New Donations to the DCMA Collection

The Dufferin County Museum and Archives receives outstanding community support through donations of artifacts, archival material, and photographs relating to the history of Dufferin County.  Below are recent examples of new acquisitions to the DCMA's growing collection.  Contact us to find out more about the process and benefits of donating items to DCMA.

A208-280 A wool quilt hand-made by Catherine Fleming of County Down Ireland, bought to Upper Canada between 1823 and 1832. Included in 2009 DCMA Quilt Exhibit. Donated by Phyllis Trimble, Guelph		A208-271 An early electric toaster, white ceramic base and wire frame with 4 elements. ca 1910. Donated by Rosalie Woodland, Mono
P-3988-008-3 A studio photograph of characters in costume from a theatrical production coached by Mabel Bennett Campbell (1878-1954), Orangeville musician. ca 1905. Donated by Dorothy Campbell, Orangeville		P-3980-008 A black and white photograph of the Junior Canucks hockey team, ca 1950 Donated by Dorothy Campbell, Orangeville
A208-323 A wooden Canada goose carved by Reg Loucks. Part of Made of Wood Exhibit 2009. Donated by Shirley McAdam, Toronto		AR-4988-008 A 1940s White Rose Gasoline Company road map of Ontario. Donated by Morley Brown, Shelburne