Walking stick made from a tree branch, with painted/carved inscriptions giving the names of Boy Scout troops and the dates of trips to different landmarks and locations (Thornhill Mountain, Claque/Clague Mountain, Hirsch Creek Falls, Douglas Channel, Squirrel Mountain). Grooves have been carved into the circumference every ~12 or so inches along the stick. Towards the tip, there is a diamond-like pattern of intersecting lines carved into the wood, followed by a series of 6 more circular grooves, each about 1 inch apart, at the very end. Many of the carvings have been painted green, and there is a reddish smear, possibly from paint, along one side of the tip of the stick. Also near the tip is a pencil drawing of a crown, above the words "Boy Scouts."
Walking stick made from a tree branch, with painted/carved inscriptions giving the names of Boy Scout troops and the dates of trips to different landmarks and locations (Thornhill Mountain, Claque/Clague Mountain, Hirsch Creek Falls, Douglas Channel, Squirrel Mountain). Grooves have been carved into the circumference every ~12 or so inches along the stick. Towards the tip, there is a diamond-like pattern of intersecting lines carved into the wood, followed by a series of 6 more circular grooves, each about 1 inch apart, at the very end. Many of the carvings have been painted green, and there is a reddish smear, possibly from paint, along one side of the tip of the stick. Also near the tip is a pencil drawing of a crown, above the words "Boy Scouts."
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
Many scratches in the wood; some of the paint is scratched off; diamond-shaped chunk taken out about 13 inches from tip (under initials W.P.)
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.
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.
White souvenir handkerchief with a decorative dark blue border and a small map of British Columbia (with Kitimat labelled) in one corner. Very thin and lightweight.
White souvenir handkerchief with a decorative dark blue border and a small map of British Columbia (with Kitimat labelled) in one corner. Very thin and lightweight.
Physical Condition
Fair
Condition Remarks
Very heavily creased from where it has been folded. Slightly yellowing, with some faint rust-coloured flecks.
Width
19.5 cm
Length
19 cm
Accession Number
2024.14.1
Biographical Notes
Donor's father travelled around British Columbia as an iron worker and likely purchased the item as a souvenir for his family while visiting Kitimat.
White souvenir handkerchief with a decorative red border and a small map of British Columbia (with Kitimat labelled) in one corner. Very thin and lightweight.
White souvenir handkerchief with a decorative red border and a small map of British Columbia (with Kitimat labelled) in one corner. Very thin and lightweight.
Physical Condition
Fair
Condition Remarks
Very heavily creased from where it has been folded. Slightly yellowing.
Width
19.5 cm
Length
19 cm
Accession Number
2024.14.2
Biographical Notes
Donor's father travelled around British Columbia as an iron worker and likely purchased the item as a souvenir for his family while visiting Kitimat.
