General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

3

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Round blue-green moulded synthetic [high density polyethylene] container lined with beige coloured foam; black moulded synthetic handles mounted on either side; varnished (?) wood [3/4" birch plywood] base secured to contained with metal screws; rubber & silicone seals. Grey adhesive tape [duct tape ?] present on foam lining.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

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Width

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Height

18.4 cm

Thickness

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Weight

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Diameter

34.0 cm

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Photography

Category

Miscellaneous

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Nielson

Country

Denmark

State/Province

Unknown

City

Unknown

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Quebec

Period

Unknown

Canada

Owned and used by Canadian film maker Bill Mason, who achieved international recognition for his wilderness and canoeing documentaries in the 1960s and 1970s.

Function

Used to contain and transport small items at risk of damage from water.

Technical

The Bill Mason collection consists of typical cameras and other equipment in the 16 mm format widely used by documentary film makers in Canada in this period. This waterproof camera case was constructed from the top half of a plastic canoe-tripping barrel. The container design evolved from plastic tubs used to transport chemicals: outdoor enthusiasts recognised the usefulness of these containers and "repurposed" them. Eventually manufacturers would produce similar containers made specifically for canoeists, etc. [B. Dewalt]

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

"BILL MASON 819- [8 ?] 27-2282" printed by hand in black marker on container. Dual up-facing directional arrows cast in raised form, below text. Monogram incorporating 'HMN' and stylized canoe motif burned into underside of wooden base.

Missing

Unknown: appears complete.

Finish

Round blue-green moulded synthetic container lined with beige coloured foam; black moulded synthetic handles mounted on either side; varnished (?) wood base secured to container with metal screws. Grey adhesive tape [duct tape ?] present on foam lining.

Decoration

Monogram incorporating 'HMN'" and stylized canoe motif burned into underside of wooden base.