One cent 1859 coin with obverse inscription "Victoria Dei Gratia Regina Canada," and image of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and Ireland (1837-1901); reverse includes wreath of maple leaves, the traditional Canadian symbol.
Used to wind yarn into skeins, this wooden machine was brought from Canada in the 19th century. Four arms are mounted on a winding shaft that is supported on a base comprised of two curved boards stabilized with crosspieces. The winding arms each...