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This tall glass vase, c 1910, belonged to the Timothy Short Family of New Jerusalem.28
Dressing Gown, about 1895 Gift of Lillian M. Wallace, 1989 989.147.11895
Polleyhurst
Credits:New Brunswick Museum Collection
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This dressing gown was worn by a member of the Smith family in Pollyhurst.The ritual of dressing was as important as the final effect of full dress and for those who could afford them, maids assisted in the complicated process. Undress, deshabille, or informal wear refers to the garments worn during the transition between nightwear (a long nightdress and nightcap) and acceptable public day dress. Undress might be worn when entertaining close personal friends or relatives. Usually taking the form of a more loosely fitting robe, undress could sometimes be as complicated and elaborate as regular day wear.
Given the richness of the fabric and fine condition of the dressing gown, it must have been a very special piece in the wardrobe of one of the rural Smith ladies.
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Mocassin Vamp. Wolastoqiyik, about 1825. Gift of the Ida Marguerite McAvity Estate, 19311825
Armstrong Corner
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Long before the Irish, Scottish and English immigrants settled the rolling hills of western Queens County, First Nations people lived and worked in the area.This piece of Aboriginal beadwork would form the toe portion, or vamp, of a pair of mocassins. According to the records of the New Brunswick Museum, the original mocassins were presented to Mary Armstrong by a Wolastoqiyik woman in the 19th century. This piece, and three others, were presented to the NBM by the estate of Ida McAvity, daughter of Mary Armstrong Mills, in 1931.
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Thomas Wood House, Armstrong Corner, 19521952
Armstrong Corner
Credits:Base Gagetown Community History Association
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The Wood Family came from Ireland about 1824, settling in the area that became known as Armstrong Corner. In the late 19th century this farm house was built by Frank Wood and his wife Eudora Dougan. At the time of the expropriation, the house and farm belonged to their son, Thomas. Along with farming, Thomas Wood served as the director of the Welsford and Hampstead Telephone Company, assisting with repairs until NBTel took over the system.34
Window Frame, about 1880 Thomas Wood House, Armstrong Corner1880
Armstrong Corner
Credits:Queens County Museum Collection
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This window frame is from the second floor front window of the Wood House and still retains its original green trim paint. Thomas Wood's daughter, Betty Johnston, recalls in the book, Armstrong Corner Memories, that"Dad and Mum worked together to operate the farm and raised frou children. they milked and did haying together, planted large gardens and grain fields. Neighbours came for frolics, thrashing, sawing firewood and quilting bees."
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Harry McKee House, Armstrong Corner, about 19101910
Armstrong Corner
Credits:Queens County Museum Collection
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The McKee Homestead, Armstrong Corner, about 1910.38
Book, 1877 Harry McKee, Armstrong Corner1877
Armstrong Corner
Credits:Queens County Museum Collection
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This book, History of the Great Fire in Saint John, was published in 1877 and is from the library of Harry McKee, Armstrong Corner.40
Hazen P. Gardiner House, Hibernia, 19521952
Hibernia
Credits:Base Gagetown Community History Association
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