Tool Time!

by | Jul 11, 2015 | Uncategorized

  This collection was brought to us by Peggy Mansoff of Brandon, MB. These tools belonged to her husband, the late William Frederick Mansoff who was an automotive mechanic and welder in Brandon with a shop on Third Street. The E. O. Richter drafting set from...

The Introduction of King Henry and Catherine of Aragon needlework

by | Jul 4, 2015 | Uncategorized

Here is another new piece to our museum’s collection! This needlework depicts the presentation of Katherine of Aragon to King Henry VIII. It is embroidered with silk thread. This is an exquisitely unique craft donated by Mr. George Moore of Brandon. It dates...

Ojibway Woven Basket

by | Jul 4, 2015 | Uncategorized

This fantastic addition to the Daly House collection comes from Margaret Masar of Orofino, Idaho. She was a resident of Brandon back when the Museum was operating as The Maples children’s home. The story she tells is that the basket was given to her...