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Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Artist
Bowman and Co.
Manufacturer
Manning Meriden
Accession Number
972.92
Description
Lid was used for covering mixing bowl while dough was rising. Mechanism is a piece of the bowl. It is the handle part for mixing dough by hand. Brand name " Eclipse".
Artist
Bowman and Co.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Lid was used for covering mixing bowl while dough was rising. Mechanism is a piece of the bowl. It is the handle part for mixing dough by hand. Brand name " Eclipse".
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Diameter
33.5
Accession Number
972.92
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Manning Meriden
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
GMD
Laundry Equipment
Object Type
Iron
Material
iron
Manufacturer
Colebrook Dale Iron Co.
Accession Number
972.10.1-2
Description
These irons are supposed to have wooden handles, but they are missing. Irons are about 50-60 years old.
GMD
Laundry Equipment
Object Type
Iron
Quantity
2
Description
These irons are supposed to have wooden handles, but they are missing. Irons are about 50-60 years old.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
iron
Condition Remarks
Handles are missing.
Height
5 cm
Width
9.5 cm
Length
17.5 cm
Accession Number
972.10.1-2
Category
Maintenance T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Colebrook Dale Iron Co.
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
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.
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Material
glass & wood
Manufacturer
Hemingray-20
Accession Number
975.39.a-b
Description
Insulator is made of green glass. It is attached to wooden holder. Wooden holder, threaded for insulator, 12" long.
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Quantity
1
Description
Insulator is made of green glass. It is attached to wooden holder. Wooden holder, threaded for insulator, 12" long.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
glass & wood
Condition Remarks
Some broken parts.
Width
9.8 cm
Length
31 cm
Accession Number
975.39.a-b
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Hemingray-20
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.

Sewing Machine & Table

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact921
GMD
Needleworking Equipment
Object Type
Machine, Sewing
Material
metal & wood
Accession Number
976.70
Description
Sewing machine is in a dark wood cabinet with 3 carved drawers on left and right sides. Machine is inside cabinet on treadle side. Brand name "White".
GMD
Needleworking Equipment
Object Type
Machine, Sewing
Quantity
1
Description
Sewing machine is in a dark wood cabinet with 3 carved drawers on left and right sides. Machine is inside cabinet on treadle side. Brand name "White".
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal & wood
Height
72 cm
Width
42 cm
Length
81.4 cm
Accession Number
976.70
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
off-site storage
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Material
glass
Manufacturer
Hemingray
Accession Number
978.42.8-10
Description
Insulators are made out of green glass, and used for telephones. One has a broken bottom. Brand name "Hemingray". Used for electrical insulation of telegraphs, controlling electrical current due to their high resistivity.
Quantity
1
Description
Insulators are made out of green glass, and used for telephones. One has a broken bottom. Brand name "Hemingray". Used for electrical insulation of telegraphs, controlling electrical current due to their high resistivity.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
glass
Condition Remarks
Broken parts
Width
8.8
Length
9.8
Accession Number
978.42.8-10
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2 (10) Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 3 (8-9)
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Hemingray
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
gift
Material
Steel
Accession Number
988.11.20-21
Description
These hooks are both steel and are size 11 and #21 is size 6. Size 11 hook has a cover over the hooked end. Length: #20: 12.9cm #21: 12.8cm.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
These hooks are both steel and are size 11 and #21 is size 6. Size 11 hook has a cover over the hooked end. Length: #20: 12.9cm #21: 12.8cm.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Steel
Accession Number
988.11.20-21
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Art Storage
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
GMD
Mechanical Devices
Object Type
lubrication tool
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Vacuum Oil Company
Accession Number
2015.35
Description
Very rusted oil container
GMD
Mechanical Devices
Object Type
lubrication tool
Description
Very rusted oil container
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusted, warped, holes in bottom
Height
35.5 cm
Width
23 cm
Length
23 cm
Inscriptions
Gargoyle, Mobiloil "B" (Extra Heavy)
Accession Number
2015.35
Biographical Notes
James Tirrul-Jones, Curator, Kitimat Centennial Museum
Category
Mechanical T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 4
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Vacuum Oil Company

Light Intensity Meter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8241
GMD
Photographic Accessories
Object Type
Meter, Light
Material
Wood
metal
glass
Manufacturer
Photovolt Corporation
Accession Number
2001.32.41
Description
Photovolt Corporation light meter. This instrument was used to measure light intensity. From Kemano.
GMD
Photographic Accessories
Object Type
Meter, Light
Description
Photovolt Corporation light meter. This instrument was used to measure light intensity. From Kemano.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
metal
glass
Height
32 cm
Width
13 cm
Length
15.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.41
Category
Photographic T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Photovolt Corporation
Object Type
Clock
Material
metal
leather
glass
Manufacturer
Detex Newman
Accession Number
2001.32.57
Description
A leather and metal Detex Newman watch clock made in the U.S.A. It has a brown leather case nd strap with a metal and glass clock.
Object Type
Clock
Description
A leather and metal Detex Newman watch clock made in the U.S.A. It has a brown leather case nd strap with a metal and glass clock.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
leather
glass
Condition Remarks
white mold on case
Width
6 cm
Length
40 cm strap
Diameter
14 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.57
Category
Timekeeping T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Detex Newman
Object Type
wrench
Material
Steel
Accession Number
2015.1.16
Description
Large steel double ended crescent wrench (sizes 7/8 & 21/32).
Object Type
wrench
Description
Large steel double ended crescent wrench (sizes 7/8 & 21/32).
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Steel
Condition Remarks
surface rust
Length
22 cm
Accession Number
2015.1.16
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Object Type
wrench
Material
Steel
Manufacturer
Trimont MFG Co,
Accession Number
2015.1.23
Description
Large steel pipe wrench. It is very rusty and dirty. It looks like it was originally painted blue/grey.
Object Type
wrench
Description
Large steel pipe wrench. It is very rusty and dirty. It looks like it was originally painted blue/grey.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Steel
Condition Remarks
very rusty/dirty
Width
7.5 cm
Length
32 cm
Inscriptions
TRIMO
Accession Number
2015.1.23
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Trimont MFG Co,
Object Type
metal cutter
Material
Steel
Manufacturer
Prosnip Corporation
Accession Number
2015.1.42
Description
Shears for cutting sheet metal. Each handle has red colored rubber for grip.
Object Type
metal cutter
Description
Shears for cutting sheet metal. Each handle has red colored rubber for grip.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Steel
Condition Remarks
rusty
Width
16 cm
Length
26 cm
Accession Number
2015.1.42
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Prosnip Corporation
Material
metal and wood
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison
Accession Number
969.9
Description
Edison "Amberola" brown wood, in good condition.
Quantity
1
Description
Edison "Amberola" brown wood, in good condition.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal and wood
Height
50.8
Width
40.6
Length
101.6
Accession Number
969.9
Category
Sound Communication T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Place of Manufacture
Orange, N.J. U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison
Manufacturer City
Orange
Manufacturer Province
N.J.
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
Scale
Accession Number
2015.7
Description
Pocket Lumber Scale. Donor found while renovating Whitesail Corner Store on Oct 1994. The owner of the building, Arnie Kokesch, was a construction contractor. Donor found another scale with these objects and gave it back to origin business, Kitimat Builders. Originally received by museum on June 16, 1995.
Title
Kitimat Builders Supplies LTD.
Object Type
Scale
Description
Pocket Lumber Scale. Donor found while renovating Whitesail Corner Store on Oct 1994. The owner of the building, Arnie Kokesch, was a construction contractor. Donor found another scale with these objects and gave it back to origin business, Kitimat Builders. Originally received by museum on June 16, 1995.
Physical Condition
good
Height
14 cm
Length
8.3 cm
Accession Number
2015.7
Category
Weights & Measures T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Object Type
Scale, Postal
Material
plastic/metal
Accession Number
2013.7.1
Description
Beige scale with metal measure plate.
Object Type
Scale, Postal
Description
Beige scale with metal measure plate.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
plastic/metal
Height
16 cm
Width
14 cm
Length
7 cm
Inscriptions
Canadian International
Accession Number
2013.7.1
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 5
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
Accession Number
2002.20.5-8
Description
Four postcards featuring images of early Kitimat and Alcan. 5 - The Townsite - Birds Eye View 6 - Camp 5 - Kemano 7 - The Kitimat Townsite 8 - The Kitimat Townsite - Mt. Elizabeth
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Description
Four postcards featuring images of early Kitimat and Alcan. 5 - The Townsite - Birds Eye View 6 - Camp 5 - Kemano 7 - The Kitimat Townsite 8 - The Kitimat Townsite - Mt. Elizabeth
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Accession Number
2002.20.5-8
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Colourpictures Publishers, Inc.
Accession Number
997.4.5-6
Description
2 postcards featuring images of early Alcan.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Description
2 postcards featuring images of early Alcan.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
edges are slightly worn
Height
8.5 cm
Length
14 cm
Accession Number
997.4.5-6
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Colourpictures Publishers, Inc.
Date Range
ca. 1954
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
Accession Number
972.6.1-3
Description
3 Kitimat postcards from 1954. 1. "The Townsite" Birds Eye View, 2. Aerial View of Aluminum Company of Canada's Smelter Site, 3. Aerial View of Kitimat River and Bridge.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Description
3 Kitimat postcards from 1954. 1. "The Townsite" Birds Eye View, 2. Aerial View of Aluminum Company of Canada's Smelter Site, 3. Aerial View of Kitimat River and Bridge.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Date Range
ca. 1954
Accession Number
972.6.1-3
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.

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