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.
A metal and wood two-handled saw. It would be used for cutting wood in woodworking/carpentry.
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.
One metal and wood flat finishing trowel. This type of trowel is used in masonry to finish and smooth concrete or plaster.
Part of a collection of 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.
A bevel gauge (also known as a sliding T bevel) made by STANLEY tool company, often used in carpentry. It swings, slides and locks into place, allowing an angle to be created that can be transferred.
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.
Event Date : February 20, 1889 Event Type : Marriage
Description : Miss Isabella Watson, daughter of Mr Charles Watson of the Scotch Settlement, to Mr. William Rowe, of Iowa. The wedding took place at the residence of the bride's father. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. Smith.
A wooden float. Floats are used in masonry to smooth and level concrete or plaster.
Part of a collection of 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.
The front cover of an 1890 program for a novelty concert in Bradford. Libbie Campbell daughter of William Campbell (the grain dealer) was one of the performers in the concert and is listed in the programme.
