Name/Title
Simpsons Branded Mop HeadEntry/Object ID
2022.407.01Tags
School Cars, Angus McKay, Helen McKay, Temiskaming Northern Ontario, Ontario NorthlandDescription
Simpson's branded mop head which was used on board the McKay school car. It belonged to Helen McKay who received it from her mother for use on the school car.
The handle is missing.Use
The mop head was used to clean the floors of the school carContext
Angus and Helen McKay lived and taught on school cars from 1935 until 1950 originally on Canadian National school car No. 4, then on Temiskaming Northern Ontario Railway car No. 1. In 1940 for two years, Helen took over as the teacher while Angus went to serve during the Second World War.Collection
School CarCataloged By
Kat BezaireAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Elizabeth HillNotes
Donated on March 1, 2022Made/Created
Manufacturer
The Robert Simpson CompanyDate made
circa 1930Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Toronto, OntarioState/Province
OntarioCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaEthnography
Cultural Region
City
Toronto, OntarioState/Province
OntarioCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
On top of the mopTranscription
"Simpson's"Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
InkLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
MopNomenclature Sub-Class
Housekeeping EquipmentNomenclature Class
Maintenance T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Photo NumberOther Number
P0076Location
Location
Location
School Car, Prescott ParkBuilding
Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre* Untyped Location
Capreol, OntarioDate
March 21, 2022Condition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Very GoodCondition Detail
FadingDate Examined
Mar 21, 2022Examined By
Kat BezaireMaterials
fabricNotes
The condition is due to age and useProvenance
Provenance Detail
Elizabeth HillOwner/Agent
Elizabeth HillRole
Owner/DonorPlace
City
Scarborough, Ontario, Toronto, OntarioState/Province
OntarioCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaAcquisition Method
GiftProvenance Detail
Helen McKayOwner/Agent
Helen McKayRole
OwnerPlace
City
North Bay, OntarioState/Province
OntarioCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaAcquisition Method
GiftNotes
Donated on March 1, 2022Created By
normhclibrary@gmail.comCreate Date
March 21, 2022Updated By
normhclibrary@gmail.comUpdate Date
April 19, 2022