Fiberglass chairs, 1956, are prototypes created by innovative American designers Charles and Ray Eames for Kitimat. The Eames created glue that would bond unlike materials together, such as rubber to fiberglass, connecting seat to leg frame. Donated by Kitimat General Hospital.
Chair created for Kitimat by Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. The walnut dining room chair from Nechako Lodge is a Robin Bush and Earle Morrison design. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat
Walnut dining room chair with green upholstery. The seat cushion is not attached to the frame.
Public Description
Chair created for Kitimat by Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. The walnut dining room chair from Nechako Lodge is a Robin Bush and Earle Morrison design. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat
A gold Alcan wrist watch with black leather wrist straps. The face of the watch has markings that read "ALCAN SMU 06 "STOPS" FOR SAFETY" It is stored in a grey slide out box with a small instruction booklet inside.
A gold Alcan wrist watch with black leather wrist straps. The face of the watch has markings that read "ALCAN SMU 06 "STOPS" FOR SAFETY" It is stored in a grey slide out box with a small instruction booklet inside.
Black Dakota watch (a) with belt clip, inside a clear plastic container (b) with black latches on one side. A grey plastic holder and bar with felt covering (c & d) keep the watch in place while inside the box. Also included are two slips of paper: a limited lifetime warranty from Bonica Precision (e), and an instruction manual (f).
Black Dakota watch (a) with belt clip, inside a clear plastic container (b) with black latches on one side. A grey plastic holder and bar with felt covering (c & d) keep the watch in place while inside the box. Also included are two slips of paper: a limited lifetime warranty from Bonica Precision (e), and an instruction manual (f).
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
metal
plastic
Height
4 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
16 cm
Diameter
4 cm
Inscriptions
Engraved on back of watch: 'KMP. Stainless Steel back. 100 ft. Water Resistant. Japan Quartz Movement.'
Pocket watch is brass and has a crack on the front.
Brand name: Westclox Dax
Made In Canada
Black Dials
Small 60 second chronograph at bottom of watchface.
Shock Resistant
Pocket watch is brass and has a crack on the front.
Brand name: Westclox Dax
Made In Canada
Black Dials
Small 60 second chronograph at bottom of watchface.
Shock Resistant
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.
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.
