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GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Scenic Art
Accession Number
2024.10.14
Description
Postcard featuring a man fishing in Humphrey Creek.
Title
Greetings from Kitimat, B.C.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring a man fishing in Humphrey Creek.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Edges slightly worn
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
Greetings from Kitimat, B.C. The Aluminum City If the Earth's surface is three-fourths water - then a man should be allowed to fish three-fourths of the time.
Accession Number
2024.10.14
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Scenic Art
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Artist
Bowman and Co.
Manufacturer
Manning Meriden
Accession Number
972.92
Description
Lid was used for covering mixing bowl while dough was rising. Mechanism is a piece of the bowl. It is the handle part for mixing dough by hand. Brand name " Eclipse".
Artist
Bowman and Co.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Lid was used for covering mixing bowl while dough was rising. Mechanism is a piece of the bowl. It is the handle part for mixing dough by hand. Brand name " Eclipse".
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Diameter
33.5
Accession Number
972.92
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Manning Meriden
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
gift
Material
wood-metal -polyster.
Manufacturer
Signal Electric
Accession Number
983.30.1
Description
Telegraph set apparatus is set on wood , Heavy Duty polyethylence wire accompanies the set, also there is instruction booklet. Brand name: "Signal Electric". Early communication device that allowed for quick communication over long land distances.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Telegraph set apparatus is set on wood , Heavy Duty polyethylence wire accompanies the set, also there is instruction booklet. Brand name: "Signal Electric". Early communication device that allowed for quick communication over long land distances.
Physical Condition
good
Material
wood-metal -polyster.
Width
11
Length
17.2
Accession Number
983.30.1
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Signal Electric
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
Loan
Material
wood & metal
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibbs
Accession Number
974.87a
Description
Sewing machine was made around 1870's. It was operated by foot pedal, and has glass covering over it.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Sewing machine was made around 1870's. It was operated by foot pedal, and has glass covering over it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
wood & metal
Width
64.5
Length
100
Accession Number
974.87a
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Returned
Place of Manufacture
New York, U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibbs
Manufacturer City
New York
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.

sewing machine cover

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact778
Object Type
Loan
Material
Wood
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibb
Accession Number
974.87b
Description
Cover is for tredle sewing machine. It is brown, and made out of wood.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Cover is for tredle sewing machine. It is brown, and made out of wood.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Height
24
Width
29
Length
45
Accession Number
974.87b
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Returned
Place of Manufacture
New York, U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibb
Manufacturer City
New York
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Material
metal and wood
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison
Accession Number
969.9
Description
Edison "Amberola" brown wood, in good condition.
Quantity
1
Description
Edison "Amberola" brown wood, in good condition.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal and wood
Height
50.8
Width
40.6
Length
101.6
Accession Number
969.9
Category
Sound Communication T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Place of Manufacture
Orange, N.J. U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison
Manufacturer City
Orange
Manufacturer Province
N.J.
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
GMD
Laundry Equipment
Object Type
Iron
Material
iron
Manufacturer
Colebrook Dale Iron Co.
Accession Number
972.10.1-2
Description
These irons are supposed to have wooden handles, but they are missing. Irons are about 50-60 years old.
GMD
Laundry Equipment
Object Type
Iron
Quantity
2
Description
These irons are supposed to have wooden handles, but they are missing. Irons are about 50-60 years old.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
iron
Condition Remarks
Handles are missing.
Height
5 cm
Width
9.5 cm
Length
17.5 cm
Accession Number
972.10.1-2
Category
Maintenance T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Colebrook Dale Iron Co.
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
GMD
Lighting Devices
Object Type
Lamp, Carbide
Material
tin
Manufacturer
Pat Applied Co. Justrite
Accession Number
973.33.4
Description
This lamp is made out of tin. It has a small tank for fuel. It looks very well used: some broken spots. Brand name "Justrite"
GMD
Lighting Devices
Object Type
Lamp, Carbide
Quantity
1
Description
This lamp is made out of tin. It has a small tank for fuel. It looks very well used: some broken spots. Brand name "Justrite"
Physical Condition
fair
Material
tin
Condition Remarks
Broken in some places.
Length
5 cm
Diameter
4.5 cm
Accession Number
973.33.4
Category
Lighting Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Pat Applied Co. Justrite
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
GMD
Lighting Devices
Object Type
Lamp, Carbide
Material
brass-metal
Manufacturer
Justrite
Accession Number
973.63.2
Description
Lamp looks almost brass-metal. Has a hook on the back to attach this to helmut or for carrying it.
GMD
Lighting Devices
Object Type
Lamp, Carbide
Quantity
1
Description
Lamp looks almost brass-metal. Has a hook on the back to attach this to helmut or for carrying it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
brass-metal
Height
10.5 cm
Diameter
4 cm
Accession Number
973.63.2
Category
Lighting Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A
Manufacturer
Justrite
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Material
glass & wood
Manufacturer
Hemingray-20
Accession Number
975.39.a-b
Description
Insulator is made of green glass. It is attached to wooden holder. Wooden holder, threaded for insulator, 12" long.
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Quantity
1
Description
Insulator is made of green glass. It is attached to wooden holder. Wooden holder, threaded for insulator, 12" long.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
glass & wood
Condition Remarks
Some broken parts.
Width
9.8 cm
Length
31 cm
Accession Number
975.39.a-b
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Hemingray-20
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.

Sewing Machine & Table

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact921
GMD
Needleworking Equipment
Object Type
Machine, Sewing
Material
metal & wood
Accession Number
976.70
Description
Sewing machine is in a dark wood cabinet with 3 carved drawers on left and right sides. Machine is inside cabinet on treadle side. Brand name "White".
GMD
Needleworking Equipment
Object Type
Machine, Sewing
Quantity
1
Description
Sewing machine is in a dark wood cabinet with 3 carved drawers on left and right sides. Machine is inside cabinet on treadle side. Brand name "White".
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal & wood
Height
72 cm
Width
42 cm
Length
81.4 cm
Accession Number
976.70
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
off-site storage
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
gift
Material
glass & metal
Manufacturer
Chesebrough Manufacturing Co.
Accession Number
978.42.6
Description
These are vaseline jars, one is empty (78-42-5) and one is filled with discoloured (brownish) vaseline (78-42-6).
Object Type
gift
Quantity
2
Description
These are vaseline jars, one is empty (78-42-5) and one is filled with discoloured (brownish) vaseline (78-42-6).
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass & metal
Length
6
Diameter
4.5
Accession Number
978.42.6
Category
Toilet Article
Medical & Psychological T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Chesebrough Manufacturing Co.
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Material
glass
Manufacturer
Hemingray
Accession Number
978.42.8-10
Description
Insulators are made out of green glass, and used for telephones. One has a broken bottom. Brand name "Hemingray". Used for electrical insulation of telegraphs, controlling electrical current due to their high resistivity.
Quantity
1
Description
Insulators are made out of green glass, and used for telephones. One has a broken bottom. Brand name "Hemingray". Used for electrical insulation of telegraphs, controlling electrical current due to their high resistivity.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
glass
Condition Remarks
Broken parts
Width
8.8
Length
9.8
Accession Number
978.42.8-10
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2 (10) Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 3 (8-9)
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Hemingray
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
gift
Material
wood & brass
Manufacturer
Keuffel & Epper Co.
Accession Number
985.78a-b
Description
This stiding arm was used for the tree calipers. It is made of hard wood. Has brass fittings to it.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This stiding arm was used for the tree calipers. It is made of hard wood. Has brass fittings to it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
wood & brass
Condition Remarks
The tree calipers are in very good condition--very well cared for.
Width
4.9
Length
39.5
Accession Number
985.78a-b
Category
Woodworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A
Manufacturer
Keuffel & Epper Co.
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Manufacturer
Keuffel & Esser Co.
Accession Number
985.78c
Description
Calipers used for measuring the diameter of the tree. This is no longer used now. Hard wood with brass fittings. Measures 73.5 cm.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Calipers used for measuring the diameter of the tree. This is no longer used now. Hard wood with brass fittings. Measures 73.5 cm.
Physical Condition
very good
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
Object is in very good condition.
Width
3.1
Length
13.5
Accession Number
985.78c
Category
Other T&E For Materials
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A
Manufacturer
Keuffel & Esser Co.
Manufacturer Country
America
Date Range
1950's Circa
Object Type
gift
Material
metal-glass
Accession Number
986.36.1
Description
Projector is for slides, it is grey, mostly made out of metal.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Projector is for slides, it is grey, mostly made out of metal.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal-glass
Condition Remarks
Projector is in good condition.
Width
25
Length
18
Date Range
1950's Circa
Accession Number
986.36.1
Category
Other T&E For Communication
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A
Object Type
gift
Material
Steel
Accession Number
988.11.20-21
Description
These hooks are both steel and are size 11 and #21 is size 6. Size 11 hook has a cover over the hooked end. Length: #20: 12.9cm #21: 12.8cm.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
These hooks are both steel and are size 11 and #21 is size 6. Size 11 hook has a cover over the hooked end. Length: #20: 12.9cm #21: 12.8cm.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Steel
Accession Number
988.11.20-21
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Art Storage
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
986.36.A-B-C
Description
This is a magazine slide changer. Airequipt remote changer control. Brand name "Magazine".
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This is a magazine slide changer. Airequipt remote changer control. Brand name "Magazine".
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Changer is in good condition.
Width
5.5
Length
14.4
Accession Number
986.36.A-B-C
Category
Other T&E For Communication
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A
Manufacturer Country
Amaerica
GMD
Medical Accessories
Object Type
Jar, Vaseline
Manufacturer
Chesebrough Manfg. CO. CD.
Accession Number
978.42.5
Description
Empty jar w/ cap screwed on.
GMD
Medical Accessories
Object Type
Jar, Vaseline
Description
Empty jar w/ cap screwed on.
Physical Condition
fair
Condition Remarks
lid is starting to rust
Height
2 1/2"
Inscriptions
On lid: Blue Seal, Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, White
Accession Number
978.42.5
Category
Medical & Psychological T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
New York, U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Chesebrough Manfg. CO. CD.
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
Hat
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Hard Boiled
Accession Number
2001.28.14
Description
Plain aluminum hard hat
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
Hat
Description
Plain aluminum hard hat
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2001.28.14
Category
Clothing
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Hard Boiled

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