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Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Material
stainless steel
Artist
George Wostenholm
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Artist
George Wostenholm
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
stainless steel
Condition Remarks
There are cracks running top-to-bottom around each of the metal bolts/nails at each end of the handle. Ivory (?) may be discoloured from age. The metal edges of the handle appear tarnished, especially along the side where the blades can be pulled out.
Width
1 cm
Length
7.5 cm (blades retracted)
16 cm (blades extended)
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
England: Sheffield
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Material
metal
plastic
Manufacturer
Gold Leaf Imprinters
Accession Number
2018.4.8
Description
A round blue and silver pin with markings that read "DELTA KING DAYS KITIMAT B.C. Silver Anniversary 1978" there is also a picture of the delta king in the middle
Title
DELTA KING DAYS KITIMAT B.C. Silver Anniversary 1978
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Description
A round blue and silver pin with markings that read "DELTA KING DAYS KITIMAT B.C. Silver Anniversary 1978" there is also a picture of the delta king in the middle
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
plastic
Diameter
6 cm
Accession Number
2018.4.8
Category
Advertising Media
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Vernon BC
Manufacturer
Gold Leaf Imprinters
Date Range
1983
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Material
metal
plastic
Manufacturer
Gold Leaf Imprinters
Accession Number
2018.4.9
Description
A round blue and white pin with markings that read "Winter Carnival '83 Kitimat, B.C." there is also a picture of a snowman in the middle
Title
Winter Carnival '83 Kitimat, B.C.
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Description
A round blue and white pin with markings that read "Winter Carnival '83 Kitimat, B.C." there is also a picture of a snowman in the middle
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
plastic
Condition Remarks
the back is dirty
Diameter
4.7 cm
Date Range
1983
Accession Number
2018.4.9
Category
Advertising Media
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Vernon BC
Manufacturer
Gold Leaf Imprinters
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Material
metal
plastic
Manufacturer
Gold Leaf Imprinters
Accession Number
2018.4.10
Description
A round black and white pin with markings that read "I'M A KITIMAT THEATRE BOOSTER" there is also a picture of the comedy and tragedy masks
Title
I'M A KITIMAT THEATRE BOOSTER
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Description
A round black and white pin with markings that read "I'M A KITIMAT THEATRE BOOSTER" there is also a picture of the comedy and tragedy masks
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
plastic
Condition Remarks
the back is dirty and the plastic is rippled
Diameter
4.7 cm
Accession Number
2018.4.10
Category
Advertising Media
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Vernon BC
Manufacturer
Gold Leaf Imprinters
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Material
metal
plastic
Manufacturer
Gold Leaf Imprinters
Accession Number
2018.4.11
Description
An oval shaped pin with markings that read "Salmonid Enhancement" there is a picture of a salmon at the left .
Title
Salmonid Enhancement
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Description
An oval shaped pin with markings that read "Salmonid Enhancement" there is a picture of a salmon at the left .
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
plastic
Width
3 cm
Length
6 cm
Accession Number
2018.4.11
Category
Advertising Media
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Vernon BC
Manufacturer
Gold Leaf Imprinters