Historical Archives
Rescuing Pinewood’s Legacy
In a remarkable effort to preserve the rich heritage of Pinewood Hotel Shillong, a dedicated team of experts from the Northeast Archive was engaged to recover valuable antiques that had been tucked away for decades. The team successfully uncovered a total of 57 priceless items from an old godown (storage space) of the hotel. These antiques, some of which date back to the early days of the hotel, offer a unique glimpse into the past and are an integral part of the Pinewood’s storied history.
The recovery process involved meticulous work by a group of historians, curators, and preservation specialists who ensured the safe retrieval and documentation of each item. This effort not only secures the legacy of the Pinewood Hotel but also enriches the cultural fabric of Shillong, adding to the city’s historical tapestry.
List of Recovered Items
| Sl No. | NAME | DESCRIPTION | YEAR | TREATMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUCHU-KUDA | KEROSENE LANTERN (RUSTED AND PARTS OF LABEL TORN) | RUST CLEANING, WITH CRYSTALLINE WAX TOPPING | |
| 2 | WOODEN CHEST | WOODEN CHEST WITH FOUR COMPARTMENTS (BAD CONDITION) | MOULD CLEANING, CRYSTALLINE WAX TOPPING | |
| 3 | GRAMAPHONE | GARRARD RECORD PLAYER | 1960S/1970S | SURFACE CLEANING, CRYSTALLINE WAX TOPPING |
| 4 | CHANDELIER | STEEL COATED WITH GOLD PAINT AND GLASS CRYSTALS | SURFACE CLEANING, CRYSTALLINE WAX TOPPING | |
| 5 | CLEANANGEL HERBAL | BLUE COLOUR TIN CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER - MANUFACTURED BY THE NORTHEASTERN ESSENTIAL OILS, MALIGAON, GUWAHATI, 781011 | SURFACE CLEANING, SEALED A LEAK WITH CRYSTALLINE WAX | |
| 6 | AQUA MINERAL BISLERI 1000 ML | BISLERI WATER BOTTLE (BENGAL BEVERAGES P.O DANKUNI DISTRICT, HOOGLY, PIN 711224) | 1995 | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 7 | EMERGENCY LIGHT - EVERLIGHT ENGINEERING CORPORATION | EMERGENCY LIGHT - WITH METAL CASING | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 8 | SAMRAT KEROSENE PETROMAX LAMP - 500 CP | BRASS LANTERN (WITH GLASS MISSING) | 1980S | SURFACE CLEANING, CRYSTALLINE WAX TOPPING |
| 9 | JAYKAY TYPEWRITER | PARROT GREEN PORTABLE TYPEWRITER | 1960S | SURFACE CLEANING, CRYSTALLINE WAX TOPPING |
| 10 | LOTUS TELEPRINTING PAPER ROLL | PAPER ROLL - WIDTH 210 MM | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 11 | MILTON ANTI-BACTERIAL SOLUTION | 160 ML GLASS BOTTLE OF ANTI-BACTERIAL SOLUTION TO STERILISE FEEDING BOTTLES, PURIFIES DRINKING WATER | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 12 | UDOLPHO WOLFE'S' ]AROMATIC SCHNAPPS, BOTTLE FROM SCHIEDAM | GREEN GLASS BOTLE CONTAINING AROMATIC SCHNAPPS | 1848-1920 | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 13 | UDOLPHO WOLFE'S' ]AROMATIC SCHNAPPS, BOTTLE FROM SCHIEDAM | GREEN GLASS BOTLE CONTAINING AROMATIC SCHNAPPS | 1848-1921 | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 14 | INVENTORY REGISTER LOG | PINEWOOD HOTEL INVENTORY LOG | 1966 | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 15 | COFFEE POT | COFFEE POT DURING ASHOK GROUP TIME, INSCRIBED WITH ASHOK GROUP LOGO | 1984-1994 | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 16 | ROLLING PIN | WOODEN ROLLING PIN | CURFACE CLEANING, CRYSTALLINE WAX TOPPING | |
| 17 | ROLLING PIN | WOODEN ROLLING PIN | CURFACE CLEANING, CRYSTALLINE WAX TOPPING | |
| 18 | GLASS BOWL | VINTAGE GLASS BOWL WITH ORANGE BORDER AND TULIP FLOWERS | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 19 | BADGE (6 IN NUMBER) | BADGE WITH "YOU ARE MY ONLY CONCERN" WRITING BY THE ASHOK GROUP | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 20 | CERAMIC BOWL | WHITE COLOUR WITH ONE GREEN STRIPE. (HITKARI U. P. C. HOTEL CHINA, MADE IN INDIA) | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 21 | TEA SAUCER | WHITE CERAMIC WITH GREEN BORDER AND ASHOK GROUP LOGO (HOTEL PINEWOOD ASHOK, BENGAL POTTERIES, EXTRA STRONG, HOTEL CHINA, INDIA) | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 22 | TEA SAUCER | WHITE CERAMIC WITH BROWN BORDER AND ASHOK GROUP LOGO (HOTEL PINEWOOD ASHOK, BENGGAL POTTERIES, EXTRA STRONG, HOTEL CHINA, INDIA) - 2 IN NUMBER | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 23 | MARTINI GLASS | MARTINI GLASS - 4 IN NUMBER | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 24 | MAGIC COOK NUTCRACKER | METAL NUTCRACKER WITH RUBBER HOLDER | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 25 | METAL FORK - 6 IN NUMBER | METAL FORK (9.83, GIFTSLAND, HOTEL PINEWOOD ASHOK, AND ASHOK LOGO) | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 26 | METAL FISH FORK - 2 IN NUMBER | SILVER PLATED METAL FORK (MAPPIN & WEBB, MAPPIN PLATE) | 1930S | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 27 | BUTTER KNIEF - 3 IN NUMBER | METAL BUTTER KNIFE, WITH FLOWER EMBELLISHMENT | 1930S | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 28 | BUTTER KNIFE - 7 IN NUMBER | SILVER PLATED METAL BUTTER KNIFE (MAPPIN & WEBB, MAPPIN PLATE) | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 29 | BUTTER KNIFE | METAL BUTTER KNIFE, WITH FLOWER EMBELLISHMENT | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 30 | METAL TONGS | SILVER PLATED METAL TONGS (MAPPIN & WEBB, MAPPIN PLATE) | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 31 | NAME TAGS | BLACK NAME TAGS, WITH NAMES INSCRIBED IN WHITE | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 32 | SPERRY REMINGTON 1201 CALCULATOR | CALCULATOR (SPERRY REMINGTON 230/240 V, 50 HZ, 6W, BB 1201, A-0200) | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 33 | PHILLIPS SUPER 8 FILM | FUNCTIONAL MUSIC, FILM | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 34 | CITIBANK CARDS | CITIBANK CARDS (THE BEST WAY TO PAY) | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 35 | HOTEL PINEWOOD ASHOK | INVENTORY BOOK | 1982-1983 | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 36 | HOTEL PINEWOOD ASHOK, SHILLONG | GUEST HISTORY CARD | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 37 | PINEWOOD HOTEL INDEX | INDEX ON PROVISION OF GOODS | SURFACE CLEANING | |
| 38 | PINEWOOD HOTEL ASHOK | TARIFF RATES PAMPHLET | 1989-1990 | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 39 | ROOM SAMPLES | SAMPLE BOARD OF FURNISHINGS AND FURNITURE FOR ROOMS 1-4 (CONSULTANTS - PRAFULLA BAROTA & ASSO.) | 1989-1990 | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 40 | HOTEL PINEWOOD ASHOK | HOTEL PINEWOOD ASHOK ENVELOPE | 1984-1994 | SURFACE CLEANING |
| 41 | ASHOK GROUP LOGO | ASHOK GROUP LOGO DESIGNS ON PAPER | 1984-1994 | SURFACE CLEANING |