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Objects

The qathet Museum & Archives is home to over 8,000 historical objects and artifacts. Click on the images below to explore some of the unique and interesting pieces that speak to the history of the region. Check back for new additions!

Tla'amin

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Obsidian Point
ID 2014.25.1
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Lunchbox Cedar Basket
ID ​2018.26.9ab
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Canoe Bailer
​ID 2018.26.1             
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Bead Necklace
​ID 2019.9.4
        
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Stone Blade
ID 2014.89.8
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Hand Maul
ID 2014.59.1

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"Russian Blue" Trade Beads
ID 1977.25.1799  
 
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Net Weight
ID 1995.87.1

Settler Agriculture and Homesteading

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Butter Churn
ID ​1979.17.1903   
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Billy Goat Smith's Grinder
ID 1965.98.1 
 
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Ice Cream Maker
​ID 1965.109.1
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Lambert's Dish Pan
ID 2000.47.4790 
 
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Flax Tapestry
​ID 1996.162.1
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Lewis & Sons Milk Bottle
ID 1983.42.2398
  
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Wine Press & Strainer
​ID 1999.87.4620 
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Lambert Farm Painting
ID 2005.80.5482  
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McMahon's Sheep Shears
ID 1991.42.1       
                                   
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Coffee Grinder
​ID 1965.9.1       ​
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Banham Farm Seeder
ID 2015.55.4

Mill and Logging

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Powell River Company Trademark
ID 2004.75.5366

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Soda Cracker Tin
​ID 
1965.124.1        
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Women's Mill Coveralls
ID 2014.82.1     
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​​Wooden Casting Pattern
ID 
2001.138 a,b,c.4971
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Adding Machine
​ID 1972.120.968   
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Surveyor's Compass
​ID 2001.41.B
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Saltery Log Stamp Hammer
ID 1968.179.1
   

Ships

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Princess Mary Whistle & Bell
​ID 1997.26.1
​ID 2002.114.1

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SS Capilano Porthole
​ID
2014.78.1  
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SS Capilano Ship's Bell
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​ID 
2014.78.7a-b   
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Local Businesses

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Rodmay Gramophone
2018.12.1

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Mill Scene Cup and Saucer
ID 1988.93.3020  
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Hot Water Bottle
​ID 1963.4.1      
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Cranberry Pottery Dish
ID 2017.3.3

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Hindle's Bow Maker
​ID
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​​Tiara from Frieda Shaw's Dance Studio
ID 
1985.89.2581  
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Entertainment and Community

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Gordon Knibbs' Scout Hat
​ID 2014.36.1
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Griswold Film Splicer
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​ID 
2016.42.1    
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Pearson's Piano Accordion
​ID 2014.17.1
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Wooden Artist's Palette
​ID 
1987.132.2870     
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Toy Train Set
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​ID 
2001.138 a,b,c.4971
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Powell River's First
​Amusement Ride

​ID 1986.95.2737        
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Telegraph Key
​ID 1964.11.1   
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Marine Ave Sign
ID 2012.65.1


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Territorial Acknowledgement 
The qathet Museum & Archives is located on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation. The Museum is committed to collaborating with all Indigenous peoples of this province including the Tla'amin Nation. We acknowledge the harms of the past, are committed to improving relationships in the spirit of reconciliation, and we extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory. ​
  • Visit Us
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Exhibits >
      • Current Exhibits
      • Virtual Exhibits >
        • Kathaumixw
        • Riveting Women
        • Symphonies of the Sunshine Coast
        • Capturing Mountains
        • Story of Cedar
        • Powell River Firsts
        • Rod LeMay Collection
        • Pop-up Museum Exhibits
  • What to Do
    • Public Programs Calendar >
      • Spring Speaker Series
      • Fall Speaker Series
    • Virtual Programs >
      • Virtual Portal To the Past
      • A Taste of qathet's History
      • The Crafty Corner
      • Dive Into the Archives
    • Tours
  • Learn
    • School Programs >
      • Exhibit Visits & Tours
      • Outreach Kits
    • Educational Resources >
      • Local History Books
      • Indigenous History >
        • Place Names
      • Forestry History
      • Community History >
        • The Coast Memoirs
        • Memories of the Mill
      • Blast from the Past
      • Heritage Stops
    • Collections >
      • Objects
      • Archives >
        • Indexes & Finding Aids
        • Archival Descriptions
        • Powell River Digester
        • Phone Books & Directories
        • Good Citizen
        • Record of Military Service
    • Research Requests
  • Events
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Careers
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Name Change
    • Our Mandate
    • News & Reports
    • Contact Us
  • Forestry Museum
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