1950s Coffee Table designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush created this laminate coffee table with iron frame, “worker” furniture, for Kitimat. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. Laminate was one of the new innovative materials of the 1950s. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
Patrons seated at the counter inside Sheardown's "Coffee Cup", located in the Nechako Centre. From left standing are staff members Susan Simmons, Armida Campbell, and Manager P.C. Staniforth.
Patrons seated at the counter inside Sheardown's "Coffee Cup", located in the Nechako Centre. From left standing are staff members Susan Simmons, Armida Campbell, and Manager P.C. Staniforth.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Northern Sentinel article, November 24, 1955. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Photo showing two workers, one facing the camera inside a lit tunnel or enclosed space dressed in protective clothing, possibly metal workers or welders.
Photo showing two workers, one facing the camera inside a lit tunnel or enclosed space dressed in protective clothing, possibly metal workers or welders.
Photograph of three workers, one wearing suspenders, one wearing a knitt sweater and ball cap, and other man standing behind them with his hands on the other two mens shoulders.
Photographs taken by Gordon Lee donated to the museum by his daughter Michelle Simeoni.
Scope and Content
Photograph of three workers, one wearing suspenders, one wearing a knitt sweater and ball cap, and other man standing behind them with his hands on the other two mens shoulders.
