Canadian Museum of History
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On this day in 1821, McGill University in Montreal was given a royal charter and its first department began classes 8 years later. In 1813, James McGill, a merchant, left lands and an endowment for the creation of a university through the Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning, responsible for state-assisted education in the colony. Legal battles among his heirs delayed the start of construction on his Burnside Estate and the beginning of classes. 21 Aug. 1898, PR2004-001.45.1-188

Do you know what this carved wooden utensil was used for? It was made from one piece of wood in the 20th century. The answer? It’s a maple sugar testing spoon that was used for testing the thickness of maple syrup for eating as taffy. If the little hole below the handle became blocked when the spoon was dipped into the boiling sap, the syrup was ready to be poured over the snow. ... CMH 77-1102

This small grand piano strikes a chord. It was played by Angie on the children’s television show The Friendly Giant that aired on CBC from 1958 to 1984. Piano Day is music to our ears! Find more piano related items in the Museum’s collection here https://bit.ly/2OAnCOY CMH 94-1201 (piano) and 94-1200 (Angie)

Spring By Papiara Tuqiqki, 2006, Cape Dorset, Nunavut CMH CD 2006-030

The smells at the sugar shack in the spring are wonderful sap boiling, treats in the oven, wood burning stoves... What smells bring you back to the sugar shack? Vincent Lessard outside his sugarhouse boiling down the maple sap in iron cauldrons. Saint-Joachim de Montmorency, Québec, 1919. CMH, J.G. Morel, 79220, CD96-839-001

100 years ago today, the Bluenose launched. Designed by William J. Roué for speed, it was both a working fishing vessel and a racing schooner. It became famous for winning the International Fishermen’s Race many times, an event where fishermen competed in their working schooners. https://bit.ly/2Y5IAXU CMH 2015.98.1, 2015.98.2 and RARE VM 395 B5 S76 1933, William James Roué Collection... Bluenose 100 See more

Gingerbread characters have invaded the Museum! Be on the lookout for tricky holiday treats hiding in the Museum’s windows. Spot them all and pose for a fun family photo on our festive grounds! https://www.historymuseum.ca/holidays/

Three officials, the governor general, the intendant and the bishop of Québec, administered the colony of New France on the king’s behalf. All three served on the sovereign council the colony’s highest court. Read about governing in New France in a feature from the Canadian History Hall https://bit.ly/3n2b0fS Seigneurial grants near Québec City, From Gédéon de Catalogne, Map of the Government of Québec, 1709, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, G/3451/G46/1709/C3 81/1921/DCA

Snowy Owl By Kananginak Pootoogook, 1969, Cape Dorset, Nunavut CMH CD 1969-030

William Edmond Logan was the first director of the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC). The GSC was founded in Montréal in 1842 to identify, inventory and map Canada’s vast mineral resources. It remains Canada’s oldest scientific agency and one of its first government organizations. Read about the history of the Geological Survey of Canada in a feature from the Canadian History Hall https://www.historymuseum.ca/h/geological-survey-of-canada/ Portrait of William Logan, William Sawyer, about 1869, Gift of the Geological Survey of Canada, CMH, 2007.171.233

Be part of history and start documenting your life! Create a scrapbook with your diary entries, drawings, pictures, and other souvenirs. Let us bring the Museum to you while we are temporarily closed. Try this activity at home! https://www.historymuseum.ca//activiti/create-a-scrapbook/

Today is Gingerbread House Day and if you’re busy in the kitchen this item may come in handy. Do you know what it is used for? The answer will be shared Monday!

Autumn Owl By Kananginak Pootoogoo, 1987, Cape Dorset, Nunavut CMH 1987-004, IMG2008-0682-0005-Dm

Completing the transcontinental railway was a big challenge that was achieved, but at tremendous human and financial cost. It was completed on November 7, 1885, when CPR Director Donald A. Smith drove in the last spike at Craigellachie, British Columbia. Read about the transcontinental railway, in a feature from the Canadian History Hall https://www.historymuseum.ca/hist/the-rail-from-sea-to-sea/ The Honourable Donald A. Smith driving the last spike, Craigellachie, British Columbia, Alexander Ross, November 7, 1885, Library and Archives Canada , C-003693

Cookie moulds are used around the world. Dough is rolled out over them to make special shapes. The long teak mould is from Vietnam. There are four moulds on one side, and three on the other in the shapes of flowers and leaves. The Dutch hardwood mould features 13 animals and is used for making Speculoos, a spiced shortbread cookie. ... The square German hardwood mould is used to make anise-flavoured Springerle cookies. CMH 93-22, 77-442, 77-505

This button form, from the early 18th century, looks rather ordinary, but it shares an important story. Found in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia the button was likely sewn or worn by servant Marie Marguerite Rose, a slave of African descent. She was later freed, married a Mi'kmaq man and opened a tavern in Louisbourg. The button, displayed in the Canadian History Hall, is on loan from Parks Canada, L4643.18 #ButtonDay

Today marks the start of the eight-day Jewish festival known as Hanukkah. It is also known as the Festival of Lights. This Canada Post stamp features a 9-branch menorah, called a Hanukkiah, that is part of Hanukkah traditions. Postage stamp, Canada Post, 2017, 3051

Quilts can be treasured heirlooms and reminders of family histories. This is one of thousands of quilts made in the 20th century by quilting circles and distributed by the Canadian Red Cross Society. It was given to the Pawelek family, Polish refugees displaced during the Second World War, who were in a refugee camp in Iran in 1941. The quilt stayed with the family as they relocated around the world and eventually immigrated to Canada. CMH 2013.40.1

When the temperature dips, we take out our blankets and quilts to warm up. This pattern is called a crazy quilt and often includes fancier material, such as dress silks. Can you guess when this quilt was made? The answer will be shared Monday!

If you have a moustache, this cup may be useful! Moustaches styled with wax were popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. To avoid melting the wax or getting the moustache wet when drinking a warm beverage, a cup with a small ledge was used. CMH D-2230

Do you think the prettiest cookies during the holidays are cute little gingerbread people? Colour gingerbread characters and make them into a garland! https://www.historymuseum.ca//acti/gingerbread-characters/

Today is UN World Children’s Day, marking the adoption of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. Among their many rights, children have the right to education, play, to grow up in safe and supportive environments, and to express themselves and be heard. Works by children from the Nickerson Collection Ikuo Yamamoto, Japan (CMH 76-1138) We are playing, Randi Karlsrud, Norway (CMH 76-0617) ... Hmdiah Hisean, Egypt (CMH 72-1721) Chabi Shaho, India (CMH 76-0585) See more

On this day in 1880, Canadian rower Ned Hanlan became Canada's first world sporting champion in an individual event when he won the World Sculling Championship held on the Thames. Stamp issued in 1980 to celebrate the centenary of his win, CMH S99-2636 Canada Post Corporation

Though we may be marking Thanksgiving with virtual gatherings this year, we hope you are able to enjoy the change of seasons and the beauty it brings to the environment around us. CMH IMG 2013-0099-0016

The UN declared 1979 as the International Year of the Child. The goal was to draw attention to problems affecting children around the world, including malnutrition and lack of access to education. These efforts helped create the momentum that led to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. CMH 2006.1.31, Ken Dent Collection #DayOfTheChild

Quilting isn’t just for quilts; quilting methods can be used for many kinds of projects. If you’ve just taken up quilting, you may want to start with a smaller project like this small log cabin pincushion. Have you tried quilting? Do you have a picture of your favourite quilting project? CMH 2001.188.700

While the Museum is temporarily closed, do you miss gazing up at Morning Star - Gambeh Then’ ? Bring the artwork home by visiting the Museum’s Online Boutique, where you’ll find a vast array of products featuring this masterpiece by Alex Janvier. https://www.historymuseum.ca//exc/morning-star-collection/

Adolescent girls look for opportunities to learn new skills to build a better future. On this UN International Day of the Girl we share images from the Nickerson Collection. These are 4 works of art by adolescent girls among a collection of 1,665 works from over 50 countries around the world, created by children ages 3 to 19. Art provides a window on the world and can transcend boundaries. Girls on bicycles (CMH 76-0931) by a 13 year old girl from the Netherlands, ... (CMH 76-0587) by a 15 year old from India, A chat on the way (CMH 72-1644) by a 19 year old from Ghana, Voting (CMH 76-0771) by a 14 year old girl from India See more

It’s Play Monopoly Day! Have you ever played Canadian Monopoly? It was all the rage in the 1980s. From the time the game was first patented in 1904, players have been making their own versions of the game and using the names of local streets and rail lines. Have you played any of these versions or do you have a different version?

Bird of Autumn By Pudlo Pudlat, 1985, Cape Dorset, Nunavut CMH 1985-029, IMG2009-0091-0077-Dm

What will Remembrance look like at the War Museum this year? Check the details on this page to find out. http://www.warmuseum.ca/remember

As depicted in this hooked rug, September in Canada is often a time for picking and baking with apples. What is your favourite type of apple? Hooked rug by Oliva Larente, Apple Picking, 1982-83, Qubec, CMH 85-6

On this UN International Day of the Girl, we look to the future and the role of adolescent girls in reimagining a better world. Here’s to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them Poster from the Women’s March in 2017, CMH 2017.53.4

Between 1928 and 1971, nearly one million immigrants arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, making it an important part of the history of many families. Read their stories in the latest Mercury Series book published by the University of Ottawa Press and the Canadian Museum of History. https://bit.ly/2ZNk1Qf Les Presses de lUniversit dOttawa - University of Ottawa Press ... Canadian Museum of Immigration / Muse canadien de limmigration See more

A physically distant picnic in the park can be a safe way to have lunch with friends and to enjoy the last few days of summer. We would pack some jam and bread, and apple pie in a woven lunch box that was used for work lunches in 1873. CMH D-17248

What would you like future historians to know about you? Follow our instructions and tell them with a time capsule! Share a picture of your capsule with us. #MusCapsule Let us bring the Museum to you while we are temporarily closed. Try this activity at home! ... https://bit.ly/2LeSMGg #MuseumAtHome See more

This is a close-up of clothing from the Museum’s collection. Can you guess what type of clothing it belongs to and from what era? The answer will be shared Monday!

In March 1985, Canadian athlete Rick Hansen began a 26-month, 40,000-kilometre wheelchair marathon around the world. Hansens goal was to promote accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. Opening today at the Museum, a new special display will feature 18 iconic objects documenting the Man In Motion World Tour. Custom-made equipment, souvenirs of life on the road and public tributes reveal the power of teamwork and public support to inspire global change. H...ansen generously donated the Man In Motion World Tour Collection to the Canadian Museum of History at a live virtual event in May 2020. https://bit.ly/3hJ6VJM Rick Hansen Foundation See more

One hundred and twenty years ago the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa were decorated for the return of Canadian soldiers from South Africa. November 3, 1900, by Edwin Lester Brittain, CMH CD2004-0547-PR2004-003.7.5-217

Its #AskACurator Day! Jenny Ellison, Curator of Sports and Leisure , and Jean-Franois Lozier, Curator, French North America are ready for your questions. We will try to answer as many questions as we can

Around 1905, Lennie Hay McDonald lived in Dawson City, Yukon, as her father was a clerk of the court in the region. These Gwich'in snowshoes belonged to her and are likely locally made. Young women have found ways to stay active, even if this has not always been considered feminine. October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the achievements of women. CMH 2017.4.1 a-b #BecauseOfYou ... Women and Gender Equality Canada See more

Pier 21 in Halifax is more than the history of a maritime immigration facility. It is the stories behind the suitcases, family names and almost a million people, who arrived between 1928 and 1971 who helped shape Canada’s population. Read more about Pier 21: A History in our latest blog post https://www.historymuseum.ca//immigration-stories-from-pi/

Memorial University College in St. Johns, Newfoundland, officially opened its doors on September 15, 1925. Although the university then offered only the first two years of university training, Newfoundlanders finally had access to university education in their own country. A living memorial to Newfoundlands First World War dead, it was later rededicated to commemorate the fallen from the Second World War, 1939-1945. Memorial remains the provinces only university. Memorial University College, St. Johns, 1924. The Rooms, Provincial Archives Division, NA 3996

November Ravens By Lizzie Saggiat, 1960, Cape Dorset, Nunavut CMH 1960-037, IMG2008-0246-0021-Dm

On October 7, 1920, the first leg of a cross-country flight began in Halifax. The journey included numerous mail delivery stops, making it the first trans-Canada airmail run. Despite numerous mechanical problems, weather-related difficulties and the use of five aircraft, the flight ended in Richmond, British Columbia, 10 days later. Canada officially entered the age of air transportation in 1928 when the Post Office Department (Canada Post) adopted a national policy on the subject. An aircraft used for the first trans-Canada flight, 1920, CAVM 4638 Commemorative letter, CMH, 2003.141.22

REMINDER - Join us for a virtual book launch starting soon! Sharing Spaces is a collection of essays in honour of Sherry Olson, a prolific historical geographer.

Hockey is not new to women. But they’ve had to fight to gain acceptance in the game. Read about how women’s uniforms sparked controversy at the 1990 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Tournament and at the 1938 Dominion Women’s Amateur Hockey Association Tournament. https://bit.ly/30luwuq October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the achievements of women. Who is your favourite female hockey player? ... CMH 2018.302.1 and 205.95.2 #BecauseOfYou Women and Gender Equality Canada

What will you #AskACurator on September 16? Curator Jean-Franois Lozier can answer your questions about French North America in the XVI-XVIII century. He also worked on the exhibitions 1867: Rebellion and Confederation and Napoleon and Paris at the Museum.

The Owl Rules the Summertime By Kenojuak Ashevak, 1981, Cape Dorset, Nunavut CMH CD 1981-027, IMG2009-0107-0007-Dm

As we set our clocks back an hour, let’s travel back in time! This is the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, under construction on November 1, 1917, in a photo taken by Edwin Lester Brittain. CMH CD2004-1352-PR2004-010.57.2-102

Join us for a virtual book launch on Wednesday, October 7 at 12 p.m. Sharing Spaces is a collection of essays in honour of Sherry Olson, a prolific historical geographer. Learn about the complexity of sharing space from racial segregation in Chicago to the inns, gay spaces and landladies of Montréal in this latest Mercury Series book co-published by the University of Ottawa Press and Museum.

What will you #AskACurator on September 16? Jenny Ellison, Curator of Sports and Leisure is eager to answer your questions on board games, such as Trivial Pursuit and sports, such as and Georges St-Pierre, and the Rick Hansen Man in Month World Tour Collection

Cette marionnette fantôme nous met dans l’esprit de l’Halloween! Cette marionnette à fils a été fabriquée par Muriel Heddle, une Américaine qui a découvert les arts de la marionnette pendant ses études à l'Ontario College of Art. MCH 88-319... OCAD University See more

The October Crisis began on October 5, 1970 when members of the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) kidnapped British diplomat James Cross in Montréal. Read about the October Crisis, an in-depth feature from the Canadian History Hall https://bit.ly/2ZlQyNo Sergeant Robert Côté, to the right of the bomb-containment trailer, Photographer unknown, 1968, CMH, Photographic Archives, IMG2016-0278-0001-Dm

Its video game day! Do you recognize these controllers from the large game collection at the Museum? These controllers are part of the Avedon Games collection, a collection of over 5,000 items. Elliott Avedon was a professor at the University of Waterloo who was fascinated by games and their role in human history. The collection, one of the worlds largest, was donated to the Museum in 2010.

How many Halloween creatures and objects can you find in this picture? Look carefully, there are many objects in this bedroom! CMH 88-9.168

On this UN World Teachers’ Day, we recognize the important role of teachers in our everyday lives, especially this year. They help build resiliency and lead students through changing times. I support my teachers button, CMH 2009.7.22

This pretty painted lunch box makes us want to pack a lunch of cucumber sandwiches, scones and biscuits, and head for a shady spot at the park. What would you pack? CMH D-13333

Autumn Migration By Innukjuakju Pudlat, 1960, Cape Dorset, Nunavut CMH CD 1960-014, IMG2008-0246-0017

Autumnal Owl By Kenojuak Ashevak, 1999, Cape Dorset, Nunavut CMH CD 1999-009, IMG2011-0228-0099

Prepare your questions! Wednesday, September 16 is #AskACurator Day. Jenny Ellison, Curator of Sports and Leisure , and Jean-Franois Lozier, Curator, French North America are looking forward to answering your questions.

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the achievements of women. Today we share a guitar made in Toronto in 1991 by skilled and innovative luthier Linda Manzer, who has created instruments for many celebrated artists. She inlayed 8 images on the fingerboard representing extinct or endangered animals in Canada: the Dawson caribou, peregrine falcon, swift fox, eastern cougar, spotted owl, sea otter, whooping crane, and bowhead whale. CMH 91-22.1, Steel-String Guitar, Archtop and Cutaway

According to the expression an Apple a day keeps Doc away! Nova Scotia folk artist Harold Cromwell (1918-2008) is famous for his black and white sketches that capture life in rural Nova Scotia and the life of black Nova Scotians. He often drew on ephemera such as paper plates. CMH 2017.35.3

Visit the online boutique while the Museum is temporarily closed. There you will find a wide selection of products featuring the works of Indigenous artists. https://bit.ly/2FSLSYm

Cest la Journe de la dualit linguistique! The 11th anniversary of Linguistic Duality Day is an opportunity to celebrate our official languages, English and French. Adopted in 1969, the Official Languages Act helps ensure that the Government of Canada provides services to all Canadians in the official language of their choice. Learn more about bilingualism in Canada by visiting the Canadian History Hall and online https://bit.ly/2AZFwUv... #JDL2020LDD See more

UNCEDED Voices of the Land is a breathtaking multimedia installation that brings together the past, present and future of the Indigenous experience, as seen through the eyes and minds of 18 distinguished Indigenous architects and designers from across Turtle Island (North America). Visit this special exhibition now on display at the Museum. Book your ticket and learn more about safety and security measures https://www.historymuseum.ca/fall-offer/

Explore the places where Canadians live and breathe hockey: from dressing room to press-box, rink to corporate boardroom, players bench to the backyard game. Find out why hockey holds pride of place in the hearts of Canadians. Our travelling #HockeyExhibit is at the Elgin County Museum in St. Thomas, Ontario until December 23. https://bit.ly/38jrrNi

Find a comfortable spot and a friend to enjoy #ReadABookDay together. We selected a few of our favourites from the collection, for small and big kids! O est Charlie (CMH 1996.86.1) The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier (CMH 1993.112.1) What do People do All Day? By Richard Scarry (CMH 1996.56.1)

This is a close-up of a pocket in the Museums collection. Can you guess what type of clothing it belongs to and from what era? The answer will be shared Monday

Did your lunch box feature your favourite activity, band, sports star, tv or movie character? Plastic lunch boxes became common in the 1980s. This one will prevent your sandwich from getting squished or from having cookie crumbs for lunch! Rough Rider, CMH T-3710 a-b

What was your favourite class in school? This picture was taken during a home economics class in a public school. Date Unknown, C 233-27255 LS

What was your favourite class in school? This picture of George Merten, from Minerva Marionettes, at the Ottawa Normal School for Puppetry Course in 1952. George was hired by the Ontario Department of Education to teach leadership classes in puppetry. IMG2008-0048-0002-Dm

Explore unforgettable moments in our history through captivating images and thought-provoking text. Our travelling exhibition Snapshots of Canada is on at the Sidney Museum until December 24. See this iconic image of Donovan Bailey winning gold at the 1996 Olympics. This travelling exhibition was developed by the Canadian Museum of History in partnership with Canadas History Society. https://bit.ly/3bxqfHZ ... AP Photos / Doug Mills See more

On September 1, 1980, just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Terry Fox ended his Marathon of Hope after 143 days and 5,373 km. Forty years later, he continues to inspire us. Rick Hansen carried this statuette of his friend Terry Fox, a source of inspiration, for the duration of the Man In Motion World Tour. IMG2020-0029-0024-Dm Rick Hansen Foundation, The Terry Fox Foundation, Terry Fox Centre

Back to school is different in many ways this year, including sports: gym class may be outside, there might not be any intramural sports or games against other schools, or you may be doing gym class in your backyard or local park.

Summer Owl By Kananginak Pootoogook, 1972, Cape Dorset, Nunavut CMH CD 1972-019, IMG2009-0162-0033-Dm

This looks like a relaxing summer getaway! Do you have any photos or crafts that depict your favorite summer activities or hangout spots? This hooked rug was made by Mrs. H. Fry in 1960 using multicoloured felt strips. CMH 78-272

Whether they are badges, ribbons, trophies or plaques, many of us hold on to the memories of our early achievements. Where do you keep yours?

We cant wait to see you again! On September 2, the Museum will begin its next phase of reopening, with access to most of our exhibitions. Join us Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Thursday. We look forward to welcoming you back with self-guided family activities, the special exhibition UNCEDED Voices of the Land, and perennial favourites like the Grand Hall and the Canadian History Hall. ... Following provincial guidelines, and to ensure a safe and memorable experience for all, we are limiting the number of visitors inside the Museum through timed online ticketing. Other safety measures include masks inside the Museum, signage for physical distancing and increased cleaning. General admission fees have been reduced, and children ages 7 and under get in free. To book your ticket and learn more about safety and security measures please visit https://www.historymuseum.ca/fall-offer/

Its International Dog Day so were showcasing this hooked rug featuring a dog. Do you have any artwork, images or crafts featuring your pup? CMH 2001.188.777, 1914 #NationalDogDay

Archaeology can sometimes be thought of as work that happens at a dig site. Yet fieldwork is only a small portion of the archaeological process. In reality, about 90 % of archaeology takes place in the laboratory and office, far from the excitement of any dig site. Read more about the Eseget Archaeology Project in this blog post by Curator of Eastern Archaeology Matthew Betts https://www.historymuseum.ca//nearing-the-end-of-the-eseg/ Mapping a 1500-year-old house floor. CMH, photo: Matthew Betts

The exterior of the Grand Hall is symbolic of a receding glacier its huge wall of glass gives the impression of melting ice. Discover the architecture of the Museum with a self-guided visit. Find out more about summer fun at the Museum https://bit.ly/2CxLZXz

Canada Geese in Summer By Simeonie Quppapik and Iyola Kingwatsiak, 1960, Cap Dorset, Nunavut CMH CD 1960-060 ii, IMG2008-0935-0203-Dm

This is a close-up of clothing from the Museums collection. Can you guess what type of clothing it belongs to and from what era? The answer will be shared Monday!

Community archaeology engages local and/or culturally affiliated communities at all stages of a project, from conception through implementation, to communication of its findings. These types of projects help participants further develop skills and knowledge to protect and promote cultural heritage. Read more about Daniel Weetaluktuk, one of Canadas archaeological pioneers and seen by many as the father of community archaeology in Canada. https://www.historymuseum.ca//daniel-weetaluktuk-a-commun/ #ArchaeologyMonth Daniel Weetaluktuk in Cape Garry in 1976. CMH, MS 1219 V9, photo Allen P. McCartney, IMG2019-0197-0005-Dm

Whether carefully stored in a shoe box, in binders or framed, many of us have collected sports trading cards. What sports cards did you collect and how did you store them? Do you still have them and collect them? Though traditional plastic sports card holders are great at protecting cards against tears and stains, they dont allow for any air exchange. This can trap compounds that result from chemical reactions within the paper cards inside the sealed plastic pockets, which can damage the cards. At the Museum, cards are mostly stored in individual paper envelopes or folders. These must be made of buffered folder stock and it is important that they are not too big or too small. They are then placed in acid-free storage boxes with matching lids, for further protection against dust and light.

Several ceramic-making traditions related to the ages of pots and the techniques used to make them have been studied by archaeologists. In the Great Lakes region, the oldest ceramic vessels, dating back 2,500 to 1,000 years, were designed using a coiled technique, where long strips of tempered clay were wound upwards to form the walls of the pots. Ceramics produced after about 1,000 years ago used modelling techniques, where large masses of clay were shaped into containers. https://www.historymuseum.ca//first-peoples-of-canada-cer/ #ArchaeologyMonth Large vessel for firing or storage, southern Lake Huron, 700 to 1,000 years ago, ceramics, Canadian Museum of History, VIII-F:29977