This is a mining hammer, which was used at Bornite Mountain mines. It has some rust on it. Handle has been broken off and is missing. Small portion of handle still attached to head (6.5cm).
This is a mining hammer, which was used at Bornite Mountain mines. It has some rust on it. Handle has been broken off and is missing. Small portion of handle still attached to head (6.5cm).
Metal. Slightly Rusted. Cylindrical with narrow end. Used for cutting/shaping metal. A metalworker uses a mallet, tapping or hitting the chisel into the metal. Called a "Cold" chisel as it is used for striking metals that have not been heated.
Metal. Slightly Rusted. Cylindrical with narrow end. Used for cutting/shaping metal. A metalworker uses a mallet, tapping or hitting the chisel into the metal. Called a "Cold" chisel as it is used for striking metals that have not been heated.
Mini aluminum tri-lock ingot 'Alcan' embossed on top twice. Engraved on bottom - - Alcan - -Kitimat - Safety Award to - F.W. Knop of Electrical Maintenance Dept 547 Days ending 25 Sept 1961 Without a lost time case.
Mini aluminum tri-lock ingot 'Alcan' embossed on top twice. Engraved on bottom - - Alcan - -Kitimat - Safety Award to - F.W. Knop of Electrical Maintenance Dept 547 Days ending 25 Sept 1961 Without a lost time case.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.