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Object Type
Loan
Material
iron
Accession Number
969.10
Description
Harpoon is a very heavy, rusty instrument of modern origin. To be shot by means of a gun.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Harpoon is a very heavy, rusty instrument of modern origin. To be shot by means of a gun.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
iron
Condition Remarks
Very rusty. Explosive head is missing.
Width
22.7
Length
147
Accession Number
969.10
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
offsite storage
Object Type
Loan
Material
bark
Accession Number
969.47.1
Description
Basket is hand woven. Some of the bark used was coloured for designs.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Basket is hand woven. Some of the bark used was coloured for designs.
Physical Condition
good
Material
bark
Culture
Interior Salish
Height
12.5
Length
22.7
Accession Number
969.47.1
Category
Container
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Agassiz, British Columbia
Object Type
Loan
Material
glass
Accession Number
969.52.3
Description
Whisky Jug is cream colour with some dark brown on it. Piece of leather on handle.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Whisky Jug is cream colour with some dark brown on it. Piece of leather on handle.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
glass
Condition Remarks
Dirty.
Length
35.7
Diameter
18
Accession Number
969.52.3
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
artifact storage room
Object Type
Loan
Material
rock
Accession Number
971.27
Description
Fish weir pounder is used for stakes to keep nets on river.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Fish weir pounder is used for stakes to keep nets on river.
Physical Condition
good
Material
rock
Width
12.5
Length
18.5
Accession Number
971.27
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Haisla Tradtional Shelf 3
Object Type
Loan
Material
wood and rope
Accession Number
973.33.1-2
Description
Snow shoes are made of rope and wood.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Snow shoes are made of rope and wood.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
wood and rope
Width
27
Length
140
Accession Number
973.33.1-2
Category
Land Transportation-Human-Powered
Location
on display
Object Type
Loan
Material
metal
Accession Number
973.33.7
Description
One old fashioned type of padlock. It was used in mining cabins.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
2
Description
One old fashioned type of padlock. It was used in mining cabins.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Width
4.5
Length
8.2
Accession Number
973.33.7
Category
Regulative & Protective T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
Loan
Material
metal
Accession Number
974.38
Description
Stand has red lining on inside. It has wire wrapped around it, in order to stand upright.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Stand has red lining on inside. It has wire wrapped around it, in order to stand upright.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Width
8.7 cm
Length
7 cm
Accession Number
974.38
Category
Household Accessory
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1
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.
Object Type
Loan
Material
cedar wood
Accession Number
978.31a-b
Description
Bentwood box made out of cedar wood, with lid. Bottom of box is attached with nails and closed with nails.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Bentwood box made out of cedar wood, with lid. Bottom of box is attached with nails and closed with nails.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cedar wood
Culture
Haisla
Height
65.4
Width
48
Length
38.5
Accession Number
978.31a-b
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Deaccessioned
Place of Manufacture
Canada
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Book
Artist
Jack, Robert (drawings)
Manufacturer
Harbour Publishing, Maderia Park, B.C.
Accession Number
979.34
Title
"Endings"
Artist
Jack, Robert (drawings)
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Book
Quantity
1
Public Description
Book of poetry by Hubert Evans. Themes include Indigenous peoples, conflict between old and new ways of living, coastal life, and nature. Book has a light blue cover and is 54 pages long.
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
Pgs. 27-30 are loose and held together by tape.
Height
22 cm
Width
0.8 cm
Length
13.2 cm
Accession Number
979.34
Biographical Notes
Hubert Evans and his family lived amongst the Haisla in Kitimaat Village for 2 1/2 years in the late 1940s. His wife Anna taught at the day school there. Evans wrote many books, short stories, plays, and serials, including "Mist on the River," a novel about a young Gitksan man (see Notes).
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Reference library
Manufacturer
Harbour Publishing, Maderia Park, B.C.
Object Type
Loan
Accession Number
984.67.3
Description
Pile Driver -made of granite almost circular, one side has been broken off. Finger grooves on both sides.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Pile Driver -made of granite almost circular, one side has been broken off. Finger grooves on both sides.
Length
8.5
Accession Number
984.67.3
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Loan
Material
metal
Accession Number
973.68
Description
Hammer head only, no handle
Object Type
Loan
Description
Hammer head only, no handle
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
some rust
Length
15 cm
Accession Number
973.68
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
Loan
Accession Number
969.47.2
Object Type
Loan
Culture
Interior Salish
Height
18.7
Length
11.3
Accession Number
969.47.2
Category
Container
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 5
Place of Manufacture
Agassiz, British Columbia
Object Type
Loan
Material
leather
Accession Number
983.17.3
Description
Public Health Nurses Bay- black leather shoulder strep; outer front zippered pocket inside top zippered pocket with 3 compartments to hold the nurses equipment. Bag dimensions: 13.5" 9.25" The bag has a seen a lot of use (c. 1960s)
Object Type
Loan
Description
Public Health Nurses Bay- black leather shoulder strep; outer front zippered pocket inside top zippered pocket with 3 compartments to hold the nurses equipment. Bag dimensions: 13.5" 9.25" The bag has a seen a lot of use (c. 1960s)
Physical Condition
fair
Material
leather
Height
23.5 cm
Length
35.5 cm
Accession Number
983.17.3
Category
Medical & Psychological T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 1
Object Type
Loan
Accession Number
2009.21
Description
Nipple Top Maul
Object Type
Loan
Description
Nipple Top Maul
Length
10.5 cm
Accession Number
2009.21
Biographical Notes
Found on the southern end of Pitt Island
Category
Woodworking T&E
Location
Second floor display
Object Type
Loan
Material
stone
Accession Number
2001.31.1
Description
Four stone tools
Object Type
Loan
Description
Four stone tools
Material
stone
Accession Number
2001.31.1
Location
on display
Object Type
Loan
Material
stone
Accession Number
2007.21
Description
Club, Stone maul, stone hammer
Object Type
Loan
Description
Club, Stone maul, stone hammer
Material
stone
Accession Number
2007.21
Location
on display
Date Range
Twentieth Century
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Manufacturer
N. W. HULLAH Corporation Ltd.
Accession Number
2001.29.2
Description
A tri-fold promotional pamphlet made by N.W. HULLAH Corporation Ltd. to sell Hullah homes in Kitimat. The pamphlet introduces 6 new floor plans and lists the details of what is included in the new houses. The front of the pamphlet has a black and white picture of a Hullah house.
Title
Your Key to Modern Living in Kitimat
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A tri-fold promotional pamphlet made by N.W. HULLAH Corporation Ltd. to sell Hullah homes in Kitimat. The pamphlet introduces 6 new floor plans and lists the details of what is included in the new houses. The front of the pamphlet has a black and white picture of a Hullah house.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Slightly sundamaged
Width
10.0 cm
Length
23.0 cm
Date Range
Twentieth Century
Accession Number
2001.29.2
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 2
Manufacturer
N. W. HULLAH Corporation Ltd.

Commemorative Coin (4 copies)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8486
Date Range
c.1998
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Commemorative Coin
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
1998.20.1-4
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Commemorative Coin
Public Description
(4 copies) An aluminum coin with an the alcan logo at the top with 3 leaves beside it and markings underneath that read "KITIMAT CANADA" On the otherside there's a picture of canada in the middle with markings near the border: "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA LTD"
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5.6 cm
Date Range
c.1998
Accession Number
1998.20.1-4
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 5

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