A khaki-coloured heavy cotton twill weave armband with two buttons attached by a piece of twine, 2.3cm from the fabric, to allow for arm width, four buttonholes on the other side, stamped in black on the front, “No. 115 Coy.”, underneath, “P.C.M.R.” and underneath that “GOLDEN RANGERS”.
A khaki-coloured heavy cotton twill weave armband with two buttons attached by a piece of twine, 2.3cm from the fabric, to allow for arm width, four buttonholes on the other side, stamped in black on the front, “No. 115 Coy.”, underneath, “P.C.M.R.” and underneath that “GOLDEN RANGERS”.
A hollow-tubed, metal frame, nylon backpack. The frame (with smaller cross beams and braces with hooks and grommets) curves to the body. The pack has padded, adjustable shoulder straps, a flap cover and several zippered pockets: two on each side and two on the front. There is a pocket on the front …
A hollow-tubed, metal frame, nylon backpack. The frame (with smaller cross beams and braces with hooks and grommets) curves to the body. The pack has padded, adjustable shoulder straps, a flap cover and several zippered pockets: two on each side and two on the front. There is a pocket on the front of the flap that closes with Velcro. The pack has a light nylon extension at the top with a drawstring closure. The flap has two cords threading through the front sides which are tied to metal rings on the pack to keep the top closed. There is white label tag sewn onto the flap; it reads “#228 BAG-100% NYLONSAC A DOS” , and underneath “MADE IN KOREA FAIT EN COREE” and under that, “CA#00818”.
A barber set (a) clippers, (b) scissors, (c) comb, and (d) brush:(a) a stainless steel hand-held, manual-use, long-handled hair clippers (17.0cmx8.0cm wide) for cutting head hair and a metal safety piece that fits over the blades. On the bottom blade base, viewer’s left, imprinted “No”, right side…
A barber set (a) clippers, (b) scissors, (c) comb, and (d) brush:(a) a stainless steel hand-held, manual-use, long-handled hair clippers (17.0cmx8.0cm wide) for cutting head hair and a metal safety piece that fits over the blades. On the bottom blade base, viewer’s left, imprinted “No”, right side a red dot, and underneath “000”. Imprinted on the inside of the right handle “Atlas” and further down “MADE IN GERMANY”.(b) a pair of stainless steel barber scissors (19.5cm longx 4.5cm wide); on one side of the scissors, just after the screw hinge holding the two pieces together and before the finger loop holes, “Premier” written in script inside of an oval, and underneath “LIFE TIME” is printed, and on the other arm “MADE IN USA” and underneath “5S”.(c) a black barber’s comb (2.7cm wide x18.5cm long), long and straight with the teeth wider spaced at one end, tapering down to very short and close together at the other end. The word “NYLON” is printed on one side.(d) a wood brush (23.0cm long, 16.0cm radius) with long natural bristles in a round base with a carved handle, imprinted on handle “739”.
Three caps a,b,c,:(a) one red cotton cap with a sun visor, roll-down cover for ears and neck and a quilted pink faux satin interior lining; the ear and neck extension is lined with beige flannel and a knitted rim to keep it secure; hand printed in indelible black ink on the faux satin lining (Ken J…
Three caps a,b,c,:(a) one red cotton cap with a sun visor, roll-down cover for ears and neck and a quilted pink faux satin interior lining; the ear and neck extension is lined with beige flannel and a knitted rim to keep it secure; hand printed in indelible black ink on the faux satin lining (Ken Jones’s monogram) “K” first and then “J” joined to the top of the K, but higher than the K; this monogram is repeated (one right side up, one reversed) on each side of the seam on the flannel ear extension. There is a label inside the cap; it’s one of the new material labels... “This label shall not be removed until sold by retail and delivered.”(b) one green polyester cap with a small sun visor, roll-down cover for ears and neck and a quilted beige faux satin interior lining; the back of the cap has a knitted green neck extension that goes down the back with the ear flaps attached to this, they are green nylon lined with beige flannel. There are four labels inside the cap: one of the new material labels... “This label shall not be removed until sold by retail and delivered.” ; one “THE ALL SIZER” retailer label “KRYSTAL CAP CO. LTD., a Canadian union label, and another Krystal Cap label.(c) one red cotton cap with a sun visor, the top divided into a hexagon each with a rivetted airhole, sewn down with a fabric-covered metal button on top. The inside did have foam lining but it is disintegrating, mostly gone, and only a remnant of the Ken Jones’s moniker is left. There is circular machine-embroidered patch sewn on the front; it is beige canvas, green-rimmed, three individual orange lines forming an almost circle, at the bottom with the words ‘MOUNTAIN GUIDE”, white on a black background. Overlapping everything is black ski crossed by a black ice pick, and over that, a stylized green maple leaf with the letters “ACMG” in white.
A metal canteen (a) (19.3cmx12cm widex6.5cm depth) with an army-green, felt-lined, canvas jacket (b) and a plastic, screw-on lid. The body is wider at the top and narrows down at the bottom; there is a shaped metal piece fitted in the bottom of the jacket; it is shaped to fit the canteen, which fit…
A metal canteen (a) (19.3cmx12cm widex6.5cm depth) with an army-green, felt-lined, canvas jacket (b) and a plastic, screw-on lid. The body is wider at the top and narrows down at the bottom; there is a shaped metal piece fitted in the bottom of the jacket; it is shaped to fit the canteen, which fits in snugly. The canteen is a typical army surplus store canteen. The plastic, screw-on top has a cork liner and a metal chain attached by a small bolt which connects to the neck of the canteen. The insulated canvas jacket has an opening at the top for the lid, two flaps on the top which can be opened or closed by metal keepers. The front of the jacket has the letters “U.S.” stamped in black ink. On the back, 5.0cm from the top, there is a piece of heavy, corded cotton looped over and sewn down, with a metal piece fitted through the open part, presumably for attaching the canteen to a belt or strap.
A faded green wool winter cap with a B.C. provincial pin on the front. The cap is a beret-style winter cap with a small peak; it has a pull-down neck and ear covering in machine-knitted brown nylon; inside the cap under the peak is a line of thick paper to keep the brim in shape. There is a silver …
A faded green wool winter cap with a B.C. provincial pin on the front. The cap is a beret-style winter cap with a small peak; it has a pull-down neck and ear covering in machine-knitted brown nylon; inside the cap under the peak is a line of thick paper to keep the brim in shape. There is a silver pin attached to the front of the cap. It is a B.C. provincial coat-of -arms pin: the wapiti on the left, the heraldic lion on top, the Bighorn sheep on the right, the shield in the middle and the motto underneath “SPLENDOR SINE OCCASU”. On the back there is a spike and clutch (tie-tack) screw-on closure.
A grey fibre rope, coiled, wrapped round, and tied with a butterfly coil knot. The rope is kept from fraying and coming apart by secured ends with white adhesive tape on the tips, and black duct tape above that.
A grey fibre rope, coiled, wrapped round, and tied with a butterfly coil knot. The rope is kept from fraying and coming apart by secured ends with white adhesive tape on the tips, and black duct tape above that.
A pair of unlined black leather (a=right, b=left), over-ankle, well-worn, cross-country ski boots, with leather soles, a leather heel reinforced by rubber nailed onto the heel, seven grommeted eyelets with black laces and a leather loop pull-off above the heel on the back.
A pair of unlined black leather (a=right, b=left), over-ankle, well-worn, cross-country ski boots, with leather soles, a leather heel reinforced by rubber nailed onto the heel, seven grommeted eyelets with black laces and a leather loop pull-off above the heel on the back.
A cylindrical canvas bag, tan/gold coloured with a patch of lightweight, cream-coloured canvas (38.0cmx 31.0cm wide) hand sewn on over a large hole. One round piece of lightweight, cream-coloured canvas (28.0cm radius) is sewn on the bottom; attached to this is a rectangular piece of canvas folded …
A cylindrical canvas bag, tan/gold coloured with a patch of lightweight, cream-coloured canvas (38.0cmx 31.0cm wide) hand sewn on over a large hole. One round piece of lightweight, cream-coloured canvas (28.0cm radius) is sewn on the bottom; attached to this is a rectangular piece of canvas folded over and stitched, creating a handle. On the top of the bag there are twelve metal grommets, through which a corded rope is threaded through creating a drawstring for closure. The cord is loop-knotted and there are brass-coloured metal pieces clamped on the folded-over ends to prevent them from unravelling. The manufacturer’s name is obliterated by the patch covering the hole; visible: “RY” underneath that “RES LTD” , underneath that “R B C”. On the opposite side of the patch, on the sewn seam, is a (Ken Jones’s monogram) “K” with a “J” leading off the top of the “K” so it is higher than the K, in black indelible ink. This is repeated below the patch, but the “J” is partially covered by the patch. Near this, printed horizontally with black ink “KEN. JONES,” underneath that “GOLDEN, B.C.,” and underneath that “CANADA.”. This is repeated on the other side, except for “CANADA”, but is very faded.
A cylindrical canvas bag, tan coloured with one round piece of lightweight canvas (24.50cm radius) sewn on the bottom; 24.50cm from the bottom and 6.50cm from the one stitched seam is a rectangular piece of heavy-duty corded canvas folded over on the ends, and stitched down in a diamond-shaped pat…
A cylindrical canvas bag, tan coloured with one round piece of lightweight canvas (24.50cm radius) sewn on the bottom; 24.50cm from the bottom and 6.50cm from the one stitched seam is a rectangular piece of heavy-duty corded canvas folded over on the ends, and stitched down in a diamond-shaped pattern, creating a handle. Between the handle and the sea, printed with black indelible ink, is (Ken Jones’s monogram) “R. KEN. JONES”. On the other side of the seam this is repeated in black indelible ink “R. KEN. JONES,” and in the middle of the bag printed in blue/green ink that has faded considerably, printed with black indelible ink “KEN. JONES” and underneath “GOLDEN, B.C.”. On the top of the bag there are eight metal grommets, through which a corded rope is threaded through creating a drawstring for closure. The ends are knotted to prevent the cord from unravelling.
