The Hair Receiver
As trends and technology change, many once common household objects have fallen into obscurity. As a result, museums sometimes have difficulty identifying artifacts or their
June 23, 2022
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Phoebe’s Cottage at Lake Oliphant
One of Phoebe Watson’s great loves was her little cottage at Lake Oliphant. Sitting along the shore of Lake Huron on Preacher’s Point, Oliphant and
March 8, 2022
Sheaves Tower: A Favourite Painting Place
Mills and milling have played an important part in the history of Doon. The industry manufactured a variety of products such as twine, wool and
March 8, 2022
World War 1
In August of 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany, ushering Canada, a member of the British Empire into the First World War. London requested
November 9, 2021
Jack Bechtel and the Doon School of Fine Arts
The Watson House has been a home to many famous artists over the years. During the era of the Doon School of Fine Arts, one
November 7, 2021
Homer Watson’s Top Hat
The collection at Homer Watson House & Gallery is known for its original Homer Watson paintings, however it is comprised of many other interesting objects
July 15, 2021
Kitchener Market Portraits by Tom Cayley
Visitors to Homer Watson House & Gallery may not be familiar with some of the other artists who once resided in this historic home. One
June 30, 2021
Phoebe’s Green Ledger
Phoebe Watson is often depicted as Homer Watson’s devoted sister, but what is really known about her? What were her interests, passions and ambitions? For the
January 8, 2021
Homer Watson, Swollen Creek (1870)
Homer Watson painted this piece when he was just fifteen years old and with no formal art training. Homer had his younger sister, Phoebe, pose
December 30, 2020
Homer Watson, The Old Mill (1878)
This early Homer Watson painting “The Old Mill” (1878) was painted when Watson was only 23 years old. Watson had just returned home from his
December 30, 2020
