[Magnet] Alberta, Oil Sample

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Energy Museum

[Magnet] Alberta, Oil Sample - Front: View of front
[Magnet] Alberta, Oil Sample - Front

View of front

Name/Title

[Magnet] Alberta, Oil Sample

Entry/Object ID

2023.6.46

Tags

Alberta, Magnet, Oil Sample, Geological Sample, Tan, Oil, Oil Field, Canada

Description

Arch-shaped magnet, reading "ALBERTA", with an illustration, and sample phial of oil. Features: Arch-shaped magnet, with attached phial of oil. On a acrylic body is adhered paper with a tan base, and curver across the top is "ALBERTA" in rounded brown font. Below is an illustration of a stylised 'oil baron' with an oil rig. At the bottom is a phial containing a sample of oil. On the back is a magnet with a round "MADE IN CANADA" sticker (red text curved to sticker shape and a red maple leaf at the centre).

Collection

Orphan Objects Collection

Cataloged By

Danielle P. Lane

Category

Magnet
Novelty, Collectables, and Miscellaneous, Branded and Promotional Material

Acquisition

Accession

2023.6

Acquisition Method

Found

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Magnet, Refrigerator

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Storage & Display Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

72 mm

Width

54.5 mm

Depth

13 mm

Dimension Notes

Excluding the sample phial, the magnet body is 4mm. Sample phial is 12mm in diameter and 38mm in length.

Materials

Material

Plastic, Paper, Geological Minerals

Material Notes

Sheet magnet.

Color

Black, Brown, Pink, Blue, Red, White

Condition

Reason for Exam

Accession

Overall Condition

Fair

Condition Detail

Delamination, Scratch, Wear

Date Examined

Mar 23, 2023

Examined By

Danielle P. Lane

Surface

The surface of the paper layer is lightly scratched and worn around the edges.

Structure

The paper layer is significantly separating from the plastic backing. Currently still secure, but careful handling suggested to avoid further separation.

Created By

Danielle P. Lane

Create Date

March 6, 2023

Updated By

Danielle P. Lane

Update Date

March 23, 2023