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Blow torch
- Description
- Blow torch. Used white gas. Has a small hook on the top to rest a soldering iron. Height 25.5 cm. Widest part is 20 cm. Wooden handle. Body has chipped gold paint.
- Sub-Category
- MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Blow torch. Used white gas. Has a small hook on the top to rest a soldering iron. Height 25.5 cm. Widest part is 20 cm. Wooden handle. Body has chipped gold paint.
- History Of Use
- These items[2004.1.1.-2004.1.28] all belonged to Nora's husband Harvey. Nora and Harvey were married in 1954. Harvey was a heavy equipment operator and fixed appliances.
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 2004.0001.0013
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Blacksmith Tongs
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- A long green blacksmithing tool. It has two handles that pull apart so the bottom opens. The bottom is square and rectangular.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A long green blacksmithing tool. It has two handles that pull apart so the bottom opens. The bottom is square and rectangular.
- History Of Use
- This tool was used and owned by Peavine Harvey.
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Height
- 2.7
- Width
- 2.6
- Length
- 55
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1994.5.5
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Blacksmith Tongs
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- A long green blacksmithing tool. It has two handles that pull apart so the bottom opens. The bottom is square and rectangular.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A long green blacksmithing tool. It has two handles that pull apart so the bottom opens. The bottom is square and rectangular.
- History Of Use
- This blacksmithing tool was used by Peavine Harvey.
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Height
- 3.2
- Width
- 3.9
- Length
- 51.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1994.5.6
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Shell Casing
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Description
- Shell Casing of a piece of cannon. Bottom of shell is inscribed with "20MM-MK-4", "1994" and "A.S.C"
Wrench
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; METAL/ALLOY-BRASS;
- WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- A heavy 32 cm long metal wrench with a wooden handle. The clamping head piece has two different patterns. On one side it has flat surfaces, the opposite side is ridged on the bottom with a peaked dome shape on the top. The wooden handle has a screw at the bottom, presumably joining with the metal s…
- Title
- Monkey or Pipe wrench
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A heavy 32 cm long metal wrench with a wooden handle. The clamping head piece has two different patterns. On one side it has flat surfaces, the opposite side is ridged on the bottom with a peaked dome shape on the top. The wooden handle has a screw at the bottom, presumably joining with the metal section at the top of the handle. Manufacture stamped on one side of the head but is unreadable due to damage.On the opposite side, stamped in a small circle, is "TRADE B 7&C MARK"
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; METAL/ALLOY-BRASS;
- WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- Accession No.
- 2017.98.5
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Keystone Mathematical Instruments
- Description
- (A) Green box with "KEYSTONE MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS / Adapted for use with all Geometrical Text Books" on the front. "Gloria Johnston Smithers BC" is written in pen on the front of the box, as well as the bottom of the pull-out part of the box.
(B) Metal protractor
(C) Obtuse triangle-shaped ru…
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- OTHER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Place Of Manufacture
- England
- Description
- (A) Green box with "KEYSTONE MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS / Adapted for use with all Geometrical Text Books" on the front. "Gloria Johnston Smithers BC" is written in pen on the front of the box, as well as the bottom of the pull-out part of the box.
(B) Metal protractor
(C) Obtuse triangle-shaped ruler
(D) Equilateral triangle-shaped ruler
(E) Black parallel ruler - has two individual rulers with two swiveling metal pieces connecting them so that they cn be pulled apart and still stay parallel.
(F) Gold L-shaped ruler
(G) Gold compass
- Number Of Parts
- 7
- Accession No.
- 1981.57.10 a-g
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Metal Hammer
- Material
- METAL-IRON
- WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- A short, 18 cm long heavy metal hammer with a wooden handle. The metal head is 12.5 cm ridged head has a round manufactured head at one end and a heavily hammered head at the opposite end. The wood handle extends right through the metal head and slides into a metal groove on the top.
- Title
- Mallet
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- OTHER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Description
- A short, 18 cm long heavy metal hammer with a wooden handle. The metal head is 12.5 cm ridged head has a round manufactured head at one end and a heavily hammered head at the opposite end. The wood handle extends right through the metal head and slides into a metal groove on the top.
- History Of Use
- Possibly used for hammering spikes or something similar into a surface. Damaged head suggests another tool was used for the actural hammering.
- Material
- METAL-IRON
- WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- Accession No.
- 2017.98.8
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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CABLE CLAMP
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Cable clamp has two S-curved metal pieces joined by a nut and bolt at one end through a square hole. Another square hole exists for nut and bolt at the opposite end.
Prism
- Description
- Small glass triangular prism.
WIRE ROPE CLIPS
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Wire rope clip has threaded U bolt and base with four teeth to hold the rope or wire. Visible cast markings 'GENUINE' '3/8' 'U.S.A.' A=U Bolt and B=Wire rope clip
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- OTHER TOOLS & EQUIPMNT FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- Description
- Wire rope clip has threaded U bolt and base with four teeth to hold the rope or wire. Visible cast markings 'GENUINE' '3/8' 'U.S.A.' A=U Bolt and B=Wire rope clip
- History Of Use
- Wire rope clip used for miscellaneous jobs. A=U bolt B=Clip
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Height
- 5.5
- Width
- 4
- Length
- 5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1995.0036.0001 a-b
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Hygrometer
- Material
- FABRIC-VELVET;
- METAL/ALLOY-BRASS; WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- PLASTIC;
- Description
- 1997.58.1 a: A small brown mahogany wooden box lined with black velvet on the inside. The lid of the box has a yellow manufacturers' label in the centre of it. "Sikes Hydrometer Dring&Faage 56 Stamford St London Makers to the Revenues of the United Kingdon & Colonies. There is a crest with two lion…
- Title
- Sikes Hygrometer
- Manufacturer
- Dringe&Page - The words "Makers to the Revenue of the United Kindom & Colonies" on the label indicate their work was well known.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- METEROLOGICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- DATA PROCESSING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Place Of Manufacture
- London
- Start Date
- 1840
- End Date
- 1941
- Period or Date Notes
- Science Museum Group Collection.
- Description
- 1997.58.1 a: A small brown mahogany wooden box lined with black velvet on the inside. The lid of the box has a yellow manufacturers' label in the centre of it. "Sikes Hydrometer Dring&Faage 56 Stamford St London Makers to the Revenues of the United Kingdon & Colonies. There is a crest with two lions on either side of it and a crown at the top between the names Sikes & the Maker below. It has two 2.5cm long brass hinges at the back and two brass hook fasteners at either end of the front. Inside the box are indentations which hold the instruments securely in place.
1997.58.1 b: A glass thermometer mounted on a 18.2 cm long narrow piece of plastic type material, with brass mounts at either end. DRING&fAGE 56 STAMFORD ST LONDON is marked above the top of the termometer. There is a small mark to one side with the words TRADE at the top and MARK at the bottom. Thermometers are marked in degrees from 30 to 100.
1997.58.1 c: Is the hygrometer which has a narrow brass ruler with markings from 0 down to 10 and is attached to a lightweight brass coloured bulb. The trade mark is at the top of one side of the ruler without the makers name. Along side of the instrument itself are 10 ivory colour buttons which would had held the disk type of weights (msg) in place.
1997.58.1 d: A thin weighted 4.5cm long brass coloured tube which appears to have been attached to the bottom of the bulb at the top. The bottom has a small tear drop shape to it which would hold the hydrometer upright when inserted into water.
- Narrative
- The ten weights for the hydrometer are missing. They would have been round flat disks with a slit on one side that slipped into place on the pegs.
- History Of Use
- Used for measuring density in liquids like water, etc.
- Material
- FABRIC-VELVET;
- METAL/ALLOY-BRASS; WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- PLASTIC;
- Inscriptions
- SIKES HYDROMETER
- Height
- 5.2 cm
- Width
- 10.0 cm
- Length
- 21.5 cm
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Number Of Parts
- 4
- Accession No.
- 1997.58.1 a-d
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Mining First Aid Kit
- Material
- FABRIC-COTTON;
- PAPER-CARDBOARD;
- METAL-STEEL
- Description
- Mining First Aid Kit. Kit container (2008.8.1a) is a metal case with a hinge lid. Case has a metal handle and two metal clasps to keep it closed. FIRST AID KIT is etched on the outside of the top lid (barely visible).
Inside the lid there is an information sheet that titled M-S-A FIRST AID KIT tha…
- Manufacturer
- Mine Safety Appliances of Canada Ltd.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- MINING & MINERAL HARVESTING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
- MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Place Of Manufacture
- Canada: Toronto, Ontario
- Canada: Montreal, Quebec
- Start Date
- 1930
- End Date
- 1950
- Description
- Mining First Aid Kit. Kit container (2008.8.1a) is a metal case with a hinge lid. Case has a metal handle and two metal clasps to keep it closed. FIRST AID KIT is etched on the outside of the top lid (barely visible).
Inside the lid there is an information sheet that titled M-S-A FIRST AID KIT that lists directions and contents for the kit. Inside the kit are 21 individual packages each containing a different first aid tool.
There are 21 blue and beige packages that were organized into two columns in the container. The packages are titled as follows
v, j, i: "Adhesive Compress"
g, e, h: "2 IN. Compress Bandages"
k: "40 IN Triangular bandage"
f, c, d: "4 IN compress bandage"
b: 40 IN triangular bandage.
t, u: Absorbent Gauze compress
s: "Amonia Ampoules"
q, r: "Tincture 'Merthiolate' Swabs"
p: "4 IN x 6 Yds. Gauze Bandage"
o: Paper Cups,
n: "Tourniquet & Forceps"
m: "Ammonia Inhalents"
l: "Wire Splint"
- Material
- FABRIC-COTTON;
- PAPER-CARDBOARD;
- METAL-STEEL
- Height
- a) 6
b-v) 2
- Width
- a) 23
b-v) 6
- Length
- a) 24
b-v) 10
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Number Of Parts
- 22
- Accession No.
- 2008.8.1 a-v
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Rawleigh's Tin
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-TIN;
- Description
- Small round tin, sample size. Has, 'Rawleigh's Medicated Ointment', on the top of it. There are two teeth inside this tin, they do not appear to be human.
Adding Machine
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- PLASTIC;
- PAPER;
- Description
- A grey cash register with a 140 inch grey cord attached to it. There are grey, red, and cream coloured keys on the front of the machine and a roll of reciept paper still on a roller on the top of the register. A small label reading "Addo - X" in gold lettering is on the front of the register.
- Other Names
- cash register
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- MERCHANDISING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A grey cash register with a 140 inch grey cord attached to it. There are grey, red, and cream coloured keys on the front of the machine and a roll of reciept paper still on a roller on the top of the register. A small label reading "Addo - X" in gold lettering is on the front of the register.
- History Of Use
- Donor does not know history, has had it for 20 years.
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- PLASTIC;
- PAPER;
- Inscriptions
- A small label reading "Addo - X" in gold lettering is on the front of the register. On the back of the register is a red and gold label that says "VICTORIA B.C. BEACON 3812 FRANK L. BOTT & CO. VANCOUVER B.C. PACIFIC 2423".
- Height
- 20
- Width
- 21
- Length
- 37.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- The height measurements are for the machine's highest point.
- Accession No.
- 2000.63.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Adding Machine
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- PLASTIC;
- Description
- a) A black rectangular metal Burroughs adding machine with plastic keys. The keypad has a green background. Keys are black, white and orange. On the back is a label that says "Burroughs This Machine Protected by U.S. and Foreign Patents".
b) A removable metal handle that can be attached to the side…
- Manufacturer
- Burroughs Adding Machine Company
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- DATA PROCESSING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Start Date
- 1922
- Period or Date Notes
- See http://www.burroughsinfo.com/low-keyboard-machines.html for a chart listing the Class 3 serial numbers with their dates of manufacture.
- Description
- a) A black rectangular metal Burroughs adding machine with plastic keys. The keypad has a green background. Keys are black, white and orange. On the back is a label that says "Burroughs This Machine Protected by U.S. and Foreign Patents".
b) A removable metal handle that can be attached to the side of the machine.
c) The roll of brown paper for printing receipts that can be placed on a metal rod at the top of the machine.
d) A small metal ring that also goes on the metal rod at the top of the machine.
- History Of Use
- ORIGINAL INDEX CARD MADE UP FROM ACCESSION REGISTER INFORMATION.
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- PLASTIC;
- Height
- a) 23
- Width
- a) 27.5
b) 11.5
- Length
- a) 48
b) 20
c) 5.7
- Diameter
- c) 5
d) 2.2
- Number Of Parts
- 4
- Accession No.
- 1977.121.2 a-d
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Adult Size Mouth Retractor
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; RUBBER
- Description
- Adult size metal mouth retractor with a screw in the middle and yellowish-brown rubber coverings on the ends.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Adult size metal mouth retractor with a screw in the middle and yellowish-brown rubber coverings on the ends.
- Narrative
- Adult size metal mouth retractor. Used for mouth procedures in the office of a dentist, doctor, or in a hospital setting.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; RUBBER
- Length
- 18
- Diameter
- Top: 7.5 Base: 10
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1990.166.2
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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After Bite
- Material
- PLASTIC; METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- 2016.11.1a: A long slender tan tube with a white screw on plastic cap and a silver metal clip for clipping the tube onto a pocket. Tender's After Bite is written in blue on one side. The opposite side has directions for use and ingredients printed in both English and French. Dist. By Tender Corpor…
- Manufacturer Notes
- Tender Corporation
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Place Of Manufacture
- United States
- Description
- 2016.11.1a: A long slender tan tube with a white screw on plastic cap and a silver metal clip for clipping the tube onto a pocket. Tender's After Bite is written in blue on one side. The opposite side has directions for use and ingredients printed in both English and French. Dist. By Tender Corporation Canada Barrie, ONT. L4M 5A5 Mfg by Tender Corp. USA GP No 395315 Inside is a clear stick of ointment to help stop the sting or itch of a bug bite
2016.11.1b: A white screw on cap
- Material
- PLASTIC; METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Length
- 12cm
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- Full length of tube with cap on.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Accession No.
- 2016.11.1 a-b
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Ammeter
- Description
- Part A is a square shaped black case for the ammeter. It has a leather strap that is held together by a buckle across the top. The lid is closed by a metal clasp that requires a key to unlock. The key is tied to the case at the top.
Part B is the ammeter. It is square, made of black metal and is s…
- Title
- Weston Ammeter Model 1
- Manufacturer
- Weston Electrical Instruments
- Manufacturer Notes
- Edward Weston founded the Weston Electrical Instruments Company in 1888. The company manufactured electrical testing equipment and meters. Edward Weston was an rival of Thomas Edison in the early development of electricity. The company’s innovations included the Weston standard cell, the first accurate portable voltmeters and ammeters, and the first portable lightmeter. (Source: The Weston Museum at the New Jersey Institute of Technology).
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Start Date
- 1943
- Description
- Part A is a square shaped black case for the ammeter. It has a leather strap that is held together by a buckle across the top. The lid is closed by a metal clasp that requires a key to unlock. The key is tied to the case at the top.
Part B is the ammeter. It is square, made of black metal and is supported by four feet. On the top are three silver adjustment dials. There is a measurement scale with an indicating needle covered by class. A plate on the front of the ammeter reads: "WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP / MODEL 1 NO 53645 / NEWARK. N.J. U.S.A."
Part C is a small paper certification card for the Ammeter. It repeats the serial number for the instrument, and in handwriting indicates the resistance, Ampere Range, temperature that would need to be known by someone using the ammeter. The certification is dated 1943.
Part D is a paper envelope in which the certification card is held. The serial number 53645 is repeated on this envelope.
- History Of Use
- An ammeter (from Ampere Meter) is a measuring instrument used to measure the current in a circuit.
- Number Of Parts
- 3
- Accession No.
- 1986.35.2 a-d
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Apothecary bottle
- Material
- GLASS; PAPER-CARDBOARD; PAPER;
- Description
- Small glass medicinal bottle. Blue, orange and white label that is taped to the front reads: "Smithers / Drug Store / Prescription Pharmacy / Smithers BC / Oil of Wintergreen." Stamped onto the label is 75c. The bottle has quantity measurements embossed into the glass on the back of the bottle. A s…
- Title
- Oil of Wintergreen
- Other Names
- Methyl salicylate
- Manufacturer Notes
- Smithers Drug Store
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- MERCHANDISING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Place Of Manufacture
- Canada: Smithers, British Columbia
- Description
- Small glass medicinal bottle. Blue, orange and white label that is taped to the front reads: "Smithers / Drug Store / Prescription Pharmacy / Smithers BC / Oil of Wintergreen." Stamped onto the label is 75c. The bottle has quantity measurements embossed into the glass on the back of the bottle. A small black screw-on cap seals the bottle.
- History Of Use
- Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) can be prescribed as a topical treatment for muscle and joint pain. It is also used as additive for flavour in gum and candy. If ingested undiluted or in high doses, it can be toxic or potentially lethal.
- Material
- GLASS; PAPER-CARDBOARD; PAPER;
- Accession No.
- 1996.140.2
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Apothecary Bottle
- Material
- GLASS;
- Description
- Rectangular shaped bottle with 'SLOAN'S LINIMENT MADE IN CANADA' stamped into the glass. Inner top of bottle stained brown. Lid is rusted brown.
- Title
- Sloan's Liniment
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- MERCHANDISING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Place Of Manufacture
- Canada
- Description
- Rectangular shaped bottle with 'SLOAN'S LINIMENT MADE IN CANADA' stamped into the glass. Inner top of bottle stained brown. Lid is rusted brown.
- History Of Use
- Sloan's liniment bottle contents presumably used for relief of various ailments.
- Material
- GLASS;
- Height
- 12.7
- Diameter
- Top: 1.8 Base: 3
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1991.45.1 a-b
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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