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Object Type
Loan
Material
iron
Accession Number
969.10
Description
Harpoon is a very heavy, rusty instrument of modern origin. To be shot by means of a gun.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Harpoon is a very heavy, rusty instrument of modern origin. To be shot by means of a gun.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
iron
Condition Remarks
Very rusty. Explosive head is missing.
Width
22.7
Length
147
Accession Number
969.10
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
offsite storage
Object Type
Loan
Material
bark
Accession Number
969.47.1
Description
Basket is hand woven. Some of the bark used was coloured for designs.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Basket is hand woven. Some of the bark used was coloured for designs.
Physical Condition
good
Material
bark
Culture
Interior Salish
Height
12.5
Length
22.7
Accession Number
969.47.1
Category
Container
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Agassiz, British Columbia
Object Type
Loan
Material
glass
Accession Number
969.52.3
Description
Whisky Jug is cream colour with some dark brown on it. Piece of leather on handle.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Whisky Jug is cream colour with some dark brown on it. Piece of leather on handle.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
glass
Condition Remarks
Dirty.
Length
35.7
Diameter
18
Accession Number
969.52.3
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
artifact storage room
Object Type
Loan
Material
rock
Accession Number
971.27
Description
Fish weir pounder is used for stakes to keep nets on river.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Fish weir pounder is used for stakes to keep nets on river.
Physical Condition
good
Material
rock
Width
12.5
Length
18.5
Accession Number
971.27
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Haisla Tradtional Shelf 3
Object Type
Loan
Material
wood and rope
Accession Number
973.33.1-2
Description
Snow shoes are made of rope and wood.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Snow shoes are made of rope and wood.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
wood and rope
Width
27
Length
140
Accession Number
973.33.1-2
Category
Land Transportation-Human-Powered
Location
on display
Object Type
Loan
Material
metal
Accession Number
973.33.7
Description
One old fashioned type of padlock. It was used in mining cabins.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
2
Description
One old fashioned type of padlock. It was used in mining cabins.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Width
4.5
Length
8.2
Accession Number
973.33.7
Category
Regulative & Protective T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
Loan
Material
metal
Accession Number
974.38
Description
Stand has red lining on inside. It has wire wrapped around it, in order to stand upright.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Stand has red lining on inside. It has wire wrapped around it, in order to stand upright.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Width
8.7 cm
Length
7 cm
Accession Number
974.38
Category
Household Accessory
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1
Object Type
Loan
Material
wood & metal
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibbs
Accession Number
974.87a
Description
Sewing machine was made around 1870's. It was operated by foot pedal, and has glass covering over it.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Sewing machine was made around 1870's. It was operated by foot pedal, and has glass covering over it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
wood & metal
Width
64.5
Length
100
Accession Number
974.87a
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Returned
Place of Manufacture
New York, U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibbs
Manufacturer City
New York
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.

sewing machine cover

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact778
Object Type
Loan
Material
Wood
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibb
Accession Number
974.87b
Description
Cover is for tredle sewing machine. It is brown, and made out of wood.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Cover is for tredle sewing machine. It is brown, and made out of wood.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Height
24
Width
29
Length
45
Accession Number
974.87b
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Returned
Place of Manufacture
New York, U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibb
Manufacturer City
New York
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
Loan
Material
cedar wood
Accession Number
978.31a-b
Description
Bentwood box made out of cedar wood, with lid. Bottom of box is attached with nails and closed with nails.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Bentwood box made out of cedar wood, with lid. Bottom of box is attached with nails and closed with nails.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cedar wood
Culture
Haisla
Height
65.4
Width
48
Length
38.5
Accession Number
978.31a-b
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Deaccessioned
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Date Range
ca. 1967
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan (Aluminum Company)
Accession Number
982.75.15
Description
EXPO 1967, picture of aquarium Alcan Symbol 14 lines. Aquarium De Montreal.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
EXPO 1967, picture of aquarium Alcan Symbol 14 lines. Aquarium De Montreal.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1967
Accession Number
982.75.15
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan (Aluminum Company)
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Accession Number
982.75.1
Description
Miniature ingot engraved with inscription.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Quantity
1
Description
Miniature ingot engraved with inscription.
Public Description
Miniature aluminum ingot – prior to the tri-lock design – presented to delegates on the Vancouver Board of Trade Goodwill Tour in 1960. The Vancouver Board of Trade also sent a 220-member industrial tour party in 1955 to visit the new towns of Kitimat and Kemano.
Inscriptions
Vancouver Board of Trade Goodwill Tour
Accession Number
982.75.1
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
983.1.3
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Quantity
1
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
Public Description
First aluminum ingot design used prior to 1957. In 1957 a tri-lock design for ingot stacking was introduced.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
13 cm
Length
2.5 cm
Inscriptions
Alcan
Accession Number
983.1.3
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.2
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Accession Number
983.10.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Loan
Accession Number
984.67.3
Description
Pile Driver -made of granite almost circular, one side has been broken off. Finger grooves on both sides.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Pile Driver -made of granite almost circular, one side has been broken off. Finger grooves on both sides.
Length
8.5
Accession Number
984.67.3
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage

Medal, Commemorative (2)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact1510
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
985.48.1-2
Description
Two aluminum medallions sold in Kitimat stores during 1981.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
Two aluminum medallions sold in Kitimat stores during 1981.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
985.48.1-2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1 (.1)
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 2
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Accession Number
985.77.2
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
Physical Condition
good
Diameter
2"
Inscriptions
Map side: Aluminum Company of Canada Limited Reverse; First Production Kitimat August 3rd 1954 Canada
Accession Number
985.77.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Certificate, Commemorative
Material
paper, wood, glass.
Accession Number
983.75.4
Description
Framed certificate and signatures of Kitimat's Italian population, dated 1959. Perhaps the original documentation for the founding of the Kitimat Italian Club. Date in Roman Numerals. There is fancy writing in Italian above the signatures. The writing reads "Agli ospitali amici Canadesi gli Italiani in Kitimat in segno duraturo di leale collaborazione i Libri della sezlone Italiana qui istituira Dffrono." It is surrounded by an illustrated border that features a book and quill on top, and a red ensign and Italian flag crossed over on the top left corner.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Certificate, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
Framed certificate and signatures of Kitimat's Italian population, dated 1959. Perhaps the original documentation for the founding of the Kitimat Italian Club. Date in Roman Numerals. There is fancy writing in Italian above the signatures. The writing reads "Agli ospitali amici Canadesi gli Italiani in Kitimat in segno duraturo di leale collaborazione i Libri della sezlone Italiana qui istituira Dffrono." It is surrounded by an illustrated border that features a book and quill on top, and a red ensign and Italian flag crossed over on the top left corner.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper, wood, glass.
Condition Remarks
certificate inside frame is warped, colour is chipping off
Height
53.4 cm
Length
54.5 cm
Accession Number
983.75.4
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 5
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Pillow, Commemorative
Material
fabric
Accession Number
1999.3.1
Description
Small white commemorative pillow, featuring US and BC flags with "Neighbors" written on top and "Kitimat B.C. Largest Project Ever Undertaken" below.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Pillow, Commemorative
Description
Small white commemorative pillow, featuring US and BC flags with "Neighbors" written on top and "Kitimat B.C. Largest Project Ever Undertaken" below.
Public Description
Small white commemorative pillow, featuring US and BC flags with "Neighbors" written on top and "Kitimat B.C. Largest Project Ever Undertaken" below.
Physical Condition
good
Material
fabric
Height
3.5 cm
Width
12 cm
Length
12 cm
Accession Number
1999.3.1
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
Wood
metal
Accession Number
2000.17.1
Description
Eurocan Key Chain made of wood. Maple leaf design in centre.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Description
Eurocan Key Chain made of wood. Maple leaf design in centre.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
metal
Diameter
5 cm
Accession Number
2000.17.1
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2

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