etobicoke collection

Etobicoke Historical Society – Archives Inventory The following is a list of items in the Society’s “Etobicoke Collection”. The Archives also has a collection of the Society’s records, for which there is a separate inventory. For further information please contact the Society’s archivists. ACCESSION NUMBER

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

974.24.30a & b Boxes & Storage Containers Metal tin tricorn hatbox with copper colour inside. Handle on top. Size - 49 x 31 cm.

982.4.1 Photographs Print of black and white oval photograph of William Gamble on white background in black plastic rectangular frame with gold trim. Size 28x22.5 cm. (photo is missing from frame)

982.10.1 Books The Valley Of The Humber by Kathleen MacFarlane-Lizars (1615-1913). Originally published in 1913 by William Briggs, Toronto. Facsimile paperback edition published by Coles, 1974. 21 x 13.5cm

982.11.1 Books Your Community Hospital by George H. Kitchen, M.D., F.R.C.S. London F.R.C.S. {C} F.I.C.S. August 1956-1979. Artwork by Adolph Piotrowski, M.D. Colour - blue. Size 22 x 14.25cm

982.12.1 Books The Mimico Story by Harvey Currell. Second edition 1967. Editor: Hugh M. Griggs. Publisher: Town of Mimico and Library Board. Art: Margin sketches - Hugh McClelland. Size -24.3 x 17.5cm. 170 pages Blue and white cover resembling sky and clouds. Gulls scattered across the cover.

982.13.1a Books History of Toronto and County of York, Ontario. Size - 24 x 18 cm. Published in Toronto by C. Blackett Robinson. In 2 volumes - Cover in simulated reddish-brown leather with dark red trim-gold lettering.

982.13.1b Books History of Toronto and County of York, Ontario. Vol 2. Each volume is 511 pages. Size and condition is the same as volume 1.

982.14.1 Books Peel County History - From Brock to Currie. Author is William Perkins Bull. Publisher -The Perkins Bull Foundation, George M. McLeod Ltd., Toronto, Canada. 772 pages. Size - 25.5 x 15.5 cm. Faded blue-gray cover.

982.15.1 Books History Of The Centennial Exhibition. 874 pages. Size 22.5 x 14.5 cm. Cover of dark reddish-brown with gold lettering and decoration leather trim.

982.16.1 Books Memoirs Of A Parson by Rev. G. Moore Morgan. Soft cover, blue, looseleaf. 54 pages. Size 29 x 22 cm.

982.17.2 Books St. Mary, Islington, London, England. History Of The Parish Church. Issued by the Vicar of Islington, the Rev. Hugh R. Gough, O.B.E., M.A. the rural Dean. Booklet - Size - 24.5 x 18.5 cm. 15 pages. Embossed cream cover - blue lettering.

982.19.1 Books Where The Alders Grow by Harvey Currell. Booklet. Size 24.7 x 16.4 cm. 53 pages. Cover has a green background with beige alder leaves and branches. Paper cover - photographic illustrations - 30 copies

982.20.1 Books A Century Of Freemasonry In Etobicoke - historical notes compiled by the late Dr. J. Austin Evans, P.M. Size - 22.2 x 14.5 cm. Gold cover, blue printing. 186 pages

982.21.1 Books Yearbook of West Humber Collegiate Title: Saga. Hardcover. Gold . Size: 27.4 x 19.5 cm. 119 pages

982.37.1 Ephemera & Paper Items Photocopy of bill for stone sills for B. Johnson's house. Printed bill from J.A. Ellis, Architect, Kilburn Hall with particulars handwritten in ink. Size - 18.75 x 21 cm. Dated Toronto Junction 189_

982.43.1 Home Decorations & Accessories

Bootjack - made in two parts, handle and jack which swivels. Made of hickory. Size: handle section is 62.5 x 18.5 cm at widest point. Jack section is 38.5 x 13 cm at widest point

982.44.1 Baskets Basket - no lid. Woven of willow. Size: 20 cm in diameter and 6 cm in height

982.45.1 a = mould b= press

Kitchen Utensils Butter mould, 2 pieces. Made of unfinished maple. Mould constructed with nails - two screws in top of the press. Press made in double ridge design. Size of mould - 7 x 14.5 x 11.5 cm. Size of press - 5 x 11.5 x 13.5 cm.

982.46.1 Boxes & Storage Containers Box - no lid. Walnut, plain bottom. Sloping sides. Done in fretwork in design of monkeys and trees. Size - 23 x 12.5 x 10 cm at widest point.


Wall bracket, semi-circular shelf with back and divider, done in fretwork in a flower pattern. Made of walnut. Size - 15 x 25 x 16 cm.


Wall bracket, small semi-circular shelf, supported by three rams done in fretwork with two deer forming the back of the shelf. Made of walnut. Size - 8 x 16.5 x 24 cm.

982.49.1 Dishes Pitcher - China - Blue and white, Royal Doulton, Madras pattern. Scenes of flowers and Oriental buildings. Flowers on handle and inner and outer lip border and inner and outer edge of mouth. Height - 19 cm at highest point. Circumference at widest point is 49 cm. Diameter of mouth is 11 cm. Lip is slightly chipped. Trademark on the bottom indicates manufactured 1901 - 1922.

982.50.1 Dishes Syrup pitcher - pressed glass with round silver hinged top and glass handle, octagonal base. Size - height 19 cm. Diameter of mouth is 5 cm. Diameter of base is 11 cm.

982.51.1 Stationery & Related Items Inkstand, brass, square base, hinged lid. Engraved: J.P. 1912. Size - 13 x 13 x 6 cm.

982.53.1a Home Decorations & Accessories

Jar - natural coloured pottery, round with pointed lid. Appearance resembles a tree house - possibly a tobacco jar. Size of jar - diameter of mouth 11 cm diameter of base - 16.5 cm. Height - 9 cm.

982.53.1b Home Decorations & Accessories

Lid to above - Size - 12.75 cm diameter - 8 cm height

982.55.1 Clocks & Watches Gingerbread clock in finely carved ash case, scroll and leaf carving on top, base and sides. Round white face - both hands present black Roman numerals, surrounded by brass. Glass door reverse painted with gold flowers and vase of flowers. Brass pendulum Canadian made by Arthur Pequegnat Clock Co., Berlin, Ont. Size - Base is 36 cm wide X 10 cm high. Clock is 34 cm wide X 7 cm high. Total length is 55 cm

982.56.1a Sports Related Items Gymnastics pin. Indian clubs or bowling pin shaped with a knob on top. Hardwood painted black. Size - 45 cm high. Circumference at widest point is 34 cm.


Wall bracket - walnut, semi-circular shelf with fretwork. Divider and backing above and below shelf done in leaf design. Varnished. Size - 12 x 23.5 x 22.5 cm

982.59.1 Jewellery Jewellery Box, trunk shape, black metal handles and trim. Covered in rust coloured velvet. Lined with velvet and silk. One hidden drawer and jewellery compartments containing two celluloid studs for a man's shirt - unmatched pair. Size - 12.5 x 17.5 x 11.5 cm

982.62.1 Kitchen Utensils Coffee mill, tin with iron grinder on top. Long crank has wooden handle, glass window on side of container. Label reads "Universal 014 coffee mill". Size - 28 cm high, dia 11.5cm

982.63.1 Toiletry Items British army foot powder. Original tin by Parke and Parke Ltd. Chemists, Hamilton, Ont. Used during WW 1. Green tin with silver coloured top and base. Some original contents still in it

982.64.1 Art Oil painting, trees and barn in background, wheat sheaves in foreground. Light painted wood frame. Artist is Mary B. Huber, 19 Oakmount Road, Toronto - R09-8637. Size of painting - 40 x 50 cm. Painting in frame is 53 x 63 cm

982.65.1 Art Oil painting - View from garden of old Scarlett home towards Humber River Valley. Wood frame - carved and painted brown. Title of the painting is "Lilac Time". Size - painting 60 x 81 cm. Painting in frame 78 x 99 cm. Artist is S.B. Hatch

982.66.1 Art Watercolour Print. A settler sowing seed. Frame of dark stained wood. Artist is C.W. Jefferys. Size of print - 60 x 44.5 cm. Print in frame 70.5 x 54 cm

982.67.1a Cameras Kodak, black no.2 cartridge

982.67.1b Cameras Hawk-eye model - original box, green and white. Made by Canadian Kodak Co. Size -14 x 8 x 11 cm. Model C

982.67.1c Cameras Instruction booklet for above

982.68.1 Baby Accessories Baby carriage, wooden handle and body, straw padding on back, four iron wheels, arms and trim. Size 94 x 48 x 96 cm

982.73.1 Tools Brace - wooden with piece that screws in. Size - dimensions of base - 79.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm.

982.74.1 Tools Saw - crosscut wooden, two handles, twisted twine provides tension - narrow blade with serrated edge. Size - 37 x 77 cm

982.75.1 Tools Axe, broad. Wooden handle oval shaped. Size - 79 cm long. Iron blade - straight edged. Size - 30 x 22 cm.

982.76.1 Tools Adze - wooden handle, squared off. 73 cm long. Iron blade, straight edged. Size 24.5 x 13 cm.

982.78.1 Books "The Growth Of Canadian National Feeling" by W. Stewart Wallace. Published in Toronto by MacMillian Co. of Canada Ltd. Blue, cloth bound cover. Cream and blue paper jacket. Author has autographed the paper jacket on the cover and the first title page. Size - 18.5 x 13 x 1.5 cm.

982.79.1 Building Materials Brick - red brick with "Mimico" printed on it. Size 21 x 10 x 7 cm

982.80.1 Ephemera & Paper Items Leaflet - John Graves Simcoe Memorial Foundation - It's Purpose and Accomplishments. 12 pages. Size - 25.2 x 9cm - beige with brown trim.

982.82.1 Maps, Plans, Surveys Map of County of York in a brown cardboard tube. Blue print on off-white background

982.83.1 Maps, Plans, Surveys Plans of Islington Burial Ground in a brown cardboard tube.

982.84.1 Picture frames Picture frame - ornately carved. Painted wood with gilt trim. Size 46 x 40.5 cm.

982.87.1 Photographs "New Toronto Council & Public Utilities Commission 1923" Black and white. Mounted on white cardboard with names and positions of the ten men listed below. Unframed. Size - 46 x 40.5 cm.

982.88.1 Textiles Tapestry - Picture of women feeding swans with men and children in the background. Beige, brown, pink and gray. Size 19.9 x 12.8 cm.


Rug - throw. Beige, green and rust. Leaf design with rust coloured wool fringe. Size - 204 x 160 cm.

982.90.1 Clothing-Children Christening dress - made of white cotton, gathered bodice tucked skirt with eyelet embroidery at the waist, skirt and scalloped hem. Sash at back waist, gathered sleeves and neckline with ties. Size - 98 cm long

982.91.1 Clothing-Women Apron, small white cotton apron. Size - 40.5 cm long width at hem is 62 cm.

982.91.2 Kitchen Utensils Pot holder, small white potholder with cotton tape tie. Size - 14 x 15.5 cm.

982.91.3 Clothing-Women Apron, domestic science apron of white cotton with bib, button waistband. Size - length waist to hem -57 cm. Width of hem - 115 cm


Lamp, student study, carbide type. Base of lamp is white metal with container for fuel on one side. Size - 52.5 cm high.


Base of glass bulb - metal. Size - 12.5 cm high

982.92.1c Home Decorations & Accessories

Glass bulb - size - length 28 cm

982.92.1d Home Decorations & Accessories

Shade - green exterior, white interior. Size - Diameter at top - 10.5 cm. Diameter at bottom - 17.5cm

982.93.1 Kitchen Utensils Meat grinder - silver coloured metal with wooden screws on to table for use. No 1 1/2 New Standard Chopper Howe Works, Mount Joy, Penn. Patented July 20, 1913

982.95.1 to 982.95.12 Tools Carpentry planes - set. Wooden bases and iron blades. The width and curve of the blades serve as their distinguishing feature.

982.95.1 Tools Straight plane - width of blade - 5.7 cm



982.95.4 Tools Straight plane - width of blade - 2.1 cm -

982.95.5 Tools Moulding plane - width of blade - 3 cm - concave curve

982.95.6 Tools Moulding plane - width of blade - 2.6 cm - concave curve




982.95.10 Tools Moulding plane - width of blade - 1.7 cm - convex curve

982.95.11 Tools Moulding plane - width of blade - 1 cm - convex curve

982.95.12 Tools Moulding plane - width of blade - 5 cm - convex curve

982.96.1 to 982.96.12 Toiletry Items Toilette case - Ornate box with picture of two young women on the lid. Surrounding area and sides are painted gold with purple flower design. Bottom edge and interior edge are mottled green plush - interior lined with fuchsia fabric. Size - 21.5 x 28 x 8.5 cm. The following artifacts were found inside 982.96.1

982.96.4 Toiletry Items Comb - off-white - fiberloid

982.96.5 Toiletry Items Brush, natural bristle, off-white fiberloid back and handle. Painted with rose pattern and gilt trim.

982.96.6 Toiletry Items Nail buffer - off-white coloured fiberloid - yellow chamois face

982.96.7 Toiletry Items Mirror - off-white fiberloid back and handle. Painted with rose pattern and gilt trim.

982.96.8 Toiletry Items Button hook, off-white fiberloid handle

982.96.10 Toiletry Items Nail cleaner, bone

982.96.12 Clothing-Women Purse, pearl, small egg-shaped with chain handle. Trimmed in silver

982.96.11a Toiletry Items Pot, small yellow plastic with leaf pattern on lid

982.96.11b Toiletry Items Pot, small yellow plastic with leaf pattern on lid

982.97.1 Stationary & Related Items Letter opener, celluloid blade and handle. "E. Kelsey's Patent July 25, 1865" printed on it. Size - 18.5 cm long.

982.98.1 Stationary & Related Items Calling card case, mother of pearl. Contains hand written cards. Size - 6.75 x 10.25 x 15 cm.

982.98.3 Stationary & Related Items Calling card, "Mrs. R.L. MacDonald" found within 982.98.1. Size - 3.75 x 7.5 cm

982.99.1 Stationary & Related Items Calendar, folding type, showing Monday to Saturday. Silver hinged clasp. Two covers and six leaves. Ivory or plastic. Size - 7.25 x 4 x 6 cm.

982.101.1 Stationary & Related Items Blotter, silver plated, carved handle with felt covered roller for blotting ink.

982.103.1a Jewellery Belt buckle and ribbon for belt buckle in two parts with beige and brown stone, gold coloured buckle. Size - 6.75 x 4.5 cm

982.103.1b Jewellery Ribbon for belt, black. Size - 73 cm long

982.103.1c Jewellery Box, white "Percy Edwards Ltd., 71 & 72 Piccadilly" printed on it. Size - 9.75 x 6.5 x 3 cm. Inside box is a calling card for "Mrs. J.R. Montgomery.

982.105.1 Boxes & Storage Containers Box, embossed, brown with metal handle on top of lid - metal clasp, maroon fabric lining. Size - 13.5 x 13.5 cm.

982.106.1a Dishes Cream pitcher, china, small, white. Oriental pattern. Size at mouth is 3 cm. Maximum height is 6.5 cm

982.106.1b Dishes Sugar bowl, china, small , white. Oriental pattern. Size - diameter 8.5 cm, height is 4 cm.

982.107.1 Glassware Plate or tray, pressed glass, scalloped edge, square. Star and circle pattern, clear glass. Size 25.5 diameter, height is 2 cm.

982.107.2 Glassware Tall celery glass, clear pressed glass, rounded bottom, cross and diamond pattern on two sides. Scalloped edge on two sides of mouth. Size at mouth is 8 x 8.5 cm. Height is 14.5cm

982.107.3 Glassware Spoon holder, square, clear pressed glass with rounded bottom, cross and diamond pattern of two sides, scalloped edge on mouth. Size of mouth - 9.5 x 9.75 cm. Height 14.5 cm

982.107.4a Glassware Sugar holder, clear pressed glass. Similar to design to 107.2 and 107.3. Size - 14 cm high.

982.107.4b Glassware Lid to 982.107. Holder has smooth top. Size - diameter 9.5 cm

982.108.1a & b Footwear Boots, child's laced red leather. Size - 13.5 cm long.

982.109.1a & b Clothing - Children Socks, child's cream wool socks, rib knit. Size - length of foot - 10.5 cm

982.110.1a & b Sports related items Skates, ladies. Blades only. "Henry Boker's Beauty" printed on blade. Size - 9 .5 cm. Length of blade is 29.5 cm.

983.19.3 Clothing - Children Children's dress, white cotton with gathered bodice and lacework on sash. Lace collar and at the end of sleeves. Length - 75 cm

984.2.3 Books Book - "The Huron and Lalonde Occupations of Ontario" by Frank Ridley, reprinted from American Antiquity Vol. 17, No. 3. Pages 197-210. Size 25.5 x 18 cm

984.3.1 Boxes & Storage Containers Glove box, brown, simulated leather raised design - wine coloured lining. White metal handle on top, also clasp. Size - 29.5 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm

984.3.5 Cutlery Spoon - teaspoon size, hallmarked silver. Initial A.M.W. McD. on handle. Size - length is 15 cm.

984.3.6 Cutlery Spoon - silver plate - inscription on handle - rope design on handle. Size - length is 12.5 cm.

984.3.7 Cutlery Spoon - plate - for measuring. Inscribed on handle "The Gt. A & P Tea Co. India Tea - One level spoon makes two cups." Size - length - 9 cm.

984.3.2a Clothing - Women Black purse, clutch type, silk material decoration on outside of dome fastener consisting of 4 small squares of pearl and mounted on composition bases. Corded silk lining, change purse inside. Size - length 18 cm. Width 11 cm seam to lining

984.3.2b Clothing - Women Mirror in pocket of 984.3.2a. Also, calling card of P.G. Smiley, 401 Bruce Ave., Windsor, Ont. Mirror attached with strap

984.4.2 Cutlery Coffee spoon, scroll design on handle - plate, no name. Size - 11 cm in length

984.6.1 Sewing, knitting & weaving items

Scissors, small needle case and pin cushion, strung on pink satin ribbon which is threaded with ivory rings. Pink satin bow at top and bottom of 12 rings

984.7.5 First Nations Items Cross-beaded, Native Canadian made. Shades of green and blue, white circle of beads in centre of each design. Red and white material in squares on the back. Beaded loop at top to hang. Size 28.2 cm length, 18 cm in width

984.7.4a Clothing - Women Purse, brown leather with white metal frame and brown leather strap. Gray corded silk lining. Pocket in lining. Size - length - 19.5 cm. Width at base - 22 cm

984.7.4b Clothing - Women Change purse, black leather. Leather lined, gold frame. Found in 984.7.4a

984.7.4c Clothing - Women Card case, black leather with white metal frame. Leather lined. 2 black leather pockets containing 6 calling cards inscribed. "Miss A.W.M. MacDonell". Found in 384.7.4a.

984.8.2 Boxes & Storage Containers Cover of box, perhaps stationery, black simulated leather, gold edge - 1 cm in from edge with design in each corner. Flower and leaf design in centre in green, red, pink and mauve. Three pearl chips also in design. Size - length - 23.2 cm x 15.5 cm wide. Blotter on back bearing signature A. E. MacDonald

984.8.1a Boxes & Storage Containers Box, "Fry's Chocolate Dragees - Bristol and London". Dark red colour with gold lettering and design. Size - length - 12 cm, Width - 6.5 cm

984.8.1b Photographs Shell of pecan found in 984.8.1a. Tied with blue and white ribbon. Tag attached bearing American stamp addressed to Miss May MacDonald, St. Joseph's Convent, St. Albans St. Toronto, Ont. Canada. Printed on back of tag - Yonkers, N.Y. in a Nut Shell and in pencil - "Thank you - A good one on ______. Under the printing "But I will break out soon." In the shell - many small photos 2.7 x 3 cm in size. Also, 1 very small snapshot 1 cm square. Also in nut, pictures of buildings and scenes in American city, perhaps Boston. Bottom sheet says "Manufactured by Tichnor Brothers - Boston, Mass. 2.5 x 1.8 cm. Size of tag - 7 x 3.5 cm

984.8.5a Stationery & Related Items Box, gold, inscribed "Eversharp" - made of cardboard. Size - 16 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm

984.8.5b Stationery & Related Items Fountain pen, found inside 984.8.5a. "Eversharp" very faintly inscribed on clip. Mottled green - dark

984.8.5c Stationery & Related Items Pencil "Eversharp" - found in 984.8.5a. "Eversharp" inscribed on clip. Mottled dark green. Original sticker - 00911 $2.00.

984.8.6a Stationery & Related Items Box, blue mottled. Gold line around edge, hinged lid. Number on bottom 02. Beige satin lining, ribbon across lining of lid inscribed "Waterman's". Blue velvet lining on base. Size - 16.4 x 4 x 2.4 cm.

984.8.6b Stationery & Related Items Fountain pen - found in 984.8.6a. Black mottled finish. Wide gold band on base. Inscription on gold clip.

984.8.6c Stationery & Related Items Pencil - "Eversharp" found in 984.8.6a. Black mottled design. Inscription on gold clip "Waterman's Pat. Oct 9/09. Also in black at top - Waterman's. Lead. Size - length - 13.4 cm

984.9.1 Home Decoration & Accessories

Hatpin holder - porcelain - marked on bottom - hand painted. Ten holes in top with gold decoration. Gray trim around top - black bands with raised white dots separating sections - band of dots around bottom. Floral design in pink and white on two sides of holder. Size - 13 cm high.

984.9.2a Boxes & Storage Containers Box, round paper mache. Size - 5 cm diameter, depth - 3.5 cm

984.9.2b Boxes & Storage Containers Box lid to 984.9.2a. Dull gold decoration on top.

984.9.2c Jewellery Bracelet, found in 984.9.2a. Iridescent small shells strung together by white (clear) tiny glass beads. Gold colour box - shaped clasp.

984.10.1a Glassware Dish, small glass sauce dish on low pedestal, diamond design around top with diagonal ribs between groups of small diamond pieces. Two mould lines. Size - diameter (top) 13 cm. Height is 5 cm.

984.10.1b Glassware Dish, same as 984.10.1a.

984.11.1 Glassware Pitcher, clear glass, scalloped around top. Diamond pattern. Knobs around each diamond design - 5 rows of design. Every other row has star pattern inside the diamond. Handle is frosted at base. Size - Height - 16.5 cm. Diameter at top - 12 cm. At base - 9 cm.

984.11.2 Glassware Glass tumbler - same design as 984.11.1 - 3 pattern rows, plain diamonds between top and bottom rows of star centres surrounded by knobs. Size - height - 9.3 cm. Width across the top is 6.4 cm

984.11.3 Glassware Glass tumbler - same as above 984.11.2

984.11.4 Glassware Glass tumbler - same as above 984.11.2

984.12.1a Toiletry Items Razor case, stained hardwood, brass hinges and lock. Interior covered with brown velvet - two strips of wood dividing the interior into two small and one large sections. Size - length - 19.5 cm. Width - 9.5 cm. Height - 6 cm. Contents - 5 straight razors, 2 in cases.

984.12.1b Toiletry Items Straight razor - black handle hinged to blade. Made by J.A. Henkels, Solingen, Germany. Trademark on blade. On back of blade are words "Buerger Bros. Denver." Comes with case with same trademark. Size - Razor closed - 15 cm. Opened - 24 cm. Blade 7 cm.

984.12.1c Toiletry Items Straight razor in case. Case made of varnished fabric. Printing on case "Forlton razor - made and ground in Sheffield, England - Eli Bailey, Toronto, Ont. Canada." Razor has black handle with writing on blade "Eli Bailey Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Made and ground in Sheffield, England." Size as 984.12.1b

984.12.1d Toiletry Items Straight razor with a black handle. Words on blade - "Worcester Razor, Worcester, Mass, USA" Size - same as 984.12.1b

984.12.1f Toiletry Items Straight razor with a black handle. Words on blade - "H. Boker and Co. Georgian" with decorative motif around it. Size - same as 984.12.1b

984.12.1g Toiletry Items Straight razor with black handle. Words on blade - "Magnetic". Reverse side "Manufactured by Frederick Reynolds, Sheffield". Initials - "F.R." Size - same as 984.12.1b

984.13.1 Stationery & Related Items Chalk box - printing on edge of the box - "1 gross - Sanigene" (trademark) "Sanitary and Hygienic Dustless Crayons - The Canada Crayon Co. Ltd. Lindsay, Ont. Made in Canada"

984.14.2 Ephemera & Paper Items Folder - Parkies Guns and Pistols. 50 cards. Front of each card shows picture of weapon, name, date when used and number in series. Blue folder. Sketches of weapons being used. List of contents on back.

984.14.3 Ephemera & Paper Items Booklet - "Sweet Home - Pictures and Poems". Selected and arranged by Kate E. Spencer. Illustrated by Allan Barraud, A. Woodruff and George H. Edwards, Toronto - Willard Tract Depository. Cover is green with circle picture of house lighted at night - sprigs of white blossoms around the circle. Inscription - to Miss McDonald, with much love from Aunt Kate January 1/91

984.14.5 Books "Notes on Sites of Huron Villages in the Township of Tay (Simcoe County)" by Andrew F. Hunter, M.A. Toronto, Warwick Bros & Rutter, 68 & 70 Front St. W. 36 pages Faded blue cover. Booklet

984.14.1a Books "The Story of Etobicoke" by Robert A. Given to commemorate Centennial year in Etobicoke. Cover is red heavy paper and contains seal of Municipality of Etobicoke. Contents include section on each village of Etobicoke. 76 pages. First printing by Township of Etobicoke.

984.14.1b Books "The Story of Etobicoke" - same as 984.14.1a

984.14.1c Books "The Story of Etobicoke" by Robert A. Given. Same as 984.14.1a but second printing by permission of the author by E.H.S. and Montgomery's Inn.

984.15.1 Books Booklet - "The King's Mill on the Humber 1793-1803 Toronto's First Industrial Building" by Carl Benn. Published by E.H.S. Brown. Soft cover, white printing. Sketch of river and location of mill on front cover - photo on back cover is Humber Valley

984.15.2 Toiletry Items Box of tar soap - printed on package - "Packer's Tar Soap, Mystic, Conn." Size - 9 x 7 x 2.5cm

984.16.1 Dishes Plate - Bread and butter. Commemorating the Royal Wedding of George and May in 1893. White with scalloped edge.

984.16.2 Dishes Gold trim cup - design as 984.16.1 - cream colour.

984.16.4 Books "Ojibway Myths and Tales" by Col. Geo. E. Laidlaw. Reprinted from the Archaeological Report - 1918. 76 pages. Size - 24.3 x 16.3 cm. Pages stapled.

984.16.5 Books "Archaeology of the Neutral Indians" by Frank Ridley. Survey & Analysis 1958-60-61. 66 pages. Size - 25.2 x 17.5 cm.

984.16.3a, b, c, d Cutlery Forks, bone handles, 2 handles dyed black, three prongs. Two metal bolts through handles. Size - vary from 17 to 18 cm in length

984.17.1 Books "Paradise Lost" by Milton. A poem in twelve books which is prefixed the Life of the Author and an essay on English Versification. 336 pages. Size 17 x 10 cm.

984.18.1 Stationery & Related Items Desk bell - metal with 3 prong legs. Working condition. Size - diameter - 7 cm.

984.18.2 Books "Quarterly Militia List of the Dominion of Canada". Corrected to April 1, 1917. 953 pages plus index. Size - 19.5 x 13.5 cm.

984.18.3 Stationery & Related Items Fountain pen. "Red Cap" 14 carat. Gold nib in box. Pen has a glass filler and instructions in box. Pen is black with red cap. "London, England" is hand-written on back of instructions. "Red Cap" is printed on pen. Size - box - 10.5 x 2.5 cm.

984.19.1 Dishes Pitcher - W.H. Grindley & Co. England. Floral pattern. White with brown floral pattern. Trademark - ship on globe. Registry mark - Rd Nb 185169. No. 23 on bottom. Size - height - 20 cm.

984.19.2 Dishes Vase - white. Registry no. is Rd51148. Ridges run up 3.5 cm from base all around. Glaze is checked. Size - height - 12.5 cm. Base is 6.5 x 5 cm.

984.19.3 Dishes Sugar bowl - on bottom - China Hall in centre of brown water pitcher - Graydon Harrison stamped below - King Street, Toronto. Gold line on white an inch down from top. Decorative handles with gold - no lid. Size - 15 cm high, across the top - 10 cm

984.19.4 Toiletry Items Toothbrush holder - part of wash set - cream colour with brown daffodil decoration - gold edges. Registry number on bottom - Rd. No. 294966. Size - height - 15 cm. Across top is 10 cm.

984.20.1 Commemorative Item Commemorative mug - 60 years of Queen Victoria's reign - 1837 to June 20th, 1897. Cream colour background. In gold letters around the top "God Save The Queen". Also, crown holding elephant and inscribed "Empress of India". Commemoration inscription -flags, roses, thistles and shamrocks letters around the top "God Save The Queen". Registry mark on bottom - Rd. No. 290234. Made in England. W.L. 370 in gold. Size - height 7.5 cm.

984.20.2 Toiletry Items Hatpin holder - Nippon - white with floral design in pink and green. Size - height - 12.5 cm

984.20.3 Toiletry Items Hatpin holder - no name on bottom. White with decoration of roses, small white flowers and green leaves. Cork in bottom. Size - height - 12 cm

984.20.4 Books Bible - Gaelic - printed by Thomas Constable for the Edinburgh Bible Society. Imitation leather brown embossed cover - gold edges. Size - 14 x 8.5 cm.

984.20.5 Glassware Ether bottle - glass stopper, neck and top are frosted. T.C.W. Co. printed on the bottom. Size - height - 11.5 cm. Circumference - 18 cm.

984.20.6 Toiletry Items Perfume Bottle - glass with glass stopper in shape of crown. Gold, yellow and blue label and band around neck - label says "Superba Extracts, Crabapple. Manufactured by Sovereign Perfumes Limited - Toronto". Size - height - 10 cm. Width - 4 cm

984.20.7 Ephemera & Paper Items Catalogue - T. Eaton Co. - reproduction 1901. No. 46 & 47. Size - 25.2 cm x 19.4 cm

984.20.8 Books "Early Architecture of the Town and Township of Niagara The Niagara Foundation" by Peter John Stokes B.Arch. M.R.A.I.C. Consulting Restoration Architect 1967 edition. Forward by J. Keiller Mackay. No 41 limited. White, simulated leather. Black printing. Size - 43.5 x 28 cm.

984.20.9 Glassware Bottle, no top. Covered with wine stain hand painted floral design - wine corded ribbon around neck - cream satin lining showing around top. Size - height - 16 cm. Circumference- 25 cm

984.20.10 Toiletry Items Perfume bottle - frosted glass - metal top on cork. Gold label and band around top. Rose design on label. Wording - "Viviana Lilac Toilet Water - Harmony Perfumes, Toronto Canada HP". Size - height - 17 cm

984.21.1 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt book - Dunn Dry Goods Groceries Flour and Feed, Islington, Ont. Each page stamped as above. Wine coloured Size - 4.75 x 15.5 cm.

984.21.2 Ephemera & Paper Items Advertising paper - "Ask for the Figs of the Camel Brand" "The only Washed and Packed Trademark". One donkey with rider - two camels. At other end - "Aram Hamparzum Smyrna, Turkey. At any first class Grocery Store or Confectionary". Size - pierced paper - 18 x 6.5 cm.

984.21.3 Glassware Glass decanter - no stopper, oval shape with floral design front and back. Horizontal ridges on sides - writing on bottom - "pat. Pending" trademark symbol. Size - height - 18.5 cm

984.21.4 Stationery & Related Items Silver calling card tray - plated _E.P.N.S. - C.G. & Co. Pierced border. Size - 17 x 14 cm.

984.21.5 Toiletry Items Talcum powder - Bonnie Prince Charlie - metal with plaid design, gold oval space in centre with thistle border and picture of Prince. Brass border around top. On back - Vinolis Co. Ltd., London, Paris, Toronto. Also inscription as to use. Size including top - 13.2 cm. Rounded sides

984.21.6 Textiles Cover for bottle or other container similar to cover on 984.20.9 - wine. Length - approx. 19 cm. Burgundy silk with painted flower pattern.

984.21.7 Jewellery Jewel case - shape of a house, glass roof and sides. Gilt trim - basket weave design at top- legs and green lining on base and back. Roof tilts back to insert article. One tooth inside case. Size - 8 cm high, 9 cm wide.

984.21.8 Toiletry Items Hairpin box, metal with plaid design top with raised lettering saying "Hairpins" in guilt. On inside of lid is a label with the words "Kirby, Beard & Co's Superior Quality Hairpins". Inside are cardboard dividers that divide the box into 3 equal areas, 5 hairpins inside. Size - 9x6x2 cm

984.22.1 Dishes Pitcher - small china - mottled white. Size - 5.5 cm high, diameter is 4 cm

984.23.1a Weapons & Related Items Bayonet and sheath. Engraved "Eulle Juin 1871". Made of steel, handle made of brass. Slot in handle to fit on end of rifle. Marking on handle - T24978 and MFF Size - 69.5 cm long, handle is 12 cm long.

984.23.1b Weapons & Related Items Sheath for bayonet - 984.23.1a. Made of steel and has a hook to tie to belt. Stamped "T24978" on the side. Size - 58 cm.

984.24.1 Toiletry Items Hairbrush - sterling - initialled M.E.L. McD. Raised silver design of scrolls and leaves. Size - length -21 cm.

984.24.2 Stationery & Related Items Letter opener - celluloid - shape of duck or goose showing spread wing span. Stamped "Germany". Size - length - 24 cm

984.24.3 Toiletry Items Mirror - black - hole in handle for hanging. Bevelled glass. Size - length - 21 cm. Diameter is 13 cm.

984.25.1 Glassware Sherry glass, stemmed - clear glass. Size - height - 11 cm. Diameter 4 cm.

984.25.2 Glassware Sherry glass, stemmed - clear glass. Size - height - 11 cm. Diameter 4 cm.

984.26.1 Dishes Soup tureen - beige pottery with flower design. Decorative handles. Four short legs, design in brown. Size - length -30 cm. Width - 17 cm. Depth 13 cm

984.26.2 Tools Whetstone in wooden case - writing in pencil says "1880". On inside of lid in pencil - "F. H. Wood. Omaha 1880". Size - Case is 11.5 x 3.5 cm. Stone is 10 x 2.5 cm.

984.26.3 Glassware Jelly glass - clear - diamond shape. Trademark on bottom with "D" in centre (Diamond Glass Co.). Size - height- 18 cm. Diameter - 7 cm

984.26.4 Glassware Milk bottle "Cedarvale Farm Dairy" Trademark on bottom - "D" inside a diamond. Size - height - 27 cm. Diameter of mouth is 5 cm.

984.26.6 Animal Related Items Tin - "Williamson's Lightning Healing Powder - Cures Sore Necked Horses". Serial number of patent 195.26.2. Directions on blue label - beige printing. Size - height - 4.7 cm. Diameter 6.2 cm.

984.26.7 Toiletry Items Compact - small celluloid - hinged lid, puff and mirror inside. Size - diameter - 4 cm. Depth 1.5 cm. "Germany" on bottom.

984.26.8 Sewing, Knitting & Weaving Items

Pin holder - clear, ribbed glass with sterling top. Flower design around edge. Size - width - 3 cm

984.26.9 Women's Clothing Silk bag with black ribbon drawstring. Silk is striped - green, gray and black, flowered. Size - diameter of silk base - 5.5 x 7 cm

984.26.5a Toiletry Items Soap dish - white - vine design with a raised fern. Size - length -15 cm. Width - 11 cm. Depth - 5cm.

984.26.5b Toiletry Items Insert for soap dish - 984.26.5a

984.26.5c Toiletry Items Lid for 984.26.5a. White with gold speckled edge and handle. Gold design in four place around edge.

984.27.1 Clothing - Men Badge - Independent Foresters on top a moose head. I.O.F above head and L.B.C. under head. Crest on ribbon in gold print, also Court Islington, No. 1282 I.O.F. Islington, Ont. In pencil - G.J.T. Wood, Member 1898. Gold braid around edge and gold fringe. Back of badge is black, print in silver - "In memoriam Court Islington, no. 1282 I.O.F. Islington, Ont. Also, crest. Size - length - 22 cm, Width is 6.5 cm

984.27.2 Canes, Walking Sticks, Parasols, Umbrellas

Umbrella handle, ivory, carved to represent stem with leaf and flower. Handle screws on to umbrella. Size - length - 10.3 cm

984.27.3 Canes, Walking Sticks, Parasols, Umbrellas

Umbrella handle, ivory, carved to represent tree trunk, branches and leaves. Size - length - 11 cm.


Small oil burner - clear glass with wick. Rusted metal top. Bottom reads "Merit". Made in England. Size - height - 4 cm.

984.27.6 Glassware Glass bottle, possibly ink. Blue square bottom, broken at neck. Raised decorative design. Size - Height - 8.5 cm. Bottom is 5 x 5 cm.

984.27.5a Boxes & Storage Containers Box, black dresser piece, wooden with 3 rings around body. Silver coloured pattern. Size - depth 6 cm, diameter is 17.5 cm

984.27.5b Boxes & Storage Containers Lid to 984.27.5a. Pattern as above. 2 rings.

984.28.2 Boxes & Storage Containers Box, wooden, ornately carved with brass hinges. Lined with purple velvet. Fretwork. Size - 18 x 7 x 5 x 6 cm

984.28.3 Toiletry Items Crimping Irons (tongs) or waving irons for the hair. Wooden handles. Size - length - 24 cm


Washbowl, part of wash set. Off-white china, brown floral band on outside, brown daffodil decoration on inside. Large-sized bowl.

984.29.5 Art Wooden hanging basket, made of weaved wicker, gilded. Handle on top to hang on wall

984.29.6 Tools Dipstick, made of wood. "Rolsol Motor Oil", written on side. "Ford Model A" also on side. Has a hole on top for hanging, "Anglo Oil Company Limited", 43 cm long

984.29.7 Art Sketchbook with sketches and small water colours, found in Woodlawn. Size - 37 x 26.5 cm

984.29.2a Sewing, Knitting & Weaving Items

Thimble, marked sterling on inside. Initials engraved - A.W.M. McDonald on plain band, on number 10

984.29.2b Sewing, Knitting & Weaving Items

Box for thimble - white, words inside a laurel wreath - "Kents, Limited. Jewellers, Toronto.

984.29.3 a & b Footwear Boots, ladies high laced, black, 16 holes. Marked inside - 5-A 407927. Marked on right boot "Armstrong & Co., Rochester, NY"

984.29.4a Tools Spreading stick. Notches to fit into Achilles heel tendon of the dead pig. Size - 61.5 cm long

984.29.4b Tools Spreading stick, same as 984.29.4a. Size - 56.5 cm long

984.30.1 Art Painting of Montgomery's Inn - Dundas St. near Islington Ave. Painted in 1953 or 1954 by Josephine McFadden (Oil) in gilded wooden frame. Size - 62.5 x 52 cm. Painting - 49 x 40 cm.

984.30.2 Art Painting - oil - castle scene with trees and a lake. Boat on the lake. Gilded ornate frame. "G.W.M.W. Oct 30, 1895" scratched on front. Size- frame - 68 x 52 cm. Painting - 46 x 30 cm.

984.31.1a Baskets Woven basket with top. Bottom is blue, the rest is brown with decorative loops around top. Two woven handles. Size - 24.5 x 10 x 7 cm.

984.31.1b Baskets Woven top to 984.31.1b. Blue weaving in centre.

984.32.1 Weapons & Related Items Shot mould - vise-like instrument with mould for shot. Hole in top for pouring of molten metal. Pincers for cutting shot to produce a rounded ball. Size - length - 12 cm.

984.32.2 Toiletry Items Curling tongs - wooden handles. Size - length - 19 cm

984.33.2 Tools Hand drill - steel with wooden handle. Size - bit - 2 cm, handle - 22 cm

984.33.25 Tools Graining tool, to make wood impressions on paint. Rubber top, wooden handle painted black. Size - 15 cm long handle, top is 8.5 cm long

984.33.45 Ephemera & Paper Items OAC pamphlet on white grubs.

984.33.90 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from the Township of Pelee refusing G.P. Wood a hunting license

984.33.91 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from P.H. Southwell, Professor OAC regarding motor oil

984.33.92 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from The Lye Organ Company regarding St. George's Church

984.33.93 Ephemera & Paper Items Business card for Cedarvale Farm Dairy. Represented by G.P. Wood. On the back is a grocery list

984.33.94 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from the Bear Frame & Axel Company regarding a car alignment in Colorado.

984.33.95 Ephemera & Paper Items Toronto Stock Exchange monthly review.

984.33.96 Ephemera & Paper Items Card for the Oriental Art Palace, Great Eastern Hotel, Calcutta, India. Writing on the front.

984.33.97 Ephemera & Paper Items Rules, Report and List of the Members of the John Carpenter Club. 57 pages.

984.33.98 Ephemera & Paper Items Pamphlet from St. George's On-The-Hill. G.P. Wood is part of the building committee

984.33.99 Ephemera & Paper Items Advertisement from a magazine for a car. Signed G.P. Wood, Woodlawn.

984.33.100 Ephemera & Paper Items Flyer advertising that the Inyo Death Valley Gold Mine is for sale.

984.33.101 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from D. MacDougall, Associate Professor, Dept of Chemistry, Ontario Agricultural College.

984.33.102 Ephemera & Paper Items Land deal with G.P. Wood an agent, offer to purchase between J.J. of Weston and J. James of Islington.

984.33.103 Ephemera & Paper Items Airline ticket for British Overseas Airways from Miami to San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Croix and Martinique. Ticket for Mrs. G.P. Wood.

984.33.104 Ephemera & Paper Items Blank agreement for milk sales.

984.33.105 Ephemera & Paper Items Hydro bill stamped "Paid with thanks". Etobicoke Township Hydro Electric. Bill total $19.

984.33.106 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Gertrude from Joan, three pages on blue paper, 2nd page missing. In sympathy upon hearing of George's death.

984.33.107 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt for 1000 shares of Shakespeare Uranium Mines Ltd. Sold to G.P. Wood.

984.33.108 Ephemera & Paper Items Non-resident angling permit for the Province of Nova Scotia, issued to G.P. Wood.

984.33.109 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt for a beagle George bought from the Canine Control Division for $10.

984.33.110 Ephemera & Paper Items Resident hunting license issued to Bruce Davey.

984.33.111 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from the Township of Pelee for $15. received for special hunting licenses

984.33.112 Ephemera & Paper Items Election card for Major T.L. Kennedy.

984.33.113 Ephemera & Paper Items Card from Yukon "my claim #461, Dawson Yukon" on back. Signed by G.P. Wood.

984.33.114 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from guns and powder horn.

984.33.115 Ephemera & Paper Items Report of public affairs group held at the home of Mrs. R. Jackson

984.33.116 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from Kingsway Plumbing for services provided

984.33.117 Ephemera & Paper Items Canadian Racing Pigeon Union form. Entry for David Williams. A hobby of George Wood.

984.33.118 Ephemera & Paper Items Assessment notice from the Township of Etobicoke

984.33.119 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt for 1 ct. silver shipped by the Railway Express Agency to Birmingham, MI.

984.33.120 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from Culligan Soft Water Service for one water softener with attached receipt from Arnold Burgham Plumbing for installation.

984.33.121 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt for a lawn mower and a lawnboy bought by George Wood from Currey Bulmer Outboard Co.

984.33.122 Ephemera & Paper Items Prospectus for Shakespeare Uranium Mines Ltd with enclosed map, financial report on the back.

984.33.123 Ephemera & Paper Items Photostat of an appointment for hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board concerning a business in which G.P. Wood had an interest.

984.33.124 Ephemera & Paper Items Thorncrest Motors business card of O. Waffle. Prices of cars on the back.

984.33.125 Ephemera & Paper Items Business card from T. Eaton Co., Furniture, JS Church. Eaton's College Street Store. Writing on reverse.

984.33.126 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from Canadian Tire.

984.33.127 Ephemera & Paper Items Bucherer's Co. Ltd., card showing service agents in countries and advise on the care of watches.

984.33.128 Ephemera & Paper Items Business card of G.P. Wood (Woodlawn)

984.33.129 Ephemera & Paper Items Travel itinerary through Ireland, Scotland, England, Norway, Sweden, Denmarkm, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

984.33.130 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from Zeiss Ikon A.G. Stuttgart to G.P. Wood regarding a camera.

984.33.131 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from Kingsway Camera Ltd., for photofinishing.

984.33.132 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt for lumber received from Kipling Lumber.

984.33.133 Ephemera & Paper Items Business card from Sebas Tian Axco from Taxco Guerrero Mexico. Makers of fine silver.

984.33.134 Ephemera & Paper Items Subscription receipt for the Family Herald, $3 for 3 years.

984.33.135 Ephemera & Paper Items Brochure for Nash Cars, Kingsway Auto Sales. Written inside is "1947 we bought the Ambassador" with an X beside the 4-door sedan.

984.33.136 Ephemera & Paper Items Card for Cedarville Farm Dairy, represented by G.P. Wood printed on the bottom. "VP 1935" written beside it. Writing on the back and signed by G.P. Wood.

984.33.137 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from C.M. Bunston Realty Ltd., regarding Dundas St. land, Lot , Plan 2706 which they have a client interested in buying.

984.33.138 Ephemera & Paper Items Carbon copy of a letter from G.P. Wood, inquiring about buying into Consumers Dairy Ltd.

984.33.139 Ephemera & Paper Items Residences license to hunt deer, issued to G.P. Wood, aged 55

984.33.140 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from Andras, Hatch and McCarthy, stockbrokers, concerning his holdings in the Home Oil Co.

984.33.141 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from Rolex Watches, Lucerne Switzerland concerning service agents in Canada.

984.33.142 Ephemera & Paper Items Township of Etobicoke pamphlet regarding street cleaning and waste collection by the Roads Dept.

984.33.143 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter by C.E. McNinch Assistant Professor at the Ontario Agricultural College advising Mr. Wood on the care of his cedar trees


Glove stretchers, bone

984.34.2 Books Canadian Readers Primer I, Gage and Co's. Educational Series Dull yellow cover - "Price 6 cents". 32 pages with illustrations written on back "From Nellie to daughter" Size 18 cm

984.34.3 Directories Rural Route directory, green colour, advertising throughout book 52 pages. Size - 21 x 14 cm.

984.34.4 Book Public School Arithmetic. Green with black lettering. Written on the first page - "George Peers Wood, August 26th, 1901. Published in Toronto, Canada Publishing Co. Size - 19 x 12.5 cm

984.34.6a Books Account book, Township of Etobicoke Relief Office - Islington. Signed by Thomas Colton, Relief Officer. Contains date, merchant supplying groceries, name of recipient, amount of provisions. Book 1 - February and March 1933. Book is cream coloured cover with brown binding. Coloured pages. Size - 16.2 x 9.2 cm. No. 5251 and 5299

984.34.6b Books Account book - Work orders for those on relief, signed by Thomas Colton. Beige cover with black binding. Size - 21.3 x 10.3 cm

984.34.6c Books Account book - Work orders for those on relief. Beige cover with brown binding. Few pages used only. Size - 21.3 x 10.3 cm

984.34.6d Books Account book - Work orders for those on relief from the Township of Etobicoke from the depression.


Rug hook, mahogany. On end of hook - "Ross Pat. Mar 6, 1882.

984.34.8 Tools Press, wooden, two pieces put together with wire. Cylindrical hump on one side, scooped out area with 5 holes in bottom that hump fits into. Wooden handles on each side. Size - length - 26 cm. Width of press - 5.7 cm

984.34.9 Toiletry Items Hatpins - bundle of 7. Mixed materials. 1. paste - 3 missing 2. brass 3. brass 4. light amber coloured glass 5. black glass 6. Opaque white glass

984.34.10 Books Cobb's New Spelling Book in 6 parts by Lyman Cobb. Brown cover with black lettering. Hardcover. Published in New York City by Collins Bros. Size - 11 x 18 cm. 168 pages

984.34.10b Books Visitor's Book Etobicoke Sec 1 - 1854. School visitation book. Yellow cover with brown trim. Size - 19 x 16 cm. Hardcover

984.34.10c Ephemera & Paper Products Booklet. Etobicoke Agricultural Society treasurer's notebook & toll record. Soft cover. Green cover with the words "Toll Record" in black ink. Size - 10.5 x 16 cm

984.34.10d Ephemera & Paper Products Bank book of Samuel R. Wood. Bank of the State of New York listed inside. In sections of the book, there are lists of farm animals and people. Leather bound book. Soft cover. Size - 18 x 12 cm

984.34.11 Photographs Photograph of Lieutenant Governor J. Keiler Mackay. Photo by Cavouk. Wooden frame, cream paint with gold trim on inside edge. Size - frame -53 x 41 cm. Photo - 34.5 x 26.5 cm

984.34.12 Books B.T. Barn Book - Beatty Bros. Limited, Fergus, Ont., Winnipeg, Man., Montreal, Que., Edmonton, Alta., St. John, N.B. Picture of barn on front. 352 pages. Written on first page "G.P. Wood, Caledon 1921" . Size - 25 x 17 cm.

984.34.13 Photographs Photograph in brown carved frame with cream coloured mat. Picture of Mr. F. James, Red Gables, Lambton. Frame - 12 x 14 cm. Picture - 12.3 x 10.3 cm

984.34.14 Ephemera & Paper Items Certificate presented to Mr. & Mrs. F. C. James by Gardners and Florists Association. Size including frame - 36.5 x 28 cm

984.35.1 Art Print - coloured, "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II". Size - 51 x 38 cm

984.35.2 Art Prints - coloured - John George Howard 984.35.2a = Chevett's Buildings 1834 984.35.2b = Ice Hummock on the Lake 1864 984.35.2c = The Old Gaol on King Street 1835 984.35.2d = Parliament Buildings 1834

984.35.3 a&b Books Golden Leaves from Canada's Past 1867 - 1967, Birthday tribute to one of the fastest growing countries in the world from one of the fastest growing communities. Printed message on back cover by E. Horton, Mayor of the Borough of Etobicoke. Brown cover, soft. White printing with golden leaves scattered over front. Illustrated. Size - 58.5 x 43 cm. 2 copies

984.35.4 Art Canada's Military Heritage Collection - 4 full colour prints from set of 6, in red folder with black print. Artist - Tom McNeely Produced by Rolph Clark Stone Ltd. Size - 51 x 41 cm

984.35.5 Art Prints -4 in full colour from Confederation Life Collection. Probably taken from a calendar. Size - 40.2 x 29.2 cm. Copyrighted 1958 - 59. 984.35.5a = The Cariboo Road- painted by Rex Woods, 1862 (road). 984.35.5b = Canada's First Printing Press 1752 by Rex Woods. 984.35.5c = La Fondation de Montreal 1642 by Don Anderson. 984.35.5d = Cabacera de Los Lagos, Canada 1888 by Rex Woods

984.35.6 Art Black and white print of residence of Alex R. McFarlane, Dundas Street E. Etobicoke. Size - 59.5 x 48

984.35.7 Art Canada's Past in Pictures by C.W. Jefferys. 17 mounted on board - Size - 28 x 34.5 cm. 2 separate 21.5 x 28.5 cm 984.35.7a = Cover Print 984.35.7b = Stone Pipes & Quarrying Flint 984.35.7c = Brule 984.35.7d = Pioneers Drawing Lots For Land 984.35.7e = Lady With Spinning Wheel 984.35.7f = Upper Canada Doorways 984.35.7g = Threshing With Flail & Winnowing (1 duplicate) 984.35.7h = Flour Mill 984.35.7i = The Royal Mail 984.35.7j = Lamps, Candlesticks and Lanterns 984.35.7k = Guardians of the Law 984.35.7l = Indian Games 984.35.7m = Shingle Making 984.35.7n = Lighting Accessories 984.35.7o = More Lamps, Candlesticks and Lanterns 984.35.7p = Rebels Drilling in North York in Autumn 1837 984.35.7q = Arrival of Loyalist Volunteers 984.35.7r = Duplicate of 984.35.7p 984.35.7s = Duplicate of 984.35.7q

984.35.8 Art Sepia Prints. blow ups of slides. Size - 58 x 45.5 cm 984.35.8a = Two Men with Farm Horses 984.35.8b = Farmer with Hay 984.35.8c = Two men in a field with a team of horses 984.35.8d = Tree trunk and bushes in autumn 984.35.8e = Three cows in a field beside a brook 984.35.8f = Three horses harnessed to wagon, farmer and dog beside him 984.35.8g = Horse beside fence

984.35.9 Art Military prints, set of 5, framed. Cream coloured frame - gold trim. Size of print - 39 x 50 cm. Frame - 45 x 55 cm 984.35.9a - The Royal Navy 1812 984.35.9b - 21st Regiment Royal North British Fusiliers 984.35.9c - 8th King's Regiment 984.35.9d - Fraser Highlanders 984.35.9e - 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot 1782

984.35.10 Art Rosedale Farm - black and white prints of Jas. Gardhouse Esq. Home and Barns Lot 33, Concession 4, Etobicoke. Size - 49 x 58 cm

984.35.12 EHS Items Framed Certificate of Appreciation, presented to E.H.S. by Etobicoke Day Festival Association. Brown with gold trim. Size - frame 35 x 23 cm. Certificate - 20 x 27 cm

984.35.13 Photographs Photo of Frank Longstaff in cardboard folder. President of E.H.S. and charter member. Size - 11.5 x 15

984.35.14 Art Sketch in black ink on beige paper of "Gibson Girl". "St. Valentine's Greetings to G.S." Size - 36.3 x 26.3 cm

984.35.15 Signs Sign - coloured printing on white cardboard "Watch Your Children Grow Under Ideal Conditions - Islington" etc. Hand painted. Size - Width at bottom - 33.5 cm. Height 17.5 cm

984.35.16 Maps, Plans & Surveys Map and description - "The Village of Islington or Iseldon - In the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I". Published by the Canonbury Bookshop, 268 Upper Street, London, N1. White background, black printing, layout in green and red. Size - 39.5 x 29.2 cm (in folder)

984.35.17 Ephemera & Paper Items Voters list for the year 1954 for the Municipality of the Township of Etobicoke, Ward 4. Posted in the clerk's office on the 25th day of October 1954. Beige covering with black lettering. 121 pages. Size - 27.2 x 20.2 cm.

984.35.22 Signs Etobicoke Historical Society - The Red Gables Museum. White background, black printing, but name of museum in red. Natural wood frame. Size including frame is 43 x 33 cm

984.35.23 Art Tintype in leather tooled case, carved, velvet lining. Gold trim around picture of the late J.A.L. Macpherson. Size - 8 x 9.2 cm

984.35.24.1 to 5 Sewing, Knitting & Weaving Items

Buttons - Five cards, white with designs in ink. Antique buttons. Size - 23 x 31 cm

984.35.25 Jewellery Necklace - dark iridescent tiny beads. Beaded tassel with venetian bead at top. One strand of tassel - silver beads. Size - overall length - 57 cm.

984.35.26.1 984.35.26.2

Animal Related Items Horns, pair, probably buffalo. Size - tip across to base - 18 cm. Diameter of base - 9.5 cm

984.35.27 Tools Carriage heater - printed on end - "The Clark Heater xx No. 8". Covered with dark blue velvet. On end with handle "Made by Chicago Flexible Shaft Co." Chrome trim - knob on handle end to pull out metal container for coals. Size - length - 60.5 cm. Circumference - 51 cm

984.35.28 Tools Cherry picker - metal - iron, painted black. On side, "Enterprise Mf'g Co. Phil'a U.S.A.". On other side, "Cherry Stoner 2304 Pat. Mar. 31, 1903." On end "NO 17" Size - length - 33.5 cm

984.35.29 Kitchen Utensils Apple peeler- "Pat'd May 5, 1868, June 7, 1870, March 26, 1872". Also says "Pat. Feb 22, 1876. Size - large

984.35.30 Samplers Sampler - alphabet - signed by Elizabeth Peers. Size - 26 x 29 cm.

984.35.31.1 Eye Glasses Eye glasses - gold metal frame. 1 pair. Lenses missing. With black case

984.35.31.2 Eye Glasses Eye glasses - gold metal frame. 1 pair. With lenses

984.35.31.3 Eye Glasses Eye glasses - gold metal frame. 1 pair. Has one lens.

984.35.31.4 Eye Glasses Eye glasses - gold metal frame. 1 pair. Has one lens. Clip on style

984.35.32 Sports Related Items Trophy - "I.L.B.C. The Macpherson Trophy 1924". Silver on wooden base. Size - height - 37 cm. Diameter of base - 18.5 cm. No. on bottom - 2023.

984.35.33 Sports Related Items Trophy - "I.L.B.C. Ladies Section - Presented by Mrs. J.A.L. Macpherson 1924." Silver on wooden base, 9 small shields around base. Engraved with names of winning teams 1924-1932. Size - height - 25 cm. Diameter of base - 11.5 cm

984.35.34 Commemorative Items Vase - silver, commemorating "Lambton Bridge Opening, June 3/29". Silver handles. Size - height - 23.5 cm. Diameter of top - 13 cm. Diameter of base - 10 cm.

984.35.35 Map, Plans, Surveys Map of Yorkville Village, 1877, original. From home of Samuel Wood Sr.

984.35.36 Maps, Plans & Surveys Map - 1919 of Bloor Street. Published by Bloor Progressive Assoc. to boost a Bloor St. Western entrance to Toronto instead of proposed Dundas St. bridges

984.35.37 Maps, Plans & Surveys Map - electoral district of York West 1934

984.35.38 Maps, Plans & Surveys Duplicate of 984.35.37

984.35.39 Maps, Plans & Surveys Map - Township of Etobicoke in the County of York, filed by Chas. Unwin, Provincial Land Surveyor, Toronto, 1856. Cronaflex of the original tracing, retouched Jan 12, 1967. 2 copies

984.35.40 Maps, Plans & Surveys Map - Township of Etobicoke. Drawn by M. Cox, Engineering Dept.

984.35.41 Maps, Plans & Surveys Plans for restoration of Montgomery's Inn, 6 pages signed by G.P. Wood

984.35.43 Maps, Plans & Surveys Map - duplicate of 984.35.39 on different paper.

984.35.45 Maps, Plans & Surveys Plan of Survey of part of Lot 6, Concession 5, Col. Smith's tract, Township of Etobicoke. Unwin, Murphy and Esten, June 4, 1959 per H. John Hunt

984.35.46 Maps, Plans & Surveys Plan showing part of plan 2706 and part lot 6, Conc. 5, Col. Smith's tract. Two copies, blueprints showing "Woodlawn"

984.35.47 Maps, Plans & Surveys Photocopy of old Etobicoke map, part of Tremaine's map of York County

984.35.48 Maps, Plans & Surveys Map - Original map of Etobicoke, 1856. Compiled by Chas. Unwin on paper backed with linen. Owned by George Wood, father Samuel

984.35.49 Maps, Plans & Surveys Plan of Village of Islington 1913. Compiled by J.A.L. Macpherson


Box, wooden, perhaps mahogany with wood inlay. Sewing box with tray. Lined with patterned paper. Size - 23 x 15 x 9.5 cm. Inside - tape measure, spool of thread, pkg of needles, 3 bone crochet hooks, three blue satin covered pieces for pins.

984.35.51 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from Mr. Glen S. Coates concerning land that he has for sale in Muskoka.

984.35.52 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from William Pozniak of Martin River Tourist Camp.

984.35.53 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from J.E. Howitt, Professor, Dept of Botany, OAC, advising Mr. Wood on the care of his lawn.

984.35.54 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from Remington Arms Co. to Mr. G.P. Wood, for goods purchased.

984.35.55 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from M. Pasternac, Pelee Hotel, advising Mr. Wood of alternate accommodation. Handwritten on the bottom "The Hale's were perfect hosts" by G.P. Wood

984.35.56 Ephemera & Paper Items Notice of firearms registration from the RCMP. Handwriting on the front concerning the Wood family.

984.35.57 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from G.W. Richardson Camp, informing Mr. Wood that he has accommodation for the deer hunt of that year.

984.35.58 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from G.A. Pine, Paint shop, Ontario Agricultural College, advising Mr. Wood on the best paint to use on his house.

984.35.59 Art Small etching of the Red Lion 1808, bridge scores on reverse. Signed by George Wood on both sides.

984.35.60 Ephemera & Paper Items Bulletin from St. George's Anglican Church.

984.35.61 Ephemera & Paper Items Two dairy tickets from Consumers Dairy Ltd. "One quart - G.P.W. Director" written on the back of one ticket and "G.P. Wood Islington Director" written on the back of the other ticket.

984.35.62 Ephemera & Paper Items Photocopy of the Bulletin from the Bay of Quinte Mohawk Agricultural Association's Annual Fair. Held Wednesday September 24th to Thursday September 25, 1902.

984.35.63 Ephemera & Paper Items Urban Geographical list of voters for the Electoral district northwest in the town of Etobicoke, 7 pages.

984.35.64 Ephemera & Paper Items Fishing license issued to G.P. Wood, making him eligible to fish in Yoho National Park, signed by G.P. Wood and the superintendent of the park.

984.35.65 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt pad from George Wood Mfg. Co. Sole Can. Glass Cloth Distributors. 50 pages, mostly unused

984.35.67 Ephemera & Paper Items Farewell programme from the dinner given to Col. J.E.L. Streight at the King Edward Hotel. "George and Gerturde Wood" written on the first page Blue cover with crown jewels on front in silver. Inside pages held together with ribbon. 4 pages total. Size - 22.5 x 29 cm

984.35.68 Ephemera & Paper Items Booklet from the Toronto Normal School with the names of all the staff and students. Brown cover with beige pages. 8 pages in all.

984.35.69 Ephemera & Paper Items Bulletin from St. George's Anglican Church commemorating their 33rd anniversary as well as the Remembrance Day service. Written on the bottom is "Col. Streight died 1955."

984.35.70 Ephemera & Paper Items Card urging the public to vote for Col. Streight, Liberal Candidate West York on October 14th, no year. Picture of Col. Streight on the front

984.35.71 Ephemera & Paper Items Programme from the unveiling of the Brule Monument, signed by Mr. Wood.

984.35.72 Ephemera & Paper Items Certificate making Mrs. Percy Thomas Smiley a life member of the Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of Ontario

984.35.74 Ephemera & Paper Items Summons to witness issued to G.P. Wood to give evidence against Bruce Holms and Victor Foster who stole a horse from Mr. Wood's property. Writing on the back refers to tombstones in Irish churchyards.

984.35.75 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from the Phoenix Assurance Co. of London for a premium of $5, issued on January 4, 1898 and good until January 4th 1901

984.35.76 Ephemera & Paper Items Membership ticket from the Islington Recreation Club, issued to G.P. Wood, signed by the chairman and secretary of the club

984.35.77 Ephemera & Paper Items Copy of the restrictions on residential lands in Islington Heights.

984.35.78 Ephemera & Paper Items Agreement of purchase and sale between Stanley Muskrat and George Wood through Mann Martel Realtors for $18,500

984.35.79 Ephemera & Paper Items Agreement of purchase and sale between G.W. Murdoch and G.P. Wood through the Toronto Real Estate Board for $7200.

984.35.80 Ephemera & Paper Items Agreement of purchase and sales between G.W. Murdoch and G.P. Wood through the Toronto Real Estate Board for $4000.

984.35.81 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from Urwin, Murphy & Esten, Ontario Land Surveyors, concerning part of lot 6, concession 5, Col. Smith's tract

984.35.82 Maps, Plans & Surveys Map of lot 6, con. 5 Col. Smith's tract. Drawn by H.J. Hunt, Ontario Land Surveyor.

984.35.83 Ephemera & Paper Items Bulletin from St. George's On-The-Hill

984.35.84 Books Brampton, Newmarket, Orangeville and surrounding territory phonebook, 64 pages

984.35.85 Ephemera & Paper Items Parish program from St. Georges-On-The-Hill after extensive renovations had been made. White envelope with 10 brown information cards inside

984.35.86 Ephemera & Paper Items Annual report for St. Georges Church for the year ending Dec 31st, 1938. 10 pages total.

984.35.87 Ephemera & Paper Items Statement on the building extension fund for St. George's

984.35.88 Ephemera & Paper Items Certificate for the burial plot for George P. Wood in St. George's Cemetery for $125. Signed.

984.35.89 Ephemera & Paper Items Book of Remembrance from the funeral of G.P. Wood who died Jun 25th, 1973 in Gulfport, Mississippi

984.35.91 Ephemera & Paper Items Envelope with two clippings concerning the Islington Women Liberals of which Mrs. Wood was a member.

984.35.92 Ephemera & Paper Items Scrap of paper with accounting written on it. Dated 1912 to 1914

984.35.94 Ephemera & Paper Items Photocopy of Etobicoke song "To Gertrude With Love Vera & Dick" written on bottom right hand corner.

984.35.94a Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Gertrude from Vera concerning song 984.35.94.

984.35.95 Ephemera & Paper Items Origins and history of the Smily Family compiled by Margaret Smily. 4 pages, typed.

984.35.96 Ephemera & Paper Items Photocopy of Peter Bruce Wood Davey's birth certificate, born July 21st 1964 at West Chester, Pennsylvania, baptised May 17th, 1970 in Medina, Ohio

984.35.98 Ephemera & Paper Items Air Raid Warning Instructions, G.P. Wood local warden, Size - 22 x 40.5 cm

984.35.99 Ephemera & Paper Items Canadian National Livestock records, The Canadian Kennel Club, for the Woods' pet dog, Captain D.

984.35.100 Ephemera & Paper Items Pamphlet from the Dept. of Lands and Forests: Open Season - Deer - 1957, map included

984.35.101 Ephemera & Paper Items Score card from Huntington Golf and Country Club, R.R. #1, Nashville

984.35.102 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from "The Modern Gun Shop" for services provided.

984.35.103 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from Kingsway Film Equipment Ltd., regarding their pheasant shooting club

984.35.104 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from George Ossman of Richmond VA, hoping that they can get together with the Woods' while all four of them are on vacation in Florida. March 6th, no year.

984.35.105 Ephemera & Paper Items Notice of town meeting in the town hall of Peterborough. "Bought at the Port - Market, London, England, Oct 1955" written on the back.

984.35.106 Ephemera & Paper Items List of the Class of 1913, Ontario Agricultural College, two sheets of paper. "G.P. Wood" on the second page

984.35.107 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from G. Maile & Son Ltd. London, England, concerning glass windows for St. George's

984.35.108 Ephemera & Paper Items Minutes from the cemetery committee meeting, St. George's.

984.35.109 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from George H. Vick, Minister of the First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, VA, hoping that the Wood's will visit him on their trip South.

984.35.110 Ephemera & Paper Items Note informing the classmates of the graduating class of 1913 of their 40th reunion.

984.35.111 Ephemera & Paper Items Memorial record from the Butler Funeral Home, deceased unknown.

984.35.112 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter from Sam Ellis, who lives in Ireland or England, describes Wood family history.

984.35.113 Ephemera & Paper Items St. George's Men's Club phone list. 4 typewritten pages

984.35.114 Ephemera & Paper Items Business card "Mrs. George Peers Wood" written in black scrolled print

984.35.115 Ephemera & Paper Items Scraped letter to a Mr. Fleet Graham of NZ. Letter has two paragraphs and was ripped in half.

984.35.116 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Col. Streight from H. J. Moore while Col. Streight was an M.P. Letter concerning the International Peace Garden. 4 hand written pages

984.35.117 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Col. Streight M.P. from H.J. Moore, International Peace Garden Inc., soliciting a monetary grant for the government towards the Peace Garden

984.35.118 Ephemera & Paper Items Scrap of paper with real estate information concerning land in the Township of Caledon, also has some family history on the back.

984.35.119 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter and family tree of the Smily family, researched and documented by Margaret (Cane) Smily, Gertrude's cousin from England

984.35.120 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter of introduction from the Royal Bank of Canada, signed by Mr. & Mrs. Wood

984.35.121 Ephemera & Paper Items Two yellow sheets of paper with the history of the Wauchope family, handwritten on them "My Mother, Elizabeth Peers: Mother was born a Wauchope"

984.35.122 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from Joseph Yolles Antiques.

984.35.123 Ephemera & Paper Items Business card from Joseph Yolles Antiques. Writing on the back

984.35.124 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from Joseph Yolles Antiques for 1 armchair and 2/3 Sonara

984.35.125 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from Joseph Yolles Antiques for 1 mahogany armchair and 2/3 yds of Sonara.

984.35.126 Ephemera & Paper Items Receipt from Joseph Yolles Antiques for 5 side chairs, 1 armchair and 2-3/4 yards of Sonara

984.35.127 Ephemera & Paper Items Scrap of paper with Montgomery's Inn sign drawn on it.

984.35.128 Ephemera & Paper Items Financial statement for St. George's Cemetery from Jan 1st to 31st, 1960

984.35.129 Ephemera & Paper Items Scrap of paper with an ad pasted on the top "25 acres of land … for late model car or cash"

984.35.130 Ephemera & Paper Items Brief history of Jane, wife of Henry Schoolcraft.

984.35.131 Ephemera & Paper Items Scrap of paper with notes of old historical meeting - Thomas Fisher and William Gamble are mentioned.

984.35.132 Ephemera & Paper Items Handwritten recipe of how to sugar cure hams and bacon.

984.35.133 Ephemera & Paper Items Request by G. P. Wood that his sister-in-law, Mrs. P.E. Smily be buried in the Wood family plot.

984.35.134 Ephemera & Paper Items Campaign card for Col. J.E.L. Streight, Liberal Candidate, West York. Picture of Col. Streight on the front. Election day Oct 14th, no year.

984.35.135 Ephemera & Paper Items St. George's Church On-The-Hill annual report.

984.35.136 Ephemera & Paper Items Christmas card and letter from Louis F. Silvestro, discussing the trip that he made with the Wood's to South America.

984.35.137 Ephemera & Paper Items Christmas card from a Mrs. Ann Jackson, no date.

984.35.138 Ephemera & Paper Items Short note to Col. Streight from H. J. Moore.

984.35.139 Ephemera & Paper Items Birth Certificate of Gertrude Eveline Smily (Wood)

984.35.140 Ephemera & Paper Items Birth Certificate of George Peers Wood

984.35.141 Ephemera & Paper Items Note written to Miss Bates by Uncle Frederick Henry Wood in his 94th year.

984.35.142 Ephemera & Paper Items Program for meetings of the Farmers Institute held in Township Hall, Islington

984.35.143 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to George Woods' father from his brother who worked in Detroit Mich.

984.35.144 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from a Mr. Joseph Reid. He describes his farm and asks Mr. Wood to sell it for him if he can. Two pages.

984.35.146 Ephemera & Paper Items Cards used by George Wood as a real estate agent with properties he hopes to sell, also personal comments on the owners. Held together with a clip. Total 39 cards.

984.35.147 Ephemera & Paper Items Bankbook from the Imperial Bank of Canada, dated 1925, Bloor and Lansdowne Branch. Greenish-yellow cover.

984.35.148 Ephemera & Paper Items Bankbook from the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Los Angeles California dated Aug 12, 1947. Signed by Frederick H. Wood, also signed by Col. And Mrs. J. Everett L. Streight on last page, black cover.

984.35.149 Ephemera & Paper Items Bankbook from the Dominion Bank, City Hall Branch, dated Feb 10, 1920. Burgundy cover

984.35.150 Ephemera & Paper Items Bankbook from the Union Bank of Canada, Islington Branch, dated Oct 6th, 1920. Brown cover

984.35.151 Ephemera & Paper Items Bankbook from the Union Bank of Canada, Islington Branch, dated Mar 25th, 1919. Brown cover.

984.35.152 Ephemera & Paper Items Bankbook from the Union Bank of Canada, Islington Branch, dated May 11th. 1918. Brown cover

984.35.154 Ephemera & Paper Items Autograph book belonging to Gertrude E. Smily's (Wood). First autograph dated August 15th 1900. Green cover with cameo in left top corner

984.35.158 Maps, Plans, Surveys Map of proposed development at the corner of Islington and Rosethorn Road, lot 11. Stamped as approved by the Minister of Planning and Development.

984.35.159 Maps, Plans, Surveys Map of proposed sub-division, Lot 11, Concession A, Township of Etobicoke between Kipling and Rosethorn Road, Islington and Islington Golf Club.

984.35.160 Maps, Plans, Surveys Map of the City of Toronto and surrounding area showing facilities for sewage disposal.

984.35.161 Maps, Plans, Surveys Map of City of Toronto and surrounding area showing population dispersal.

984.35.162 Maps, Plans, Surveys Map of the City of Toronto, existing and proposed sewers with subdivision of sewer districts

984.35.163 Maps, Plans, Surveys Compiled plan of Indian Treaties and Purchases in the Province of Ontario. To accompany the book "Indians of Ontario" by J.L. Morris

984.35.164 Maps, Plans, Surveys Road map of Northern Ontario on one side and Southern Ontario on the other.

984.35.166 Maps, Plans, Surveys Map of Western Ontario, no date, on canvas material

984.35.167 Maps, Plans, Surveys Map of the Township of Etobicoke, Engineering Dept., Islington

984.35.168 Maps, Plans, Surveys Map of the City of Toronto sewage treatment plants, includes Etobicoke

984.35.169 Maps, Plans, Surveys Plan showing part of Lot 6, Concession V, Col. Smith's tract, Township of Etobicoke.

984.35.170 Maps, Plans, Surveys 1951 Survey plan of Humber Valley Village, incorporating the subdivisions of Edgehill Park, Ashley Park, St. Georges Manor and Ridge Manor, Township of Etobicoke.

984.35.173 Ephemera & Paper Items Canada Customs declaration of articles acquired abroad.

984.35.174 Ephemera & Paper Items Canada Ration Book #1 in the name of Geoge P. Wood, serial #TS038074

984.35.175 Ephemera & Paper Items Canada Ration Book #3 in the name of George P. Wood, serial # TS038074

984.35.176 Ephemera & Paper Items Canada Ration Book #4 in the name of George P. Wood, serial #LN481324

984.35.177 Ephemera & Paper Items Canada Ration Book #2 in the name of Agnes Smily, 401 Bruce Ave., Windsor, Ont. Serial #LN481324

984.35.178 Ephemera & Paper Items Canada Ration Book #3 in the name of Agnes Smily, R.R. #1, Islington, serial # LN481324

984.35.179 Ephemera & Paper Items Canada Ration Book #3 in the name of Gertrude Wood, R.R. #1, Islington, serial #TS038075



984.35.182 Ephemera & Paper Items Canada Ration Book #6 in the name of George P. Wood, serial #TS038074

984.35.183 Ephemera &Paper Items Canada Ration Book #4 in the name of George Wood, R.R. #1, Islington, serial #TS038074

984.35.185 Ephemera & Paper Items Canada Ration Book #5 in the name of George Wood, serial #TS038074

984.35.186 Ephemera & Paper Items Canada Ration Book #5 in the name of Gertrude Wood, serial #TS038075

984.36.1 Photographs Photographs and snapshots in yellow, looseleaf binder. Contains miscellaneous pictures of Etobicoke, places, events and people. Binder stamped Grand and Toy L26-310-7.

984.36.2a Boxes & Storage Containers Box, small, stamped on bottom - "Real Ebony, France". Size - diameter - 6 cm. Height - 3.5 cm

984.36.2b Boxes & Storage Containers Lid to above box (384.36.2a). Silver "S" on lid. Size - length - 11 cm.

984.36.3 Toiletry Items Cuticle remover - made of ebony in France. Silver "S" on top. Size - length - 11 cm.

984.36.4 Toiletry Items Hairbrush, ebony - made in France. Also "S" on surface. Trademark Size - 25.5 cm.

984.36.5 Toiletry Items Comb, marked - Esmeralda. Made by R.C. Co. Goodyear, 1851 No. 562. Black. Size - length - 19.5 cm.

984.36.6 Tools Pen knife - "Geo. Westenholm Cutlery". Bone instrument on one end. Size - closed - 7 cm. Fully extended - 18 cm.

984.36.7 Toiletry Items Straight hair and beard cutter, double blade. "Pat. U.S.A., November 7, 1911 and foreign Countries" "Made in Canada" "Urham". Size - fully extended - 21 cm.

984.36.8 First Nations Items Hot plate mats. Birch bark centres. Flower design in centre. Size - diameter - 25 cm.



984.36.12a Toiletry Box, simulated leather, parallelogram, lined with white textured material with corded edge. Ornate brass with silver coated catch. Size - 8 x 15 x 7 cm.

984.36.12b 984.36.12c

Toiletry Items Nail chamois (2), ebony, one has silver trim on top. Size - length - 8.5 cm and 9 cm. Found in 984.36.12a.

984.36.12d Toiletry Items Nail file, found in 984.36.12a. Ebony with silver trim. Size - 13.5 cm long

984.36.12e Toiletry Items Top of small trinket box. Raised design on top. Size - diameter - 3.8 cm.

984.36.14a Boxes & Storage Containers Red box containing two valentines - antique - fainter printing on inside of bottom - "From Mrs. Snider"

984.36.14b Ephemera & Paper Items Ornate Valentine - 4 parts to design. Central figure - blonde lady wearing large hat. Verse inside - "The Pleasure of Thy Love"

984.36.14c Ephemera & Paper Items Ornate children's Valentine - contains sketches of children on inside.

984.36.15a & b Footwear Ladies high white kid boots - 20 eyelets with laces

984.36.13 Baskets Basket, light colour with pink satin quilted bottom. Open weave bottom and top. Pink ribbon threaded through lower loops. Size - 19.5 x 19 cm. Cushion fits into basket with pink damask cover.

984.36.17 Toiletry Items Brush with wooden handle (back), veneered. Black and brown bristles. Size 22 cm long

984.36.18 Stationery & Related Items Carved wooden pen holder with bear on top, metal pen holder on bottom. Size - 16 cm long.

984.36.19 Tools Paintbrush, wooden handle and natural bristles. "Adams 2 thin superior glue set" stamped on side, handle painted red "chisel" stamped on other side. Size - 21 cm long

984.36.22 Toiletry Items Auto Strop Safety Razor in travel case, with razor, blades and strap. Size - 10 x 9 cm. Snaps shut

984.36.23 Toiletry Items Leather wallet, snaps shut, interior pockets for money, change and papers. Size - 15 x 9 cm

984.36.24 Stationary & Related Items Leather book cover "G.P. Wood, Woodlawn Islington 1912" written on interior. Size - 28.5 x 19 cm.

984.36.26 Stationery & Related Items Miscellaneous Wood items, includes a razor, dog collar, prescription bottle, pencils, pens, costume jewellery, whetstone, crayon box, callipers, badges, fountain pens, co-operative discount stamps.

984.36.26a Animal Related Items First prize ribbon, 1912 C.N.E. Poultry Show in red. Written on back "White Guinea Fowl - first shown at exhibition". Size - 16.5 x 3.5 cm. Has metal hanging wire on top.

984.36.26b Toiletry Items Razor strop with gold hook on end. Has 2 leather strips hanging from hook "Genuine Horse Shell" stamped on leather. Size 62 x 6 cm

984.36.27 Kitchen Utensils Wooden trivet, comes in 2 parts. Decorative ends. Size - 9 cm long, stands 4 cm high

984.37.1 Stationery & Related Items Black fountain pen, gold nib - "Crescent Filler Trademark" on filler "Conklin Patent Pending" on gold clip. "Conklin's Self-filling pen - non-leakable, Toledo, Ohio, USA. Pat McK 17.91, Oct. 29.01 - Dec.1.03" in black. Also, trademark symbol "2NL"

984.37.2 Ephemera & Paper Items Mr. Woods' copy of the Marathon bridge schedule sponsored by Islington Married Couple's Club.

984.37.4 Ephemera & Paper Items 4 pages, typewritten concerning a cemetery in Galt that has been restored.

984.37.5 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from Truro Motors Limited in Truro, NS., concerning difficulties he has had with his car.

984.37.6 Ephemera & Paper Items Advertisement for the Gibson Tractor.

984.37.7 Ephemera & Paper Items Letter to Mr. Wood from a Mr. Chris J. Bennett concerning the establishment of a post office in the Islington area

984.37.8 Ephemera & Paper Items Agreement of sale between Mr. Wood and the Hydro-Electric Power Commission for Lot 6, V Concession for $22,000.

984.37.9 Ephemera & Paper Items List of Agricultural bulletins available to farmers in the Province of Ontario, published by the Ontario Dept. of Agriculture, Toronto.

984.37.10 Ephemera & Paper Items Blank declaration by acquaintances to residence of applicant.

984.37.11 Ephemera & Paper Items Business card of Frederick H. Wood

984.37.12 Stationery & Related Items Box of assorted rubber stamps, pertaining to businesses that Mr. Wood had - 13 in number.

984.37.13 Stationery & Related Items Box of assorted metal stamps of various times such as incubators, paint cans, animals, scales etc. 49 in number

984.37.14 Stationery & Related Items Canadian Banker self-inking stamp pad made in Canada. "Always Ready For Use", gold label. Size - 9 x 6 x 1.5 cm.

984.38.1 Toiletry Items Hamilton Powder Company "Snapshot" Tin - Established in 1861. Many Canadian Offices. Black and yellow label with picture of a duck. Size - height - 14 cm.

984.38.3 Maps, Plans & Surveys Sketch of property owned by Mrs. A. McDonald, Lambton. Signed by John T. Ransom, land surveyor. Has been put in mylar. Size - 53 x 43 cm

984.38.5 Maps, Plans & Surveys Sketch of Survey, Part Lot 6, Conc. 5, Col. Smith's tract, Township of Etobicoke. Robert Leeper B.E. OLS Cyril Rupert & Sons & Associates 1955 (see book 1 & compare)

984.38.6 Kitchen Utensils Spice tin, gold trim on red. Indian scenes on front and back, containing variety of spices. Size - 12.5 x 9.2 x 13.4 cm.

984.38.7 Sports Related Items Homemade fishing rod, made from bamboo, wire, string and thread spool and tape. Size - 93 cm long

984.38.9 Furniture Small mahogany side table with one drawer. Size - 36 x 33 x 70 cm

984.38.10 Furniture Wood and leather chair used in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario. Plaque affixed. Size - height - 96 cm.

984.38.11 Canes, Walking Sticks, Parasols & Umbrellas

Walking stick, wood with carved bone handle with a silver band. Size - 71.5 cm high, handle length 10 cm.

984.38.4a 984.38.4b Maps, Plans & Surveys Hand-drawn map of Islington in the 1870's - drawn by Frederick H. Wood. 2 pages. Has been put in mylar. There are 5 copies in a plastic envelope with other maps

984.39.6 Maps, Plans & Surveys Registered plan area bound by Dundas St, Kipling Ave. and St. Albans Rd. 3 copies. Plan 2561

984.39.11 Maps, Plans & Surveys Plan of west portion of Islington Heights. 2 copies.

984.39.16 Maps, Plans & Surveys Linear tracing entitled sketch of survey of lots 26 to 32 inclusive,

984.39.23 Maps, Plans & Surveys Peshawar Division Manoeuver Map, India 1909.

984.39.1a Maps, Plans, Surveys Photocopy of a map of the Six Points Interchange showing property owned by G.P. Wood and the Adams family.

984.40.1 Books Original copy of the Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of York and the Township of West Gwillinbury and Town of Bradford in the County of Simcoe, Ont. Published by Miles & Co., Toronto. Belonged to the father of George Wood.

984.41.1 Photographs Photo of G.P. Wood and his wife with an unidentified woman in front of Mr. Wood's home, called Woodlands. Framed in ordinary black frame, on reverse is written "The name over entrance Woodlands was used for a short time only - Woodlawn was the name of the farm from 1900 on." Photo taken by Charles Parker, Minister, Cleveland, Ohio, Fall of 1947. Size - 30 x 34 cm.

984.41.2 Ephemera & Paper Items Certificate - "Honourable Artillery Company, London, to certify that a Mr. Thomas Smiley was this day admitted a member of the said Corps and is attached to the Second Company of which John Biden is Captain. Certificate is in birds-eye maple frame. On the back is written "T. Smiley was Gertrude Wood's Grandfather. Size - 48 x 39 cm.

984.42.1 Photographs Photograph of Islington Bus Services. On the right is Vernon Bell, middle is unidentified and left is Russel Fyfe. Size - 53.5 x 24 cm

984.42.2 Photographs Islington Bus Services, Russel Fyfe in front of his bus. Size - 53.5 x 24 cm

984.43.2 Ephemera & Paper Items Diploma from Moulton Ladies College, a department of McMaster University, to certify that Gertrude Evelyn Smiley has passed her English course.

984.44.1 Art Carved board done by G.P. Wood at Woodlawn, Islington in 1908. Company stamp on reverse, carving of an Native Canadian princess. 53 x 23 cm

984.44.3 Glassware Glass bottle "Dr. S.B.H. & Co." on bottom of bottle. "The Peruna Drug Mfg. Co. Columbus Ohio, USA" Brand name "pe-ru-na". Contains 18% alcohol by volume. For coughs, colds, catarrh and gripe. Price $1.00 per bottle, size bottles for $5.00. Label also in German. Size - 24 cm high, diameter is 7 cm.

984.44.4 Photographs Three photographs in a frame of Mr. & Mrs. Wood in their Model T, one of Mrs. Wood in the woods. Back is signed by G.P. Wood. Size - photo - 9.5 x 7.5 cm. Frame is 39.5 x 22 cm

984.44.5 Tools Leather stencil for "Woodlawn", in block letters. Size - 29 x 10 cm.

984.44.6 Tools Metal stencil for "GJT Wood", in block letters. Size - 31.5 x 7.5 cm.

984.44.2a Ephemera & Paper Items Piece of cardboard with a poster affixed, advertising a farm for sale in Caledon which Mr. Wood was trying to sell. Size is 56 x 35.5 cmn

984.44.2b Ephemera & Paper Items Same as 984.44.2, but without a cardboard backing.

984.47.1 Tools Large wooden sifter with metal wire holes. Sifter holes are 4 x 4 cm - 46 cm in diameter

984.47.2 Tools Large wooden sifter with metal wire holes. Sifter holes are .5 x .5 cm, 42 cm in diameter

984.47.4 Boxes & Storage Containers Wooden chest, bolted together with metal fasteners, hinged top. Painted on top - "T. Smiley" "Passenger 14" "Not Wanted On Voyage". Trunk used on trans-atlantic voyage. Also has CN tag on side. Size - 71 x 45.5 x 40 cm.

984.48.1 Photographs Photograph of the Peers family, names on the back. Seven people in the photo, two parents and five children. Size - 42.5 x 33 cm

984.49.3 Furniture Wooden display case, glass top and sides. Size - 126 x 60 x 91 cm.

984.49.2a,b,c Furniture Victorian side chair, original horsehair upholstery. Size - 94 cm high

984.50.1 Toiletry Items Pears Precipitated Fuller's Earth, manufactured in Great Britain by A & F Pears Ltd., 71-75 New Oxford Street, London. Rust coloured label with picture of a nurse powdering a baby on top

984.50.2 Stationery & Related Items Glass bottle (jar) full of pen nibs, 23 in number

984.50.3 Toiletry Items Auto Strap Safety Razor in case, case made of wood overlaid with leather Interior in blue felt with silver writing, extra blades enclosed, snap clasp to close case. Size - 11.5 x 5 x 4 cm.

984.50.4 Boxes & Storage Containers Oriental tea caddy, made of lacquered wood, gold drawing on front of vines, flowers and butterflies. Size - 5 cm in diameter, 4 cm deep.

984.50.5 Eyeglasses Wooden box containing five pairs of eyeglasses circa 1851 to 1950. Old frames are made of 14k gold - some lenses missing. 1 pair has blue tinted lenses. Box has latch. "Tuckett's Preferred Petit" stamped on top and inside of lid. Box written on and signed by G.P. Wood. Size - 17 x 12 x 5cm

984.50.6 Boxes & Storage Containers Black metal box with hinged top, lock. "FHW" in white block letters on top. Was owned by Frederick Henry Wood, son of Samuel & Jennet Beechaman of Wood's Corners.

984.50.7 Weapons & Related Items Dupont Schuetzen Smokeless Gunpowder tin. Green tin with beige label. Label has old soldier holding a musket. Size 14.5 cm high

984.50.8 Stationery & Related Items Chalkbox from Islington Public School, slide top wooden box. Writing on the side "Old Faithful Dovercliff Dustless" "The American Crayon Company, Sandusky, Ohio USA" Size - 17 x 11 x 9.5 cm.


Sewing book, 23 pages, contains various fabric swatches attached to pages. Written on front cover - "Sewing notes - Gertrude E. Smily - No 197". Blue cover. Size - 28.5 x 22.5 cm

984.50.10 Toiletry Items Comb, no markings, yellow, 21.5 cm long.

984.50.11 Kitchen Utensils Wooden egg cup, 6 cm high.

984.50.12 Toiletry Items Pipe, silver band with trademark "ep" as well as three letters.

984.50.13 Toiletry Items Pipe with silver band, "Imperial" Made in France. 12 cm long

984.50.14 Toiletry Items Old wooden pipe made of hollowed branches. Pipe end is 4 cm high

984.50.15 Ephemera & Paper Items Gold envelope containing various Wood obituaries

984.50.16 Ephemera & Paper Items Williams Shaving Soap box. White with blue lettering. Size - 6.5 x 6.5cm

984.50.17 Ephemera & Paper Items Rowntree's Menthol & Eucalyptus Pastilles "For Colds and Sore Throats"

984.50.18 Ephemera & Paper Items C.C.B.CO. Lure box. "Allcock, Laight & Westwood Co. "C.C.B.CO. Natural lures - Catch More Fish". Box is beige with red and green print. 2 fish on top of box. Size - 5 x 13 cm

984.50.19 Tools Measuring tape, round brown leather with brass handle. "Made in England" on tape. Imperial measure on one side, link on other side. Size - diameter is 10 cm

984.50.20 Weapons & Related Items The Schultze Gunpowder tin. "offices , 28 Gresham Street, London EC". Label shows fist with lightning bolts shooting from it. Label is black and gold. Rust coloured paint. Size - 14.5 x 10 cm

984.50.21 Tools Flashlight. Tin case with cloth cover. Looks a flask. Size - 10 cm x 6.5 cm

984.50.22 Kitchen Utensils High Park Medium Ground Coffee tin. Loblaw Groceterias Company Ltd. Black tin with gold and yellow stripes, yellow & black lettering. Size - 13 cm diameter

984.50.23 Kitchen Utensils Club House Brand Coffee tin. Dark yellow with gold and black trim. Size - 13 cm diameter


Vase - brown with black, white green and gold stripes.

984.50.25 Photograph 3 framed photographs of a fishing expedition. Gold wooden frame. Size - 17 x 22 cm

989.1.1 Books The 19th Century Journals and Paintings of William Pope by Harry B. Barrett. Cream coloured jacket - brown lettering with 2 ducks on it. Size - 32 x 27 cm

989.3.1 Books Minutes Islington Association No. 2018. Patrons of Industry. Blue hardcover book with gold trim. Size - 34.5 x 22 cm

014.1.1 Books Garden of Dreams - Kingsmere and Mackenzie King by Edwinna von Baeyer. Published in 1990 by Dundurn Press. Toronto, Ontario. 232 pages. Hardcover. Picture of stone wall on cover - Kingsmere Estate. Size - 25.5 x 21 cm.

014.2.1 Books Watershed: Interm (2nd)Report Royal Commission on the Future of Toronto Waterfront. August 1990. 207 pages. Cover has photo of a stream and woods. Size - 18 x 25.5 cm.

014.3.1 Books Landscapes of Memories: A Guide for Conserving Historic Cemeteries Repairing Tombstones by Tamara Anson-Cartwright. Published by Queen's Printer for Ontario - 1997. 72 pages, blue cover with picture of a church. Size - 22 x 28 cm

014.4.1 Books Etobicoke Fire Department Annual Report 1993. 40th Anniversary Issue. Contains a brief history of the department. Mint green cover. Size - 22 x 28 cm.

014.5.1 Ephemera & Paper Items Short Symposium of Upper Canada and Lower Canada (Now Ontario and Quebec) Containing More Detailed Information of the "Home District" Especially the County of York and, In Particular, The Township of Etobicoke in Relation to Municipal Government and Public and Secondary Education of Etobicoke. Photocopied from original from the Etobicoke Public Library. Size - 22 x 28 cm. 51 pages

014.6.1 Books A Pictorial History of Weston, Published by the Weston Historical Society 1981. 62 pages. Blue cover with picture of Lawrence Bridge. Size - 23 x 15.5 cm

014.7.1 Books Street Railways Toronto: 1861 to 1930 by J. William Hood - Complier Toronto Maps Project - handbook 7. Cream cover with red picture of horse drawn tram. 32 pages - Size - 18 x 22.5 cm

014.7.2 Books Street Railways Toronto: 1861 to 1930 by J. William Hood - Complier Toronto Maps Project - handbook 7. 32 pages. Cream cover with red picture of horse drawn tram. 32 pages - Size - 18 x 22.5 cm



014.8.1 Books A Programme for the Preservation of Buildings of Historic or Architectural Value in Ontario - Final Draft - Dept of Municipal Affairs. Brown cover. Size - 23 x 28 cm.

014.9.1 Books Sacred Feathers: The Reverend Peter Jones (Kahkewaquonaby)& the Mississauga Indians by Donald B. Smith. 372 pages. University of Toronto Press 1987. Rose coloured cover with picture of Peter Jones. Autographed by the author. Hardcover. Size - 22.5 x 14 cm

014.10.1 Books Booklet - Women's Costume in Ontario (1867 - 1907) by K.B. Brett, Royal Ontario Museum - University of Toronto 1966. 16 pages. Yellow cover with two women on bicycles. Size - 15.5 x 23 cm

014.11.1 Books Mount Pleasant Cemetery: An Illustrated Guide by Mike Filey 1990 by Firefly Books Ltd. 286 pages. Gray cover with photo of a gate. Size - 14 x 23 cm

014.12.1 Books The History of The Weston Golf and Country Club by Frederick D. Cruikshank, M.D. 115 pages. Red cover with Weston Golf & Country Club Crest in gold. Hardcover

014.13.1 Books Sidelights of History: A Guide to Etobicoke's Century Buildings Text: Judy Shiels & Mary Appleby. 79 pages. Published by The Etobicoke Historical Board 1975. Cream coloured book with brown print. Size - 14 x 21.5 cm

014.14.1 Books A Study of Heritage Organizations in the City of Etobicoke Phase 1 and Final Reports - Dec 1992. Apple green cover. Approximately 139 pages

014.15.1 Books Booklet - Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Published by the Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust. Cover is painting of a tall ship with a photo of Portsmouth dock on the back cover. Size - 17.5 x 24 cm

014.16.1 Books Healthful Eating - Distributed by the Ontario Dept. of Health. Green cover - 72 pages. Size - 13.5 x 21 cm

014.17.1 Books Robert's Rules of Order. Jove Press. Pages - 204. Blue cover with gavel on the front cover. Size - 10.5 x 17.5 cm

014.18.1 Books Regeneration: Toronto's Waterfront and the Sustainable City; Final Report. Royal Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront. 530 pages. Queen's Printer of Ontario. Gray cover with green print. Size - 18 x 25.5 cm

014.19.1 Books Booklet - Pound Problems by Associated Milk Foundations of Canada. 44 pages. Cream cover with blue question mark on the cover. Size - 10 x 20.5 cm

014.20.1 Books Booklet - Food Guide for the Older Person by Ontario Ministry of Health. 23 pages. Cover is teal blue with black printing. Size - 11.5 x 20 cm

014.21.1 Books Booklet - 11 Steps to Survival - Measures and Organization. Yellow cover with green lettering. 40 pages. Size - 13.5 x 20.5 cm

014.22.1 Books Booklet - A Boy and His Physique by Walter H. Gregg, Ed. D. Black cover with black, white and orange lettering, box throwing a disc. Size - 23 x 15.5 cm

014.23.1 Books Your Money's Worth In Food by Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food. Orange cover with brown lettering on the cover. 83 pages. Size - 15.5 x 23 cm

014.24.1 Books Report of the Advisory Committee on Archives. Report from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. 78 pages. Red cover with black lettering. Size - 28 x 23.5 cm

014.25.1 Books Toronto Culture - Canada's Urban Waterfront : Waterfront Culture and Heritage Infrastructure Plan. Cream coloured cover with yellow dots and coloured roadways. 64 pages. Size - 28 x 21.5 cm

014.26.1 Books Ontario History by the Ontario Historical Society, Vol. LXXXVIII, No 4. Cream coloured cover with red lettering. Photo of Kingston Asylum on cover. Contains pages 251 to 331. Size - 18 x 23.5 cm

014.27.1 Books A Primer for Local Historical Societies by Dorothy Weyer Creigh. Tan cover with school desk and apple. 153 pages. Size - 21.5 x 14 cm

014.28.1 Books Booklet - Approaching Ontario's Past: How to Produce Your Own Audio-Visual Show by Roberta M. Styran and Robert R. Taylor. 40 pages. Cream cover with black lettering. Produced by the Ontario Historical Society. Size - 13.5 x 21 cm

014.29.1 Books A Union List of Architectural Records in Canadian Public Records by the Canadian Centre of Architecture. 213 pages. Navy blue cover with white lettering. Size - 22 x 28 cm

014.30.1 Books Visions for the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront I: Toward Comprehensive Planning, 1852-1935 by Wayne C. Reeves Major report 27. Originally prepared as part of a heritage report for the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Dept. University of Toronto. Pages - 109. Size - 28 x 22 cm

014.30.2 Books Visions for the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront II: Forging a Regional Identity 1913-1968 by Wayne C. Reeves Major report 28. Originally prepared as part of a heritage report for the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Dept. University of Toronto. Pages - 144. Size - 28 x 22 cm

014.31.1 Books Documentary Art & Photography Division - National Archives of Canada. Aqua cover with black and gray lettering. Soft cover. Size - 15 x 23 cm. Pages - 41

014.31.2 Books Manuscript Division - National Archives of Canada. Aqua cover with black and gray lettering - red edging. Soft cover. Size - 15 x 23 cm. Pages - 41

014.31.3 Books Government Archives Division - National Archives of Canada. Aqua cover with black and gray lettering - blue edging. Soft cover. Size - 15 x 23 cm. Pages - 154

014.32.1 Books Booklet - Tracing Your Ancestors in Canada by Janine Roy. Green cover with black and gray lettering. Pages - 47. Size - 9 x 21.5 cm

014.33.1 Books Publications 1993 and Travelling Exhibitions 1993 - 1994. National Archives of Ontario. Teal cover with red, black and gray. lettering. 20 pages. Size - 21.5 x 28 cm

014.34.1 Books Boy's Own Annual: An Illustrated Volume - Pure and Entertaining Reading. Edited by James Macaulay. A collection of the Boy's Own Paper from 1879. Volume 1 to 36. Hardcover. Dark Green cover with black and gold design. Size - 21 x 30.5 cm. 588 pages

014.35.1 Books Brown's Self -Interpreting Family Bible - Old & New Testament. Brown leather with gold embossed print and design. Brass edging and clasps. Inside "This Book Was Presented to Joseph Harrison by his Mother Mary Harrison on this twenty-first birthday, April 18th 1874. Size - 34 x 28 cm. Hardcover. 1149 pages

014.36.1 Books Canada - The Foundations of its Future by Stephen Leacock, Illustrated by Canadian Artists. Hardcover. Blue cover with gold and black lettering with crest of Canada. Book is in blue carton sleeve. Size - 18.5 x 26.5 cm. 257 pages

014.37.1 Books Ontario High School English Grammar Revised Edition. Edited by O.J. Stevenson, MA. Hardcover. 376 pages. "Rita Banks - Richview" on the inner page. Green-blue cover with black lettering. Size - 19.5 x 13 cm.

014.38.1 Books Narrative and Lyric Poems for Use in the Lower School with annotations by O.J. Stevenson, MA. "Rita Bank’s on inner page Brown cover with dark brown lettering. Hardcover. Size - 19 x 13 cm. 174 pages

014.39.1 Books Ontario High School Arithmetic by W.H. Ballard, R.A. Thompson and J.T. Crawford. 11th edition. "Rita Banks" on inner page. Green cover with black lettering and crest. Size - 19.5 x 13.5 cm. Hardcover. 302 pages

014.40.1 Books Ontario High School English Composition by O.J. Stevenson MA, and HW Irwin BA. "Rita Banks - Richview, Ontario" on inner page. Brown cover with dark brown lettering and crest. Size - 19.5 x 13.5 cm. Hardcover. 288 pages

014.41.1 Books Golden Windows: Pathways to Reading - Book III. Brown cover with blue lettering. Picture of children looking at a castle blue and orange, on cover. Size - 19.5 x 13.5 cm. Hardcover. 288 pages

014.42.1 Books The Rifle Rangers by Captain Mayne Reid. Inner cover reads "Public Library No. 50. S.S. No. 6, Etobicoke". Blue cover with green and yellow design with gold lettering. Hardcover. Size - 18.5 x 13 cm. 237 pages

014.43.1 Books High School Dialogues for Advanced Pupils and Adults by Carleton B. Case. Shrewsbury Publishing - Chicago. Brown softcover book with black lettering and design. Size - 12 x 18 cm. 156 pages

014.44.1 Books One Hundred Choice Selections - Number 4. Edited by Phineas Garrett. Size - 18 x 11.5 cm. 216 pages

014.45.1 Books Shoemaker's Best Selections for Readings and Recitations Number 26. Compiled by Mrs. J.W. Shoemaker. 209 pages. Size - 11.5 x 18 cm

014.46.1 Books The Canadian Speller - Grade 8 by Frank M. Quance. Published by W.J. Gage & Co. Ltd. Toronto. Black cover with green and white lettering - inkwell and pen on cover. Size - 20 x 14.5 cm. 126 pages

014.47.1 Ephemera & Paper Products Etobicoke Remembered by Robert Given - Box contains first draft and notes - final version. Contains binders and file folders of notes.

014.48.1 Women's clothing Purse, dark gray mesh with chain handle, knob clasp. Size - 12 x 12 cm

014.49.1 Dishes Bread and butter plate, white with maple leaf border on edge. On plate "Dominion of Canada with crest, surrounded by maple leaves. Maker's mark on bottom "Victoria Austria".

014.50.1a Dishes China cup, white with green and gold design

014.50.1b Dishes China saucer for 014.50.1a

015.1.1 Ephemera & Paper Items "Golden Leaves From Canada's Past 1867 to 1967". Soft cover - brown gold leaves and white lettering. Gold tassel on top, left hand corner. Size - 43 x 58.5 cm

015.1.2 Flags Banner of Alderwood- Communities in Bloom. Green with sunflowers and butterflies. 68 x 177 cm.

015.1.3 Ephemera & Paper Items "Ye Olde Cookbook" by Humbergrove. Prepared by the students of the education shop. Cream cover with black lettering. Coral yarn binds the book. Mimeographed pages. Size - 28 x 22 cm.

015.1.4 Ephemera & Paper Items Various newspaper clippings from 1922 to 1958. 6 in total. Regarding various business in Etobicoke, such as Avro plant. letter from Dept of Roads and Traffic regarding renaming of Kipling Ave., Tree Protection Notice, flier on Services for Seniors, Wavelengths - Volume 2 - No. 2 of Lakeshore Credit Union. All the above contained in teal coloured file folder

015.2.1 Signs 1921 Agar's Bridge sign. Brass with 4 holes - one on each corner. "Erected by the Township of Etobicoke." Bridge located on Martin Grove, just north of Rathburn, over Mimico Creek. Size - 31 x 23 cm.

015.2.3 Weapons & Related Items Swagger stick - red. Size - 61 x 5.5 cm. Stamped "Capt . W.C. Innes". Seam down the baton.

015.2.4 Clothing - children Baby's bonnet. Cream silk with decorative crocheted rose and cream yarn shell. 2 cream ties made of silk. Size - 11 x 19 cm

015.2.5 Hats Cream lace cap. Size - 22 x 25 cm.

015.2.6 Eye glasses Opera glasses, brass with mother of pearl. Made by H. Waldstein, Union Square, NY. Size - 10 x 6 cm

015.2.7 Boxes & Storage Containers Glove box, brown, simulated leather raised design, made of cardboard. Size - 30.5 x 8.5 cm


Ring holder souvenir, made from 2 shells placed back to back, top shell has 2 doves with two rings. Shell has written "Imperial International London Exhibition 1909". Size 7 x 5.5 cm

015.2.9 Jewellery Pendant from Blarney Castle, Cork. Copper plated with 2 views of Blarney Castle - one in the front and one in the back. Pendant is on a green card. Pendant is 2 cm in diameter

015.2.11 Stationery & Related Items Sur de Ste Anne de Beaupre souvenir letter opener on one end which is bone with blue flowers. Other end has a metal pen holder. Size - 17.5 cm long

015.2.10a 015.2.10b Sewing, Knitting & Weaving Items

Thimble, pink, plastic, size 2, made in England. Size - 2 x 2 cm. Also, spool of homespun wool. Size 3 x 2 cm

015.2.2a Glassware Canning jar, clear. Embossed on side "Atlas E-Z Seal". Has wire handle on top of the jar. Size - 17.5 x 19.5

015.2.2b Glassware Canning jar, blue. Embossed on side "Ball Ideal". Has wire handle on top of jar. Size - 17.5 x 19.5

015.3.2 Toiletry Items Razor blade sharpener. Cream coloured case with green ribbed plastic to fits the blade. Cream string attached to pull through sharpener. Inside is marked "Made in Sweden". Size - 6 x 3 cm.

015.3.5 Books Account book for Charles Hughes' store for Mrs. Presley. Black soft cover with multi-coloured paint splotches on it. Size - 16.5 x 10.5 cm

015.3.7 Clothing - Women Black silk purse with clear beads on front. Clear beads also on 2 drawstring handles. Size - 17 x 13 cm

015.3.1a 015.3.1b Clothing - Women's Ladies driving gloves, cream kid leather. Inside glove is marked "Perrins make 50". Two snaps on inside wrist to fit gloves.

015.3.3a 015.3.3b Clothing - Children Children's brown leather gloves. One snap on wrist marked " Perrin's Glove". Size - 11.5 cm.

015.3.4a Eye Glasses Eyeglass case, black leather with tin backing. Marked on the leather is "Ambrose Kent & Sons Ltd., 156 Yonge St. & 5 & 7, Richmond St. W. Toronto. Size - 10.5 x 4.5 cm

015.3.4b Eye Glasses Pince Nez glasses, gold trim with purple string attached. Size - 11 cm long x 4 cm wide.

015.3.6a Boxes & Storage Containers Pine box. Marked on the cover "Schnapskiste". Cover also has a red wax stamped with words and two glasses. Box held chocolate cordials. Size - 15.5 x 17.5 x 3.5 cm

015.3.6b Hardware Key, iron with three circles on top. Size - 7 cm long

015.3.6c Stationery & Related Items Box of pencil leads. Contains 6 pencil leads. Box is black with white label and black lettering that says "Finest Blackleads for Automatic Pencils". Size - 3.7 x 10 cm

015.3.6d Ephemera & Paper Items Small pamphlet - cover his blue flowers and title "Smile Whene'er You Can." Contains sayings help cheer the reader. Size - 9.5 x 6.5 cm.

015.3.6e Tool Iron hole punch. Size - 8.5 cm long. Diameter of punch is 1.8 cm

015.3.6f Clothing - Women Hat pins. 4 in total. 3 with black circular top, 1 with white circular top. Various lengths.

015.3.6g Jewellery Teardrop pendant with etching of palm tree and hut. Tortoiseshell colour. Size - 5.3 cm

015.3.6h Jewellery Silver plated disk with initials of "GW" on the front. Size - 5 cm diameter

015.3.6i Ephemera & Paper Items CPR rail ticket from Exhibition to Islington Station dated September 5, 1908. Green and cream ticket. Size - 5.5 x 2.6 cm.

015.3.6j Jewellery Silver plated tie clip marked "The Slide - March 7, 1893". Size - 6.2 cm

015.3.6k Clothing - Women Crocheted light blue change purse with 3 poms on it. Size - 14 cm x 8 cm.

015.3.6l Clothing - Women Crocheted cream purse. 14 chained ropes leading to small circular handle. Size - 21 x 7 cm


Bedpan, dark beige, ceramic. Size - 44 x 26 cm.


Wallpaper, "Sun-Tested Wallpapers Ltd." "Made in Canada". Cream coloured wallpaper with gold background and red roses. Unopened roll. Size - 52 cm long


Wallpaper, "Sun-Tested Wallpapers Ltd." "Made in Canada". Same as 015.4.2a


Wallpaper, gray background with pine cones, pine needles and blue & yellow birds. Opened roll. Size - 52 cm long

015.5.1 Art Print of "The James Shaver Woodsworth Homestead" Print 109/290. In gold wood frame

015.5.2 Art Print of "The Military Review of Quebec Tercentenary Celebration July 1908". Cream wood frame. Size - 45 x 83 cm

015.5.3 Signs Etobicoke Historical Society's 1967 plaque marking the home of Colonel Smith's Tract. Brown with gold seal and white lettering. Gold metal frame. Size - 42 x 57 cm

015.5.4 Ephemera & Paper Items Mounted page 12 from the Toronto Evening Telegram, Wednesday July 26, 1922, regarding hotels on Humber Bay

015.5.5 Maps, plans & surveys Cardboard map of Etobicoke, showing all districts. Black and white.

015.6.2 Long Branch Photograph of school class, standing on steps outside school with teacher. Size - 76 x 51 cm

015.6.3 Long Branch Photograph of Marie Curtis, with Long Branch Police Dept. People in photo listed on the back. Size - 68 x 51 cm

015.6.4 Long Branch Photograph of 21-35th Street. Size - 45.5 x 74 cm

015.6.5 Long Branch Lake Shore Gardens Annex, Plan of Subdivision, Etobicoke. Poster of subdivision. Size - 49.5 x 72.5 cm.

015.6.1a Photograph Framed photograph of the Dunn Residence - 62-21nd St. Etobicoke. Framed in black plastic. Size - 64 x 50 cm.

015.6.1b Photograph Photograph of Dunn Residence. Tucked into frame of 015.6.1a. Same photo as 015.6.1a.

015.7.1 Picture Frames Wooden picture frame - Size - 52 x 42 cm

015.7.2 Picture Frames Wooden picture frame with gilded design - Size - 40 x 32.5cm

015.7.3 Picture Frames Wooden picture frame, painted black with glass - Size - 25 x 32.5 cm

015.7.5 Picture Frames Wooden picture frame, painted black with glass - Size - 14.5 x 19.5 cm


Bevelled Mirror in wood frame. Wood frame has carved leaves. Size - 46 x 29 cm

015.7.4a to d Picture Frames Wooden picture frame, painted black with glass - Size - 27.5 x 22.5 cm

015.7.4b Picture Frames Wooden picture frame, painted black with glass - Size - 27.5 x 22.5 cm

015.7.4c Picture Frames Wooden picture frame, painted black with glass - Size - 27.5 x 22.5 cm

015.7.4d Picture Frames Wooden picture frame, painted black with glass - Size - 27.5 x 22.5 cm

015.8.1 Boxes & Storage Containers Wooden box, Lily White Gloss Starch from the Brantford Starch Co. Shaped like a storage trunk. Has a metal lock on the outside. Size - 17 x 25.5 x 17 cm


Corner shelf, wood is dark stained with carved ivy pattern. 2 shelves. Size - 51 x 21.5 cm

015.8.3 Art Prints of Islington Hotel - 17 copies. Contains copies 339 to 347 and 8 unnumbered copies.

015.8.4 Books "The Story of Mimico - Home of the Wild Pigeon" by Edwin Eland. Gray soft cover with black printing. Cover also has a photo of Mimico War Memorial. Size - 16 x 24.5 cm

015.8.5 Ephemera & Paper Items Bill of sale to Edward Teagle from Christie Lime & Stone Co. on Davenport Rd in Toronto. Dated June 1, 1888. Size - 18 x 21 cm

015.8.6 Ephemera & Paper Items Certificate appointing Arthur Nelson Hyland Justice of the Peace Etobicoke, Feb 17th, 1914. Size - 23 x 36 cm

015.8.7 Photograph Photograph of a painting of Lambton Mills by H. Martin - 7 copies

015.8.8 Photograph Photograph of people dressed as Natives. Car door marked "Thistletown Dept" Two men are holding an Etobicoke crest. Size - 35.5 x 28 cm.

015.8.1a Toys Straw doll's hat - Yellow and brown - with rose coloured ribbon on the outside. Size - 20 x 18 cm. Found in 015.8.1

015.8.1b Toys Doll's shoe, tan, made from leather, with a metal buckle on the toe. Marked "France" inside the shoe. Size - 6 cm

015.9.1 Ephemera & Paper Items Copy of the Toronto Telegram from July 1, 1967.

015.9.2 Ephemera & Paper Items Poster for Harvest Home Festival, Montgomery Inn. Size - 39 x 60.5 cm

015.9.3 Ephemera & Paper Items Poster for the First Annual Fall Fair - Applewood. Size - 44.5 x 58.5 cm

015.9.4 Ephemera & Paper Items Poster for Heritage Festival, Village of Islington. Size - 48.5 x 81.5cm

015.9.5 Ephemera & Paper Items Diploma for Frank A. MacDonald from the Dominion Business College.

015.9.6 Ephemera & Paper Items Poster of Long Branch Summer Resort Villa Lots. Laminated. Size - 51 x 61 cm


Wooden banner rod, painted gold with fishing wire at one end. Size - 78 cm long. Has a cap on each end.

015.10.1 Sports Related Items Wood sled, with iron runner on the bottom. Has two metal rings on the top of the runner The name "Irving" is carved on the top. Size - 122 x 32 cm.

015.10.2 Tools Wooden flail with leather strings and metal piece, holding the two pieces of the flail together. Size - 1 pcs is 146 cm long. 2nd piece is 85 cm long

015.10.3 Picture Frames Wooden picture frame. Size - 89 x 58 cm


Curtain rod, wood with brass cover with conical ends. Size - 138 cm


Curtain rod, wood with pointed ends. Has 10 large wooden rings on it. Size - 140 cm

015.10.6 Kitchen Utensils Wooden bread/noodle board, with handles on both sides. Size - 87 x 47.5 cm

015.11.3 Tools Brass blowtorch, made by the Turner Brassworks, Sycamore, Il. Size - 22 cm high x 14 cm diameter

015.11.4 Tools Scythe blade, iron. Size - 49.5 cm long


Toilet roll holder. Marked "Cameo toilet fixture roller". Brass with wood roller. Size - 17 x 16 cm

015.11.6 Tools Drill, wooden handle with metal shaft. Size - 26 cm long

015.11.7 Tools Knife, wooden handle and steel blade. "George F. Wood" carved into the handle. Made by Sabatier, France. Size - 24.5 cm long

015.11.8 Tools Bag of iron shelf pins. Size - 2.5 cm long.

015.11.9 Tools Chaining pins used in surveying. Used for temporary measuring. 29 pegs in total. Size - 22 cm long

015.11.10 Kitchen Utensils Tin conical ice cream scoop #6. Size - 20 cm long, 8 cm diameter

015.11.11 Animal Related Items Iron stirrup for horse saddle. Size - 15.5 cm long

015.11.12 Kitchen Utensils Tin kettle with wooden handle. Size - 14 cm high, 15 cm diameter

015.11.13 Tools Door bolt, made from iron with 4 holes on each corner. Size - 13 x 3.5 cm

015.11.14 Tools 2 handmade iron nails. Size - 15.5 cm long

015.11.15 Tools 1 bag of handmade iron nails. Size - 10.5 cm long


Black door knobs. 14 cm long x 6.5 cm diameter

015.11.17 Tools Flathead screwdriver with wooden handle, painted white. Size - 49.5 cm

015.11.18 Animal Related Items Leather harness piece with buckles and rings.

015.11.20 Weapons & Related Items Bullet mould in 2 pieces with 20 lead shot.

015.11.21 Tools Iron block file with 2 holes on each end. Size - 18 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm

015.11.22 Tools Surveyor's chain.

015.11.23 Hardware Bottle of nails, flat head with round shape

015.11.24 Tools Metal hole punch with wooden handle. Size - 11 cm long

015.11.25 Tools Metal triangular file. Size - 20.5 cm

015.11.26 Tools Hexagonal wrench, for 2 sizes. Size - 13 cm

015.11.27 Hardware Iron latch for door. Size - 33 cm long

015.11.29 Hardware Iron hinges for door. Size - 32 cm long

015.11.30 Hardware Metal rod for door, 2 holes on each end

015.11.19a to d Tools Circular tin, with sticker of a man and woman in 19th century dress. Contained in the tin are imitation wood grain staining tools. Tin is 16 cm high and 15.5 diameter. (b) - set of two rollers. Size - 12.7 cm long, (c) - box containing 5 blend-o grainers - Size - 14 x 8.5 cm, (d) - wood grain staining tool. Size - 12.5 cm, (e) - wood grain staining tool. Size - 9 cm

015.11.1a Tools Tailpiece of the weathervane from the Old Mill circa 1850. Made of wood and tin. Size - 59 cm long x 27 wide

015.11.1b Tools Small point from the tailpiece of the weathervane from 015.11.1a. Size - 13 cm long

015.11.1c Tools Head piece of the weathervane from 015.11.1a. Size - 64 cm long

015.11.28a & b Hardware Iron hinges for door. Size - 33 cm long

015.11.2a Tools Weathervane, two pieces. Shaft is made of wood, painted red. Arrowhead and tailpiece are made of painted red tin. Size - 131 cm long. Has 1 nail on shaft

015.11.2b Tools Direction piece for 015.11.2a. Red painted iron. Size - 25 cm

015.12.0 First Nation Items Numerous stone arrowheads and stone tools. 33 in total.

015.12.1 First Nation Items Small arrowhead

015.12.2 First Nation Items Hard pan clay tool. Size - 12 cm long x 6 cm wide

015.12.3 First Nation Items Bone ring. Size - 3 cm.

015.12.4 First Nation Items Various pottery fragments. One piece is marked "B25"

015.12.5 First Nation Items Various clay pipe fragments. Total of 15 pieces

015.12.6 Glassware Glass jar with top. Stamped on seal is "Perfect Seal - Los Angeles, USA

015.12.7 First Nation Items Various stone tools, possible axe heads. 7 pieces total

015.12.8 Fossils Fossil pieces, circular, possibly a spine. 6 pieces total

015.12.9 First Nation Items Various stone tools. 24 pieces total

015.12.10 First Nation Items Stone, marked "schist hone med." 1 piece. Size - 5.5 x 1.5 cm

015.12.11 Fossils Fossil shell. Size - 8.5 cm long x 6 cm diameter at base.

015.12.12 First Nation Items Various stone tools. 7 pieces total.

015.12.13 First Nation Items Clay cylindrical beads, white, 3 in total.

015.12.14 Signs Framed sign for Indian artifact exhibition, describing items and locations.

015.13.2 Tools Iron arm from a scale. Has two hooks attached. Size - 82 cm long

015.13.3 Tools Wooden peg, square head. Size - 19.5 cm

015.13.4 Tools Wooden tool box with metal handles. Size - 46 x 23 x 20 cm. Contains - 8 metal hack saw blades, 1 - metal calliper marked "Sawyer". "H.A. Gourley Toronto" is scratched on it, 1 - wooden wedge, 1 - small metal wrench, 1 - metal Alymer Tomato Juice bottle opener, 1 small wooden peg.

015.13.5 Weapons & Related Items Iron cannon ball. Size - 41 cm in circumference.

015.13.6 Building Materials Yellow brick, from Wood Homestead. Size - 20.5 x 10 x 6

015.13.7 Tools Toolbox, homemade from prune crate with metal handle nailed to the top. Box has stamped " California Prunes Carmel Brand, San Jose CA. Warren Fruit Company" Size - 39 x 15 x 25 cm - Contains - 1 - cigar box containing files and drill bits, 1 - metal plane with wooden handles, 1 - metal plate with 11 holes drilled in it, 3 - iron hatchets with wooden handles, 1 - hand drill with wooden handles, 1 - metal drill with cog wheel

015.13.1a to d Furniture 4 short table legs, wood turned pattern. Size - 51cm.

015.14.1 Long Branch Plates from Long Branch Historical Society. 4 are of the Col. Sam Smith Homestead. 3 of are the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Village of Longbranch.

015.15.1 Ephemera & Paper Items Autograph books, 5 in total.

015.15.2 Books Poetry books, 2 in total. "Gray's Elegy" and "Grandma's Attic Treasures"

015.15.3 Maps, Plans, Surveys 3 cloth maps, one of the UK during WW1, one of Europe pre WW1 and one of Europe, very detailed possibly a pilot's map, made of silk

015.15.4 Photographs Photo cards of various people. 83 in total. Size - 6 x 10 cm. Names are written on the back.

015.15.5 Photographs Photos of various MacFarlane, Robinson, Story family members

015.15.6 Ephemera & Paper Items Various holiday cards and post cards from WW1 belonging to MacFarlane, Robinson, Story family members. 9 in total

015.15.7 Photographs Tin Types, 4 in total, in wood cases. Metal clasp to keep the cases closed.

015.16.1 Books Original copy of the Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of York and the Township of West Gwillinbury and Town of Bradford in the County of Simcoe, Ont. Published by Miles & Co., Toronto

015.17.1 Photographs Photo of R. Home Smith, holding a dog in his arm and fish on the other hand. He is smoking a cigar. He has written on it "To my friend and neighbour, Fred James." Framed in wooden frame with glass. Size - 24.5 x 32 cm

015.17.2 Photographs Various photos belonging to G.P. Wood, in numerous places.

015.17.3 Photographs Photo of the 100th synod of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. G.P. Wood is in the photo

015.17.4 Ephemera & Paper Items Framed certificate belonging to Mrs. G.P. Wood, stating she is a life member of the Etobicoke Historical Society

015.17.5 Ephemera & Paper Items Framed certificate belonging to G.P. Wood, member of the Order of the Good Time, Nova Scotia

015.18.1 Jewellery Watch, leather band, "Montrose" rectangular face with gold trim and gold numbers. Written on the back "Bright's Toronto BB Champs 1938 W. Holdenby".

015.18.2 Books "Sacred Songs & Solos, Revised and Enlarged with Standard Hymns" by Ira D. Sankey. Published In Great Britain. Size - 20 x 14 cm. Dark blue hard cover.

015.18.3 Books "Ontario Public School Health Book" Size - 13 x 20 cm. Authorized by the Minister of Education. Light blue hard cover

015.18.4 Books "The Canadian Hymnal", published by William Briggs, Wesley Bldg, Toronto. Marked inside - "From by dear Mother, To daughter Doll". Size - 15.5 x 20 cm. Brown cover with black lettering

015.18.5 Books "Red Letter Testament" Size - 9 x 11.5 cm. Red, faux leather cover.

015.18.6 Books "Scripture Memorizing & Successful Personal Work" by Oscar Lowry. Red cover with black lettering. Size - 7 x 14.5 cm.

015.18.7 Books "Tithing & Stewardship" by Chas. Cameron. White and gray cover with black lettering, soft cover. Size - 10.5 x 16 cm.

015.18.8 Books "Portals to Bible Study" Gray softcover with picture of church, black lettering. Size - 10 x 15 cm

015.18.9 Books "Cheer Along The Way". Black and green lettering with a painting of

015.18.10 Books "The Salvation Army Junior's Guide Attendance Record & Songbook". Blue softcover book with black lettering. Size - 8.5 x 13.5 cm

015.18.11 Ephemera & Paper Items Three autograph books belonging to Eileen Braithwaite, dating from 1929 to 1931.

015.18.12 Ephemera & Paper Items Two leaflets from St. Andrews Hall Church St., Mimico Ont. Volume 19 - No. 10 and Volume 20 No.1. Size - 13 x 20 cm

015.18.13 Ephemera & Paper Items 18 leaflets called "The Way of Life" by Evangelical Publishers of Toronto. Blue print with lighthouse printing on the top with red light.

015.18.14 Art Black and white watercolour of boy, seated, holding a basket. Drawn by George "Christopher" Holdenby on January 1916. Size - 21 x 28.5.

015.18.15 Art Pen drawing of Santa pointing at a ghost of the high cost living. Drawn by Grace Holdenby Good on December 11, 1919. Size - 23 x 29 cm

015.18.16 Art Pen drawing of child sitting on a chair, sucking her thumb. Drawn by Grace Holdenby Good on December 29, 1919. Size - 23 x 29 cm

015.18.17 Art Pen and pencil drawing of a stork holding a victory bond. Drawn by Grace Holdenby Good on December 8, 1919. Size - 23 x 29 cm

015.18.18 Art Watercolour drawing of a red rose with stem and leaves. Drawn by Grace Holdenby Good

015.19.1 Books "The Peptimist 1936 Mimico High School" yearbook. Black and red lettering with a bird on cover. Size - 17 x 24.5 cm. Softcover.

015.20.1 Ephemera & Paper Items Various papers concerning taxes, planning for 88-36 St. Longbranch. Contains some photo negatives of various people.

015.21.1 Ephemera & Paper Items Poster regarding an auction sale of property belonging to Geo. P. Wood, listing items for sale.

015.21.2 Ephemera & Paper Items Booklet on Report of Two Speeches delivered by Rt. Hon. Lord Viscount Castlereagh. House of Commons regarding the Regency Bill

015.22.1 Photographs 14 photographs from Smily-Wood family. Various people in photos

015.22.2 Photographs Photographs from Smily-Wood family. Various people in photos

015.22.3 Photographs Negatives of various people and places. 23 envelopes in total. Mostly unmarked, except for envelope of negatives of Hurricane Hazel.

015.22.4 Photographs Box of glass slides, of various people, places, animals etc. Approximately 450 slides

015.22.5 Photographs Slides of super highway being erected locally. 25 slides.

015.22.6 Photographs Negative of Eatonville Swamp School

015.22.7 Photographs Photos of the Robinson Family

015.22.8 Photographs Negatives of Hurricane Hazel

015.22.9 Photographs Negative of Wood home "Woodlawn" 2 in total

015.22.10 Ephemera & Paper Items Bookkeeping record of grocery expenses.

015.23.1 Ephemera & Paper Items North Hasting Review newspaper.

015.23.2 Ephemera & Paper Items Domestic Science papers

015.23.3 Ephemera & Paper Items School essay papers

015.23.4 Ephemera & Paper Items Legal papers, assorted deeds, mortgages, plans for various properties such as: South side of Dundas Street, 38 Foxbar Rd., Lots 11 & 13 of Etobicoke and Lot 10 of Dovercourt Rd.

015.23.5 Ephemera & Paper Items Package of various papers and keepsakes such as: valentines, letters, pencil drawings, autograph album, greeting cards, calendars.

015.23.6 Ephemera & Paper Items Package of letters, invoices and bills.

015.23.7 Ephemera & Paper Items Letters from Aunt Kate to Miss Mae McDonald & Mr. Frank MacDonald

015.23.8 Ephemera & Paper Items Letters from pupils to Mae MacDonald

015.23.9 Ephemera & Paper Items Letters, cards, envelopes, certificates, bills, report cards, petitions, letters regarding the Lambton Estate

015.23.10 Ephemera & Paper Items Newspaper clippings - poems, obituaries, articles and school articles

015.23.11 Ephemera & Paper Items Various letters to members of the Macdonald Family

015.23.12 Photographs Photographs and negatives of MacDonald family

015.23.13 Ephemera & Paper Items Manuscript for a book by Mae MacDonald

015.23.14 Photographs Photos on buttons - one of Jean Margaret Story at age 17 and one of Isabel Story at age 15. Size of buttons - 15.5 cm diameter

015.23.15 Photographs Photos of various unknown people

015.23.16 Ephemera & Paper Items 3 work books for school

015.23.17 Photographs Old photographs. Unidentified people

015.23.18 Ephemera & Paper Items Various postcards and cards

015.23.19 Ephemera & Paper Items Various letters and postcards of the MacDonald family

015.23.20 Ephemera & Paper Items Business letters, invoices, booklets

015.23.21 Ephemera & Paper Items Legal documents from Briggs, Frost for the Honourable Minister of Education

015.23.22 Ephemera & Paper Items Various postcards and letters

015.23.23 Ephemera & Paper Items Various letters to Mae MacDonald



015.23.26 Ephemera & Paper Items Various letters belonging to the MacDonald family

015.23.27 Photographs Two black and white photographs in paper frame. One of a boy and one of a girl. Taken professionally


015.23.29 Photographs 5 photographs, 2 wedding and 3 studio photos. Unknown persons.

015.23.30 Ephemera & Paper Items Small MacDonald family tree and notes. 3 pieces of paper.

015.23.31 Ephemera & Paper Items Clan Donald family tree. Size - 56.5 x 93 cm

015.23.32 Ephemera & Paper Items Miss Mary Williams Macdonell graduation certificate

015.23.33 Ephemera & Paper Items Class prophecy speech on graduation including Mae Macdonell. 4 pages

015.24.1 Long Branch Cards from Long Branch Historical Society - 18 sets of cards and envelopes. Showing 282 Lake Promenade and one of Rossyn

015.24.2 Long Branch Advertising bookmarks of Long Branch Historical Society showing the entrance to Long Branch

015.24.3 Long Branch Banner for the Long Branch Historical Society.

015.24.4 Long Branch VHS videotape of Long Branch Day, June 22, 1991

015.24.5 Long Branch Long Branch Heritage Day, April 19, 1986. Interviews of former business people. On cassette tape.

015.24.6 Long Branch Long Branch pennant that says "Long Branch" and "Canada" inside a maple leaf. Burgundy in colour.

015.24.7 Long Branch Various papers of the Long Branch Historical Society containing photos, calendars, and paperwork from the society

015.25.1 Tools Iron arm from scale with weight and 4 hooks. Has "Chapman" marked with tape on it. Size - 64 cm long

015.25.2 Tools Wooden ball, perhaps used as a float in boating. Iron spike drilled through to the bottom. Carved band around the middle of the ball. Size - 71 cm in circumference. At one time, painted red.


Staircase spindle from Samuel Wood homestead. "Woods Corners" is written on it. Wood, painted white. Size - 56 cm.


Staircase knob from Samuel Wood homestead. Wood, painted white, round. Size - 27 cm diameter, 12 cm high


Staircase knob from Samuel Wood homestead. Wood, painted white, round. Size - 27 cm diameter, 12 cm high

015.25.4 Building Materials Roofing slate from Wood homestead. Marked on it "Woods Corners, built in 1845 and torn down in 1965". Size - 26.5 x 36

015.25.5 Building Materials Iron door hinge. Size - 42 cm long

015.25.6 Tools Curved blade with wooden handle. Handle is on either side of the blade. Size - 64 cm long

015.25.7 Tools Metal pliers. Size - 28.5 cm long

015.25.8a Tools Adjustable metal pliers - Size - 43 cm

015.25.8b Tools Adjustable metal pliers - Size - 65 cm

015.26.1 Textiles Rug, beige and brown with flowers . Small fringe on each end. Size - 268 cm wide x 248 cm long.

015.26.2 Textiles Table runner, blue and yellow. Size - 29.5 x 112 cm

015.26.3 Hats Ladies straw hat, navy. Label inside is "North the Hatter, 1271 Bloor Street. Size - 29 cm

015.26.4 Hats Ladies hat, cream lace with blue flowers on brim. Size - 33 cm

015.26.5 Hats Men's stetson, black with black band and bow tie with gold crest. Marked inside "Howard McElwee Men's Shop, 3050 Bloor West" Size - 30 cm

015.26.6 Hats Ladies Straw hat with brown netting and brown, beige and green leaves. Tag inside marked "Ann Humphries Millinery, Kingsway" Size - 24 cm

015.26.7 Hats Ladies straw hat, with black cloth brim with pink and blue flowers hand-painted on the black cloth. Size - 40 cm

015.26.8 Hats Ladies hat, made of lace and wire, with ostrich feathers on brim

015.26.9 Hats Ladies hat, purple with blue and white flowers on brim. Lace. Marked "Ann Humpheries Millinery, Kingsway. Size - 20 cm

015.26.10 Hats Men's Panama hat. Burgundy brim. Marked "G.P.W." in the brim. Size - 33 cm

015.26.11 Hats Men's straw hat with small black brim. "G.P.W. marked on the inside. Maker marked "Dobbs Sunbrero" Size - 32 cm

015.26.12 Hats Ladies straw hat, with large navy ribbon on brim and bow on the back. Size - 34 cm

015.26.13 Hats Ladies red velvet hat with red and black ostrich feathers and black netting. Marked inside "Ann Humphries Millinery, Kingsway". Size - 17 cm

015.26.14 Hats Knitted skullcap - black, pink and yellow with 2 poms (pink and blue) coming from the centre. Size -19 cm

015.26.15 Hats Ladies straw hat, with large green silk bow on brim. Size - 36 cm

015.26.16 Hats Ladies straw hat with black velvet lining on the inside edge. Size - 47 cm

015.26.17 Men's Clothing Men's formal dress pants, black with gray pin striping

015.26.18 Men's Clothing Black double-breasted evening jacket. Marked "Eatons

015.26.19 Men's clothing Brown double-breasted evening jacket. Marked "Tip Top" inside

015.26.20 Men's Clothing Men's evening coat with tails. Double-breasted.

015.26.21 Men's Clothing Men's white waist coat. Marked inside "Cohn - made in England".

015.27.1 Women's Clothing Women's white lace dress. Edwardian.

015.27.2 Women's Clothing Ladies white cotton petticoat with embroidered bottom

015.27.3 Women's Clothing Ladies white cotton camisole. Trimmed in lace and has lace inserts in bodice.

015.27.4 Women's clothing Ladies white cotton petticoat with embroidered flowers on it.

015.27.5 Women's clothing Ladies shift, white cotton with lace.

015.27.6 Women's Clothing Ladies bloomers, white cotton with lace.

015.27.8 Women's Clothing Ladies white cotton petticoat with lace trim

015.27.7a & b Women's Clothing Ladies cream kid gloves , with 3 snap closers on each wrist.

015.28.1 Art Sculpture of George Wood, Done by A. Dods. Plaster, painted gold. Size - 52 cm high

015.28.2 Art Sculpture of unknown person. Done by A. Dods. Plaster, painted copper. Size - 22 cm high

015.29.1 Clothing - Children's Christening dress, white cotton with eyelet lace. Embroidery on front. Size - length - 108 cm long

015.29.2 Clothing - Children's Christening dress, white cotton with eyelet lace and embroidery. Lace on collar and sleeves. Size - 85 cm long

015.29.3 Clothing - Children Christening dress, white cotton with eyelet lace and embroidery. Lace on collar, bib and sleeves. Size - 93 cm.

015.29.4 Clothing - Children Child's bonnet, made from silk. Embroidered cap with lace around the edge. Silk ties. Cream colour. Cotton inside bonnet.

015.29.5 Clothing - Children Christening dress, white cotton with lace on collar and sleeves. Gathered bodice. Size - 105 cm

015.29.6 Clothing - Children Christening dress, white cotton with eyelet lace on bottom. Lace on collar, bib and sleeves.

015.29.7 Clothing - Children Christening dress, white cotton with lace on shoulders and bodice. Sleeveless. Size - 103 cm.

015.29.8 Clothing - Children Christening dress, white cotton with gathered bodice and lace on the bottom of the dress. Sleeveless. Size - 49 cm

015.29.9 Clothing - Children Children's dress shirt. White cotton with lace going from top to bottom. Lace also on the collar. 5 buttons. Embroidered belt attached.

015.29.10 Clothing - Children Child's undershirt. White cotton with lace trim on bottom. Sleeveless. Size - 31 cm.

015.29.11 Clothing - Children Christening dress, white cotton with eyelet lace on bottom, sleeves and collar. Embroidery on collar and bodice. Size - 92 cm

015.29.12 Clothing - Children Christening dress, white cotton with eyelet lace on sleeves, collar and bottom. Pink ribbons woven through sleeves, bottom and collar. Size - 62 cm

015.29.13 Clothing - Children Christening dress, white cotton with one gathered piece on bodice. Small amount of lace on one sleeve. Size - 109 cm.

015.29.14 Clothing - Children Christening dress, white cotton with spaghetti strap sleeves. Eyelet lace on the bottom. Size - 97 cm

015.29.15 Clothing - Children Christening dress, white cotton with spaghetti strap sleeves. Fine lace on bottom. Size - 87 cm.

015.29.16 Clothing - Children Knitted booties, cream colour. Lace stitching on top with red cloth soles. Size - 8 cm.

015.29.17 Clothing - Children Child's pair of socks, white cotton. Gold diamond shape stamp on heel. Size - 19 cm.

015.29.18 Clothing - Children Leather boot, for the right foot. Leather soles with nails, small heel. Scalloped upper with 4 buttons on the side. Also has scalloped design on toe. Size - 11 cm.

015.29.19 Clothing - Children Child's socks, two of them, white cotton with ribbed design. Size - 22 cm

015.29.20 Clothing - Children Child's cloth slippers, cream cotton with embroidery on toe. White cotton inside.

015.29.21 Clothing - Children White sash with embroidery of flowers and stems. Size - 79 cm.

015.30.1 Ephemera & Paper Items Township of Etobicoke street name changes

015.31.1 Clothing - Women Black beaded woollen cape with satin lining. Cape is made in England. Size - 72 cm long

015.31.2 Clothing - Women Black cape (lined) with embroidery on side and pleating on back and sides. Size - 127 cm.

015.31.3 Clothing - Women Hood for 015.31.2.

015.31.4 Clothing - Women Brown taffeta dress, possibly a reproduction. Dark brown trim on sleeves, waist and bottom of dress. Zipper on back. Size - 147 cm long.

015.31.5 Clothing - Women Blue taffeta dress, with dark blue trim and bows. Light blue lace as a trim also. Train on the back. Buttoned in the back. Size - 118 long.

015.31.6 Clothing - Women Black reticule, velvet, with rope-like handles. Decorative trim on front and back of the bag. Rust coloured trim inside. Size - 24 cm.

015.31.7 Clothing - Women Black beaded hat with solid ribbon tie. Pink rose on top. Label inside reads "Piko - New York - Paris". Size - 23 cm diameter

015.31.8 Clothing - Women Black felted muff with black silk lining. Size - 41 cm long

015.31.9 Clothing - Women Black taffeta dress, sleeveless with black sash. Black pleated trim. Has two black panels on the back. Snaps on the front to close dress. Size - 142 cm long.

015.31.10 Clothing - Women Black cotton petticoat with smocking on the bottom. Size - 96 cm.

015.31.11 Clothing - Women Black taffeta jacket for 015.31.9.

015.31.12 Clothing - Women Cream lace camisole with lace collar and lace ruffle at the front.

015.31.13 Clothing - Women White cotton apron with lace on the bottom of the apron on the bottom of the sash. Size -

015.31.14 Clothing - Women White lace dickey with 6 boning pieces running from top of the dickey to the bottom, making it a "V" shape". Size - 26.5 cm.

015.31.15 Clothing - Women 1 lace glove for the right hand. Decorative lace on top.

015.31.16 Jewellery Necklace, beaded with tiger's eye style beads, black beads and faux gold chain. Size - 28 cm diameter

015.31.17 Clothing - Women Black taffeta skirt with pleating and smocking. Size - 105 cm long.

015.31.18 Clothing - Women Black petticoat with lace overlay. Size - 119 cm

015.31.19 Clothing - Women Black taffeta jacket for 015.31.17.

015.31.20 Clothing - Women Black collar for 015.31.19.

015.31.21 Clothing - Women White cotton petticoat with pink flowers. Wire hoop on bottom. Lined. Size - 82 cm long. Zipper on the back.

015.31.22 Clothing - Women Gold silk bodice with flowers and stem design embroidered on it. Mesh like sleeves with velvet bands. Boning inside.

015.31.23 Clothing - Women Gold silk skirt for 015.31.22. Velvet band on bottom.

015.31.24 Clothing - Women Black reticule with red rose sewn on it. 2 straps to pull closed.

015.31.25 Clothing - Women Black velvet hair clip with red flower and green leaves.

015.31.26 Clothing - Women White lace gloves

015.31.27 Clothing - Women White cotton apron, marked "Horrockses Reg'd Cloth". Size - 77 cm long

015.31.28 Clothing - Women White cotton dress, with embroidery on bottom and sleeves. Bib type collar is embroidered also. Size - 104 cm long

015.31.29 Clothing - Women White dotted cotton dress with lace collar and sleeves. "V" neck. White bands on bottom. Size - 108 cm long

015.31.30 Clothing - Women Ladies blouse, cotton with lace on collar, sleeves and down the front. Tag sewn on says " Fleur de Lis Hand Made Blouse. Trade mark reg'd 40"

015.31.31 Clothing - Women Ladies cotton blouse. Box style design on collar and on bodice. Gathered at the bottom. Pleating on the sleeve. Buttons on one side of bodice. Square neckline.

015.31.32 Clothing - Women White cotton blouse with lace collar. Embroidered on front of blouse. Lace on sleeves.

015.31.33 Clothing - Women Pink cotton petticoat with ruffled bottom. Size - 103 cm.

015.31.34 Clothing - Women Royal blue silk bodice with embroidered flowers on collar, sleeves and bodice. Pleated on bodice and sleeves.

015.31.35 Clothing - Women Purple long jacket, silk, with buttons going from collar down to bottom. Ruffles on bottom along the back.

015.31.36 Clothing - Women Peacock blue jacket with velvet stripes along the sleeves and jacket. Metal boning inside.

015.31.37 Clothing - Women White rough cotton skirt with pocket. Buttonholes, but no buttons. Size - 77 cm long.

015.31.38 Clothing - Men White rough cotton pants. Buttoned fly with buttons on the back for suspenders. Size - 94 cm long

015.31.39 Clothing - Men White linen jacket with sash and 3 large white buttons to close the jacket. 1 breast pocket and 2 hip pockets.

015.31.40 Clothing - Women White linen bolero jacket, with lace on edges and on the end of the sleeves.

015.31.41 Clothing - Women White cotton blouse. Lace on collar and embroidered on front and bottom. Tie inside blouse. Gathered at the back.

015.32.1 Clothing - Women Brown satin dress with brown beading on bodice and sash. Large bow on the bustle. Buttons on both sleeves. Size - 117 cm.

015.32.2 Clothing - Women Ladies corset. Ivory. Marked "Sahlin Perfect Form and Corset Combined. Gives perfect figure to any Lady. Pat. July 26, 1898 and Feb 20, 1900. Part of bridal ensemble. 015.32.2 to 015.32.8

015.32.3 Clothing - Women Ladies bodice. Ivory satin with pearl buttons. Lace collar. Part of bridal ensemble. 015.32.2 to 015.32.8

015.32.4 Clothing - Women Ladies bodice. Ivory cotton with hooks on the back. Lace on wrist. Part of bridal ensemble. 015.32.2 to 015.32.8

015.32.5 Clothing - Women Ladies blouse. Ivory linen with lace on collar and sleeves. Pleated. Part of bridal ensemble. 015.32.2 to 015.32.8

015.32.6 Clothing - Women Ladies petticoat, ivory satin and cotton, with ruffles on the bottom of the skirt. Size - 105 cm long. Part of bridal ensemble. 015.32.2 to 015.32.8

015.32.7 Clothing - Women Ladies linen skirt with satin sash and bow at the waist. Pleated at the waist. Size - 105 cm long. Part of bridal ensemble. 015.32.2 to 015.32.8

015.32.8 Clothing - Women Ladies satin sash. Part of bridal ensemble. 015.32.2 to 015.32.8

015.32.9 Clothing - Women Ladies black skirt. Tag inside skirt says "22800 Wood". Zipper at the back. Size - 109 cm.

015.32.10 Clothing - Women Black dress with embroidered waist and sleeves. Short sleeved. Pleated skirt. Tag inside says "24891 Wood". Size - 110 cm.

015.32.11 Clothing - Women Black lace bolero jacket. 3/4 sleeves.

015.32.12 Clothing - Women Black serge blazer. 4 buttons. Pleat on the back. Goes with 015.32.13

015.32.13 Clothing - Women Black serge skirt with snaps on one side. Pleated on either side. Goes with 015.32.12

015.32.14 Clothing - Women Black cotton blouse with pleats on either side of bodice. Dotted Swiss pattern. Gathered on the back. Closes with hooks.

015.32.15 Clothing - Women Black satin jacket with white lace on wrist and throat.

015.32.16 Clothing - Women Black lace collar. Size - 29 cm.

015.32.17 Clothing - Women Black braided sash, tied off on either end with tassel. 212 cm in length.

015.33.1 Clothing - Women Ladies hat, velvet with beads on the top. Velvet ties. Stamped "The Robert Simpson Co., Toronto"

015.33.2 Clothing - Women Lace cap with large pink flowers and leaves on the top. Small black velvet bow on the back.

015.33.3 Clothing - Women Black felt bolero hat with leaf design on brim. Ribbon ties

015.33.4 Clothing - Women Black stiff laced hat. Satin lining.

015.33.5 Household Item Grey blanket with white and black plaid trim on outer edge. Fringe on all sides. Size - 146 cm square.

015.33.6 Clothing - Women Ladies camisole. White cotton with lace on neckline and shoulders. Pleated on the bottom.

015.33.7 Clothing - Women Ladies camisole. White cotton with lace on neckline and shoulders. Lace trim on front.

015.33.8 Clothing - Children Child's undershirt. White cotton with trim on neckline and shoulders.

015.33.9 Clothing - Women Ladies white cotton nightgown. Lace on sleeves and bodice. Buttons from the neckline to the waist. Size - 157 cm long.

015.33.10 Clothing - Women White cotton nightgown with lace on collar. Size - 139 cm

015.33.11 Clothing - Women White cotton nightgown with lace collar and sleeves. Size - 132 cm

015.33.12 Clothing - Women White cotton bloomers with pleats and lace on the bottom on legs. Button on the sides. Size - 67 cm.

015.33.13 Clothing - Women White cotton nightgown with lace on sleeves and neckline. Lace and bodice. Tag says "Eclipse - We Aim To Excel" Size - 123 cm

015.33.14 Clothing - Women White cotton bloomers. Lace on the bottom of the legs. Buttoned on both sides. Size - 72 cm

015.33.15 Clothing - Women White cotton bloomers. Lace on the bottom of the legs. Ties in the back.

015.34.1 Household Items Valance for window. Silk and velvet. Painted scene of house, flowers and leaves. Bottom is scalloped. Tassels on each scalloped point. Size - 42.5 x 153 cm.

015.34.2 Household Items White cotton bed sheet. Size - 302 cm x 184 cm.

015.34.3 Household Items 8 cotton dishcloths. Various sized

015.34.4 Household Items Red silk embroidered pieces. 2 sections for a pillowcase. Size - 48 x 28 cm. Embroidered with flowers.

015.34.5 Household Items Various tablecloths, made from cotton to linen. Various sizes.

015.34.6 Household Items Various white cotton pillowcases. 12 in total

015.34.7 Household Items Cloth holder for combs, tweezers, razors and paper. White linen with rust embroidery and yellow trim. Size - 42 x 23 cm

015.34.8 Household Items 91 doilies. Various sizes.

015.34.9 Household Items 22 handkerchiefs. Various sizes.

015.34.10 Household Items 10 pieces of black lace and trim - various sizes

015.34.11 Household Items 11 pieces of cream and white lace - various sizes

015.34.12 Clothing - Women Black cotton apron with white embroidery. Pleated edges. Tassels on both ends of strings.

015.34.13 Clothing - Women Cream coloured apron with embroidered image of sewing basket with yarn and thread.

015.34.14 Household Items Cream coloured cotton bag with embroidered image of a woman in a long dress, flowers and the word "Lettuce" on a sign.

015.34.15 Clothing - Children Child's bonnet. Cream coloured with ribbon and bows on each side.

015.34.16 Clothing - Women Ladies cap. Thin white cotton with lace trim.

015.34.17 Clothing - Women Ladies lace cap. White cotton

015.34.18 Clothing - Women Ladies lace cap. Cream lace with crochet top and edging



015.34.21 Clothing - Women Ladies lace cap. Webbed inner shell with blue crochet lace on top

015.34.22 Clothing - Women Ladies crochet cap - white cotton

015.34.23 Clothing - Women Ladies lace collars. 2 white, 1 cream

015.34.24 Clothing - Women Cream silk evening gloves. 2 snaps to close gloves at the wrist


Cream parasols with embroidered design on the cloth. Scalloped edge on bottom. Wooden handle. Size - 93 cm long


Black umbrella with wooden handle. Size - 90 cm long

015.35.3 a & b Household Items Two homemade seashell shadow box. Black velvet backing, burgundy trim with a gold frame.

015.36.1 Ephemera & Paper Items Lease of land - 20 acres Parts of Lots 8 & 9, Concession 1. Township of Toronto, County of Peel, between John Clark and Mrs. Rebecca Chamberline and John Chamberline.

015.36.2 Ephemera & Paper Items Lease of land - 20 acres Parts of Lots 8 & 9 Concession 1. Township of Toronto in the County of Peel between John Clark and Mrs. Annie Harrison, Widow.

015.36.3 Ephemera & Paper Items 4 blank copies of farm lease forms.

015.36.4 Ephemera & Paper Items 2 blank forms "Declaration of Inability To Read" for polling stations.

015.37.1 Jewellery Mother of Pearl fastener. One long piece (5 cm long) with a hole on each end. Two screws, with mother of pearl tops in each of the holes

015.37.2 Household items Two wooden decorative knobs with piece of bracket

015.37.3 Jewellery Bracelet with copper clasp. Engraved on the back is "From Lizzy". Band is made from human hair

015.37.4 Building materials Small piece of concrete in a blue suede pouch. Tag on the pouch says "Village of Islington Islington '89 Historical Relic. Perhaps "Briarly"?

015.37.5 Jewellery 14 various religious metals and crucifixes.

015.37.6 Jewellery Silver pocket watch with initials "JRH" scratched on the back. Attached to the chain is a seal "J. A. Fayette" with a gentleman's profile.

015.37.7 Coins 1859 penny with Queen Victoria on the front. Marked "Canada"

015.37.8 Household Items Homemade wooden box with decoupage done on the front. It has two pieces on twine as handles. Box is green and pink with gold statues. Size - 7.5 x 12.5 cm

015.37.9 Jewellery 4 pieces of jewellery - one gold hoop earring, one piece of mother-of-pearl, one gold brooch with a horseshoe and loops, and one gold piece with laurel and ribbon. All contained in a black box marked inside: S.A. Spangenberg, of Belleville.

015.37.10 Jewellery One coral necklace. Size - 48 cm long

015.37.11 Jewellery Black leather pocketbook, with various sections for unpaid bills, railway tickets, etc. Silver clasp on the outside

015.37.12 Books Small, homemade recipe book on salads. Pansy is drawn on the cover

015.37.13 Books Historic Ontario "Old Upper Canada", by Dept of Travel and Publicity

015.37.14 Books Booklet on "A Girl and Her Figure"

015.37.15 Books Booklet called "Go Places Gal" by the National Dairy Council.

1979.13.1 Furniture Desk, roll top with 14 small drawers with brass knobs under the roll top, centre front drawer has 6 trays for pencils. One pull-out writing surface on each side and 4 drawers on the left side of the knee hole, 3 drawers on the right - one containing filing space

015.38.1 a & b Household Items 2 decorative wooden under-eaves exterior brackets in an Italianate style, painted white

015.38.2a,b,c Household Items 3 small plaster pieces from a ceiling decoration likely in the parlour.

015.38.3 Household Items 1 tin ceiling tile, square, painted white, likely from the dining room. Size - 62 cm square.

015.39.1 Photographs Photo of house - about 300 yards east of Shorncliffe on Dundas Hwy

015.39.2 Photographs Photo of stone house - East of Shorncliff on Dundas Hwy. Walls were 18" thick.

015.40.1 Maps, Plans, Surveys Reproduction of military reconnaissance map of central Etobicoke from Dundas St. W to Eglinton Ave. W.

015.40.2 Books "Thistletown Now and Then - A brief history of the Thistletown Community and surrounding areas". By Evelyn F. Boasie. Signed by author. First printing by Thistletown United Church to commemorate its Centennial 1874-1974. Soft cover. 48 pages

015.40.3 Books "The Grubb Pioneers of Etobicoke" compiled by Janet Grubbe FitzGerald. Soft cover. Cream coloured spiral bound. 58 pages. Contains loose newspaper clippings inside regarding the history of Thistletown.

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