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Map of the City of Calgary ca. 1927
Map of the city of Calgary from ca. 1927. Depicts the entire city of Calgary within city limits, as well as some development directly to the south of the city. Does not show other development outside of the city. Indicates the names of…
Horse-Drawn Massy Harris Mower Advertisement, Farmer's Advocate and Home Magazine, May 26, 1906
This 1906 advertisement for a Massey Harris mower illustrates that by this time, machine-powered farm implements were far less common than the horse drawn alternatives.
Cletrac Tractor Advertisement, Farmer's Advocate and Home Magazine, September 4, 1919
This advertisement for Cletrac tank-type tractors illustrates the ongoing process of modernization within Canadian agriculture in 1919. Furthermore the advertisement illustrates how modern agricultural equipment was increasingly dominant within the…
Eaton's Spring and Summer Cover Page 1926
This cover page of the 1926 spring and summer edition of Eaton's catalogue illustrates its rural roots as it depicts a father returning to his family with a large barn in the background.
Advertisement for Gasoline Engine, Eaton's Fall and Winter Catalogue 1934/35
An advertisement for a 1 3/4 HP Gasoline Engine with the ability to upgrade the power at an extra cost.
1 3/4 HP Gasoline Engine Advertisement, Eaton's Spring and Summer Catalogue 1936
An advertisement for a 1 3/4 HP gasoline engine, with the option to upgrade the power for a higher cost.
Advertisement For Hand Saw and Agricultural Monkey Wrench, Eaton's Spring and Summer Catalogue 1908
Advertisement of a hand saw and an agricultural monkey wrench. This advertisement is of interest because it was before power tools, or motors were sold in the Eaton's catalogue. It illustrates that the average Canadian farmer was not interested in or…
Harness and Saddlery, Eaton's Spring and Summer 1896 Catalogue
In the 1896 Eaton's catalogues there are no advertisements for fanning mills, either hand or machine powered, motors, either gas or electric, and nothing for power tools. This catalogue illustrates that in 1896 the technological advancements had not…
Engine Advertised With Pump, Eaton's Spring and Summer Catalogue 1926
A 1 3/4 HP gasoline engine being advertised with a pump attached to it.
Electric Motor Plant Advertised to Western Farmers, Fall and Winter Catalogue 1918/19
An advertisement selling electric motor plant specifically targeting western Canadian farmers and rural dwellers.