August 2004 in Prince Edward County (page 12/22)

Hurricane lamp

An oil lamp; the wheel on the right was used to trim the wick. It is shown here sitting on an old carpenter’s bench.

Hurricane lamp 2

An oil lamp; the wheel on the right was used to trim the wick. It is shown here sitting on an old carpenter’s bench.

Carpenter’s tools

Some tools on a bench.

Chancel

The chancel, or East end of a church (the altar is always said to be at the East End of the church even if the church is built facing in some other direction, as often happens in North [...]I am the bread of life. [more...]

Pipe organ

The church organ, showing some pipes and the keyboard. The buttons on either side of the keyboard are called stops, and connect the blower to different sets of pipes. The more stops you pull out the louder the music will be, hence the expression, pulling out all the stops. [more...]

Antique pedal organ

This sort of organ (sometimes called a Hammond Organ) was popular in small churches and chapels.

Antique pedal organ 2

This sort of organ (sometimes called a Hammond Organ) was popular in small churches and chapels.

Antique pedal organ 3

Showing the keyboard and stops.

Square piano

An antique square piano. Not a good picture, sorry.

Plaster rosette

A decorative architectural ornament.

Antique high chair

An antique chair for a small child. It’s on wheels. Behind it is an old wooden scooter.

Antique high chair 2

A different view.