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GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
Matchbox, Holder
Material
metal
Accession Number
988.11.61
Description
Match box holder is red and cream. It is used to keep matches in. Also hung in Kitchens.
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
Matchbox, Holder
Description
Match box holder is red and cream. It is used to keep matches in. Also hung in Kitchens.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Height
16 cm
Width
7.8 cm
Length
8 cm
Accession Number
988.11.61
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Eddy Match Company Limited
Accession Number
2015.56
Description
Red and white matchbox with image of red bird
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Description
Red and white matchbox with image of red bird
Physical Condition
poor
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Faided, dirty, bent, worn out
Height
3 cm
Width
6 cm
Length
13 cm
Inscriptions
Eddy's Redbird Matches, treated to prevent "after glow", non-poisonous, strike-anywhere
Accession Number
2015.56
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Eddy Match Company Limited
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Material
paper
Accession Number
2016.130.4a-b
Description
2 blue Alcan matchbooks
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Description
2 blue Alcan matchbooks
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Length
5 cm
Accession Number
2016.130.4a-b
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Heating Equipment Accessories
Object Type
fuel container
Material
metal
Accession Number
2015.1.59
Description
This artifact looks like a fuel container of some kind. It is heavily corroded.
GMD
Heating Equipment Accessories
Object Type
fuel container
Description
This artifact looks like a fuel container of some kind. It is heavily corroded.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
very rusty and corroded
Height
11.5 cm
Diameter
7 cm
Accession Number
2015.1.59
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3

Coaster (Kitimat-Kemano 30th anniversary)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8488
Date Range
Twentieth Century
GMD
Food Service T&E
Object Type
Coaster
Material
aluminum
cork
Accession Number
989.36.1
Description
An commemorative Alcan coaster for the Alcan Kitimat-Kemano 30th anniversary. There is a picture of two men at the bottom left corner with information of the two communities.
Title
Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84
GMD
Food Service T&E
Object Type
Coaster
Description
An commemorative Alcan coaster for the Alcan Kitimat-Kemano 30th anniversary. There is a picture of two men at the bottom left corner with information of the two communities.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
aluminum
cork
Condition Remarks
writing on the back, tape remnants at the front
Width
9.5 cm
Length
9.8 cm
Date Range
Twentieth Century
Accession Number
989.36.1
Category
Tools & Equipment for Materials
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 2
Date Range
1983-1989
GMD
Food Service T&E
Object Type
Coaster
Material
aluminum
cork
Accession Number
989.36.2
Description
An Alcan Commemorative coaster for the official opening of Kitimat works Anode Paste Plant. In the middle there is a picture of some machinery with writing around it: "Kitimat Works Anode Paste Plant Official opening 19 September, 1983. Alcan Smalters and Chemicals Ltd"
Title
Anode Paste Plant
GMD
Food Service T&E
Object Type
Coaster
Description
An Alcan Commemorative coaster for the official opening of Kitimat works Anode Paste Plant. In the middle there is a picture of some machinery with writing around it: "Kitimat Works Anode Paste Plant Official opening 19 September, 1983. Alcan Smalters and Chemicals Ltd"
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
cork
Width
8.2 cm
Length
8.2 cm
Date Range
1983-1989
Accession Number
989.36.2
Category
Tools & Equipment for Materials
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 2
GMD
Woodworking T&E
Object Type
Spring Clamp
Material
metal
rubber
Accession Number
2014.5.60
Description
2 copies of a red grip spring clamp. it has a red rubber grip and metal spring. They were most likely used to hold a backdrop for taking photos.
GMD
Woodworking T&E
Object Type
Spring Clamp
Description
2 copies of a red grip spring clamp. it has a red rubber grip and metal spring. They were most likely used to hold a backdrop for taking photos.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
rubber
Condition Remarks
Slightly dirty
Width
6.5 cm
Length
11.5 cm
Accession Number
2014.5.60
Category
Tools & Equipment for Materials
Location
Bay 5 Shelf 4 Box 1
GMD
Multiple Use T&E for Materials
Object Type
Flagging Tape
Material
plastic
cardboard
Accession Number
2014.5.104
Description
A neon pink roll of flagging tape.
GMD
Multiple Use T&E for Materials
Object Type
Flagging Tape
Description
A neon pink roll of flagging tape.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
plastic
cardboard
Height
3.0 cm
Diameter
7.5 cm
Accession Number
2014.5.104
Category
Tools & Equipment for Materials
Location
Bay 5 Shelf 4 Box 4
Date Range
1955-1975
GMD
Multiple Use T&E for Materials
Object Type
Glue
Material
glass
paper
plastic
Accession Number
2010.29.30
Description
A tall clear glass bottle with a blue liquid, it has a black screw cap with a label reads "LEPAGE'S GOLD MEDAL 32 OUNCES SIZE NO.80 MUCILAGE TORONTO CANADA"
GMD
Multiple Use T&E for Materials
Object Type
Glue
Description
A tall clear glass bottle with a blue liquid, it has a black screw cap with a label reads "LEPAGE'S GOLD MEDAL 32 OUNCES SIZE NO.80 MUCILAGE TORONTO CANADA"
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
glass
paper
plastic
Condition Remarks
Label is fraying. The cap is cracked
Height
21 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Date Range
1955-1975
Accession Number
2010.29.30
Category
Tools & Equipment for Materials
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5
Date Range
1955-1975
GMD
Multiple Use T&E for Materials
Object Type
Glue
Material
glass
paper
metal
Accession Number
2010.29.31
Description
A tall clear glass bottle with a brown liquid, it has a black screw cap with a label reads "Royal mucilage THE J.E. POOLE CO. LTD. TORONTO, CANADA" and a best before date of "NOV 1955"
GMD
Multiple Use T&E for Materials
Object Type
Glue
Description
A tall clear glass bottle with a brown liquid, it has a black screw cap with a label reads "Royal mucilage THE J.E. POOLE CO. LTD. TORONTO, CANADA" and a best before date of "NOV 1955"
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
glass
paper
metal
Condition Remarks
Label is fraying and dirty
Height
21 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Date Range
1955-1975
Accession Number
2010.29.31
Category
Tools & Equipment for Materials
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5
GMD
Heating and Cooling Equipment
Object Type
Stove
Material
metal
Accession Number
984.26.5
Description
Equipment collected from the Braun farm in Kitimat 1976; stove and mill. Franklin stove is a metal lined fireplace.
GMD
Heating and Cooling Equipment
Object Type
Stove
Description
Equipment collected from the Braun farm in Kitimat 1976; stove and mill. Franklin stove is a metal lined fireplace.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Accession Number
984.26.5
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Settlement Display
Date Range
[1898-1926]
GMD
Heating & Cooling Equipment
Object Type
heating stove
Material
iron
Manufacturer
E.&C. Gurney Company?
Accession Number
2020.10.2 a-c
Description
Three fragments (A,B,C,) of a wood stove, possibly produced by the E&C Gurney Company of Ontario. Fragment A may be a bottom piece, B appears to be part of the door/front piece, and C is a corner. Part of the manufacturer's name is written in raised letters on fragment B.
GMD
Heating & Cooling Equipment
Object Type
heating stove
Description
Three fragments (A,B,C,) of a wood stove, possibly produced by the E&C Gurney Company of Ontario. Fragment A may be a bottom piece, B appears to be part of the door/front piece, and C is a corner. Part of the manufacturer's name is written in raised letters on fragment B.
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
iron
Condition Remarks
All three pieces are fragments of a broken/missing larger artifact. Extremely rusted and corroded, with multiple orange rust spots. Surface is highly susceptible to flaking and crumbling. Edges are jagged and uneven.
Width
A) 20.5 cm
B) 18 cm
C) 8.5 cm
Length
A) 30 cm
B) 24.5 cm
C) 19.5 cm
Inscriptions
"...OOD COOK / ...RNEY FOUNDRY CO / TORONTO"
Date Range
[1898-1926]
Accession Number
2020.10.2 a-c
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Toronto, ON
Manufacturer
E.&C. Gurney Company?
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Harling Match Ltd.
Accession Number
2024.6.1
Description
Blue matchbook with white Alcan logo on front.
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Description
Blue matchbook with white Alcan logo on front.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Small holes where staples were removed
Width
5 cm
Length
5 cm
Inscriptions
"Refermez avant d'allumer / Close Cover Before Striking."
Accession Number
2024.6.1
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Montreal, QC
Manufacturer
Harling Match Ltd.
Date Range
1987
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Eddy Match
Accession Number
2024.6.2
Description
Gold matchbook commemorating the 1977 Mount Elizabeth Secondary School grads on the 10-year anniversary of their graduation.
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Description
Gold matchbook commemorating the 1977 Mount Elizabeth Secondary School grads on the 10-year anniversary of their graduation.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Superficial scratches
Width
4.7 cm
Length
5.4 cm
Inscriptions
"M.E.S.S. Grad '77 / Ten Years Later."
"Eddy Match, Pembroke, Ont. Made in Canada."
Date Range
1987
Accession Number
2024.6.2
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Pembroke, ON
Manufacturer
Eddy Match
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Eddy Match Co. Limited
Accession Number
2024.6.3
Description
Gray matchbook commemorating the Hudson's Bay Company. Red HBC flag on the front and back.
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Description
Gray matchbook commemorating the Hudson's Bay Company. Red HBC flag on the front and back.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some scratches and blemishes.
Width
4 cm
Length
4.7 cm
Inscriptions
"HBC"
"Eddy Match Co Limited. Canada."
"Close cover before striking match."
Accession Number
2024.6.3
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Eddy Match Co. Limited
Date Range
1975-1986
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Gamester Advertising
Accession Number
2024.6.4
Description
Bronze-coloured matchbook advertising the Tudor Inn in Kitimat. It has the Tudor Inn's logo (a shield with a sword, halberd, and knight's helmet) on the front.
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Description
Bronze-coloured matchbook advertising the Tudor Inn in Kitimat. It has the Tudor Inn's logo (a shield with a sword, halberd, and knight's helmet) on the front.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some scratches and blemishes.
Width
3.7 cm
Length
5 cm
Inscriptions
"Tudor Inn."
"Original old English atmosphere / Ye olde Foxtrapp Lounge / Specialty Fare / Catering."
"236 City Centre / Kitimat, B.C., Canada."
"Gamester Advertising HPM 02."
"Close cover before striking."
Date Range
1975-1986
Accession Number
2024.6.4
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Gamester Advertising
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Strike-Rite Matches Ltd.
Accession Number
2024.6.5
Description
Orange matchbook advertising Kitimat Pharmacy. Has an image of old-fashioned pharmaceutical equipment with the words "Pharmacy" and "Quality Service" on the back.
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Description
Orange matchbook advertising Kitimat Pharmacy. Has an image of old-fashioned pharmaceutical equipment with the words "Pharmacy" and "Quality Service" on the back.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some scratches and blemishes.
Width
4 cm
Length
4.8 cm
Inscriptions
"Kitimat Pharmacy Ltd. / B. R. Dodds - E. P. Springer / City Centre / Kitimat, B.C."
"Close Cover Before Striking"
"Strike-Rite Matches Ltd. London, Ont."
"Phone 222"
Accession Number
2024.6.5
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
Canada: London, ON
Manufacturer
Strike-Rite Matches Ltd.
Date Range
1954-1962
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Pricing Press Inc., Montreal
Accession Number
2024.6.6
Description
Yellow matchbook advertising the Kitimat Motel, owned by Mary and George Piercey. Has an image of a car parked in front of a sign reading 'MOTEL,' with text saying "Approved" and "All Conveniences."
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Description
Yellow matchbook advertising the Kitimat Motel, owned by Mary and George Piercey. Has an image of a car parked in front of a sign reading 'MOTEL,' with text saying "Approved" and "All Conveniences."
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Faint, reddish-brown vertical streaks on both front and back covers. Some creasing.
Width
3.8 cm
Length
5.1 cm
Inscriptions
"Kitimat Motel / Mary & Geo. Piercey / Phone: 486 / Kitimat, B.C. / Recommended by Travellers' Associations."
"Close cover before striking."
"Pricing Press Inc. Montreal, Can. Made in U.S.A."
"Once tried, always satisfied."
Date Range
1954-1962
Accession Number
2024.6.6
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
USA
Manufacturer
Pricing Press Inc., Montreal
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Eddy Match Company Limited
Accession Number
2024.6.7
Description
White matchbook advertising Shell / Skeena Valley Distributors. One side has the red-and-yellow Shell logo above black text (see Inscriptions). Other side has a photo of a man in a cap with the Shell logo and the words "Service is my Business" written in red cursive.
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Description
White matchbook advertising Shell / Skeena Valley Distributors. One side has the red-and-yellow Shell logo above black text (see Inscriptions). Other side has a photo of a man in a cap with the Shell logo and the words "Service is my Business" written in red cursive.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Paper yellowing with age. Some general wear & tear, esp. around edges.
Width
3.8 cm
Length
4.8 cm
Inscriptions
"Skeena Valley Distributors Ltd. / Shell Products / Box 1660 / Terrace & Kitimat B.C. / Phone 843-2818."
"Eddy Match Company Limited, Toronto."
"Close cover before striking match."
Accession Number
2024.6.7
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Toronto, ON
Manufacturer
Eddy Match Company Limited
Date Range
[1960-1979]
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Eddy Match Company Limited
Accession Number
2024.6.8
Description
White matchbook advertising Gordon Hotels. One side has a large gold 'G' with "Gordon Hotels Western" written in the centre, "Prince Charles Motor Inn Penticton" above it, and "Kitimat Gordon Hotel, Kitimat" below it. Other side ahs text written between/below two gold lines (see Inscriptions).
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Description
White matchbook advertising Gordon Hotels. One side has a large gold 'G' with "Gordon Hotels Western" written in the centre, "Prince Charles Motor Inn Penticton" above it, and "Kitimat Gordon Hotel, Kitimat" below it. Other side ahs text written between/below two gold lines (see Inscriptions).
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Width
3.7 cm
Length
4.7 cm
Inscriptions
"Plan a parley in ... PENTICTON Convention Centre of the Okanagan, or KITIMAT, the city of tomorrow - today!"
"IN VANCOUVER for immediate confirmed reservations - call 683-0542."
"Eddy Match Company Limited, Canada."
"Close cover before striking match."
Date Range
[1960-1979]
Accession Number
2024.6.8
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Eddy Match Company Limited

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