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.
Tags: 1800s, Settler, Talbot
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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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