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Metadata
Object ID # |
2014.045.001 |
Object Name |
Holder, Match |
Other Name |
Novelty, Promotional |
Title |
Advertising Ornament or Match Holder |
Date |
circa 1895 |
Year Range from |
1892 |
Year Range to |
1908 |
Made |
Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Shallow Lake, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Grey County/Owen Sound, Grey County |
Description |
Cast cement "Portland Cement Company" figural toothpick or match holder. It advertises "Samson Brand" cement. "OWEN SOUND" is at the left of the base, and "SHALLOW LAKE, ONT." is on the right. It depicts two cement barrels on top of a pile of cement bags, and Samson fighting a lion. The lettering: "SAMSON BRAND" is near their feet. The left barrel is open, and can hold items. "1895" is pencilled on its underside. The item was given a dull gold paint finish, but was likely bare when it was new. |
Provenance |
Manufacturer unknown. Dates to circa 1895. Made for/by the Owen Sound and Shallow Lake Portland Cement Company. The cement industry was once very important in Owen Sound, Shallow Lake, and Durham. This item was last owned by June Shouldice of Shallow Lake, Grey County. |
Collection |
Commercial Equipment Collection |
Material |
Cement/Paint |
Dimensions |
H-12 W-12.7 L-8.5 cm |
Found |
Shallow Lake, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Grey County |
People |
Butchart, Robert Pim Doyle, Richard Judson |
Subjects |
Advertising Advertisements Cement industries Lions |
Search Terms |
Owen Sound Businesses Owen Sound Industries and Products The North American Mining and Manufacturing Co. (Shallow Lake) The Adams Company Portland Cement Company |
Function |
Advertising items made for the Owen Sound and Shallow Lake Portland Cement Company. The left barrel has a recess suitable for holding matches or toothpicks vertically. |