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Skating at Historic Properties
Skating at Historic Properties
Item · [between 1975 and 1980]
Part of City of Halifax fonds
Item consists of promotional photograph of three people (likely department staff) posing while skating on a small outdoor rink by Historic Properties. 102-106-1-8
Engraving of Joseph Howe
Engraving of Joseph Howe
Item · Sep-78
Part of City of Halifax fonds
Item consists of an engraving of a portrait of Joseph Howe. The engraving is framed in a gold-coloured wooden frame with a white matboard with an oval aperture. A gold metal plaque is mounted on the glass of the frame, which reads: "Presented to the / Joseph Howe Society / by the / Honourable A. Garnet Brown / Minister of Recreation / September 1978." Available as Fine Art Loan; consult the Archives for details. 102-107-1-5
Decorative porcelain plate with a peacock and flowers
Decorative porcelain plate with a peacock and flowers
Item · 9-Jul-88
Part of City of Halifax fonds
Item consists of a hand painted commemorative plate, principally red, gold, and green in colour, with a peacock and flowers as the central images. Displayed for 25th anniversary of the twinning of Halifax and Hakodate. An accompanying card reads: "A decorative porcelain plate from the famous Japanese ceramic centre of KUTANI. Kutani village is now called Kaga-shi, in Ishikawa Prefecture. Halifax-Hakodata, Sister Cities, 25th Anniversary." 102-145-1.1
Glazed ceramic picture tile in wood frame
Glazed ceramic picture tile in wood frame
Item · between 1982 and 1996
Part of City of Halifax fonds
Item consists of a commemorative tile that depicts an aerial view of Hakodate at night. Item is framed in a grey wood frame. Item includes a small card in Japanese that likely gives details about the artist. Item is a gift from Hakodate to Halifax. 102-145-1.2
Hagoita [Japanese badminton racquet]
Hagoita [Japanese badminton racquet]
Item · 1985
Part of City of Halifax fonds
Item consists of a decorative racquet commemorating the twinning of Halifax and Hakodate. The racket's base is wood, which is decorated with a moulded representation of a Japanese woman made of [paper] and fabric. Displayed for the 25th anniversary of the twinning of Halifax and Hakodate. An accompanying card reads: "HAGOITA - A Japanese badminton racket. Japanese badminton is called HANETSUKI, and is traditionally played around New Year's. Halifax-Hakodate, Sister Cities, 25th Anniversary." On the back of the racquet is written, "Sakai, 1985." The racket was given as a gift on July 9, 1988. 102-145-1.6
Hand painted bamboo screen
Hand painted bamboo screen
Item · [between 1982 and 2012]
Part of City of Halifax fonds
Item consists of a decorative bamboo wall hanging featuring an image of tree branches, red blossoms, and a blue bird. Item is possibly a gift from Hakodate to Halifax. 102-145-1.8
Japanese black lacquered box
Japanese black lacquered box
Item · between 1982 and [1996]
Part of City of Halifax fonds
Item consists of a commemorative Japanese music box, black with a red and green flower on top. An accompanying card reads: "From this music box you can hear the melody of 'Hakodate's Song of Praise' (Composed by Mr. Ryohei Hirose). In 1973 this song was first performed, since then it has been sung and become popular with all the citizens because it expresses the pride of living in Hakodate and the vitality of citizens who work hard for a bright future. We hope you will keep this music box and play it as a happy remembrance of Hakodate. With many thanks, The city of Hakodate." Item is a gift from Hakodate to Halifax. 102-145-1.9
Miniature Samurai helmet in lacquered box
Miniature Samurai helmet in lacquered box
Item · Oct-87
Part of City of Halifax fonds
Item consists of a commemorative miniature samurai helmet, principally red, orange, and gold, with ornate brass details on the front and a red tassels on the back. Housed in a black wooden box that is decorated with brass and a purple ribbon. Item is a gift from Hakodate to Halifax. 102-145-1.10