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Aparejo
- Description
- A handmade aparejo, or saddle pack, of reddish-brown leather.
- Manufacturer
- Handmade
- Original Owner
- Theo. B. Campbell, of Kispiox
- Other Names
- Pack saddle
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- LAND TRANSPORTATION ACCESSORY
- Start Date
- 1850s
- Period or Date Notes
- Handmade in Mexico.
- Description
- A handmade aparejo, or saddle pack, of reddish-brown leather.
- Narrative
- It was not common in the north and is of Mexican or Spanish origin. (Noted in accession notes)
- History Of Use
- Used by the donor on the Yukon Telegraph Line in 1928-1936, and later for carrying supplies on big game hunts and government survey expeditions north from Hazelton along the Skeena watershed.
- Significance
- July 9, 1988: Visitor to museum said it was very valuable and was sought after by collectors in Arizona. The Aparejo was pads for the pack. The pack was called "Alforja."
- Accession No.
- 1979.158.3
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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B36 Propeller
- Description
- Half a propeller from the B-36 bomber. Green in colour with a yellow tip. It has a vary large dent in the centre. Bolted into a mount with wheels. The maker mark reads: "Electric Propellers" and "CONSTANT SPEED".
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- AEROSPACE TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Half a propeller from the B-36 bomber. Green in colour with a yellow tip. It has a vary large dent in the centre. Bolted into a mount with wheels. The maker mark reads: "Electric Propellers" and "CONSTANT SPEED".
- Height
- 289
- Width
- 100
- Length
- 62
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- Dimensions include mount
- Accession No.
- 2012.58.2
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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B-36 Turret Gun
- Description
- B36 turret gun bolted to a dolly
Baby Bottle
- Description
- a: Small bottle. Has 4 ounces measuring ability marked into the side of the bottle. On the other side marks out 114 cubic centimetres. Has squarish build with rectangular corners. Missing lid.
b: Pink advertizing slip on the inside. See inscriptions.
- Title
- Curity Sure Grip
- Manufacturer
- The Kendall Co./ Can/ Ltd.
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- a: Small bottle. Has 4 ounces measuring ability marked into the side of the bottle. On the other side marks out 114 cubic centimetres. Has squarish build with rectangular corners. Missing lid.
b: Pink advertizing slip on the inside. See inscriptions.
- Inscriptions
- On the bottom of the bottle the following has been inscribed: The Kendall Co./ Can/ Ltd.
- On part b: 4 Oz / Curity* / Sure Grip Bottle / *Trade Mark
- Height
- 11.5
- Width
- 5
- Length
- 5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- Measured from the base on all accounts.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Accession No.
- 2016.5.12 a-b
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Backpack
- Material
- FABRIC-CANVAS; METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- Rockhound backpack with a metal frame and a dark green canvas bag attached. The metal frame has remnants of green paint, most of which has chipped away. The backpack is composed of two main pockets, a larger and smaller one, as well as straps on the bottom with which to fasten additional objects. T…
- Other Names
- Knapsack
- Bag
- Manufacturer Notes
- Rockhound
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- Rockhound backpack with a metal frame and a dark green canvas bag attached. The metal frame has remnants of green paint, most of which has chipped away. The backpack is composed of two main pockets, a larger and smaller one, as well as straps on the bottom with which to fasten additional objects. Two thin leather cords can be threaded through eyelets on the backpack flap to fasten the bag shut.
- Material
- FABRIC-CANVAS; METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Accession No.
- 2012.86.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Bag
- Description
- Green canvas bag with an orange label [see inscriptions]. A single orange strap made of a synthetic fabric with a metal buckle.This item blonged to (?) Glass, a tree planting contractor that lived in in Telkwa. Glass gave the donor this shovel 5 - 10 years ago and the donor displayed it in his barb…
- Title
- DuraPouch Treeplanting Bag
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- Green canvas bag with an orange label [see inscriptions]. A single orange strap made of a synthetic fabric with a metal buckle.This item blonged to (?) Glass, a tree planting contractor that lived in in Telkwa. Glass gave the donor this shovel 5 - 10 years ago and the donor displayed it in his barbershop since then.Durapouch, according to trademarkia.com a Trademark registration company, was filed as a trademark by Interior Tent & Awning Ltd. in Kamloops, BC on Friday, May 31, 1974. On September 14, 1990 the trademark cancelled because it was not renewed.
- Height
- 35
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- Approximate distance from bottom of bag to lip of bag.
- Accession No.
- 2017.126.3
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Barrel
- Material
- WOOD-UNKNOWN; METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Barrel is an open container with twelve vertical assorted sized wooden slats bound by two metal collars, one on bottom and one on top with two separated sections of wire binding around belly of barrel. Wire binding is secured by small metal pins. Visible holes and cracks throughout. Barrel is grey…
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- Barrel is an open container with twelve vertical assorted sized wooden slats bound by two metal collars, one on bottom and one on top with two separated sections of wire binding around belly of barrel. Wire binding is secured by small metal pins. Visible holes and cracks throughout. Barrel is greyish in color and stained. Bottom of barrel has four fitted wooden slats forming round shape secured by one wooden slat running the opposite direction and nailed to out diameter of barrel.
- History Of Use
- Barrel used as container for miscellaneous purposes. Appears to be homemade.
- Material
- WOOD-UNKNOWN; METAL-STEEL;
- Height
- 46.5
- Diameter
- Top: 25.5 Base: 25.5
- Circumference
- 91.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1996.84.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (BIRCH);
- Description
- A wide gathering basket made from birch bark. The basket has a square bottom with tapered sides and a semi-oval top. The four corners have been folded and sewn together with narrow bark. The top has been trimmed with an overhanded style of stiching.
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- A wide gathering basket made from birch bark. The basket has a square bottom with tapered sides and a semi-oval top. The four corners have been folded and sewn together with narrow bark. The top has been trimmed with an overhanded style of stiching.
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (BIRCH);
- Height
- 7.5
- Width
- 24
- Length
- 22.8
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 2013.30.4
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Description
- Round basket made of wooden panels held together with metal staples. There is a colourful label on the side that's peeling off; only remnants remain. The basket has two wire handles.
- Title
- Wooden Fruit Basket
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- Round basket made of wooden panels held together with metal staples. There is a colourful label on the side that's peeling off; only remnants remain. The basket has two wire handles.
- Accession No.
- 2018.46.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE); WOOD-WILLOW;
- Description
- An oval basket with lid. The middle of the basket is larger in circumference than the top or base. It is a coil basket with a uniform design in Cherry bark, and spruce root. The lid has matching design and materials. The lid dimensions are: 15cm across, 46.5cm circumf., 2cm thick.
- Other Names
- Basket with lid
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- An oval basket with lid. The middle of the basket is larger in circumference than the top or base. It is a coil basket with a uniform design in Cherry bark, and spruce root. The lid has matching design and materials. The lid dimensions are: 15cm across, 46.5cm circumf., 2cm thick.
- History Of Use
- Katie O'Neill was referred to some as an historian. She was Wiggs O'Neills younger sister. For more info see Historical Research file: O'Neill,Katie. Basket may have been made for tourist consumption. Possibly Coast Salish.
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE); WOOD-WILLOW;
- Height
- 18.5
- Depth
- 16
- Diameter
- Top: 15 Base: 12.5
- Circumference
- 68.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- see 'Object Description' for lid measurements
- Accession No.
- 1971.1.4 a-b
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE); WOOD-WILLOW;
- Description
- Light colour woven round basket with a geometric design; fashioned in light, medium & dark bark strips. Sturdy base is smaller in circumference and thicker than the rim. It has a wrapped twine design edging along the rim with one handle (other is missing). Tightly woven.
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- Light colour woven round basket with a geometric design; fashioned in light, medium & dark bark strips. Sturdy base is smaller in circumference and thicker than the rim. It has a wrapped twine design edging along the rim with one handle (other is missing). Tightly woven.
- History Of Use
- No known personal history on the donor at this time. Past cataloguing stated this basket was made by Coast Salish. The design is made with Cherry bark and Spruce root. The Salish technique is such that if the basket was soaked, it would become water tight and could be used in a method of cooking which utilized hot stones placed in the container.
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE); WOOD-WILLOW;
- Height
- 18
- Width
- 25.5
- Depth
- 15
- Diameter
- Base: 64
- Circumference
- 80
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1971.90.1 a
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- WOOD-WILLOW; WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE);
- Description
- Light colour woven basket; rectangular shape with flaring sides; has a checked design woven with cherry bark and spruce root. Tightly woven.
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- Light colour woven basket; rectangular shape with flaring sides; has a checked design woven with cherry bark and spruce root. Tightly woven.
- History Of Use
- No known personal history on the donor at this time. From past cataloguing, it was stated only that this basket was made by Interior First Nations people, quite possibly the Salish. The design is made with Cherry bark and Spruce root. The Salish technique is such that if the basket was soaked, it would become water tight and could then be used in cooking, by placing hot stones inside. There are Coast & Interior Salish.
- Material
- WOOD-WILLOW; WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE);
- Height
- 14
- Width
- 14.5
- Length
- 20.5
- Depth
- 13.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1971.90.1 b
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE); WOOD-WILLOW;
- Description
- Rectangular shape basket with a wave design on all sides in cherry bark. The sides flare slightly.
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- Rectangular shape basket with a wave design on all sides in cherry bark. The sides flare slightly.
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE); WOOD-WILLOW;
- Height
- 12.5
- Width
- 14.5
- Length
- 26
- Depth
- 12
- Diameter
- Base: 9
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1990.126.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- ANIMAL-UNKNOWN; WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE);
- Description
- Large birch bark basket. The bottom is square with flaring sides and round top. There is a triangle design scratched into the bark. There is light coloured strips used to sew the sides together.
- Other Names
- Birch bark basket
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- Large birch bark basket. The bottom is square with flaring sides and round top. There is a triangle design scratched into the bark. There is light coloured strips used to sew the sides together.
- Material
- ANIMAL-UNKNOWN; WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE);
- Height
- 33
- Depth
- 32
- Diameter
- Top: 39 Base: 22
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1992.10.10
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (BIRCH); WOOD-WILLOW;
- Description
- An oval shaped birch bark basket. Willow stitching around the rim, down one side and around the bottom.
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- An oval shaped birch bark basket. Willow stitching around the rim, down one side and around the bottom.
- History Of Use
- Birch bark baskets were used for berry picking and storage.
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (BIRCH); WOOD-WILLOW;
- Height
- 16.5
- Width
- 20.5
- Length
- 16.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1990.127.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (BIRCH);
- Description
- A wide gathering basket made from birch bark. The basket has a square bottom with tapered sides and a semi-oval top. The four corners have been folded and sewn together with narrow bark. The top has been trimmed with an overhanded style of stiching with alternating colours of narrow bark. There is …
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- A wide gathering basket made from birch bark. The basket has a square bottom with tapered sides and a semi-oval top. The four corners have been folded and sewn together with narrow bark. The top has been trimmed with an overhanded style of stiching with alternating colours of narrow bark. There is a pattern of light-coloured leaves on the outisde of the basket.
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (BIRCH);
- Height
- 10
- Diameter
- 28
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 2013.30.3
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE);
- Description
- Trinket basketry shaped like a tea cup complete with handle and intertwined design along the top rim. 4 geometric designs on the side made with cherry bark and spruce root.
- Other Names
- Teacup trinket
- Tea Cup basket
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- Trinket basketry shaped like a tea cup complete with handle and intertwined design along the top rim. 4 geometric designs on the side made with cherry bark and spruce root.
- History Of Use
- Katie O'Neill was referred to by some as an historian. She was born in Barkerville, raised on the Queen Charolettes, became a nurse, worked in several places, helped raise many children, and became somewhat of an historian. She had many articles given to her which she in turn donated to our museum. For more info, see Historical Research Files: O'Neill, Katie
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE);
- Height
- 7
- Width
- 8.7
- Depth
- 6.6
- Circumference
- 27
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1971.1.14
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE); WOOD-WILLOW;
- Description
- A rectangular willow basket with flared sides. Willow frame creates a small base stand. The sides, 2/3rds up, are alternately woven with a uniform design (grass?). The top 3rd is open with willow framing. Along the top rim is the same material design, lashed to the rim of the basket.
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- A rectangular willow basket with flared sides. Willow frame creates a small base stand. The sides, 2/3rds up, are alternately woven with a uniform design (grass?). The top 3rd is open with willow framing. Along the top rim is the same material design, lashed to the rim of the basket.
- History Of Use
- George DeWitt 1929-1987. Mr. DeWitt was very active in the community. He was the Building Supervisor for the Federal Building and served as a president and vice president for the BV Museum. For more info, see Historical Research file: DeWitt,George. This basket appears to have been used to serve food as it is not strong nor does it have a tight enough weave to be used for cooking.
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (CHERRY); WOOD-ROOT (SPRUCE); WOOD-WILLOW;
- Height
- 12.5
- Width
- 22
- Length
- 32.5
- Depth
- 9.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1980.106.44
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Basket
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (BIRCH);
- Description
- A rust coloured birch bark basket with coloured strips around the rim. Strips are yellow, green, and orange. Very stiff and the sides are folded and sewn with willow root. The rim is reinforced with a wooden support.
- Other Names
- Birchbark basket
- Category
- DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CONTAINER
- Description
- A rust coloured birch bark basket with coloured strips around the rim. Strips are yellow, green, and orange. Very stiff and the sides are folded and sewn with willow root. The rim is reinforced with a wooden support.
- History Of Use
- Unknown donor. We can only assume it is used to gather berries or for storage, as it is not strong enough for cooking. The coloured strips around the top achieved their colour by dying the strips in berry, vegetable or root juices. Sometimes burying the
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (BIRCH);
- Height
- 19.5
- Width
- 25
- Depth
- 19
- Diameter
- Base: 62
- Circumference
- 84
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- base diameter is actually base circumference
- Accession No.
- 1991.137.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
Basket
- Material
- WOOD-BARK (BIRCH);
- Description
- A small square cedar bark basket.
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