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Object Type
Purchased
Material
paper
Accession Number
2009.24.1
Description
postcard with image of arial view of Kitimat Photo by Max Patzelt
Object Type
Purchased
Description
postcard with image of arial view of Kitimat Photo by Max Patzelt
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Height
10.5 cm
Length
15 cm
Inscriptions
Entirely preplanned - the "city centre" lies in the neck of the "townsite" and the "service centre" across the Kitimat River. The "Smeltersite" is at the end of Douglas Channel.
Accession Number
2009.24.1
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 1
Object Type
Purchased
Accession Number
2009.24.5
Description
Postcard with image of downtown Kitimat Photo by Dorse McTaggart
Object Type
Purchased
Description
Postcard with image of downtown Kitimat Photo by Dorse McTaggart
Physical Condition
fair
Height
10.5 cm
Length
15 cm
Inscriptions
This view overlooks "City Centre", adjacent to the "Kildala" area of a preplanned city. Originally the townsite of Aluminum Company of canada, other industries are now favoring the area
Accession Number
2009.24.5
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 1
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