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Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2002.20
Description
Helen's Cafe Menu(main floor diplay - city of tomorrow cabinet 1 drawer 3) Al Beaton's Visitors Guide to Kitimat(main floor display) Al Beaton's Booklet- Memories of Kitimat Al Beaton's-Kitimat 51-series of cartoons Riverboat Delta King Drawings A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 Postcard- The townsite- Birds eye view Postcard-Camp5-Kemano Postcard- The Kitimat townsite Postcard- The Kitimat townsite- Mt. Elizabeth Kitimat Lodge No. 169-1957-1958 Ceremony of Institution
Object Type
gift
Description
Helen's Cafe Menu(main floor diplay - city of tomorrow cabinet 1 drawer 3) Al Beaton's Visitors Guide to Kitimat(main floor display) Al Beaton's Booklet- Memories of Kitimat Al Beaton's-Kitimat 51-series of cartoons Riverboat Delta King Drawings A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 Postcard- The townsite- Birds eye view Postcard-Camp5-Kemano Postcard- The Kitimat townsite Postcard- The Kitimat townsite- Mt. Elizabeth Kitimat Lodge No. 169-1957-1958 Ceremony of Institution
Physical Condition
good
Accession Number
2002.20
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
main floor display and artifact storage Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1 (10, 11)
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 3
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
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
999.22
Description
1950s sofa designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Object Type
gift
Description
1950s sofa designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Furniture created for Kitimat by Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. The walnut dining room chair from Nechako Lodge is a Robin Bush and Earle Morrison design. The couch is a Robin Bush and Associates design from 1955, one of many furnishings from the H Hut Lounge, Townsite Camp, Kitimat. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
Physical Condition
fair
Condition Remarks
Fraying at couch arms.
Accession Number
999.22
Category
Furniture
Location
on display