This is a picture of Banting's graduated cylinder. It is a glass cylinder with a wide circular base and pouring spout on the right hand side. Measurement lines are etched into the glass and extend around the circumference of the cylinder. Measurement numbers are in pints and ounces and are etched in a fancy font on the front side of the cylinder. It is standing in front of a a copy of the London Telephone Directory from 1921.
November 28, 2014

Giving Objects Meaning

When is a chair more than a chair? What good is a graduated cylinder outside of a science lab? Using…
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August 16, 2014

King for a Day, more accurately: Temporary Museum Caretaker

As my experience as Summer Intern here at Banting House comes to its close (with only two weeks more until…
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August 8, 2014

Fun Facts about the Flame of Hope!

This week, I’ve spent a lot of time learning everything there is to know about the Flame of Hope, and…
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July 4, 2014

Banting & Friends VI

In last week’s post, “A Very Busy First Week,” I mentioned Banting & Friends VI, but I didn’t talk about…
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April 29, 2014

Behind the scenes: Goodbye Banting House

On this rainy day, I’m glad to be sitting in my office at Banting House National Historic Site of Canada.…
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January 28, 2014

Behind the scenes: Commemorative Integrity

In my classes at Western this week, we have been learning about the concept of “commemorative integrity.” This concept was…
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December 5, 2013

Behind the Scenes: getting ready for Christmas!

Today is December 5th, and for those of you who like countdowns, that means it’s only 20 days until Christmas!…
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November 18, 2013

Thank you for a great World Diabetes Day!

Good morning everyone. This week I want to extend a huge thank you to all the visitors who didn’t let…
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November 4, 2013

10 days to go!

Only 10 days left until Banting House National Historic Site of Canada starts its World Diabetes Day celebrations! We’re very…
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October 16, 2013

Behind the scenes: exhibit design

Good morning everyone. I hope you all enjoyed the (Canadian) Thanksgiving holiday! Now that the holiday is over and I’m…
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