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GMD
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Object Type
Lighter
Manufacturer
Golden Bell
Accession Number
2004.7.1
Description
Golden Bell Automatic Lighter. Silver metal with decorative front and back. Front - photo of two members of the Kitimat Pipe Band, one with the large drum and the other with bagpipes. Back - Red, gold and black Pipe Band insignia with 'Kitimat BC Canada' below in red letters. Lighter is housed in a small cardboard box - burgundy coloured lid, white bottom. Box is hinged on one side with yellowed cellophane tape. Made in Japan stamped on the bottom of the box.
Title
Kitimat Pipe Band Lighter
GMD
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Object Type
Lighter
Description
Golden Bell Automatic Lighter. Silver metal with decorative front and back. Front - photo of two members of the Kitimat Pipe Band, one with the large drum and the other with bagpipes. Back - Red, gold and black Pipe Band insignia with 'Kitimat BC Canada' below in red letters. Lighter is housed in a small cardboard box - burgundy coloured lid, white bottom. Box is hinged on one side with yellowed cellophane tape. Made in Japan stamped on the bottom of the box.
Physical Condition
fair
Style
Automatic Lighter
Height
5cm
Length
6cm
Accession Number
2004.7.1
Subject Access
Kitimat Pipe Band
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 5
Manufacturer
Golden Bell
GMD
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Object Type
Lighter
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Golden Bell
Accession Number
2012.21
Description
Metal lighter with Kitimat Pipe bnad logo on one side and picture on the back.
Title
Kitimat Pipe Band
GMD
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Object Type
Lighter
Description
Metal lighter with Kitimat Pipe bnad logo on one side and picture on the back.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Height
4.5 cm
Length
5.5 cm
Inscriptions
Pipe band, Kitimat, Kitimat BC Canada
Accession Number
2012.21
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 5
Manufacturer
Golden Bell
GMD
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Object Type
Lighter
Material
metal
paper
Manufacturer
Golden Bell
Accession Number
2018.6.1
Description
A metal rectangular automatic lighter for the Kitimat Pipe Band there is a photo of two men at the front wearing highland dress.
GMD
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Object Type
Lighter
Description
A metal rectangular automatic lighter for the Kitimat Pipe Band there is a photo of two men at the front wearing highland dress.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
paper
Condition Remarks
pictures are yellowing
Width
4.5 cm
Length
5.5 cm
Accession Number
2018.6.1
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 4
Manufacturer
Golden Bell
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