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GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
Accession Number
2002.20.5-8
Description
Four postcards featuring images of early Kitimat and Alcan. 5 - The Townsite - Birds Eye View 6 - Camp 5 - Kemano 7 - The Kitimat Townsite 8 - The Kitimat Townsite - Mt. Elizabeth
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Description
Four postcards featuring images of early Kitimat and Alcan. 5 - The Townsite - Birds Eye View 6 - Camp 5 - Kemano 7 - The Kitimat Townsite 8 - The Kitimat Townsite - Mt. Elizabeth
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Accession Number
2002.20.5-8
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
Date Range
ca. 1954
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
Accession Number
972.6.1-3
Description
3 Kitimat postcards from 1954. 1. "The Townsite" Birds Eye View, 2. Aerial View of Aluminum Company of Canada's Smelter Site, 3. Aerial View of Kitimat River and Bridge.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Description
3 Kitimat postcards from 1954. 1. "The Townsite" Birds Eye View, 2. Aerial View of Aluminum Company of Canada's Smelter Site, 3. Aerial View of Kitimat River and Bridge.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Date Range
ca. 1954
Accession Number
972.6.1-3
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Material
stainless steel
Artist
George Wostenholm
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Artist
George Wostenholm
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
stainless steel
Condition Remarks
There are cracks running top-to-bottom around each of the metal bolts/nails at each end of the handle. Ivory (?) may be discoloured from age. The metal edges of the handle appear tarnished, especially along the side where the blades can be pulled out.
Width
1 cm
Length
7.5 cm (blades retracted)
16 cm (blades extended)
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Category
Personal Gear
Place of Manufacture
England: Sheffield