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

Obsidian Point
ID 2014.25.1

Lunchbox Cedar Basket
ID 2018.26.9ab

Canoe Bailer
ID 2018.26.1

Bead Necklace
ID 2019.9.4

Stone Blade
ID 2014.89.8

Hand Maul
ID 2014.59.1

“Russian Blue” Trade Beads
ID 1977.25.1799

Net Weight
ID 1995.87.1

Settler Agriculture and Homesteading

Butter Churn
ID 1979.17.1903

Billy Goat Smith’s Grinder
ID 1965.98.1

Ice Cream Maker
ID 1965.109.1

Lambert’s Dish Pan
ID 2000.47.4790

Flax Tapestry
ID 1996.162.1

Lewis & Sons Milk Bottle
ID 1983.42.2398

Wine Press & Strainer
ID 1999.87.4620

Lambert Farm Painting
ID 2005.80.5482

McMahon’s Sheep Shears
ID 1991.42.1

Coffee Grinder
ID 1965.9.1

Banham Farm Seeder
ID 2015.55.4

Mill and Logging

Powell River Company Trademark
ID 2004.75.5366

Soda Cracker Tin
ID 1965.124.1

Women’s Mill Coveralls
ID 2014.82.1

Wooden Casting Pattern
ID 2001.138 a,b,c.4971

Adding Machine
ID 1972.120.968

Surveyor’s Compass
ID 2001.41.B

Saltery Log Stamp Hammer
ID 1968.179.1

Ships

Princess Mary Whistle & Bell
ID 1997.26.1
ID 2002.114.1

SS Capilano Porthole
ID 2014.78.1

SS Capilano Ship’s Bell
ID 2014.78.7a-b

Local Businesses

Rodmay Gramophone
2018.12.1

Mill Scene Cup and Saucer
ID 1988.93.3020

Hot Water Bottle
ID 1963.4.1

Cranberry Pottery Dish
ID 2017.3.3

Hindle’s Bow Maker
ID

Tiara from Frieda Shaw’s Dance Studio
ID 1985.89.2581

Entertainment and Community

Gordon Knibbs’ Scout Hat
ID 2014.36.1

Griswold Film Splicer
ID 2016.42.1

Pearson’s Piano Accordion
ID 2014.17.1

Wooden Artist’s Palette
ID 1987.132.2870

Toy Train Set
ID 2001.138 a,b,c.4971

Powell River’s First
Amusement Ride
ID 1986.95.2737

Telegraph Key
ID 1964.11.1

Marine Ave Sign
ID 2012.65.1