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.
Patrons seated at the counter inside Sheardown's "Coffee Cup", located in the Nechako Centre. From left standing are staff members Susan Simmons, Armida Campbell, and Manager P.C. Staniforth.
Patrons seated at the counter inside Sheardown's "Coffee Cup", located in the Nechako Centre. From left standing are staff members Susan Simmons, Armida Campbell, and Manager P.C. Staniforth.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Northern Sentinel article, November 24, 1955. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Photograph of newly opened coffee bar in Sheardown's Super-Valu in Nechako Centre. Temporary medical building can be seen in the background. Many people inside. Staff and dishes are on the right side. On the left pillar against the window a vine is climbing up. In the back, a large decorative plate can be seen hanging.
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of newly opened coffee bar in Sheardown's Super-Valu in Nechako Centre. Temporary medical building can be seen in the background. Many people inside. Staff and dishes are on the right side. On the left pillar against the window a vine is climbing up. In the back, a large decorative plate can be seen hanging.
"COME AND GET IT! Mrs. Annelise Munchow is the leese of the new Y Coffee Shop opened last weekend in the YMCA building, Riverdale. Mrs. Munchow is speacializing in European pastries and indicates for the Sentinel photographer just how much her customers have enjoyed her confections so far. The Coffee Shop is open to the general public as well as members of the Y."
"COME AND GET IT! Mrs. Annelise Munchow is the leese of the new Y Coffee Shop opened last weekend in the YMCA building, Riverdale. Mrs. Munchow is speacializing in European pastries and indicates for the Sentinel photographer just how much her customers have enjoyed her confections so far. The Coffee Shop is open to the general public as well as members of the Y."
