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Pemberton Logging and Milling Association Seal Embosser
Description:
A black cast iron seal embosser. On the front, there is a label that reads "PEMBERTON LOGGING AND MILLING". Engraved on the top of the brass stamp is "MADE AT SUPERIOR STAMP & STENCIL VAN B.C.". The seal itself is made up of two circles inbetween the circles it reads "PEMBERTON LOGGING AND MILLING ASSOCATION" in the center of the seal it says "SEAL" and above and below it there are two leaves with a dot inbetween.
Date of Object:
ca. 1960s
Accession #:
018.05.01
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Simoniz Floor Wax Can
Description:
A can of non scruff floor wax. On the front of the can it reads " SAVE! 15¢ OFF REGULAR PRICE YOU PAY PRICE MARKED"; "Non-Scuff floor wax self polishing COLOUR-TRUE WON'T YELLOW"; "SIMONIZ MAKES IT". On the front there is also an illustration of a boy and an girl washing a dog. The reverse is the French translation. One side of the can it reads "FOR ALL FLOORS LINOLEUM, ASPHALT, RUBBER, VINYL TILE, FINISHED WOOD TERRAZZO"; "SIMONIZ NON-SCUFF FLOOR WAX NOW CONTAINS CRYSTAL CLEAR VINYL. VINYL in new Simoniz Non-Scuff Floor Wax gives the toughest, glossiest shine. BEAUTIFUL LASTING. children may romp, track, and spill on your floors. Vinyl means complete protection. DAMP MOPPING won't remove the shine. Simoniz Non-Scuff Floor Wax is water repellent.";"DIRECTIONS: First, wash floor. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. When floor is dry apply wax. Pour small amount on floor. Use clean cloth or applicator to spread toughly. That's all-it dries to a shine! No rubbing, no buffing! New Simoniz Floor Wax is self poiishing and will not yellow."; "Non-Inflammable, Keep from Freezing"; "NET CONTENTS 40 FLUID OUNCES". The French translation is on the other side. There is writing on the top of the can but it is too rusted to make out. The item was found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca.1950s
Accession #:
018.07.01
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MacDonald's British Consoles Cigarette Tobacco Tins
Description:
Two tins of MacDonald's British Consols Cigarette Tobacco. On the side of the can there is an illustration of a women wearing traditional Scottish garb holding a sword. On the top of the lid of the tin around of the edge is says "FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS THIS TRADE MARK HAS BEEN KNOWN THROUGHOUT CANADA AS THE SAFEST GUIDE TO RELIABLE TOBACCO PRODUCTS". In the middle of the tin there is an illustration of a tobacco leaf and on top of it reads "W.C. MACDONALD INC. MANUFACTURERS OF FINE TOBACCOS, MONTREAL" a) still has the top of the seal on the lid and a little of the bottom on the tin. The bottom of the seal on b) is missing but there is still some of the top of the seal still on the tin. The items were found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca.1950s
Accession #:
018.07.02
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Certi-Split Red Cedar Shakes Labels
Description:
All four of the tags read "TYEE FOREST PRODUCTS LTD. PEMBERTON B.C" on the top. In the middle it reads "CERTI-SPLIT TRADE MARK Handsplit Red Cedar Shakes Number 1 GRADE. These shakes meet all quality requirements for handsplit red cedar shakes as established by RED CEDAR SHINGLES & HANDSPLIT SHAKE BUREAU, SEATTLE WASH. Copyright 1955. Vancouver, B.C." On the back are instructions for roof pitch and exposure, roof application, nailing, and literature. a+b) have orange tops and on the bottom it reads "24x1"/2"-3/4" Handsplit-&-Resawn". The bottom of b) has black mold stains. c+d) have white tops and on the bottom it reads 24"x1/2-5/8 Tapersplit d) is covered in red stains. The items were found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca. 1963
Accession #:
018.07.03abcd
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Centigrade Red Cedar Shingles Label
Description:
Two red labels for "CERTIGRADE Red Cedar SHINGLES Red Label". The labels read "NAILS use only rust resistant nails in the laying of each shingle. Only Certigrade Red Cedar Shingles. Owners should DEMAND and INSIST on the use of rust proof nails. Ask the retail lumberman for literature on over-roofer or remodeling with red Cedar Shingles & Handsplit SHAKE BUREAU, 5510 WHITE BLDG, SEATTLE, WASH 98101, OR 1477 WEST PENDER ST. VANCOUVER, B.C."; "TRADE MARK CERTIGRADE REGISTERED IN US PATENT OFFICE RED CEDAR SHINGLES RED LABEL"; "THIS LABEL IS TO DESIGNATE A MIXED-GRAIN SHINGLE WHICH MEETS ALL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS OF RED LABEL GRADE SHINGLES AS SHOWN IN CURRENT GRADING AND PACKING RULES"; "RED CEDAR SHINGLE & HANDSPLIT SHAKE BUREAU" On the back are instructions. there is a red stain on the top proper right corner of b) and there is a black stain on the proper left corner of a). The items were found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca.1963
Accession #:
018.07.04ab
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Scotia-Bank Cheque Book
Description:
A cheque book from the Pemberton Branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia. On the front are three black receipts printed in red ink. The checks themselves are blue and say "The Bank of Nova Scotia" and below that "Scotia Bank" is written with a globe with an arrow going through the center between the Scotia and the Bank. The item was found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca.1960s
Accession #:
018.07.05
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Stainless Steel Fire Extinguisher
Description:
A model DC-20a 20lb. stainless steel fire extinguisher, from "General" manufacturers, with a red label. It is for class B&C fires: Gasoline, Oil, Grease, Electrical equipment. It has a grey handle and black hose attached to a brass handle. The item was found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca.1960s
Accession #:
018.07.06
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Stainless Steel Fire Extinguisher
Description:
A stainless steel fire extinguisher with a red cap and a orange hose and a red plastic tip. The label is in engraved in re lettering and reads "Trademark General Model Quick AID SF-4 Fire guard foam. The item was found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca. 1960s
Accession #:
018.07.07
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Wood Dynamite Crates
Description:
Two wooden crates for Dynamite. On the short sides of box a) it reads "50 LB 24=6=60 C-I-L DITCHING DYNAMITE 50% 1/4X8 C-I-L". On the top of box a) it reads "Pemberton Valley F.I" in blue handwriting. On the short sides of box b) it reads "50LB 13=9=60 FORCITE 60% PERFORATED 1X8 CARTRIDGES C-I-L". both of the long sides are the same on each crate. One of the long sides reads "Made in Canada by Canadian Industries Limited', which is what C-I-L stands for. Under that it reads "Factories at James Island, B.C; Beloeil, P.Q.; Brainerd, Man.; Nobel, Ontario; Calgary, Alta.". On the other long side it reads "High EXPLOSIVES-- DANGEROUS CLASS III - DIVISION B.T.C 14". The item was found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca. 1960s
Accession #:
018.07.08ab
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Shovel Head
Description:
A rusty shovel head with the handle broken off. On the metal covering for the stub of the handle "JONES" is stamped in. The item was found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca.1960s
Accession #:
018.07.09
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Fram Filter Bag
Description:
A filter bag in a manila envelope. On the envelope it reads "Fram Filter Bag C-116 used on Cummins diesel-HB-motor G M C Engine (TORQUE CONVERTER) Made in Canada FRAM CANADA LIMITED STRATFORD, ONT.". The item was found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca.1960
Accession #:
018.07.10
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Bag of Coupons
Description:
A plastic bag full of coupons and box ends. a) is seven box ends for "MONARCH MARGARINE". b) is 12 cut up box tops for Kellogg's cereal most likely corn flakes. c) 12 box ends for "Blue Bonnet" margarine". d) eight box ends for solo margarine. e) two coupons that have an illustration of a rose and say "Save this valuable ALL SWEET ROSE TOKEN". f) two box ends for "CP Margene". g) three large black and white coupons from Blue Bonnet. h) one small red coupon from "NABOB FOODS". The items were found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca.1950s
Accession #:
018.07.11
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Cart Parts Box
Description:
A dirty black box for "CAT" caterpillar parts. On two sides of the box read "GENUINE CAT PARTS". On the top of the box it reads "CATERPILLAR QUALITY PARTS". On the bottom of the box it reads "Only CATERPILLAR Parts give CATERPILLAR Performance". On the unopened end of the box it reads "CATERPILLAR TRACTOR CO. PEORIA, ILLINOIS, U.S.A. MADE IN U.S.A. PRINTED IN U.S.A. The item was found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca.1970
Accession #:
018.07.12
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school chairs
Description:
18 assorted school chairs. a) c) d) I) o) and p) are darker green melamine school chairs. e) is a dark green melamine school chair painted orange with green leaves. f) g) h) j) k) and l) are lighter green melamine school chairs. m) is a yellow melamine school chair. b) is a green and orange wooden school chair. n) is a white wooden school chair. The items were found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca. 1970
Accession #:
018.07.13
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Hay Rake
Description:
A rusty hay rake. On the hook "MADE IN CANADA" is embossed, and beside that "T4 is stamped in. The item was found on the Perkins brothers lot.
Date of Object:
ca. 1960
Accession #:
018.07.14
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