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Leaving a home in one part of the world to establish a new home in another is a major undertaking. Certainly this would have been true for those who came to the prairies of Saskatchewan from Europe, the United States or Eastern Canada prior to the end of World War 1.2
auction sale poster1914
Rockford, Illinois, United States
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Some things would be left behind, perhaps disposed of at auction. This was the case with the William Lambert family whose auction was held on March 9, 1914 near Rockford, Illinois. Many items, however, would have been chosen for their practical nature and prepared for transport to new prairie homes.4
dining room table1890
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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A large oak table, perhaps extended with several leaves, was a focal point for assorted family activities. Meal time socialization would have occurred around it. Sorting of freshly laundered clothing would have been done on it. Issues of the day would have been discussed at it.This one, brought to Canada from Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1907 by Fred and Hannah Larson, was also used for laying out fabrics as Fred made suits for neighbouring farmers.
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sewing machine1905
Oro, Ontario, Canada
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A sewing machine would be invaluable, whether for making garments such as suits or repairing clothes or other items. Mae Pound and her husband Joe arrived from Oro, Ontario with this model along with other household wares, machinery and livestock all shipped by rail in 1918.8
butter print, bowl and ladle1880
Rockford, Illinois, United States
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Food preparation was a major kitchen activity. This combination of wooden items was used to make butter after the churning had been completed. The mixture was placed in a bowl and the buttermilk was washed out and saved. After salting and pressing, the resulting blocks were wrapped in butter paper. The butter was used at home, sold or traded for other needed commodities. This set came to Canada with William and Emily Lambert from Rockford, Illinios in 1914.10
rocking chair1890
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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A wooden rocking chair such as this one was likely prized by a nursing mother, a young woman practicing needlework or a school aged child absorbed in reading. This oak rocking chair was used by the Larson family, who brought it from Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1907.12
book1900
Argyle, Manitoba, Canada
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THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES by Nathaniel Hawthorne, was prized by Catherine Willson after receiving it at her school in Argyle, Manitoba in December 1900. She brought it to Saskatchewan in 1916.14
chaise longue1875
Hespeler, Ontario, Canada
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