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: 1995.128 a to d.4029
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
Mill Scene Cup and Saucer
ID 1988.93.3020
Hot Water Bottle
ID 1963.4.1
Cranberry Pottery Dish
ID 2017.3.3
Tiara from Frieda Shaw’s Dance Studio
ID 1985.89.2581
Rodmay Gramophone
2018.12.1
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