Artifact of the Week

This silver mustard pot was made in 1797 in London, England, and was later reworked by Paul Morin, a silversmith in Québec City....

Legendary Canadian pianist, innovator and performer Glenn Gould wore this lamb’s wool scarf in all seasons, along with a cap...

This pocket watch belonged to Louis-Joseph Papineau. The politician — known, among other things, as a staunch defender of...

This school desk was patented in 1897. Desks like this were designed to work in tandem: the fold-down bench served as a seat for...

In this mat, two boaters on the St. Lawrence River approach the Québec Bridge. Designed in 1906 as the longest cantilever...

This woven box was fashioned out of black ash and sweet grass by Huron-Wendat basket maker Mrs. Paul Thomas of Wendake, Quebec,...

The visual effect of this extensively chip-carved box, with its rich colours, is exceptional. Originally found in the Saint John...

When riding, Plains men used a type of saddle that was light and comfortable. A highly decorated saddle such as this one would...

This impressive set of post office boxes was made in 1875. The inscription, which reads “ici on émet des mandats de poste”...

This carving depicts a type of European vessel common during the 1500s and 1600s. The style of hat worn by the figure is similar...

These log driver’s boots were made in Quebec in the late 1930s. The sole and heel have metal brads to help reduce wear, and to...

This civil uniform belonged to Sir John A. Macdonald. He may have worn it during the London Conference of 1866–1867, the last...

Québec City craftsman Gaston Bergeron painstakingly created this miniature version of a circus parade. The miniatures were...

Forward Nick Wasnie, from Winnipeg, wore this sweater in 1933–1934. At the end of the season, the Ottawa Senators franchise...

This sea kayak is of Hudson Strait style. Its wooden frame is covered with sealskins sewn together using a waterproof stitch.

On May 29, 1914, the Empress of Ireland was struck in the St. Lawrence Estuary by a collier. The ship sank within 15 minutes,...

This toy sled was made from wood and whale baleen in a style used by the first Inuit to live on Baffin Island. The same style...