Item consists of a black and white photographic copy print with a caption that reads: "Formerly Cowper's Furniture Factory, Dominion Lightning Rod commenced their business in this building in 1898, and remained there until 1928. This factory at one time stood on Sydenham Street, and this illustrated how it appeared in 1900."

Item consists of a black and white photographic copy print depicting a telephone. On the back: "Dundas, Ont. Picture. Telephone set purchased from and, with a similar set, installed by Alexander Melville Bell personally in September or October 1877 for R.F. Cowper Co., Dundas, Ont. (with receiver) 8x10 Dec 23, 1942."