Artifact of the Week – Seed Planter
Posted on August 6, 2021
This is a seed planter commonly known by farmers as ‘bill picks’ or ‘corn jabbers’. In the mid 1800s and early 1900s, these hand held planters were very popular. There […]
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Artifact of the Week – Grinder
Posted on July 30, 2021
This hand-cranked grinder used to reside at a forge owned and operated by Ben Cowell. A hand operated crank is attached to the side with a sleek wooden handle. When […]
Artifact of the Week – Honey Pail
Posted on July 23, 2021
The Man Behind the Honey This early-mid 20th century pail is from the apiary of V.S.Tripp in Dutton, ONT. Owned by apiarist Victorr Stanley Tripp, more commonly known as Stan, […]
Artifact of the Week – Jackscrew
Posted on July 16, 2021
This is our jackscrew, also known as a screw jack or barn jack. Made of cast iron and still in good condition, this jack served its purpose for countless years. […]
Artifact of the Week – Blacksmith Bellows
Posted on July 9, 2021
Blacksmith Bellows also known as; Forge Fan, Lungs or Blowers, were one of the most important tools in a Blacksmith’s shop. Its purpose is to supply oxygen to the base […]
Artifact of the Week – The Flat Spokeshave
Posted on July 2, 2021
Spokeshaves are one of the many tools used by a carpenter. This tool’s purpose is to flatten and smooth complex shapes into wood. The spokeshave has an adjustable blade that […]
Reg Miller Models Monday at the Manor – A look at our Collection
Posted on March 29, 2021
Small scale models donated by Reg Miller These working models were built by Reg Miller of St. Thomas. In the past, Reg demonstrated these at shows like our annual Heritage […]
George Kimble Shovel Mondays at the Manor – A look at our Collection
Posted on March 22, 2021
A shovel from George Kimble While our collection contains several shovels of different types, one of the shovels has a history that contributed to an important part of our museum. […]
Mustache Cups Mondays at the Manor – A look at our Collection
Posted on March 15, 2021
Mustache cups During the 19th century, facial hair became part of a gentleman’s look. Beards and mustaches were popular and as the century progressed, mustaches became larger. Many men waxed […]