Some of Minnie's sketches from this sketch book used by Pat Baird in her book "Churchill Island History and Her Story" (copyright for this book with Friends of Churchill Island (FOCIS)).Black cover 124pp; 54 with pencil or pen and ink drawings. 1 cut-away page of writing. 2 drawings inside back cover. Spine deteriorated and many pages loose."M.L. M.S.A."churchill island, minnie laurence, sketchbook

This pistol was excavated on Churchill Island as part of incidental building works. Its age, type, and provenance is unknown. Further research is being undertaken to determine its significance and the link it has to Churchill IslandHeavily rusted and flaking barrel, trigger guard, hammer spur, and partial frame of a small pistol.churchill island, pistol, hand gun, weapons

Cot painted cream with scrolled iron decorations on both sides and ends. Railing at sides but not enclosed. woolamai house, cleeland family, cot

Used by 4-5 generations of Amess family. Samuel Amess owned Churchill Island 1872-1929.Long white christening gown with 4 panels of broderie anglaise at front and ribbon ties at back of neck. Slight gathering between bodice and skirt.amess family, christening gown, broderie anglaise

Margaret Amess was the youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess, who first purchased Churchill Island in 1872. Margaret Amess was renowned for her china painting.Tea cup with gold border at rim and gold handle. Hand painted with three swallows by Margaret Amess."M.A./1909"tea cup, margaret amess, churchill island

Margaret Amess was the youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess, who first purchased Churchill Island in 1872. Margaret Amess was renowned for her china painting.Saucer with gold rim and decoration, 2 swallows and 10 stylised birds. Hand-painted by Margaret Amess.saucer, margaret amess, churchill island

Margaret Amess was the youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess, who first purchased Churchill Island in 1872. Margaret Amess was renowned for her china painting.Plate with gold border at rim and gold inner circle. 5 swallows and 3 stylised birds hand-painted by Margaret Amess.plate, margaret amess, churchill island

30pp starting with Samuel Amess b. 1730 m. Elizabeth (Annison) 26/12/1750 at St Michael and All Angel's, Barton Turf, Norfolk, England - Jaxon Charles Doherty, 11th generation b. 7/10/2012. Plastic comb binding. Black and white. Compiled by Geoff Collier.amess family, family history, genealogy

Margaret Amess was the youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess, who first purchased Churchill Island in 1872. Margaret Amess was renowned for her china painting.1 black and white print of a photo showing Margaret Amess (approximately 70 years old) sitting on a chair by a closed-in verandah covered in wisteria at her home in Elsternwick."MONTEATH"margaret amess, elsternwick, samuel and jane amess

Margaret Amess was the youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess, who first purchased Churchill Island in 1872. Margaret Amess was renowned for her china painting.1 sepia toned head study of Margaret Amess, face turned to left."MONTEATH"margaret amess, samuel and jane amess

Supper cloth embroidered by Margaret Amess, youngest child of Samuel and Jane Amess. Margaret Amess gave the supper cloth to Mary Clay, aunt of the donor.Linen supper cloth with drawn thread 55mm from edge all around, 2 rows of drawn thread with petals 130 mm from edge and 175mm from edge. Drawn thread at corners showing petals and whorls. White. Butterflies embroidered at alternate diagonal corners. Letters "M" and "A" at the other alternate diagonal corners. White embroidery on white linen. Butterfly motif."M" "A" in diagonal corners.margaret amess, tynefield, churchill island, supper cloth

The cannon dates from the 1870s during Samuel Amess's ownership of Churchill Island. He claimed it was a gift from Captain Waddell of the Confederate raiding ship "Shenandoah", but research has proven this to be unlikely. It may have been given to Amess by Captain John Cleeland of "Woolamai House". The cannon was fired every New Years Eve during the Jenkins and Campbell eras (1936-1972).This photograph records a regular event that was a fixture in the New Years celebrations at Churchill Island and endured through generations of owners. Framed rectangular colour photo of Churchill Island cannon firing on New Years Eve 1967 in a wooden frame. 1967 New Years Eve[on frame]/ from John Brown '97cannon, samuel amess, jenkins, margaret campbell, churchill island, shenandoah, cleeland, woolamai house

Panel saw with tapering blade and small corrugations, wooden handle affixed with brass rivets. Borer holes in handle. Surface rust and pitting on steel.DISSTON [on brass plaque on handle]

Used for straight cutting along the grain of thick timber, rip saws were typically 24 to 28 inches long with 3 to 6 points (ripsaw teeth) per inch along the length of the steel blade. The saw’s closed timber handle is positioned above the heel of the saw and the blade tapers along its length to a narrow toe. The cut made by the saw, the ‘kerf’ is wider than the thickness of the blade as the bent teeth take out small pieces of wood, or sawdust. The kangaroo brass stamp indicates the saw originated from Robert Sorby and sons’ Kangaroo Works, in Sheffield, UK. The kangaroo brand emerged in the early 1800’s and was used extensively until the 1980’s.Tapered steel blade with corrugations and scalloping on cutting edge, affixed to a sturdy wooden handle by brass rivets. Some surface rust and borer holes.KANGAROO [on plaque on handle]rip saw, woodworkers tools, churchill island, amess barn

Cast steel straight edged blade affixed to a walnut handle with brass rivets. NONPARIEL [on plaque] [elephant trade mark on handle and blade] W.T. JACKSON SHEFFIELDtennon saw; churchill island; amess barn

Bronze saw set with steel fittings and red paint on jaw. Meant for smaller sawsEclipse No 77 Made in Englandchurchill island, saw set, eclipse, tool

Incomplete. Bronze saw set with no fittings except striker. Red paint spots.Eclipse No 77. Made in Englandchurchill island, saw set, tools

steel saw set with pliers style handle, and spring.churchill island, tool, saw set

Forged by a blacksmith, Farrier's nippers are used to cut the hoof wall to the correct length for each horse and used to bevel the edge of the hoof before rasping. Blacksmith's made black iron complete. Split end one handle; knob end other handleStamped: "7"farrier, equipment, stable, equine, equine care, churchill island

Steel. Curved blades for cutting straight line on curved surfaces. Rivet rather than screw. Paint mark on one blade.churchill island, tool, tin snip

Straight blades. Damaged end of one handle. Surface rust.churchill island, tool, tin snips

This horse hide strop was traditionally used to sharpen and polish straight edged razors, although it could be used for kitchen knives or chisels. The metal loop was designed to be hung onto a nail or peg, and the person held onto the handle and pull the strop taut. The razor was sharpened by drawing the spine down along the strop, so no pressure placed on the blade. Once the razor reached the bottom of the strop, it was flipped and drawn upwards. This process required skill, although it could be done at a great speed. Keen Kut was an American brand that sold razors, strops, and safety brands. Double sided, two strips. Metal ring one end, padded stitched handle at other. Horse hide.KEEN KUT /GENUINE HORSE HIDEchurchill island, strop, horse hide, tool, kleen kut

The ear punch is used to create a hole in the ears of domestic livestock such as cows and sheep so an identification tag can be applied. The variety of tags available these days are very important for identifying, monitoring, and managing individual animals and herds. Livestock ear tags were initially developed in England in 1799 under the supervision of Sir Joseph Banks, President of the Royal Society, for helping to manage the Merino sheep in the flock established for King George III. They have been in widespread use all over the world ever since.Steel. Two handled. Return spring missing. Apple shaped punchcattle, ear punch, farm, tool, churchill island

Tape measure cases were designed to house a tape measure to enable the measuring of distances, usually for a building project. This case would have been produced after 1877 when John Rabone and Sons were registered. This case probably had a cloth tape measure with inches marked on one side and sometimes they had poles marked on the other (1pole measured 198 inches, or 500cm). The tape was usually pulled out to measure and then wound back into the case Leather and brass circular case. No measuring tape inside. Stitched case.JOHN RABONE & SONS BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. "Cemetary" scratched on back.tape measure, building, churchill island

Cross cut saws have been used for millennia, but they came into wider usage in Europe from the 15th century onwards. The term 'cross cut' refers to the blades on the saw’s cutting edge which come in a variety of different patterns. These saws are specifically designed for cutting across the grain of the wood by timber workers, sawyers, and other land workers for tree felling and cutting up larger pieces of lumber into smaller more manageable pieces. The saws come in variable sizes and lengths and are designed for use by one or two people. With the two-man saws, a method of alternating 'pull and push' to drag the blade back and forth through the timber, maximising efficiency and labour division.Steel. Designed with bow in middle of blade. Small offset. Original ends in good conditions. No handles.churchill island, crosscut, saw, tool

Cross cut saws have been used for millennia, but they came into wider usage in Europe from the 15th century onwards. The term 'cross cut' refers to the blades on the saw’s cutting edge which come in a variety of different patterns. These saws are specifically designed for cutting across the grain of the wood by timber workers, sawyers, and other land workers for tree felling and cutting up larger pieces of lumber into smaller more manageable pieces. The saws come in variable sizes and lengths and are designed for use by one or two people. With the two-man saws, a method of alternating 'pull and push' to drag the blade back and forth through the timber, maximising efficiency and labour division.one end original minus handle. Other end has replaced handle. Steelchurchill island, crosscut, saw, tool, machinery

Cross cut saws have been used for millennia, but they came into wider usage in Europe from the 15th century onwards. The term 'cross cut' refers to the blades on the saw’s cutting edge which come in a variety of different patterns. These saws are specifically designed for cutting across the grain of the wood by timber workers, sawyers, and other land workers for tree felling and cutting up larger pieces of lumber into smaller more manageable pieces. The saws come in variable sizes and lengths and are designed for use by one or two people. With the two-man saws, a method of alternating 'pull and push' to drag the blade back and forth through the timber, increasing efficiency.double ended steel saw with "M" patterned teeth. Handles missing. All rivets in placechurchill island, crosscut, saw, tools, machinery