Chisholm hall tree: Owned by Dawn Thomson MacFadyen , this Chisholm hall tree with mirror, hangers, parasol holder and drip catcher, but without the seat and storage box found on larger pieces, is referred to as a hat rack and umbrella stand in catalogue publications of that era. The scalloped top rail exhibits the characteristic Chisholm incised branch and leaf de¬ sign with applied center roundel. The hangers are wooden dowels and the parasol, cane and umbrella holder is supported by decorative brackets. Ha¬ zel Robinson collection. Chisholm cupboard: Owned by Helen Asprey , this cupboard built by William Chisholm exhibits simple and graceful lines from the flat cornice top to the scroll cut skirt. The four corner moldings notched to hold the shelf support cross- pieces allow for shelf height adjustment. Hazel Robinson collection. was done by applying a layer of brown paint with a comb over a layer of burnt yellow thus creating a grained effect. Dark stains were also used to imitate walnut and mahog¬ any, but the bird's eye maple and oak pieces usually had a transparent fin¬ ish. Mail order catalogues, including T. Eaton Co ., and magazines such as Good Housekeeping, provided craftsmen with fashionable designs which they were able to adapt, adding their own variations. The Morrison and Chisholm business continued until 1893 when Alex Morrison and William Chisholm dissolved partnership. William's son, James Jim , joined his father in the business and from that date, the business was known as Chisholm's Furniture Factory . Entries from William's Counter Booh give a glimpse of the business that transpired at Chisholm's Factory: 48