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    Two miniature sewing machines, 3-4 inches long each. There are no manufacturer marks to indicate where these were made or what year. The miniature sewing table (left hand side of the photo) appears t

    Spinning wheels made it easier to stretch and twist raw fibres into thread or yarn, which would then be used on a loom to create clothing items. The wheel provided much more control in place of hand

    Pewter on stone - awarded to Keith Oliver. One of the Cobourg Civic Awards distributed in 2012. The building represents Victoria Hall.

    Made of metal with a silver coating. Sits on a block of wood with an attached pen. A representation of the last spike driven into the Cobourg and Peterbourgh Railway. Inscribed “The Last Spike. The C

    This item was found during the 2002 archaeological dig.

    This item was found during the archaeological dig in 2002.

    This item was found during the archaeological dig in 2002.

    These coins were found during the 2002 archaeological dig.

    This item was found during the 2002 archaeological dig and suggests the use of Freemasons in the building.

    This item was found during the archaeological dig in 2002.

    This item was found in 2002 during the archaeological dig.

    This item was found during the archaeological dig in 2002.

    5 fragments from 2 Torpedo bottles were found in 2002 during the archaeological dig.

    Test artifact #4 by Jacques (multiple images) (DESCR)

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    This was not meant for combat. Rather, it was a decorative piece that hooked onto an officer's belt during social occasions. If it were to be used it would slash instead of stab an enemy for a quick

    Unlike the officer's sabre which was more for decorative purposes, this type of Sabre was meant for combat. This particular weapon was marked “Cobourg 30” which means that it was created for the 30th

    Bayonets were fitted over the end of a musket or earlier rifles for close combat use. This one was a quick 'Z' attachment that allowed for shooting while on the musket/rifle.

    Crude slashing weapon usually used for clearing brush out of the way or harvesting crops.

    2 washboards. One extra small and one small. The extra small washboard is made of wood and metal with the inscription “Ideal. Manufactured by Canadian Woodenware Co. Winnipeg. St. Thomas. Montreal”.