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Fabric and Thread Making

2012.04.03 a & b Wool Carder.JPG

Fabric and Thread Making, Backus-Page House Museum

The carders are made of two flat pieces of wood, each with a handle and varying in size. On one side of each of these carders are hundreds of small…

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Laundry

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Laundry, Backus-Page House Museum

Washbucket- A replica used for educational/demonstration situations. Made of vertical wooden slats held together by 3 black painted horizontal strips…

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The Necessary

2008.18.03 Chamber Pot.JPG

The Necessary, Backus-Page House Museum

Porcelain bowl. No designs. Small handle on the side for easy carrying/dumping of contents. Used to relieve oneself during the night instead of…

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Fetching Water

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Fetching Water, Backus-Page House Museum

Water Pail- Wooden bucket. Was used for collecting sap at one point in time. Made of wooden boards compiled vertically. Two horizontal, lighter,…

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Early Light

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Early Light, Backus-Page House Museum

Made of thin tin. Has significant rust and holes. Made to look like a candle holder. Ontop of the canister made to hold whale oil, a spout juts…

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Writing

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Writing, Backus-Page House Museum

Clay inkwell. Glazed an orange colour. Small opening at the top from a tiny spout where a wuill would sit in. Has little to no design.

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The Land Deed

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The Land Deed, Backus-Page House Museum, December 23, 1840

This land deed is dated 23rd day of December, 1840 at Port Talbot to John McLean, Yeoman for 3 farthings. Northeast Quarter of Lot Two, Concession…

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The "Talbot" Axe

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The "Talbot" Axe, Backus-Page House Museum

Rusty axe head. The end not used for cutting is banged up possibly used for pounding things in? Wooden handle, curved slightly in design.

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