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Displaying completed and published resources of collection #0508 from High House Museum - Moyie.
Completed records in this collection: 22
Metal Tableware
: Metal dishes, water pitcher, bowls - sometimes called Granite ware. This type of table setting is o
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Barrel Tap
: Usually used for accessing liquids stored in wooden barrels. Sometimes very pedestrian industrial l
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Barrel Tap
: Another, poorer, photo of a barrel tap. What were these common artifacts used for?
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Fire Bucket
: We believe these items were used as part of a bucket brigade technique for fighting fires. Does any
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Painted Mallards
: Plaque with painted mallards, advertising the 'Society Girl Coffee Bar'. Does anyone have memories
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Trophy
: Trophy, with unknown purpose and function. Please take a look in the Moyie Museum and see if you ca
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Tramp Art
: Tramp or Chip Art is an old art form, almost alwats accomplished with a piece of wood and a simple j
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Tramp Art
: Tramp or Chip Art is an old art form, almost always accomplished with a piece of wood and a simple j
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Hard Hat
: A miner's safety helmet with light. These were a big advance in safety for underground workers.
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Oil Can
: An oil can with a long spout. Did you know that there were positions for "oilers"? Do you recall a
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Mining Tool?
: Is this a part of a drill for underground mining? Can you help with identification and use?
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Ice Tongs
: Does anyone remeber how these were used? Does anyone remember having ice delivered?
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Wooden Oar
: An artifact without a story. Why would someone take a photo, there must be a reason?
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Wooden Barrel
: Wooden barrel with swiveling handle. What was this used for - a well? Let us know if you know, ple
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Wooden Barrel
: Another view of the wooden barrel with iron handle. Note the side straps and construction is heavy
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Beam Scale
: Another artifact without a story. What do you know of beam scales and their various uses?
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Tramp Art
: Tramp or Chip Art is an old art form, almost alwats accomplished with a piece of wood and a simple j
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Ice Saw
: Believed to be an ice saw for harvesting ice. Does anyone have any stories as to how these tools we
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Ice Saw
: Another view of a saw believed to be an ice saw. Do you have any stories regarding ice harvesting?
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Log Tongs
: Log tongs used when skidding logs with a team of horses. Also possibly used on a gin pole to hoist
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Bird Decorations
: Plaque with painted mallards and a print of two birds. Both are advertisements for the 'Society Gir
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Bird Print
: A print of two birds advertising the 'Society Girl Coffee Bar' which was located in Moyie. Does any
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