Brown covered agenda/diary published by General Diaries Inc. 1949 Year Diary with pencil inscriptions fromTheodore F. Schreier. Signed "T.F Scherier, 1949" on the first inside page.
Brown covered agenda/diary published by General Diaries Inc. 1949 Year Diary with pencil inscriptions fromTheodore F. Schreier. Signed "T.F Scherier, 1949" on the first inside page.
Brown blacksmith's apron, made of thick leather. There are two straps that go on the shoulders, one at the back and two smaller ones at the front to attach at the ring on the other side. The straps are held onto the body of the apron with metal fasteners
Brown blacksmith's apron, made of thick leather. There are two straps that go on the shoulders, one at the back and two smaller ones at the front to attach at the ring on the other side. The straps are held onto the body of the apron with metal fasteners
Material
ANIMAL - LEATHER
Width
62
Length
90
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Dimension Notes
Measurements from 2000 catalogue sheet. Measured open and laid flat.
Red and white striped pinafore style apron. White buttons at the back, including larger buttons at the waist. Two pockets, one on each side at the front.
"Candy Stripers" began in New Jersey in 1944. See Wikipedia entry on "Hospital Volunteers", accessed 2019-02-08. The Candy Striper program began in Smithers in 1967.
Description
Red and white striped pinafore style apron. White buttons at the back, including larger buttons at the waist. Two pockets, one on each side at the front.
History Of Use
Candy striper uniform/apron likely worn by a volunteer at BV Hospital 1960s-1970s. Candy stripers are hospital volunteers that work without pay in a variety of roles, usually under the supervision of nurses.
Part A is a brown canvas armband. It is held closed by two beige buttons that are sewn into the inside. There are two button holes to allow the wearer to adjust the tightness. On the front in black letters is: "NO. 52 COY. / P.C.M.R. / SMITHERS RANGERS".
Parts B and C are two small leather dogtag-…
Part A is a brown canvas armband. It is held closed by two beige buttons that are sewn into the inside. There are two button holes to allow the wearer to adjust the tightness. On the front in black letters is: "NO. 52 COY. / P.C.M.R. / SMITHERS RANGERS".
Parts B and C are two small leather dogtag-like items. Part B is a reddish brown tag, stamped with "K 515581 / RANGER / KIRBY JE / CE CDN". Part C is a brown octangon shaped tag stamped with the same information. Both parts B and C have two holes punched in them and are held together by a tied piece of string.
History Of Use
Used by James Ernest Kirby (1865-1965), resident of Smithers from 1918 to 1965. Kirby served as local Mining Recorder. "P.C.M.R" stands for Pacific Coast Militia Rangers. Formed on March 3, 1942, the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers were volunteers who patrolled, performed military surveillance, and provided local defence of the coastline of British Columbia and in Yukon against the wartime threat of a possible Japanese invasion. At their height, the PCMR consisted of 15,000 volunteers in 138 companies. The Pacific Coast Militia Rangers were disbanded on September 30, 1945, after Japan's surrender in the Second World War. (Source: Wikipedia entry for Canadian Rangers, accessed 2019-01-28).
Three beige khaki coloured armbands. Buttons inside on reverse. Front side reads "No. 52 Coy. / P.C.M.R / Smithers Rangers" in black text.
History Of Use
"P.C.M.R" stands for Pacific Coast Militia Rangers. Formed on March 3, 1942, the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers were volunteers who patrolled, performed military surveillance, and provided local defence of the coastline of British Columbia and in Yukon against the wartime threat of a possible Japanese invasion. At their height, the P.C.M.R consisted of 15,000 volunteers in 138 companies. The Pacific Coast Militia Rangers were disbanded on September 30, 1945, after Japan's surrender in the Second World War. (Source: Wikipedia entry for Canadian Rangers, accessed 2019-01-28).
Copper-coloured ashtray that is slighty bowl-shaped. Has a wave-type pattern along the outside and intricate engravings of five different buildings, three women, flowers, and leaves. Inscription reads: "Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Seattle 1909".
Copper-coloured ashtray that is slighty bowl-shaped. Has a wave-type pattern along the outside and intricate engravings of five different buildings, three women, flowers, and leaves. Inscription reads: "Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Seattle 1909".
White cotton baby dress. Short puffy sleeves, flares out from above waist. Bottom of dress has lace trim. Skirt portion has embroidered flower design. Chest section, just below neck line has embroidered design that looks like a hanging necklace with a flower.
White cotton baby dress. Short puffy sleeves, flares out from above waist. Bottom of dress has lace trim. Skirt portion has embroidered flower design. Chest section, just below neck line has embroidered design that looks like a hanging necklace with a flower.
White nightgown, open backed. Pattern of purple flowers, two with green stems on front. While silken thread across the neck extends back into the ties.
White nightgown, open backed. Pattern of purple flowers, two with green stems on front. While silken thread across the neck extends back into the ties.
Green knitted baby dress. Three green buttons and a drawstring to hold it closed. Drawstring has tassles on the end. Knitted in a square pattern. The pattern around the waist is a slightly lighter green colour. The collar is a slightly different knitted material in a slightly lighter green. Sleeve …
Green knitted baby dress. Three green buttons and a drawstring to hold it closed. Drawstring has tassles on the end. Knitted in a square pattern. The pattern around the waist is a slightly lighter green colour. The collar is a slightly different knitted material in a slightly lighter green. Sleeve ends are same material and pattern as the collar.
White gown or nightgown with smocking across the chest and a slight floral pattern (three small pink flowers). Sleeves are gathered at the end with pink thread. Gown is open at the back, tied at neck and waist with silken threads. Tag at the bottom reads "Bambi / Reg'd / Olga A Newell / Toronto"
White gown or nightgown with smocking across the chest and a slight floral pattern (three small pink flowers). Sleeves are gathered at the end with pink thread. Gown is open at the back, tied at neck and waist with silken threads. Tag at the bottom reads "Bambi / Reg'd / Olga A Newell / Toronto"
Off white cotton baby dress, with embroidered flower design. Short puffy sleeves, flares out from above waist. Bottom of dress has lace trim. Skirt portion has embroidered flower design. Chest section, just below neck line has embroidered design that looks like a hanging necklace with a flower.
Off white cotton baby dress, with embroidered flower design. Short puffy sleeves, flares out from above waist. Bottom of dress has lace trim. Skirt portion has embroidered flower design. Chest section, just below neck line has embroidered design that looks like a hanging necklace with a flower.
a: hand crocheted white or offwhite cotton jacket. The sleeves are of equal length to the body. There are no buttons or clasps. It has a pattern of circles or in the design.
b: hat, crocheted in the same colour and pattern as the jacket. The hat has a flower-like adornment made of white ribbon whi…
a: hand crocheted white or offwhite cotton jacket. The sleeves are of equal length to the body. There are no buttons or clasps. It has a pattern of circles or in the design.
b: hat, crocheted in the same colour and pattern as the jacket. The hat has a flower-like adornment made of white ribbon which includes two ties.
Publications
Item featured in September 2015 BV Museum newsletter and October 7 2015 Interior News article Arti-FACT segment.
History Of Use
The jacket and hat were made in 1914 by a Mrs. Cathray and given to the donor's grandmother, Henrietta Smith. The item was to be worn by Henrietta's daughter (donor's mother) Mae G. Smith. The item was retained by Mae Smith and passed down to her daughter.
a: blue shirt with white collar and sleeves. Blue buttons spaced along the bottom edge Tag with maker's mark cannot be read, it has frayed apart.
b: blue shorts with white fabric waistband and and leg bands. Holes along the waistband likely intended for use with the buttons in the shirt (part a). …
a: blue shirt with white collar and sleeves. Blue buttons spaced along the bottom edge Tag with maker's mark cannot be read, it has frayed apart.
b: blue shorts with white fabric waistband and and leg bands. Holes along the waistband likely intended for use with the buttons in the shirt (part a). Metal snap closures to form the leg holes at the bottom
c: duplicate of b
Narrative
"Soakers" were shorts worn over cloth diapers as a protective layer between diaper and clothing
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