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GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Camera Lens
Material
glass
metal
Accession Number
2014.5.32
Description
A clear grid Kenko camera lens. It has markings on the side that read "KENKO c . s 77mm JAPAN" a B+W clear lens is attached. It is stored in a clear plastic KENKO case with white plastic.
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Camera Lens
Description
A clear grid Kenko camera lens. It has markings on the side that read "KENKO c . s 77mm JAPAN" a B+W clear lens is attached. It is stored in a clear plastic KENKO case with white plastic.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
glass
metal
Diameter
8.0 cm
Accession Number
2014.5.32
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5
Place of Manufacture
Japan
Date Range
[1950s?]
GMD
Food Service Sets
Object Type
Tea service
Material
china
Manufacturer
Royal Ascot
Accession Number
2023.10.1-.12
Description
A Kitimat tea set consisting of 1 teapot with lid (.1a-b), four saucers (.2-.5), four cups (.6-.9), a sugar bowl (.10), creamer pitcher (.11), and stand (.12). All are white with gold trim, except for the stand, which is entirely gold. The teapot, cups .6, .8, and .9, the creamer pitcher and the sugar bowl all have two images, one on either side: a bridge crossing a river, and an overhead view of the Alcan project near the Douglas Channel. Beneath the first image is the caption "Aluminum Center of the World" beneath and the words "Kitimat, B.C." in a yellow banner. Cup .7 has an image of the Delta King in the Channel, with "Kitimat, B.C. Aluminum Centre of Canada" on yellow banners beneath it. Plate .2 has this same image of the Delta King, while plates .3-.5 have an aerial view of Kitimat.
GMD
Food Service Sets
Object Type
Tea service
Description
A Kitimat tea set consisting of 1 teapot with lid (.1a-b), four saucers (.2-.5), four cups (.6-.9), a sugar bowl (.10), creamer pitcher (.11), and stand (.12). All are white with gold trim, except for the stand, which is entirely gold. The teapot, cups .6, .8, and .9, the creamer pitcher and the sugar bowl all have two images, one on either side: a bridge crossing a river, and an overhead view of the Alcan project near the Douglas Channel. Beneath the first image is the caption "Aluminum Center of the World" beneath and the words "Kitimat, B.C." in a yellow banner. Cup .7 has an image of the Delta King in the Channel, with "Kitimat, B.C. Aluminum Centre of Canada" on yellow banners beneath it. Plate .2 has this same image of the Delta King, while plates .3-.5 have an aerial view of Kitimat.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
china
Condition Remarks
Interior of teapot has brown stains from usage.
Height
13 cm (teapot)
9 cm (creamer pitcher)
7 cm (teacups)
6 cm (sugar bowl)
Length
19.5 cm (teapot, spout to handle)
11 cm (cups, including handle)
9.5 cm (creamer pitcher, including handle)
Diameter
13 cm (teapot)
9 cm (sugar bowl)
8.5 cm (teacups)
6 cm (creamer pitcher)
14 cm (saucers)
Inscriptions
All pieces (except the stand) say "Royal Ascot Bone China" and "Made in England" on the bottom with the image of a crown. The teapot and creamer pitcher are numbered 159, the sugar bowl and most of the plates and cups 159A, and plate .2 and cup .7 280. The teapot and creamer pitcher say say "Munson's Drugs Ltd," and plate .2 and cup .7 say "exclusively for Erwin Jewellery."
Date Range
[1950s?]
Accession Number
2023.10.1-.12
Category
Food Service T&E
Place of Manufacture
England
Manufacturer
Royal Ascot