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Wool blanket
CA ON00428 2021.13-2021.13.26 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of André Wagner collection

Item is cream, wool blanket, with satin trim. The tag identifies it as a “Witnedown”, having been produced in Witney, England. Witney became a popular location for the manufacturing and distribution of blankets and other wool products, beginning in the 17th century.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.