Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
2008.001.001 |
Object Name |
Brush, Clothes |
Title |
Advertising Brush for the John McQuaker Grocery Store |
Lexicon category |
5: T&E For Science & Technology |
Date |
20th-century |
Made |
J. Dukas & Co. |
Place of Origin |
New York, New York, United States of America/Germany |
Description |
Natural-bristled, handleless brush advertising the John McQuaker & Co. store. It has raised lettering on its wooden top. "BUY YOUR GROCERIES -- FRUITS -- CONFECTIONERY FROM JOHN McQUAKER AND YOU EAT THE BEST OWEN SOUND, ONT." "PHONE 184". The side is impressed with "..........& Co. New York" and "Made in Germany". The wood has a light finish, which gives it a slight sheen. The natural bristles are two colours. The darker ones are arranged in the middle, with the lighter-coloured ones arranged around the perimeter. 6.3 cm long, 21.5 cm, 4 cm high. |
Makers mark |
The side is impressed with "J..........& Co. New York" and "Made in Germany". |
Provenance |
Made in Germany and apparently customized in New York by the J. Dukas & Co. business. Dates to the 20th-century. This item advertizes the John McQuaker & Co. store, which was located at the first door north of the City Hall on Poulett Street in 1906. This location was later called 834 2nd Avenue East. John McQuaker became Mayor of Owen Sound in 1914-1915, and also served as Warden of Grey County in 1919. It was found amidst household items which had belonged to David Toms' grandparents. The Toms family once farmed in Sydenham Township, Grey County, but the family of Cecil Toms later moved to Owen Sound. It was last owned by David Toms. |
Collection |
Household Equipment, 20th-c Collection |
Material |
Wood/Bristles/Lacquer(?) |
Dimensions |
H-4 W-21.5 L-6.3 cm |
Found |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
People |
Toms, Dave McQuaker, John |
Subjects |
Owen Sound Business Owen Sound Businesses Grocery Stores Brooms & brushes Advertising Advertisements |
Search Terms |
Owen Sound Businesses John McQuaker & Co. |
Function |
It appears to be a store advertising give-away perhaps. It is likely intended to be a scrub brush or polish brush. |