Abraham, Willard
Share
Telephone handset
Description:
Telephone ear/mouth piece was found at the telegraph shack up McGillvary pass. The telegraph building was said to be rather run down and rotted away, according to the donor himself.
Keywords:
telephone, household equipment
Source:
Abraham, Willard
Date of Object:
ca. 1930
Accession #:
019.09.02
Dimensions:
29cm L X 8.5cm W, length of phone cord 110cm L
Get This Image
If you would like a copy of this image, please fill out our Reproduction Request form. You may also download and mail us a copy.
We are open for the season!
The museum recognizes and respects that the Pemberton museum operates within the traditional unceded territory of Lil'wat and Stl’atl’imx Nations
Explore our Video Gallery
Location
We are located in the downtown area of Pemberton at 7455 Prospect St.
Meetings
The Society meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Museum.
Become a Member
Museum memberships ensure the long term sustainability of the museum society and the history it preserves. Membership is $15 for an individual and $20 for a family. Your membership ensures you will receive regular news from the museum regarding upcoming events and programs and special projects. To become a member fill out the form and mail to us. We accept payment by cheque or e-transfer.
Did you know?
Port Pemberton was founded as a stopping point on the historic Harrison-Lillooet gold rush trail over 160 years ago.
30,000 gold-rushers passed through this region from 1858 to 1865 and Port Pemberton was an important stopping point for travelers making their way to Lillooet and the gold-fields beyond!
The museum recognizes and respects that the Pemberton museum operates within the traditional unceded territory of Lil'wat and Stl’atl’imx Nations.