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Bill Marks Bradford West Gwillimbury
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Horse Shoe

Horse Shoe

Metal horseshoe attached to wood to create a marsh horseshoe. These types of shoes were commonly used to prevent horses from sinking in marshes or soft ground. They would have been used by marsh farmers in the area when needing to conduct work, such as cutting hay.

Bill Marks

Farming Artifacts

A collection of items and artifacts used in farming/agriculture in the Bradford West Gwillimbury area.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Horse Cart Bar

Horse Cart Bar

Wooden and metal horse-drawn wagon/cart bar. This item would have been used to connect the wagon/cart with the horses pulling it.

Bill Marks

Tools for Building

A collection of carpentry and masonry tools belonging to Bill Marks’ grandfathers, Walter Reeves and Joseph Mark (Mark was original spelling before it changed to Marks); Reeves was Town Constable of Bradford and Marks was a railway worker.

Bill Marks

Wooden Carpenter's Ruler

Wooden Carpenter's Ruler

Part of a wooden carpenter's ruler, made by John Rabone & Sons. Engraved is, "Rabone/Made in England/no.1176." This ruler would have been foldable. One half of the ruler and the joint are missing.

Part of a collection of woodworking tools and items owned by Walter Reeves and Joseph Mark (Mark was original spelling before it changed to Marks). Reeves was Bradford Town Constable and Mark was a railway worker. Donated by their grandson, Bill Marks.

John Rabone & Sons

Large Measuring Tape

Large Measuring Tape

A metal measuring tape, marked "Made in the U.S.A."

Part of a collection of woodworking tools and items owned by Walter Reeves and Joseph Mark (Mark was original spelling before it changed to Marks). Reeves was Bradford Town Constable and Mark was a railway worker. Donated by their grandson, Bill Marks.

Bill Marks

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