Artifacts

Waffle Iron
Significance: This waffle iron, with its colourful ceramic top, shows the shift from utilitarian kitchen implements...
Michael Manson Shaving Mug
Significance: The shaving mug was used by Mr. Manson when, as an MLA, he represented Comox...
Personal Combination Ink Stamp
Significance: The stamp has 3 functions: pen, pencil and a stamp bearing the name, “Henry Hague.”...
The Rochester Steam Sterilizer
Significance: The copper-lined medical instrument sterilizer was used in the 1950s by Columbia Coast Mission...
Little Jimmie
Significance: During the 1930’s and 40’s this Koestler portable electric organ, owned by the Columbia...
Coleman Gas Iron and Stand
Significance: Despite the risk of fire, by the 1940’s the Instant Lighting (white) Gas Iron...
Butter Paddle
Significance: The paddle is part of the 4quart Dazey butter churn commonly used by Island...
Northern Electric Telephone
Significance: This is one of six magneto wall telephones purchased in 1955 by the Cortes Island...
Camp Food Steamer
Significance: Perforated tin inserts allowed efficient camp cooks and home cooks to prepare a whole...