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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
Date Range
[1999]
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Document cover
Material
vinyl
Manufacturer
Shiron Industries Ltd.
Accession Number
2023.38.18
Description
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with dark blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Document cover
Description
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with dark blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
vinyl
Condition Remarks
Slightly wrinkled from age and use. Some minor stains.
Height
28.5 cm
Length
23.5 cm (when folded);
47 cm (when opened)
Inscriptions
"This washable vinyl book cover is a gift from the businesses listed in appreciation of your patronage. Produced and co-ordinated by SHIRON INDUSTRIES LTD. White Rock, BC."
Caron's Specialty Lighting;
HEALthee Sales;
Kitimat Husky;
Hair Flair;
Don Rocco's Restaurant;
Julie M. Siegel, Notary Public;
Toys 4 U;
Gone Hollywood;
Terrace Colour Works;
Hedberg Construction;
Royal Lock & Key;
Right Choice Auto Body;
Totem Taxi;
R.G.'s Auto Marine Ltd.;
Cactus Brewing;
3N Contracting;
Pendragon Computers Inc.;
Kitimat Realty - Luanne Ives, Bev Muirhead;
Kitimat Iron & Metal Works Ltd.;
Cutty's One Stop Fishing Shop;
Pizzarama Pizzaria;
Your Decor;
Sujitra's Suds & Seams / Sujitra's Violet Collectibles;
North Star Inn;
Wee Geordies;
Book Masters;
Bill's Guitar Shop and Music Supplies
Date Range
[1999]
Accession Number
2023.38.18
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
Canada: White Rock, BC
Manufacturer
Shiron Industries Ltd.