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GMD
Lighting Holders
Object Type
Candleholder
Material
aluminum
rock
Artist
Hansen, Norm
Accession Number
2022.34.1 a-b
Description
Two identical candlestick holders handcrafted by Norm Hansen, a millwright in Kemano. The top and base of each candlestick are made of aluminum fashioned in a disc-like shape. The 'sticks' are made of cylindrical rock core samples from the mountains near Kemano, and are marbled black-and-white in colour. The underside of each base is covered in green felt.
Artist
Hansen, Norm
GMD
Lighting Holders
Object Type
Candleholder
Description
Two identical candlestick holders handcrafted by Norm Hansen, a millwright in Kemano. The top and base of each candlestick are made of aluminum fashioned in a disc-like shape. The 'sticks' are made of cylindrical rock core samples from the mountains near Kemano, and are marbled black-and-white in colour. The underside of each base is covered in green felt.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
aluminum
rock
Condition Remarks
Candlestick (b) has a slight dent in its upper 'disc.'
Height
19.5 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Accession Number
2022.34.1 a-b
Category
Lighting Equipment
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kemano, BC
GMD
Storage & Display Accessories
Object Type
stand
Material
aluminum
rock
Wood
Artist
Hansen, Norm
Accession Number
2022.34.2
Description
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.
Artist
Hansen, Norm
GMD
Storage & Display Accessories
Object Type
stand
Description
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.
Height
64 cm
Diameter
29 cm
Accession Number
2022.34.2
Category
Household Accessories
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kemano, BC
Date Range
c. 1950s?
GMD
Telecommunication Devices
Object Type
Telephone
Material
Wood
plastic
metal
Manufacturer
Northern Electric Company Limited
Accession Number
2022.16.1
Description
Hand-cranked, wall-mounted telephone made of dark brown wood. Has a black handset attached to the box via a brown cord. Two black metal bells are affixed to the 'top,' with a crank on the right-hand side and a lever or pedal on the left. 'TUNNEL' written in capital letters across the front.
GMD
Telecommunication Devices
Object Type
Telephone
Description
Hand-cranked, wall-mounted telephone made of dark brown wood. Has a black handset attached to the box via a brown cord. Two black metal bells are affixed to the 'top,' with a crank on the right-hand side and a lever or pedal on the left. 'TUNNEL' written in capital letters across the front.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
plastic
metal
Condition Remarks
Structurally sound, with marks, scuffs, chips, etc. from general wear and tear.
Height
12 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Length
24.5 cm
Inscriptions
'TUNNEL' across front.
'Northern Electric Company Limited. Made in Canada' in small gold rectangle on front.
'Northern Electric Company Limited. Patented 1922 1923 RD 1935 F1 Made in Canada' on handle of handset.
'N717CG' on underside.
Date Range
c. 1950s?
Accession Number
2022.16.1
Category
Telecommunicaiton T&E
Location
Curator's Office
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Northern Electric Company Limited