Taking a closer look at:
Examples of Markings on Artifacts

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1. Impressed maker's initials on spinning wheel.
   
   
   
   
2. This manufactured metal trivet displays the company name of H. R. Ives & Co. of Montreal.
   
   
   
   
3. Hand-painted sign advertising the specialized services of R. M. Bernasconi of Antigonish.
   
   
   
   
4. Advertising details on plaster retail prop promoting Stanfield's underwear.
   
   
   
   
5. Stoneware ginger beer bottles. The markings provide information about manufacturer, place of origin, quantity and contents.
   
   
   
   
6. Engraved curling trophy--"Donated by E.F. MacNeill Annual Competition in the Antigonish Curling Club 1910".
   
   
   
   
7. Stencilled box for "King Castile Soap John Taylor & Co Toronto 2 doz No. 270".
   
   
   
   
8. A decorative metal stencil for printing labels for Archibalds Lochaber Factory.
   
   
   
   
9. The reverse side of a cabinet portrait for the New Glasgow Portrait Company provides information about location and specialties. Note that the design is non-photographic, emphasizing artistic ability rather than technological know-how.