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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
Purchased
Material
Steel
Accession Number
984.55.1-2
Description
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans. 1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition 2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans. 1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition 2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Steel
Condition Remarks
Very Rusted.
Width
6.5
Length
18
Accession Number
984.55.1-2
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
on display
Object Type
Purchased
Material
Red Cedar Roots
Accession Number
971.32
Description
Made by Mrs. Angeline Wilson of the Kitimaat Village. Basket made out of Red Cedar Roots in 1971
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Made by Mrs. Angeline Wilson of the Kitimaat Village. Basket made out of Red Cedar Roots in 1971
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Red Cedar Roots
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Item is very disordered and bent out of shape
Width
27
Length
19.5
Accession Number
971.32
Category
Basket/Broom/Brush Making T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Kitamaat Village
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
Purchased
Material
stone
Accession Number
969.11
Description
Black Rock is very heavy, with pronounced groove.Further study showed this to be a sinker or anchor stone.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Black Rock is very heavy, with pronounced groove.Further study showed this to be a sinker or anchor stone.
Physical Condition
good
Material
stone
Height
3.5
Width
5
Length
6
Accession Number
969.11
Category
Other T&E For Science & Technology
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Object Type
Purchased
Material
Wood
Accession Number
969.15
Description
Used to hoist the net with a full catch of eulachon into the canoe, 266.7 cm.long with side branch at right angle 76.1 cm. wide.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Used to hoist the net with a full catch of eulachon into the canoe, 266.7 cm.long with side branch at right angle 76.1 cm. wide.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Width
76.1
Length
226.7
Accession Number
969.15
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Place of Manufacture
Canada
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
Purchased
Material
stone
Accession Number
970.127
Description
human face on one end, channel for lashing
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
human face on one end, channel for lashing
Material
stone
Culture
Haisla
Height
4.5"
Width
3.5"
Length
5"
Accession Number
970.127
Location
Second Floor Gallery
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
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
Purchased
Accession Number
977.20
Description
Stone hammer is grey. Has a groove throughout the circumference of the center, possibly as a hand gripping point or to wrap a binding component around (rope/twine).
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Stone hammer is grey. Has a groove throughout the circumference of the center, possibly as a hand gripping point or to wrap a binding component around (rope/twine).
Physical Condition
poor
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Looks well used.
Height
9.5
Width
6.5
Length
14
Accession Number
977.20
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 1 Drawer 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
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
Object Type
Purchased
Material
rock
Accession Number
978.39
Description
This hammer is made out of black rock. It was used for pounding bark.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
This hammer is made out of black rock. It was used for pounding bark.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
rock
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Some parts are broken.
Width
8
Length
23
Accession Number
978.39
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Haisla Tradtional Shelf 2
Object Type
Purchased
Material
grass or seaweed
Accession Number
980.55a-b
Description
This is a Nootka Basket Made by Dorothy Jeffery. Made from grass, a type of seaweed grass.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
This is a Nootka Basket Made by Dorothy Jeffery. Made from grass, a type of seaweed grass.
Physical Condition
good
Material
grass or seaweed
Height
3
Width
4
Length
4.5
Accession Number
980.55a-b
Category
Container
Food Processing T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 3
Object Type
Purchased
Material
straw
Accession Number
981.38
Description
Basket woven by Clara Bolton of Kitamaat Village, plaited basket, warm brown trims.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Basket woven by Clara Bolton of Kitamaat Village, plaited basket, warm brown trims.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
straw
Culture
Haisla
Height
12.5
Width
17.5
Length
19
Diameter
56.5
Accession Number
981.38
Category
Agriculture T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
Purchased
Material
alder wood
Accession Number
982.78.1
Description
Spoon is 67cm long and has a hole drilled in the centre of the bowl (alder wood)
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Spoon is 67cm long and has a hole drilled in the centre of the bowl (alder wood)
Physical Condition
good
Material
alder wood
Width
5.5
Length
67
Accession Number
982.78.1
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Purchased
Artist
Robertson, Henry
Accession Number
982.103
Description
Raven feast dish is alder and the spoon is maple; carved by Henry Robertson. There is a small nick in the wood ax point 'x'
Artist
Robertson, Henry
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Raven feast dish is alder and the spoon is maple; carved by Henry Robertson. There is a small nick in the wood ax point 'x'
Culture
Hanaaksiala
Accession Number
982.103
Other Numbers
982.103
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
on display
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
Object Type
Purchased
Accession Number
982.76.2
Description
Marked with large and distinct fugures especially adapted for use in poorly lighted places or by persons with poor eyesight
Object Type
Purchased
Description
Marked with large and distinct fugures especially adapted for use in poorly lighted places or by persons with poor eyesight
Physical Condition
fair
Condition Remarks
worn
Length
23 cm
Accession Number
982.76.2
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3

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