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Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Material
stainless steel
Artist
George Wostenholm
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Artist
George Wostenholm
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
stainless steel
Condition Remarks
There are cracks running top-to-bottom around each of the metal bolts/nails at each end of the handle. Ivory (?) may be discoloured from age. The metal edges of the handle appear tarnished, especially along the side where the blades can be pulled out.
Width
1 cm
Length
7.5 cm (blades retracted)
16 cm (blades extended)
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
England: Sheffield
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Call, Box
Material
bakelite
metal
Wood
Manufacturer
Northern Electric
Accession Number
2001.32.54
Description
Brown Northern Electric call box made of wood with bakelite handset and black metal bells.
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Call, Box
Description
Brown Northern Electric call box made of wood with bakelite handset and black metal bells.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
bakelite
metal
Wood
Height
24 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Length
16.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.54
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Northern Electric