Marius Barbeau A glimpse of Canadian Culture (1883-1969)
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Shelf bracket, © CMC/MCC, 79-692

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Structures

Hand carved and gilded wooden bracket. (French Canadian)
Wall shelf, © CMC/MCC, A-140

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Hand carved wood console with cherub heads carved by Québec sculptor Louis Jobin (1845-1928). Originally this piece would have been mounted on a wall and supported a statue. (French Canadian)
Birdhouse, © CMC/MCC, 73-213

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Birdhouse which is a model of a two storey house with a Mansarde style roof. (French Canadian)
Key, © CMC/MCC, 77-1138.2

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Metal lock key. (French Canadian)
Escutcheon, © CMC/MCC, 77-1200.1

Escutcheon Enlarge image

Tin escutcheon in the shape of a twisted heart which served as a protective plate around a keyhole. (French Canadian)
Birdhouse, © CMC/MCC, 78-255.2

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Birdhouse made of small vertical logs nailed to a wood base. (French Canadian)
Weather vane, © CMC/MCC, 90-211

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Weathervane made of wood. (French Canadian)
Door handle, © CMC/MCC, 77-1194.1

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Door handle set. An iron rod, with a tin leaf and rosette, connects the two handles. (French Canadian)

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