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Date Range
2020-2022
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
breathing apparatus
Accession Number
2023.11.7
Description
White cloth face mask produced by Rio Tinto during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Title
Rio Tinto
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
breathing apparatus
Description
White cloth face mask produced by Rio Tinto during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Width
14.5 cm
Length
19.5 cm (not including straps)
Inscriptions
#EqualOpportunity
#WomenInIndustry
Rio Tinto
Date Range
2020-2022
Accession Number
2023.11.7
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
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