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Date Range
1950s
GMD
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Object Type
Lighter
Manufacturer
Roland MFG. Co. LTD
Accession Number
2005.5.3-4
Description
Two lighters showing in colour on one side the Delta King "Kitimat BC" and on the other side the Alcan smelter "Aluminum Capitol of the World".
Title
Aluminum Capitol of the World Kitimat BC
GMD
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Object Type
Lighter
Description
Two lighters showing in colour on one side the Delta King "Kitimat BC" and on the other side the Alcan smelter "Aluminum Capitol of the World".
Physical Condition
Good/fair
Condition Remarks
One lighter is fairly worn out
Height
4.5cm
Length
5.5cm
Inscriptions
"Aluminum Capitol of the World" "Kitimat B.C."
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2005.5.3-4
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Japan
Manufacturer
Roland MFG. Co. LTD
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
Place of Manufacture
England: Sheffield