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Object Type
gift
Material
Arborite, rod iron legs
Accession Number
2003.4
Description
1950s Coffee Table designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Object Type
gift
Description
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.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Arborite, rod iron legs
Condition Remarks
Legs 18cm have feet, rusty marks
Accession Number
2003.4
Category
Furniture
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Material
Laminate, rod iron legs
Accession Number
2001.34.2
Description
1950s Coffee Table designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Object Type
gift
Description
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.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Laminate, rod iron legs
Accession Number
2001.34.2
Category
Furniture
Location
on display

Woman in Dress Sitting on Sofa

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34259
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2021.36.10
Scope and Content
Photograph of woman in a dress sitting on a sofa. Table with beer bottles next to her. Possibly Shirley Harnoth?
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.36.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 12.5 cm
History / Biographical
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
Scope and Content
Photograph of woman in a dress sitting on a sofa. Table with beer bottles next to her. Possibly Shirley Harnoth?
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Object Type
gift
Material
metal & glass
Accession Number
975.4
Description
Victorian mirror in all metal backing.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Victorian mirror in all metal backing.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal & glass
Width
15
Length
50.5
Accession Number
975.4
Category
Furniture
Location
on display
Object Type
gift
Material
cotton
Accession Number
983.92.7
Description
Crochet doily, crafted by Ella Grant- colour: green and white 13" diameter circular
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Crochet doily, crafted by Ella Grant- colour: green and white 13" diameter circular
Physical Condition
good
Material
cotton
Accession Number
983.92.7
Category
Household Accessories-Furniture Coverings
Location
Bay 3&4 Top Shelf Box 11
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2002.33
Description
2 Fibreglass Chairs (red, yellow)
Object Type
gift
Description
2 Fibreglass Chairs (red, yellow)
Public Description
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.
Physical Condition
good
Accession Number
2002.33
Category
Furniture and Visual Communications
Location
artifact storage
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
Chair
Material
fibreglass
Accession Number
2009.19
Description
Chair - Eames designs "Alcan Asset No. 953028 Kitimat" label on underside. Chair has metal legs and is green in color.
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
Chair
Description
Chair - Eames designs "Alcan Asset No. 953028 Kitimat" label on underside. Chair has metal legs and is green in color.
Physical Condition
good
Material
fibreglass
Height
79 cm
Width
46 cm
Length
52 cm
Accession Number
2009.19
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 1
GMD
Support Furniture
Object Type
Table
Material
chrome
formica
Accession Number
2017.26
Description
Chrome and formica table. White with gold fleck formica. Silver chrome trim and legs.
GMD
Support Furniture
Object Type
Table
Description
Chrome and formica table. White with gold fleck formica. Silver chrome trim and legs.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
chrome
formica
Height
72 cm
Width
70 cm
Length
107 cm
Accession Number
2017.26
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Bay 1 Shelf 1
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
Chair
Accession Number
2001.34.3
Description
Walnut dining room chair with orange upholstery.
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
Chair
Description
Walnut dining room chair with orange upholstery.
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
Physical Condition
poor
Condition Remarks
seat not attached to chair
Accession Number
2001.34.3
Category
Furniture
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf
GMD
Storage & Display Furniture
Object Type
desk
Material
Wood
metal
Accession Number
2017.34.1-2
Description
Two elementary school style attached desks/chairs. Made from brown wood and metal with black caps on legs.
GMD
Storage & Display Furniture
Object Type
desk
Description
Two elementary school style attached desks/chairs. Made from brown wood and metal with black caps on legs.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
metal
Condition Remarks
some scratches
Height
80 cm
Width
50 cm
Length
65 cm
Accession Number
2017.34.1-2
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 1

Kitimat Post Office Sorting Table

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8196
Object Type
Table, Sorting
Material
Wood
Accession Number
2010.17.5
Description
Kitimat Post Office sorting table. Brown wood, sorting drawer in centre.
Object Type
Table, Sorting
Description
Kitimat Post Office sorting table. Brown wood, sorting drawer in centre.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Height
87 cm
Width
86 cm
Length
106 cm
Accession Number
2010.17.5
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 1
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
Chair
Material
Wood
fabric
Accession Number
2001.34.1
Description
Walnut dining room chair with green upholstery. The seat cushion is not attached to the frame.
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
Chair
Description
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
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Wood
fabric
Condition Remarks
cushion is not attached to frame
Accession Number
2001.34.1
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Bay 6 Shelf 1
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
Chair
Manufacturer
Emil J. Paidar Company
Accession Number
2001.32.69
Description
A barber shop chair from Kemano.
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
Chair
Description
A barber shop chair from Kemano.
Physical Condition
fair
Height
126 cm
Width
100 cm
Length
76 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.69
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Forest Avenue
Place of Manufacture
Chicago
Manufacturer
Emil J. Paidar Company
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
bench
Material
fibreglass
Manufacturer
Brunswick Pagent
Accession Number
2014.4.1
Description
A straight bench seating from the Kitimat bowling alley in City Centre Mall.
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
bench
Description
A straight bench seating from the Kitimat bowling alley in City Centre Mall.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
fibreglass
Height
96 cm
Width
54 cm
Length
125 cm
Accession Number
2014.4.1
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Forest Avenue
Manufacturer
Brunswick Pagent
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
bench
Material
fibreglass
Manufacturer
Brunswick Pagent
Accession Number
2014.4.2
Description
Curved bench seating from the Kitimat bowling alley in City Centre Mall.
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
bench
Description
Curved bench seating from the Kitimat bowling alley in City Centre Mall.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
fibreglass
Height
96 cm
Width
54 cm
Length
120 cm
Accession Number
2014.4.2
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Forest Avenue
Manufacturer
Brunswick Pagent
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
stool
Material
metal
Accession Number
2014.4.3
Description
A lunch counter stool from the Kitimat bowling alley in City Centre Mall. Made of metal covered in red naugahyde.
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
stool
Description
A lunch counter stool from the Kitimat bowling alley in City Centre Mall. Made of metal covered in red naugahyde.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Height
48 cm
Diameter
31 cm
Accession Number
2014.4.3
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Forest Avenue
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
stool
Material
metal
Accession Number
2014.4.4
Description
A lunch counter stool from the Kitimat bowling alley in City Centre Mall. Made of metal covered in red naugahyde.
GMD
Seating Furniture
Object Type
stool
Description
A lunch counter stool from the Kitimat bowling alley in City Centre Mall. Made of metal covered in red naugahyde.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Height
48 cm
Diameter
31 cm
Accession Number
2014.4.4
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Forest Avenue

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