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.
Tags: 1800s, Settler, Talbot
The Orchard
Talbot's orchard included apples, pears, plums, cherries, and wild strawberries.
Tags: Garden, Orchard, Settlers, Talbot, Trees
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…
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…
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.
Old Velvet Rose
Has been noted in apothecary books as far back as 1597 as "velvet rose", but nowadays it's more commonly called the "Tuscany rose".
Tags: Flowers, Gardens, Roses, Settlers, Talbot
Maiden's Blush Rose
This rose was previously known as the "Cuisse de Nymph," or "thigh of the nymph". Because that name was too risqué for the Victorian age, so now it's…
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…
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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