Teacup for Kitsilano show boat at Kitsilano pool
Catalog #
1983.140.002
Accession #
Donor:
Teacup with picture of Kitsilano show boat at Kitsilano pool, Vancouver, BC, Canada, gold gilt on rim. (has matching saucer listed 1983.FIC.140.1) Pottery stamp reads SAJI, Fine China, Japan.
In 1935, the Kitsilano Showboat was founded by Bert Emery. That same year the new Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce organized its first evening of events which included swimming, diving, acrobatics and other entertainment.
As the Showboat began during the Depression, performers also benefited as they were not able to secure jobs during those hard times. Made up completely from volunteers, the Showboat has provided free entertainment for almost 70 years.