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Object Type
Loan
Material
wood & metal
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibbs
Accession Number
974.87a
Description
Sewing machine was made around 1870's. It was operated by foot pedal, and has glass covering over it.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Sewing machine was made around 1870's. It was operated by foot pedal, and has glass covering over it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
wood & metal
Width
64.5
Length
100
Accession Number
974.87a
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Returned
Place of Manufacture
New York, U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibbs
Manufacturer City
New York
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.

sewing machine cover

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact778
Object Type
Loan
Material
Wood
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibb
Accession Number
974.87b
Description
Cover is for tredle sewing machine. It is brown, and made out of wood.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Cover is for tredle sewing machine. It is brown, and made out of wood.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Height
24
Width
29
Length
45
Accession Number
974.87b
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Returned
Place of Manufacture
New York, U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibb
Manufacturer City
New York
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
gift
Material
cotton
Accession Number
974.19
Description
Multi-colored, woven tablecloth. It was hand made about 1888.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Multi-colored, woven tablecloth. It was hand made about 1888.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
cotton
Condition Remarks
Torn edges
Width
135
Length
176.4
Accession Number
974.19
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
Bay 3&4 Top Shelf Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Artist
Bowman and Co.
Manufacturer
Manning Meriden
Accession Number
972.92
Description
Lid was used for covering mixing bowl while dough was rising. Mechanism is a piece of the bowl. It is the handle part for mixing dough by hand. Brand name " Eclipse".
Artist
Bowman and Co.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Lid was used for covering mixing bowl while dough was rising. Mechanism is a piece of the bowl. It is the handle part for mixing dough by hand. Brand name " Eclipse".
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Diameter
33.5
Accession Number
972.92
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Manning Meriden
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.

Fishing in Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15703
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1911
Accession Number
78.52.7
Scope and Content
photo showing fishing in Kitimat River
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.52.7
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
P.C. Townsend
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12x8
Scope and Content
photo showing fishing in Kitimat River
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Fishing
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.65
Description
Hand operated eggbeater is made of metal.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Hand operated eggbeater is made of metal.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Looks well used.
Width
8
Length
3.5
Accession Number
970.65
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Eatons
Accession Number
969.41
Description
Sewing machine is black with gold trim and has a long straight bobbin. The model is an Empress.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Sewing machine is black with gold trim and has a long straight bobbin. The model is an Empress.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Width
46
Length
18
Accession Number
969.41
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 1
Manufacturer
Eatons
Object Type
gift
Material
white cotton rope or string
Accession Number
973.13
Description
According to Samuel Robinson Jr. the net was made by a woman named gatya. The net was 1 of 6 owned by the women. The other 5 were burned out of respect for the dead.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
According to Samuel Robinson Jr. the net was made by a woman named gatya. The net was 1 of 6 owned by the women. The other 5 were burned out of respect for the dead.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
white cotton rope or string
Culture
Haisla
Accession Number
973.13
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
metal & leather
Manufacturer
Canadian Kodak Co. LTD.
Accession Number
985.45
Description
Camera is box style, in working order. Carry case is included; Black camera, 12.8 cm x 7.6 cm x 10.2 cm. Brand name "Target Brownie 6-20".
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Camera is box style, in working order. Carry case is included; Black camera, 12.8 cm x 7.6 cm x 10.2 cm. Brand name "Target Brownie 6-20".
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal & leather
Condition Remarks
Case is brown; has one strap broken
Height
10.2
Width
7.6
Length
12.8
Accession Number
985.45
Category
Photographic T&E
Location
Settling the Valley Cabinet 3 Drawer 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Canadian Kodak Co. LTD.
Manufacturer Country
Canada

Old Village Eulachon Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16554
Part Of
McClure Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1941
Accession Number
988.3.28
Scope and Content
Photo showing the general view of old village eulachon camp with boats in foreground, camp in background.
Part Of
McClure Collection
Creator
Edythe McClure
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
988.3.28
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1941
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.1 x 12.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the general view of old village eulachon camp with boats in foreground, camp in background.
Subject Access
Fishing

Construction of Ripening Pit

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16556
Part Of
McClure Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1941
Accession Number
988.3.30
Scope and Content
Photo showing men constructing a ripening pit at the Kitimat River Eulachon Camp.
Part Of
McClure Collection
Creator
Edythe McClure
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
988.3.30
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1941
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing men constructing a ripening pit at the Kitimat River Eulachon Camp.
Subject Access
Fishing
Object Type
ceremonial
Material
Wood
Accession Number
977.9
Description
This is a ceremonial eagle spoon.
Object Type
ceremonial
Quantity
1
Description
This is a ceremonial eagle spoon.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Width
7.5
Length
38
Accession Number
977.9
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
on display
Part Of
Neville Anthony Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1949
Accession Number
981.27.16
Scope and Content
Photo showing a fish clan house
Part Of
Neville Anthony Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
981.27.16
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Neville Anthony
Date Range
1949
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 15 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing a fish clan house
Subject Access
Fish

Harry McLellan Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28238
Part Of
Harry McLellan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.13
Scope and Content
Two photographs: Matt Gooding's boat that was build in Arvida and shipped to Kitimat showing in the Kitimat harbour and "My first fishin in the Kitimat River with Doug Cohoon."
Part Of
Harry McLellan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.13
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 5 1 photograph print : b&w ; 9.5 x 6.5
Scope and Content
Two photographs: Matt Gooding's boat that was build in Arvida and shipped to Kitimat showing in the Kitimat harbour and "My first fishin in the Kitimat River with Doug Cohoon."
Name Access
McLellan, Harry
Subject Access
Kitimat Harbor
Kitimat River
Fishing
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2021.36.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of boy holding a salmon while standing on a rock near river rapids. Moricetown? Some sort of dock? and another person on rocks behind him across the river.
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.36.24
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 9 cm
History / Biographical
Photos of from a collection of early Kitimat life images, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
Scope and Content
Photograph of boy holding a salmon while standing on a rock near river rapids. Moricetown? Some sort of dock? and another person on rocks behind him across the river.
Subject Access
Fishing
Storage Location
Photograph storage
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Container, Document
Accession Number
2012.9.40
Description
Envelope with stamp. From Kitimat Constructors to Mr. W.R. Jennings-Giles, Kitimat, B.C. First mail from Kitimat B.C. May 8 1952
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Container, Document
Description
Envelope with stamp. From Kitimat Constructors to Mr. W.R. Jennings-Giles, Kitimat, B.C. First mail from Kitimat B.C. May 8 1952
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
a bit stained
Height
10.5cm
Length
24cm
Accession Number
2012.9.40
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Document Container
Material
paper
Accession Number
2021.38.1
Description
Envelope addressed H.M. Whiting from International Harvester Company. Kemano and Kildala Pass hand-written on envelope.
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Document Container
Description
Envelope addressed H.M. Whiting from International Harvester Company. Kemano and Kildala Pass hand-written on envelope.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
23cm
Length
30.5cm
Accession Number
2021.38.1
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 4
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 June 1954
Accession Number
73.3.5.2
Scope and Content
Photo showing spring salmon catch
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.5.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 June 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9" x 6"
Scope and Content
Photo showing spring salmon catch
Subject Access
salmon
Fishing
GMD
Needleworking Equipment
Object Type
Notion
Material
fabric
Accession Number
2009.15.17
Description
Kitimat High 1955 patch. Green, white, and yellow, with black backing.
Title
Kitimat High 1955
GMD
Needleworking Equipment
Object Type
Notion
Description
Kitimat High 1955 patch. Green, white, and yellow, with black backing.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric
Width
19.5cm
Length
21cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat High 1955
Accession Number
2009.15.17
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Date Range
1955
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Container, Document
Accession Number
999.5.79
Description
Brown envelope from the New Telephone Directory in 1955.
Title
New Telephone Directory
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Container, Document
Description
Brown envelope from the New Telephone Directory in 1955.
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
A little crumpled
Height
19cm
Length
20.5
Inscriptions
New Telephone Directory, The Telephone Company, Kitimat First Telephone Directory
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
999.5.79
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 5 Shelf 3 Box 9

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