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Date Range
ca. 1952-1959
GMD
Weights & Measures T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
Ruler
Material
Wood
Manufacturer
Sherwin-Williams
Accession Number
2020.2.1
Description
Yardstick made of light brown wood.
GMD
Weights & Measures T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
Ruler
Description
Yardstick made of light brown wood.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
Very warped. Multiple scratches/scuffs. Much of the ink has faded or peeled off.
Width
2.7 cm
Length
91.5 cm
Inscriptions
"HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY Kitimat Townsite, B.C."
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS VARNISHES ENAMELS LACQUERS"
Date Range
ca. 1952-1959
Accession Number
2020.2.1
Category
Weights & Measures T&E
Location
Bay 5 Shelf 2
Manufacturer
Sherwin-Williams
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
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
England: Sheffield