Demonstrates how an old fashioned farm kitchen may be updated into a modern and convenient 1945 kitchen through careful planning and efficient conversion of existing space and materials. During the planning stage, the following are considered: saving steps in the kitchen; provision of adequate shelf space; facilitating house cleaning; provision of ample laundry space; washing and cleaning area; and a well-lit desk for children’s homework. Shows the planning, design, construction and enjoyment of a new kitchen.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
005904
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Cabinet-work
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Carpentry
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm life
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm life - Canada
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Kitchens
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cabinet-work
Crafts & Visual Arts → Carpentry
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Carpentry
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Housewives
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Home economics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Household appliances
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Kitchens
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Kitchens - Design
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cabinet-work
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Carpentry
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)