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Kitimat Post Office Scale

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8184
Object Type
Scale, Postal
Material
metal
Accession Number
990.3.1
Description
Grey postal spring scale from Kitimat Post Office. White, green, and yellow scale readings. "Post Office Kitimat" on green label tape.
Title
Post Office Kitimat
Object Type
Scale, Postal
Description
Grey postal spring scale from Kitimat Post Office. White, green, and yellow scale readings. "Post Office Kitimat" on green label tape.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Height
45.5 cm
Width
20 cm
Length
41 cm
Inscriptions
Post Office Kitimat
Accession Number
990.3.1
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 1 Shelf 2
Object Type
Scale
Accession Number
2015.7
Description
Pocket Lumber Scale. Donor found while renovating Whitesail Corner Store on Oct 1994. The owner of the building, Arnie Kokesch, was a construction contractor. Donor found another scale with these objects and gave it back to origin business, Kitimat Builders. Originally received by museum on June 16, 1995.
Title
Kitimat Builders Supplies LTD.
Object Type
Scale
Description
Pocket Lumber Scale. Donor found while renovating Whitesail Corner Store on Oct 1994. The owner of the building, Arnie Kokesch, was a construction contractor. Donor found another scale with these objects and gave it back to origin business, Kitimat Builders. Originally received by museum on June 16, 1995.
Physical Condition
good
Height
14 cm
Length
8.3 cm
Accession Number
2015.7
Category
Weights & Measures T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Object Type
Scale
Material
metal
paper
Manufacturer
Triner
Accession Number
992.12.1
Description
A black postal scale. Relatively large. White measurement/weight chart with black numbering and a black dial. The plate in which an item is placed upon is flat. Made in USA
Object Type
Scale
Quantity
1
Description
A black postal scale. Relatively large. White measurement/weight chart with black numbering and a black dial. The plate in which an item is placed upon is flat. Made in USA
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
paper
Condition Remarks
Weight chart has begun to yellow. General wear.
Height
14.5cm
Width
11.5cm
Length
15.5cm
Diameter
0
Inscriptions
NOT LEGAL FOR TRADE (right side on base)
Accession Number
992.12.1
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Settling the Valley Cabinet 4 Drawer 3
Manufacturer
Triner
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
2010.17.1
Description
Black scale with bronze scale bars. Sticker on side of scale tray.
Object Type
gift
Description
Black scale with bronze scale bars. Sticker on side of scale tray.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
scratched
Accession Number
2010.17.1
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Object Type
Scale, Postal
Material
plastic/metal
Accession Number
2013.7.1
Description
Beige scale with metal measure plate.
Object Type
Scale, Postal
Description
Beige scale with metal measure plate.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
plastic/metal
Height
16 cm
Width
14 cm
Length
7 cm
Inscriptions
Canadian International
Accession Number
2013.7.1
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 5
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Material
Wood
Manufacturer
Metron
Accession Number
983.76.1
Description
Carpenter's ruler 2 ft long; folding with brass hinges 1- Carpenter's ruler made in Quebec, 2" long
Description
Carpenter's ruler 2 ft long; folding with brass hinges 1- Carpenter's ruler made in Quebec, 2" long
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
Scratched, faded
Length
24 cm
Accession Number
983.76.1
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Quebec
Manufacturer
Metron
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
2002.6.1
Object Type
gift
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Length
92 cm
Inscriptions
Ph. 2121-2 Coghlin Hardware LTD. Nechako Centre Kitimat B.C.
Accession Number
2002.6.1
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 4
Object Type
Purchased
Accession Number
982.76.2
Description
Marked with large and distinct fugures especially adapted for use in poorly lighted places or by persons with poor eyesight
Object Type
Purchased
Description
Marked with large and distinct fugures especially adapted for use in poorly lighted places or by persons with poor eyesight
Physical Condition
fair
Condition Remarks
worn
Length
23 cm
Accession Number
982.76.2
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Object Type
dipstick
Material
metal
Accession Number
2015.34
Description
dipstick used for testing motor oil. Chipped red paint on handle.
Object Type
dipstick
Description
dipstick used for testing motor oil. Chipped red paint on handle.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Length
57.5 cm
Accession Number
2015.34
Category
Weights & Measures T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 4
Place of Manufacture
Britian
Object Type
Ruler
Material
Wood
Accession Number
2015.55
Description
Wood 12" ruler
Object Type
Ruler
Description
Wood 12" ruler
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Length
30.5 cm
Inscriptions
"Vincent Miele" is faintly written on
Accession Number
2015.55
Category
Weights & Measures T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 4
Object Type
Weight
Accession Number
2009.9.20
Description
Small black weight with hollow center.
Object Type
Weight
Description
Small black weight with hollow center.
Physical Condition
fair
Height
3 cm
Accession Number
2009.9.20
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 6
Object Type
Weight
Material
china
Accession Number
2009.9.21
Description
Beige china weight
Object Type
Weight
Description
Beige china weight
Physical Condition
fair
Material
china
Height
5 cm
Accession Number
2009.9.21
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 6
Object Type
Ruler
Accession Number
2016.66
Description
H.M. Patton Agencies ruler
Object Type
Ruler
Description
H.M. Patton Agencies ruler
Physical Condition
fair
Condition Remarks
stained, scratched
Length
16 cm
Inscriptions
Insurance Protection, H.M. Patton Agencies, Service & Savings
Accession Number
2016.66
Category
Weights & Measures T&E
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
Object Type
Ruler
Material
Wood
metal
Accession Number
2015.1.32
Description
A folding rule made out of wooden segments and metal hinges.
Object Type
Ruler
Description
A folding rule made out of wooden segments and metal hinges.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
metal
Condition Remarks
a fairly worn out artifact
Width
4 cm
Length
19.5 cm
Accession Number
2015.1.32
Category
Weights & Measures T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3
Object Type
Ruler
Material
metal
Accession Number
2015.1.50
Description
A very rusty metal ruler.
Object Type
Ruler
Description
A very rusty metal ruler.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
a lot of rust
Width
2.5 cm
Length
30.5 cm
Accession Number
2015.1.50
Category
Weights & Measures T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3
Date Range
ca. 1952-1959
GMD
Weights & Measures T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
Ruler
Material
Wood
Manufacturer
Sherwin-Williams
Accession Number
2020.2.1
Description
Yardstick made of light brown wood.
GMD
Weights & Measures T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
Ruler
Description
Yardstick made of light brown wood.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
Very warped. Multiple scratches/scuffs. Much of the ink has faded or peeled off.
Width
2.7 cm
Length
91.5 cm
Inscriptions
"HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY Kitimat Townsite, B.C."
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS VARNISHES ENAMELS LACQUERS"
Date Range
ca. 1952-1959
Accession Number
2020.2.1
Category
Weights & Measures T&E
Location
Bay 5 Shelf 2
Manufacturer
Sherwin-Williams
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
985.8.5a-i
Description
9 glass counters of different colours. a) royal blue b) royal blue c) amber d) green marble e)white counter f) white counter g) white counter h) white counter i) dark blue counter
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
9 glass counters of different colours. a) royal blue b) royal blue c) amber d) green marble e)white counter f) white counter g) white counter h) white counter i) dark blue counter
Physical Condition
good
Accession Number
985.8.5a-i
Category
Adornment
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4 Box 4
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Material
paper
Accession Number
2012.20.1-2
Description
2 postcard. One featuring the boat Princess Patricia in Kitimat (1), and the other featuring the old hospital (2)
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Description
2 postcard. One featuring the boat Princess Patricia in Kitimat (1), and the other featuring the old hospital (2)
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
a bit bent, worn edges, scratches
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Accession Number
2012.20.1-2
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2

Kitimat General Hospital

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact9323
Date Range
1960-[1970s?]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Souvenir Agencies, 1231 Bleury Street, Montreal, Canada
Accession Number
2023.38.10
Description
Postcard featuring a photograph of the old Kitimat General Hospital, viewed from the city centre parking lot.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring a photograph of the old Kitimat General Hospital, viewed from the city centre parking lot.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
paper
Width
8.8 cm
Length
13.8 cm
Inscriptions
"Kitimat General Hospital. With an ultimate capacity of 219 beds, this magnificent building, costing $3,200,000, was opened March 19th, 1960, by the Honorable Eric Martin, Provincial Minister of Health Services and Hospital Insurance."
Date Range
1960-[1970s?]
Accession Number
2023.38.10
Category
Written Communication T&E
Place of Manufacture
USA
Manufacturer
Souvenir Agencies, 1231 Bleury Street, Montreal, Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
978.21.4
Description
Wooden handle is for cross cut saw.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Wooden handle is for cross cut saw.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
Very coroded.
Length
37
Accession Number
978.21.4
Category
Forestry T&E
Woodworking T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 2

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