 - 1970

The collection consists of artifacts donated for their aesthetic value and for their relevance to the time period in which Lambton House was operational as a tavern and hotel.

André Wagner
Beaver pelt
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.01 · Item · ca. 1970
Part of André Wagner collection

The item is a beaver pelt stretched on a twig oval frame. Wooden hoops like these were used to dry beaver furs after they had been cleaned and scraped.

Tintype photo broach
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.02 · Item · ca. 1875
Part of André Wagner collection

The item is a circular pin with a frame of twisted brass. It holds a tintype photograph of an elderly woman wearing a broad brimmed hat. Sometimes referred to as mourning pins, jewelry that included photographs became popular in the Victorian era as a means to cherish loved ones. Photographs were incorporated into pins, pendants, lockets and cufflinks. The pin was donated in a small circular plastic container.

Snowshoes
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.03 · Item · ca. 1890
Part of André Wagner collection

The item is a pair of traditional snowshoes with extremely fine rawhide webbing. Indigenous communities across Canada historically made and used snowshoes to travel on foot during the winter. These designs continue to influence the way snowshoes are produced today. There are four main styles of snowshoes: Huron, Ojibwe, Alaska, and Bear paw. Shaped like a large teardrop, this pair is an example of the Huron variety.

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.

Twig broom
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.05 · Item
Part of André Wagner collection

The item is a reproduction of a typical 19th century stick broom, sometimes referred to as a besom broom. Brooms like this example fell out of favour in the 1800s due to the popularity of broomcorn as a fiber for broom making. The date of the reproduction is unknown.

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.

Wooden plane
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.07 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of André Wagner collection

Wooden planes have been used for centuries by carpenters as a tool to remove thin pieces of wood and create decorative elements. They typically consist of a blade, sometimes called an iron, encased in a piece of wood and held in place by a wedge. This item is an example of a rabbet plane, sometimes spelled rebate, where a flat blade protrudes by only a very small amount.

Wooden plane
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.08 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of André Wagner collection

Wooden planes have been used for centuries by carpenters as a tool to remove thin pieces of wood and create decorative elements. They typically consist of a blade, sometimes called an iron, encased in a piece of wood and held in place by a wedge. This item is an example of a moulding plane, and features two blades. Sometimes called a complex plane, the shape of the blades creates a more decorative finish on the edges of furniture or architecture. It is also referred to as a dedicated plane because it is only capable of producing one kind of moulding profile.

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.

Hat bathtub
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.10 · Item · ca. 1850
Part of André Wagner collection

Item is a tin, hat-shaped bathtub. Sometimes referred to as a Sitz tub or a sponging bath, it features a shallow basin and flared edges. The user would likely sit on the platform or on a chair outside the tub to wash. Under the platform there is a spout to drain the water.

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.

Porcelain plate
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.12 · Item · ca. 1850
Part of André Wagner collection

Item is a faux handled porcelain serving plate. It features gold gilt detailing around the border and central clover leaf sprig design. During the firing process of the porcelain the plate became misshapen along the edge. Sometimes referred to as "seconds", imperfect ceramics like this example would have been shipped to the colonies to sell to early settlers.

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.

Warming dish
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.14 · Item · ca. 1875
Part of André Wagner collection

Item is a pewter and ceramic warming dish with a domed cover. It features a lower compartment that would have been filled with boiling water to help keep the food on the dish warm for longer.

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.

Scissors
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.16 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of André Wagner collection

Item is a pair of small scissors. The handles feature a simple scalloped pattern. There is a makers mark underneath the tension screw that specifies "Rogers and Sons".

Wooden chair
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.17 · Item · ca. 1830
Part of André Wagner collection

Item is a wooden chair with a replaced woven rush seat. Its an example of the country Sheraton style, and features original red paint.

Wooden chair
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.18 · Item · ca. 1850
Part of André Wagner collection

Item is a wooden chair that dates to the early to mid 1800s. It features a woven, split rush seat and its frame has been repainted red.

Wooden chairs
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.19 · Item · ca. 1850
Part of André Wagner collection

Item consists of two simple wooden chairs that date to the early to mid 1800s. They feature splayed feet and a single board seat.