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The Doily
July 13, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The doily, a decorative and protective textile once found adorning the tops of furniture in many homes, has largely gone extinct. Often placed under vases, centerpieces and dinnerware on dining…
What do I do if the WDM doesn’t want my artifacts?
June 15, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The WDM Collection of artifacts represents over 75, 000 artifacts, most of which were generously donated by Saskatchewan people. In fact, we have so many artifacts, that we generally decline…
Moving a Collection – Part 3
May 11, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre is currently moving the Small Artifacts and Documents Collection. Learn more about the project here. The first step was to conduct an inventory of…
New to the WDM Collection: Sylvia Fedoruk’s Chancellor’s Robes and Cap
April 20, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
This cap and chancellor’s robes belonged to the Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk from her time as chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan, 1986 – 89. She was the first woman to…
Moving a Collection – Part Two
April 13, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre is currently moving the Small Artifacts and Documents Collection. Learn more about the project here. The first step has been to conduct an inventory…
New to the WDM Collection: Shoe Last
March 24, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Shoe lasts are forms shaped like human feet. The word “last” comes from the Old English “laest” which appears to mean ‘footprint’ or ‘boot.’ They’re commonly used in shoemaking and…
Moving a Collection
March 16, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre is currently undertaking a project to move the Small Artifacts and Documents Collection. The Collection’s move is a great opportunity for the WDM to…
Artifact Feature – Red Pheasant
January 12, 2022
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
The Red Pheasant H-10 Type 36 aircraft on display in the aircraft gallery of the WDM Moose Jaw is the only known Red Pheasant in Canada and the oldest known…
Artifact Feature – Newspaper and Postcard from the First World War
November 11, 2021
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
November 11, 1918 marked the official end to the First World War. After over four years of fighting, more than 60,000 Canadians had been killed and 172,000 were wounded. The…
Artifact Feature – Jules the Turkey
October 14, 2021
Moose JawNorth BattlefordSaskatoonYorkton
Meet Jules the turkey! Jules was bred as part of an effort to reinvigorate wild turkey populations in Saskatchewan for the purpose of hunting. Eggs were brought to Bruno, Saskatchewan…
