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    A sampler sewn by Margaret Stewart in 1811. The sampler measures 38cm x 90cm, and there is a dark green trim around the outside. The lettering on the sampler reads "Learning will stand you friend whe

    This china platter features a blue and white estate scene and a decorative border. It is flat and oval shaped. This platter comes from the Catherine Currie Estate.

    This candle mold is made of both wood and pewter. There are eighteen pewter casings, set in a wooden-framed box, supported by two metal rods. There is also a loop across the top of the mold to tie wi

    This candle lantern is painted black and is a cylindrical shape. It has a perforated slit and circle design with a cone shaped top and handle. There is also a door on the side that opens to where the

    This is an image of the "Chopping Block" tombstone that is located in St. Mark's Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The tombstone belongs to Charles Morrison who is believed to have been a United Empir

    The American Cookery by an American Orphan is a cook book that is approximately 48 pages of recipes on how to prepare food ranging from meat to biscuits to jellies. It is possible that this is a late

    A 1909 copy of an 1804 original plan of the lighthouse that was erected on Mississauga Point, signed by Gustavus Nicolls and copied by J. Simpson. The lighthouse, the first on the Great Lakes, was di

    This document is an affidavit from Grant Powell, a surgeon in York, certifying that Daniel McDougal was not capable of earning a living. McDougal was in the Upper Canada Incorporated Militia during t

    The book contains the standing orders of the Second York Regiment, dated 1799-1813. It is believed to have belonged to an officer at the Portsea Barracks in Britain. At this time, all officers were r

    A typed record of births, christenings or baptisms, and marriages at St. Andrew's Church dating from 1781 to 1833 in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

    The York Gazette, York, Upper Canada was printed by John Cameron on October 24, 1812. The paper has various articles that describe events of the ongoing war including a letter found on an American Of

    This ledger book contains a few pages surrounding the dates of the War of 1812 and even includes dates during the war. It provides an understanding of domestic life during this time period. Size: 32

    The book focuses on a variety of themes relating to Laura Secord and her courageous trek to Beaverdams during the War of 1812. Other topics mentioned in the book include: first settlers, the Secord f

    A silhouette photo of Mrs. Alexander McKee (Nee Powis) 1792-1842.

    A silhouette photo of Mr. Thomas Powis. Powis owned a large hotel and was the father of Mrs. Alexander McKee.

    A silhouette photo of Mrs. Thomas Powis.

    A bill of account from Richardson Lyons to Lt. Leonard for 12 bottles in the amount of 2 pounds, 2 shilling on July 25, 1814. . Leonard was from the 104th New Brunswick Regiment that was raised in 18

    A print of a plan of Niagara in 1813 which provides a basic outline of the town of Newark, the North end of the Niagara River, Fort George, Fort Niagara and other points of interest.

    A notice of General Orders from the Military Secretary's Office in Kingston on July 17, 1815 concerning the distribution of land to disbanded soldiers. It states that Alexander McDonell, Esq., was ap

    This document, dated March 1813, is from Macdonnell to General Daniel McDougal authorizing the formation of a militia under his command.