Accession Number

2020.009.002

Description

A copy of the November, 1955 edition of Western Homes and Living magazine. The front cover shows a photograph of a western-themed domestic recreation room with half-log siding. The back cover shows an advertisement for ply-wood. The magazine contains a four-page illustrated article on the residence of Robin and Kay Dunsmuir.

Narrative

Built in 1954, the so-called “Sea Shell House” was designed for the Dunsmuirs by Victoria architect John Di Castri (1924-2005). Since the deaths of Robin and Kay Dunsmuir, the house has been renovated so extensively that it is no longer recognizable. More information on the house can be seen here:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/mcm/feature/di-castri-robin-j-dunsmuir-house-1954?fbclid=IwAR3IZISNK_oZTt9BthwTcW_w3UGnYbtqOZpOuNk3KEueXDk8OBn242S5w24
(last accessed October 19, 2020)

This magazine article documents a former Dunsmuir home by one of Victoria’s premier architects. It was collected to aid in the presentation of the Dunsmuir family story
 

History of Use

This magazine was first owned by Robin and Kay Dunsmuir and then later by the donor’s mother, who was a niece of Kay Dunsmuir.

Date

November 1955

Dimensions

35 x 25.5 cm

Material

Paper

Photograph Type

Gelatin silver process

Subject/Image

The student body of Stowe School (1928) in front of the school buildings.

Medium

Photographic

Support

Paper, Photographic paper

Technique

Printed

Country of Origin

Canada