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Split-Rail Fences

Date: 1874
Description: View across field towards farm buildings, with split-rail and other types of fencing surrounding a farmhouse, a barn, a log structure and haystacks. A grou...
Photograph

A Duck Pen

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Description: An elevated view of the duck pen. The ducks are concentrated downhill, close to the water on a hill. Trees line the outer edge of the pen.
Photograph

Carman River Duck Farm

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Description: Ducks congregate in the background on the left by the fence, near the trees. Two farm buildings and a wooden structure are on the right.
Book or Pamphlet

Massey-Harris Co. Card Front and Back

Date: 1894
Description: Front cover featuring a color illustration titled: "Young Canada, 'I wonder what they are doing on the other side,'" and "Merry Christmas." A young boy wea...
Book or Pamphlet

Massey-Harris Company Catalog Cover

Date: 1901
Description: Front cover of catalog featuring a color illustration in green, red and gold ink on a black background, of bundles of wheat, clover leaves, flowers, trees,...
Photograph

Chickens (or Ducks) and Coop

Date: 1900
Description: Chickens and chicks, (or ducks and ducklings) in an enclosure near a coop. Small trees are planted inside the fences holding the ducks. There are other far...
Photograph

Man with Binder on Transport Truck

Date: 1905
Description: Man on binder on transport truck. In the background is a hedge, trees, and a house. A flock of ducks is on the right near the hedge.
Photograph

Water Wheel

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Description: View across water towards a water wheel, probably used for irrigation, near a shoreline. Ducks are swimming in the water near the tall grass is growing on ...
Poster

Fast Film Finishing at Trumble's Dell Photography

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Description: Advertisement for John Trumble's photography studio which, at the time, also included an art gallery and a store for camera supplies and antiques. The post...
Photograph

Haying Operation

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Description: View of a haying operation, with a farmer and a constable (?) exchanging a piece of paper. Other men are standing in the field near large stacks of hay. A ...

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