A Look at the Amazing items found in our Museum!
While taking a guided tour you will find each room of the mseum comes to life as we show you different decades and eras. Through each room you will have a sense of what sort of items were manufactured in Cornwall, as well as the way the people used to live, and how Cornwall as well as the rest of Canada has shaped and formed over the years. This page is dedicated to showing you just some of the amazing and influencial pieces that we have in our midst! If this is just a few, you can only imagine the greatness of the other items that are found in the walls of the Wood House.
One room in the Museum is dedicated temporary exhibits:
Our temporary exhibit changes often so please contact the museum to see what the room holds with each passing month!
The Hallway on the Second Story of the Woodhouse is filled with amazing artifacts from 1810 to 1860!:
A Comb back or Boston Rocking Chair A Secretary Desk, Either made by, A Hair Wreath ca. 1860,
ca. 1860 or for, the Warner Family ca.1835 made entirely out of human hair
with each colour representing
a different family member
member.
ca. 1860 or for, the Warner Family ca.1835 made entirely out of human hair
with each colour representing
a different family member
member.
A Trunk, ca. 1840, Three Gallon Crock, Sideboard, English style, ca.1810 found in Stormont County The Ballard Pottery was
acquired Flack and Van Arsdale
ca.1864-67
acquired Flack and Van Arsdale
ca.1864-67
The Bedroom, beautiful relics from the 1940s.
Baskets, made on Cornwall Island Bed, ca. 1940, made by Bud Vases, ca.1950, Souvenier's
Out of Sweet Grass. During the 1940s, Beach Furniture of Brinston's Corners
women from Cornwall Island would
visit the 'Main Land' to sell their baskets.
These were purchased in Lancaster
Out of Sweet Grass. During the 1940s, Beach Furniture of Brinston's Corners
women from Cornwall Island would
visit the 'Main Land' to sell their baskets.
These were purchased in Lancaster
Plaque, John Ernest Wood World War I, Medicine Bottle, G. De Sewing Machine, made by Wanzer (U.S.A)
John Wood served in the 29th Ballalion Varenne's Pharmacy patent, 1867.
World War I, he died of wounds April 29th, ca. 1940, Montreal Road
1916. He was the great-great grandson
of Jonas Wood.
John Wood served in the 29th Ballalion Varenne's Pharmacy patent, 1867.
World War I, he died of wounds April 29th, ca. 1940, Montreal Road
1916. He was the great-great grandson
of Jonas Wood.
Papier mache doll with dress, ca. 1920 Toy Bed Set,ca. 1930, Made from old Toy Piano, ca.1905
candy and jewelery boxes.
candy and jewelery boxes.
A Dressing Screen, made by Folding Wicker Basinet, made by John Hooked Rug, ca.1940. From
Mrs. Ross-Ross of Lancanster Ranald McDonald,2nd Con. Lancaster Twp., the Urquart family of
around 1940, decorated with in 1908 and used for four generations. Dunvegan
of patriotic images celebrating
British Royalty and the British Empire.
Mrs. Ross-Ross of Lancanster Ranald McDonald,2nd Con. Lancaster Twp., the Urquart family of
around 1940, decorated with in 1908 and used for four generations. Dunvegan
of patriotic images celebrating
British Royalty and the British Empire.
Chair, Lyre back style made by The Bedspread, made by Louisa A Highlander uniform, the Charlan
McGill Chair Co. Ltd W. Beach in 1903 Charles Asa Cadet Corps, worn by Robert McDonnell
Cornwall, ca. 1930 Beach its is decorated with in 1951 and Richard Ivens in 1968.
scripture. Louisa made one for
each of her 14 children.
McGill Chair Co. Ltd W. Beach in 1903 Charles Asa Cadet Corps, worn by Robert McDonnell
Cornwall, ca. 1930 Beach its is decorated with in 1951 and Richard Ivens in 1968.
scripture. Louisa made one for
each of her 14 children.
Painting of the "SS Britannic", ca. 1950. Painting, of Long Sault Rapids Painting, watercolour, the Old Fort,
The "Britannic" sailed between Montreal Cornwall, ca.1930's Originally
and Kingston Constructed in 1866, she a mill, it was fortified in 1837
made her last voyage in 1937, when she was
demolished in the 1940's and broken-up
and sold as scrap.
.
The "Britannic" sailed between Montreal Cornwall, ca.1930's Originally
and Kingston Constructed in 1866, she a mill, it was fortified in 1837
made her last voyage in 1937, when she was
demolished in the 1940's and broken-up
and sold as scrap.
.
The Study in the Wood House:
A Briefcase, made out of leather, named Carpet bowling balls, a very popular Cannon balls, weighing 24 pounds "A.W Dixon, Moulinette, Ont." Ca. 1900 indoor game in the early 20th century. found in Cornwall in 1960 while
the doner was planting his
garden. Ca. 1812
the doner was planting his
garden. Ca. 1812
A desk, oak, ca. 1900 A Pressback Rocking Chair, ca. 1900 Rocking Chair,that could
Made in Nolan Rupert's workshop be ordered by Eaton's Catalogue.
Cornwall Twp. Said to have belonged to "Caribou"
. Cameron
Made in Nolan Rupert's workshop be ordered by Eaton's Catalogue.
Cornwall Twp. Said to have belonged to "Caribou"
. Cameron
Gingerbread Mantle Clock, Wooden candle sticks Fireman's Helmet, Cornwall Fire Wooden Penny Bank, 1882, made by William L. made in 1930s, Brigade, ca. 1900. ca. 1900. The Bank
Gilbert Clock. Co, USA by Nolan Ruppert belonged
of Cornwall. to Mary Mack.
Gilbert Clock. Co, USA by Nolan Ruppert belonged
of Cornwall. to Mary Mack.
Photo of Walter Wood 1859-1952, "Gathering of the Clans", ca. 1910, Portrait of Willam Mack, 1828-1897.
the last of the Wood family to live Depicts 29 different tartans. From George United Counties Warden, 1878,
in the house. Smith, former Principal of the Cornwall MPP 1879-83, 1886 -94, proprietor of Mack's Roller Mills, Cornwall
the last of the Wood family to live Depicts 29 different tartans. From George United Counties Warden, 1878,
in the house. Smith, former Principal of the Cornwall MPP 1879-83, 1886 -94, proprietor of Mack's Roller Mills, Cornwall
Maple Table, with the initials "JSMD", Mirror of figured maple, ca. 1905, Lacrosse Stick, ca. 1930, used
said to have belonged to John Belonged to B. Harkness of in Cornwall by John Pescod.
Sandfield Macdonald of South Lancaster Most likely made in Cornwall City.
Cornwall and originally aquired
from his son's esate in Lancaster
said to have belonged to John Belonged to B. Harkness of in Cornwall by John Pescod.
Sandfield Macdonald of South Lancaster Most likely made in Cornwall City.
Cornwall and originally aquired
from his son's esate in Lancaster
A Seashell, inscribed with The Lords Prayer, ca. 1900, Skates, ca. 1870, from Moulinette.
from J.G. Snetsinger's home the White House in Moulinette
from J.G. Snetsinger's home the White House in Moulinette
Stereoscope, ca.1896. Made in the U.S.A, Piano Stool, ca. 1906. Militia Officer's sword, work by M.Ault
popular in all of North American and Europe Made by M.A Macdonald during the Rebellions of 1837.
& Co. Furniture and
Undertaking. Cornwall City
popular in all of North American and Europe Made by M.A Macdonald during the Rebellions of 1837.
& Co. Furniture and
Undertaking. Cornwall City
1917 District Cheese Inpection 'Tri- County Tug of War Water Jug, 'Presented by Lt. Water Jug, Cornwall
Trophy of Eastern Ontario Challenge' Presented by Col. Baker to the Cornwall Rifle Cycling Club,1895
D.R McDonald,1911-1913 Assoc., 1900.' Baker was Col
of the 59th Reg.
Stormont/ Glengarry, 1900-03
Trophy of Eastern Ontario Challenge' Presented by Col. Baker to the Cornwall Rifle Cycling Club,1895
D.R McDonald,1911-1913 Assoc., 1900.' Baker was Col
of the 59th Reg.
Stormont/ Glengarry, 1900-03
Wine Goblets, 1904, (left) 1st prize to George Patterson, 100 yards, Stormont Co. Journal's Athletic Sports.
(right) 1st Prize to George Patterson, one mile, Cornwall District, Journal's Athletic Sports.
(right) 1st Prize to George Patterson, one mile, Cornwall District, Journal's Athletic Sports.
Typewriter, 1887. A Whatnot, 1885, from the drawing Whisky Jug. Thom & Cameron Glasgow,
Hall typewriter, instead room of the White House, Moulinette, "the cream of Highland Whiskies."
of assigning individual home of J.G. Snetsinger, M.L.A 1873-1879 Made to celebrate Queen
keys for each letter, M.P. 1896
a sliding shuttle holding 81
characters was used to
select and print each letter one
at a time. Manufactured in the U.S. it
was used in William Mack's Express Roller Mills,
Cornwall.
Hall typewriter, instead room of the White House, Moulinette, "the cream of Highland Whiskies."
of assigning individual home of J.G. Snetsinger, M.L.A 1873-1879 Made to celebrate Queen
keys for each letter, M.P. 1896
a sliding shuttle holding 81
characters was used to
select and print each letter one
at a time. Manufactured in the U.S. it
was used in William Mack's Express Roller Mills,
Cornwall.
How about a cup of tea or coffee in the Parlour from 1870?
Ladies' Rococo Chair, ca. 1855. Arm Chair, ca. 1820, Georgian English Foot Stool, ca. 1850
Needlepoint seat,
made by Sarah Wood Cameron
Needlepoint seat,
made by Sarah Wood Cameron
Frock Coat ca.1840, The coat belonged Beaver Hat, ca. 1840, worn A Childs Dress from the 19th century
to the Rev. John Dickey. by Rev. John Dickey of North
Williamsburg, made in England,
the gold initials "J.D" are sewn Williamsburg
on the inside
to the Rev. John Dickey. by Rev. John Dickey of North
Williamsburg, made in England,
the gold initials "J.D" are sewn Williamsburg
on the inside
Harvest Wreath, 1876, This Harvest Farmers Seed Wreath ,ca. 1860 Wax Fruit display made by Sarah
Wreath was made by 19 year old made by the Cain Family, Grant's Wood, William Woods granddaughter
Mary Warner of Milles Roches. Corners said to have been made when she was
In making this wreath, each seed had to be eight years old in 1844.
cut open, have the meat scraped out, dried together
and set with glue.
The wreath was displayed at the annual Cornwall
Exposition, and during the 12 mile trip many of
the seeds fell off.
Wreath was made by 19 year old made by the Cain Family, Grant's Wood, William Woods granddaughter
Mary Warner of Milles Roches. Corners said to have been made when she was
In making this wreath, each seed had to be eight years old in 1844.
cut open, have the meat scraped out, dried together
and set with glue.
The wreath was displayed at the annual Cornwall
Exposition, and during the 12 mile trip many of
the seeds fell off.
Empire Sofa, ca.1825 with original Bezique, ca. 1860. The game The games table, tiger maple
horsehair covering teh seat. The originated from France, and by 1860 said to have been made in Lancaster
sofa belonged to carriagemaker this two handed card game was very by local cabinetmaker John Stewart
James Irving who came to Cornwall popular. for Dr. Andrew Harkness in 1837.
in 1820.
horsehair covering teh seat. The originated from France, and by 1860 said to have been made in Lancaster
sofa belonged to carriagemaker this two handed card game was very by local cabinetmaker John Stewart
James Irving who came to Cornwall popular. for Dr. Andrew Harkness in 1837.
in 1820.
Photo and charcoal drawing of Harriet Piano, ca. 1825, William Stodart, makers to A Dark Blue Tureen, depicting the
Smith by August Jaekle, 1866. His Majesty's Royal Family, Golden Square, Catskills, Enoch Wood, Staffordshire
Cornwall Photographer. Harriet Smith London. Similar to a piano that the Wood ca. 1825. Old staple repairs and
lived adjacent to the original 2nd St. W. Family once owned. glue.
location of the Wood House on the site
of the former New York Central Railway station.
She was 22 when this photograph was done,
she died a year later.
Smith by August Jaekle, 1866. His Majesty's Royal Family, Golden Square, Catskills, Enoch Wood, Staffordshire
Cornwall Photographer. Harriet Smith London. Similar to a piano that the Wood ca. 1825. Old staple repairs and
lived adjacent to the original 2nd St. W. Family once owned. glue.
location of the Wood House on the site
of the former New York Central Railway station.
She was 22 when this photograph was done,
she died a year later.
Pedestal table, ca. 1855. Tall Case Clock, made by I.Twiss,
From the home of Jeremiah, UEL Montreal, ca. 1825
From the home of Jeremiah, UEL Montreal, ca. 1825
Teapot, Britannia teapot made by Tea Serivce, 1887. Made for Queen Victoria's Jubilee
James Dixon & Sons Ltd., Sheffield by R.H. Plante and Co., England, expressly for
England, ca. 1844, for politician and Boxers Brothers and Co., Montreal
businesseman John Crysler
James Dixon & Sons Ltd., Sheffield by R.H. Plante and Co., England, expressly for
England, ca. 1844, for politician and Boxers Brothers and Co., Montreal
businesseman John Crysler
Our Dinning room from the 1950s and 1960s looks good enough to enjoy a meal in!
Sterling Silver Mug, used by Mary High Chair, Stroller, made by McGill Teddy Bear, given to Mary
Mack, dates 1899. Made by Birk's Chair, Cornwall, ca. 1925. Mack around 1903.
Canada.
Mack, dates 1899. Made by Birk's Chair, Cornwall, ca. 1925. Mack around 1903.
Canada.
A Paper Dress, ca. 1968. Mantle Clock, presented by Cornwall Space Heater, ca. 1935
Ordered from Eatons, cost $7. to Council to Mayor L.G. "Archie" "Canadian Beauty" Renfrew Electric.
Lavigne, in recognition of his
services to the City.
Ordered from Eatons, cost $7. to Council to Mayor L.G. "Archie" "Canadian Beauty" Renfrew Electric.
Lavigne, in recognition of his
services to the City.
Painitng, watercolour of the Siwash Indians Painting, Cline House door, Painitng, Cornwall Canal Lock 17
watching the horse races, Dominion Day, June, 1959. (Eastern entrance), painted by
1926 Quesnel, B.C., by Mary Mack (Now Logans Gallery, 2nd Street East ) Henry Brault of Cornwall.
watching the horse races, Dominion Day, June, 1959. (Eastern entrance), painted by
1926 Quesnel, B.C., by Mary Mack (Now Logans Gallery, 2nd Street East ) Henry Brault of Cornwall.
