Monday, November 25, 2024

Monday Mystery, I can't read this!


 Looks like a farm implement wrench of some sort, but although I can pick out a few letters, I have no idea what it says.  In fact, maybe it's upside down!


Originally based in East Farnham, W.F. Vilas moved its facilities to Cowansville in 1893 to facilitate the transportation of its goods by rail. Once established, the company added school desks to its production of agricultural implements. Within a few decades, Vilas’ school desks met the needs of 50% of schools in Canada. During the 1  930s, when the population was fascinated by objects from the past, Vilas began manufacturing colonial-style solid maple furniture. The company’s reputation reached its peak in 1967 when a dining room set from its Le Moyne collection, inspired by the 18th century, was presented in the “Man and His Wortld” pavilion at the World’s Fair Terres des Hommes in Montreal. The factory ceased operations in 1980.  Translated from the City of Cowanville website.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Can't figure out the first word but he last 2 words are Cowansville Que

Anonymous said...

W F Vilas Cowansville Que

Mister G said...

Thanks, guys! Found the company history, They made agricultural equipment and expanded into furniture.