1950s Coffee Table designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush created this laminate table with iron frame, “worker” furniture, for Kitimat. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. Laminate was one of the new innovative materials of the 1950s. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
1950s Coffee Table designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush created this laminate coffee table with iron frame, “worker” furniture, for Kitimat. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. Laminate was one of the new innovative materials of the 1950s. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
Plaque with Northern Sentinel article (Wed. October 24th 2012) commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the Kitimat Hosipce and Palliative Care Association. Includes the newspaper header & title, photograph of current and past members, the article itself, and a list of people involved. Plaque is reddish-brown with gold trim.
Plaque with Northern Sentinel article (Wed. October 24th 2012) commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the Kitimat Hosipce and Palliative Care Association. Includes the newspaper header & title, photograph of current and past members, the article itself, and a list of people involved. Plaque is reddish-brown with gold trim.
Ashtray stand handcrafted by Norm Hansen, a millwright in Kemano. The top and base are made of aluminum fashioned in a disc-like shape, with a section of light yellowish-brown wood above the base and below the top. The top 'disc' is smaller than the bottom one. In the middle is a cylindrical rock core sample from the mountains near Kemano, marbled black-and-white in colour.
Ashtray stand handcrafted by Norm Hansen, a millwright in Kemano. The top and base are made of aluminum fashioned in a disc-like shape, with a section of light yellowish-brown wood above the base and below the top. The top 'disc' is smaller than the bottom one. In the middle is a cylindrical rock core sample from the mountains near Kemano, marbled black-and-white in colour.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
aluminum
rock
Wood
Condition Remarks
Some scuff marks and grime, particularly on base. Could probably be washed off.
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.
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.
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.