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Commemorative Medal
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- Date
- 1955
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0319 a-c
- Description
- Two identical round silver coloured medals and one brass, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. Silver medals have "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre on one side. All 3 medals have "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one…
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1955
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 6.5 cm
- Description
- Two identical round silver coloured medals and one brass, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. Silver medals have "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre on one side. All 3 medals have "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one with Indigenous designs on coat cuff, below a beaming sun on the other side (brass medal has blank back). a) Silver medal. Attached to braided beaded loop (38.0 cm long). Light blue and dark blue beads that end in a tassel. White tag that reads “Mrs Mary House from Nordegg May 8 1970”b) Silver meDAL.red white and blue ribbon (11.0 cm long) through loop at top. White tag attached that reads “Ken [Yeugeis?’] fathers medal” on one side and “blind mans medal” on opposite. c) brass medal. Yellow tag attached that reads “[??] belonged to Rena Poucette”
- Subject
- Whyte home
- first nations
- Alberta
- commemoration
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0319 a-c
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Decorative Carving
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- Date
- 1950 – 1969
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.0305
- Description
- Decorative carved wooden fox and tree. Consist of two pieces of wood attached by wooden hinges so that the fox will move up and down in front of the tree, in which is a squirrel. “150” is written in pencil on the bottom.
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- Title
- Decorative Carving
- Date
- 1950 – 1969
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 13.1 x 2.0 x 16.8 cm
- Description
- Decorative carved wooden fox and tree. Consist of two pieces of wood attached by wooden hinges so that the fox will move up and down in front of the tree, in which is a squirrel. “150” is written in pencil on the bottom.
- Subject
- carving
- decorative carving
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.0305
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- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- metal; paper; cardboard; film
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0267 a-c
- Description
- A metal 16mm film developing reel inside a bright red box with an instruction sheet. a) A series of two metal rings with enough space between them for a 16mm film roll attached together with four metal hinges. One ring features a lip along the outer edge, and the other ring features a metal spiral …
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- Title
- Developing Reel
- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- metal; paper; cardboard; film
- Dimensions
- 2.1 cm
- Description
- A metal 16mm film developing reel inside a bright red box with an instruction sheet. a) A series of two metal rings with enough space between them for a 16mm film roll attached together with four metal hinges. One ring features a lip along the outer edge, and the other ring features a metal spiral that starts at the center and curls outward. The center of the rings is a gap for a roll of 16mm film, which is filled with a loose roll of 16mm film with a metal bar to keep it in place. b) A bright red box with simple labels on two opposite sides of the lid. The label reads “NIKOR” “FILM DEVELOPING REEL” “FOR 16 MM” “NIKOR PRODUCTS COMPANY” “WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASS. U.S.A.” On one side of the lid and on a corner of the bottom of the box is handwritten number “645”. 2.4 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm. c) A piece of paper with instructions for the developing reel, written with a typewriter, folded in half twice. 15.8 x 17.7 cm.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1977
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0267 a-c
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Developing Powder Box
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- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- paper;
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0262
- Description
- An empty, blue and yellow developing powder box. The label is blue with yellow text, in a long oval shaped C encompasses text that reads “DEVELOPING ELERITAS POWDERS”, in the back of the C is blue text that reads “TRADEMAEK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”. Two sides of the box are identical with text that rea…
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- Title
- Developing Powder Box
- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- paper;
- Dimensions
- 3.5 x 9.0 x 5.6 cm
- Description
- An empty, blue and yellow developing powder box. The label is blue with yellow text, in a long oval shaped C encompasses text that reads “DEVELOPING ELERITAS POWDERS”, in the back of the C is blue text that reads “TRADEMAEK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”. Two sides of the box are identical with text that reads “PRICE PER PACKAGE - 25 CTS.” “MANUFACTURED ONLY BY” “CHAS. L. MITCHELL, M.D.” “PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMIST” “1016-1018 CHERRY ST., PHILADELPHIA” behind the text is a faded red circular star with “25 C (cents)”. The side opposite from the label features a blue outline of a badge with text that reads “MITCHELL’S DEVELOPERS ARE GOOD DEVELOPERS”, behind the text is a faded red circular star with some symbols inside it.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1977
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0262
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- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- plastic;
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0261 a,b
- Description
- A set of two developing trays, one a discoloured cream and the other black. a) A shallow, rectangular, discoloured cream developing tray with “kodak” in the bottom of the tray surrounded by two stripes - above and below. b) A shallow, square, black developing tray with a circle with “EKC” stamped o…
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- Title
- Developing Tray
- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- plastic;
- Dimensions
- 2.4 x 22.0 x 15.6 cm
- Description
- A set of two developing trays, one a discoloured cream and the other black. a) A shallow, rectangular, discoloured cream developing tray with “kodak” in the bottom of the tray surrounded by two stripes - above and below. b) A shallow, square, black developing tray with a circle with “EKC” stamped on the bottom of the exterior. 3.7 x 14.5 x 17.3 cm.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1977
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0261 a,b
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- Date
- prior to 1970
- Material
- plastic; skin; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 108.05.3014
- Description
- Small plastic male doll with cut marks on the head from alteration. The doll is wearing a black regalia set decorated with white beads and sequins held on with blue beads. A thong wrapped hoop is attached to the doll’s left arm. There are hide fringes at the calves, wrists, and on the head (like…
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- Title
- Doll
- Date
- prior to 1970
- Material
- plastic; skin; glass
- Dimensions
- 4.5 x 7.5 x 10.0 cm
- Description
- Small plastic male doll with cut marks on the head from alteration. The doll is wearing a black regalia set decorated with white beads and sequins held on with blue beads. A thong wrapped hoop is attached to the doll’s left arm. There are hide fringes at the calves, wrists, and on the head (like a roach). The feet, covered in moccasins that have blue and orange beads, are attached to a hide loop.
- Subject
- Indigenous
- crafts
- beadwork
- children
- dancing
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 108.05.3014
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Dry Plates Box
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- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- paper;
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0260
- Description
- A green, red, and yellow empty Seed’s Dry Plates box. The label on the lid is green with an arrow pointed towards the left with a banner hanging off the arrow that reads “M.A. SEED DRY PLATE COMPANY.” and a circle of lines in the middle which reads “COPYRIGHT TRADE MARK SECURED”. Text next to the b…
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- Title
- Dry Plates Box
- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- paper;
- Dimensions
- 3.0 x 4.1 x 11.3 cm
- Description
- A green, red, and yellow empty Seed’s Dry Plates box. The label on the lid is green with an arrow pointed towards the left with a banner hanging off the arrow that reads “M.A. SEED DRY PLATE COMPANY.” and a circle of lines in the middle which reads “COPYRIGHT TRADE MARK SECURED”. Text next to the banner, “WORKS” “WOODLAND, St. Louis County, Mo.” “P.O. Address” “ST. Louis, Mo.” and below “SEED’S” “Dry Plates” “Keep in a Dry Place” “Open only in Dark Room”. There is squiggly thin border around the text. There is a red border along the label. There is yellow tape around the edges of the lid and bottom corner. There is a label along one of the edges, “1 Doz. “Seed’s”, a green label “PROCESS” “4 x 5”. There is a stamp on the bottom, with some legible text “11180 Pro.” The inside of the box is golden yellow.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1977
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0260
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Dry Plates Box
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- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- paper
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0263
- Description
- A blue, empty Cramer’s Photo Dry Plates box. The label of the box is a lighter blue, with a dark blue border around the edges. The black text reads “CRAMER’S” “Photo Dry Plates.” “DIRECTIONS INSIDE.” “MANUFACTURED BY” “G. Cramer Dry Plate Co.,” “St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A.” “NEW YORK DEPOT: 93 Universit…
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- Title
- Dry Plates Box
- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- paper
- Dimensions
- 2.8 x 11.0 x 13.8 cm
- Description
- A blue, empty Cramer’s Photo Dry Plates box. The label of the box is a lighter blue, with a dark blue border around the edges. The black text reads “CRAMER’S” “Photo Dry Plates.” “DIRECTIONS INSIDE.” “MANUFACTURED BY” “G. Cramer Dry Plate Co.,” “St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A.” “NEW YORK DEPOT: 93 University Place.” “Keep in a Dry, Dimly Lighted Place.” “Open in Dark Room Only.” At the top of the lid is handwriting in pencil, “Box No. 3 finished”. Along one edge is another blue label, an anchor illustration “ANCHOR Brand.” “CRAMER PLATES.” “Emulsion 18544” “ONE DOZ. 4 x 5”. There is a brown tape along the edge of the lid. The bottom of the box is stamped with “185445 A10” “THIS” “TRADE-MARK” “REGISTERED IN Anchor” “U.S. PAT. OFFICE.” The inside of the box is a golden yellow. Along the edges of the bottom of the box, is a gingham printed tape.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1977
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0263
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Dry Plates Box
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- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- cardboard;
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0271
- Description
- An empty Eastman’s Dry Plate box with a label on the lid. Along the edge of the lid is a red border, in a beige square with a smaller black square text reads “Eastman’s” “Dry Plates” “MANUFACTURED BY” “EASTMAN KODAK CO.,” “ROCHESTER, N.Y.” “TO BE OPENED ONLY IN PHOTOGRAPHIC DARK ROOM.” There is pen…
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- Title
- Dry Plates Box
- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- cardboard;
- Dimensions
- 2.9 x 13.8 x 11.3 cm
- Description
- An empty Eastman’s Dry Plate box with a label on the lid. Along the edge of the lid is a red border, in a beige square with a smaller black square text reads “Eastman’s” “Dry Plates” “MANUFACTURED BY” “EASTMAN KODAK CO.,” “ROCHESTER, N.Y.” “TO BE OPENED ONLY IN PHOTOGRAPHIC DARK ROOM.” There is pencil handwriting along the top of the label which reads “Lila Aunt Lizzie”. Along one of the edges of the lid a sticker/label that is partially torn making it illegible. Inside the lid is another box with a white sticker label that reads “Emulsion No. 5599” “Packer No. 13” “If these plates are found to be defective, the user will confer a favor by returning them direct to the manufacturer in this box, together with a negative, and his name, address, and a statement of the trouble written hereon” “EASTMAN KODAK CO.,” “Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A.” “KODAK, LIMITED” “43 Clerkenwell Road, London.” “Paris. Berlin. Brussels. Vienna. St. Petersburg. Moscow. Liverpool. Glasgow. Melbourne.” There is some pencil markings as well. The edges are held with tape. The inside of this box is golden yellow.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1977
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0271
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- Date
- 1950 – 1965
- Material
- metal; plastic; fabric;
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0162
- Description
- Large photographic negative enlarger. Mostly made of blue-grey metal, the enlarger consists of a large rectangular base with a support arm rising from the back which holds the enlarging mechanism. Hand-crank wheels on either side of the support arm allows the enlarger to be moved up and down. The t…
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- Title
- Englarger
- Date
- 1950 – 1965
- Material
- metal; plastic; fabric;
- Dimensions
- 140.0 x 40.0 x 74.0 cm
- Description
- Large photographic negative enlarger. Mostly made of blue-grey metal, the enlarger consists of a large rectangular base with a support arm rising from the back which holds the enlarging mechanism. Hand-crank wheels on either side of the support arm allows the enlarger to be moved up and down. The top of the enlarger is a large silver dome [possibly the light] with the black and white fabric-wrapped power cord coming out the top, the dome sits on top of the main blue-grey metal tray where more dials can adjust settings and the tray for inserting the original negative sides out the front, coming out the bottom of the frame is a grey bellows that has the focussing lens on the bottom.
- Subject
- Nicholas Morant
- photography
- photograph equipment
- darkroom
- camera equipment
- photograph developing
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0162
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- Date
- 1958 – 1986
- Material
- metal; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.0045 a,b
- Description
- A metal octagonal film reel case with an empty 35mm film reel. a) The metal octagonal film reel case splits down the middle horizontal with two hinges on one side to keep the lid attached and on hinge on the other with a locking mechanism that entails sliding a locked shaped piece of metal through …
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- Title
- Film Case
- Date
- 1958 – 1986
- Material
- metal; paper
- Dimensions
- 40.4 x 17.2 x 42.1 cm
- Description
- A metal octagonal film reel case with an empty 35mm film reel. a) The metal octagonal film reel case splits down the middle horizontal with two hinges on one side to keep the lid attached and on hinge on the other with a locking mechanism that entails sliding a locked shaped piece of metal through a slit in another piece of metal. On this side of case is two half circle bumps. Along the top of the lid of the case is various labels, mostly illegible. The one near the lock is faded into a pink colour, the legible text reads “2” in handwriting, “ACCOUNT METRO”, “STORAGE NUMBER” “(ST JHON) 3” in handwriting, “SUBJECT” “GANG THAT COULDN’T SH???? STRAIGHT” in handwriting, and “Please Do Not Cover This Label Non-Inflammable Acetate Film FORM SCV 500”. There is a label on side of the case which appears to be a shipping(?) label. On the back near the back hinges is another label that is illegible since its been ripped. The interior of the case is plain with some cardboard-like padding for the reels. b) The empty 35mm reel is silver with circular cut-outs, larger around the edge and smaller in the middle. Along the edge of the reel on both sides is raised text that reads “GOLDBERG BROS.” “20 MINUTE” “35 MM” “DENVER COLO.” “2000 FEET” and “MADE IN U.S.A”. There is around the middle of the reel where the film would be. 4.9 x 38.0 cm
- Credit
- Gift of Jim Christou, Banff, 1987
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.0045 a,b
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- Date
- 1959 – 1980
- Material
- metal; plastic; glass;
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.0034 a,b
- Description
- Portable RCA [Radio Corporation of America] Model 400 16mm sound film projector and amplifier. The main bulk of the projector consists of blue metal divided into various parts where the motor is, the light bulb [set into a section that can fold away from the body], and the exposed mounting mechanis…
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- Title
- Film Projector
- Date
- 1959 – 1980
- Material
- metal; plastic; glass;
- Dimensions
- 39.3 x 21.7 x 39.4 cm
- Description
- Portable RCA [Radio Corporation of America] Model 400 16mm sound film projector and amplifier. The main bulk of the projector consists of blue metal divided into various parts where the motor is, the light bulb [set into a section that can fold away from the body], and the exposed mounting mechanism where the reels sit. Throughout the face are various black plastic and metal switches and knobs to control the projector. On top of the main body is a handle to carry it, on both short sides are metal clasps that hold the case cover in place, and on the bottom are four rubber feet to keep the projector off the table - on the back is an opening in the cover to expose a power outlet and an import for the audio cable. A projector cable how-to diagram is adhered to the inside of the removable cover above two black elastic loops that possibly held spare parts.The external speaker is in its own grey-green travel case with a handle on top and a hinged back that opens to expose the back of the speaker [fronted by a grille on the main body of the case] and storage space. Inside the case is the power cable and audio cable, two spare light bulbs in their original cardboard boxes [one box is empty], and the two support arms for the reels.
- Credit
- Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.0034 a,b
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- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- wood; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0274
- Description
- A simple wooden folding stand for prints. The stand is made of two sections fasten together with screws with enough room to fold open, the frames are made in square horseshoe shapes, with the smaller one in the inside. On opposite sides at the top of the sections is ribbing, when folded open. The l…
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- Title
- Folding Stand
- Date
- prior to 1977
- Material
- wood; metal
- Dimensions
- 17.7 x 17.8 cm
- Description
- A simple wooden folding stand for prints. The stand is made of two sections fasten together with screws with enough room to fold open, the frames are made in square horseshoe shapes, with the smaller one in the inside. On opposite sides at the top of the sections is ribbing, when folded open. The legs of the stand are angled at the bottom.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1977
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0274
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- Date
- prior to 1970
- Material
- skin; glass; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.3028 a,b
- Description
- Soft buckskin ladies' gauntlets, lined and with fringes. Two light blue flowers outlined in red with green and white leaves on gauntlet and three rows of beads on back of hand. A pattern of chevrons has been machine sewn on each gauntlet, opposite the beaded side.
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- Title
- Gauntlet Gloves
- Date
- prior to 1970
- Material
- skin; glass; fibre
- Dimensions
- 16.0 x 33.0 cm
- Description
- Soft buckskin ladies' gauntlets, lined and with fringes. Two light blue flowers outlined in red with green and white leaves on gauntlet and three rows of beads on back of hand. A pattern of chevrons has been machine sewn on each gauntlet, opposite the beaded side.
- Subject
- Indigenous
- beadwork
- regalia
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.3028 a,b
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- Date
- 1880 – 1920
- Material
- metal; glass; plastic;
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0350 a-c
- Description
- Three hatpins of three different styles [two are the same length, the third is longer]: one is a cluster of cut white gems [probably fake] set in gold in the shape of a bouquet of flowers; one is pale plastic cameo-style with a flat bottom and a flower on the top; one is a round dark metal base cov…
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- Title
- Hatpin
- Date
- 1880 – 1920
- Material
- metal; glass; plastic;
- Dimensions
- 2.7 x 27.7 cm
- Description
- Three hatpins of three different styles [two are the same length, the third is longer]: one is a cluster of cut white gems [probably fake] set in gold in the shape of a bouquet of flowers; one is pale plastic cameo-style with a flat bottom and a flower on the top; one is a round dark metal base covered in little bumps with a cut yellow glass topper.
- Credit
- Gift of Robert Crosby Family, Banff, 1998
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0350 a-c
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- Date
- 1886 – 1940
- Material
- metal;
- Catalogue Number
- 105.06.0096
- Description
- Black metal two hole punch with a round compression lever and a collection tray underneath that hinges open. On the bottom is a small piece of adhesive fabric tape with “M West. Phal” written on it.German Friedrich Soennecken is credited with inventing the two hole punch in 1886.
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- Title
- Hole Punch
- Date
- 1886 – 1940
- Material
- metal;
- Dimensions
- 7.3 x 7.7 x 11.6 cm
- Description
- Black metal two hole punch with a round compression lever and a collection tray underneath that hinges open. On the bottom is a small piece of adhesive fabric tape with “M West. Phal” written on it.German Friedrich Soennecken is credited with inventing the two hole punch in 1886.
- Subject
- office supplies
- stationary
- Credit
- Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
- Catalogue Number
- 105.06.0096
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Horizontal, Ice Piton
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- Date
- 1950
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.1178
- Description
- An early example of a hard metal ice piton with an oblong metal ring attached. It has a twist turn before the hole where the ring goes through. The ring has been welded to close it. The blade has nicks on either side making them serrated for ice climbing. “CJB” is engraved on the blade.
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- Title
- Horizontal, Ice Piton
- Date
- 1950
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2.50 x 26.0 blade w/o ring cm
- Description
- An early example of a hard metal ice piton with an oblong metal ring attached. It has a twist turn before the hole where the ring goes through. The ring has been welded to close it. The blade has nicks on either side making them serrated for ice climbing. “CJB” is engraved on the blade.
- Subject
- sports
- ice climbing
- Hans Gmoser
- Credit
- Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1991
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.1178
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- Date
- 1880 – 1920
- Material
- metal, brass; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0078 a,b
- Description
- Two dark brass incense burners, each on a circular wooden bases. Each burner is urn shaped with a raised floral design and two ring handles. 102.04.0078a bears a sticker on the base reading 'China'. Both burners have Chinese brush writing on the base, and the insides pitted.
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- Title
- Incense Burners
- Date
- 1880 – 1920
- Material
- metal, brass; wood
- Dimensions
- 11.0 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm
- Description
- Two dark brass incense burners, each on a circular wooden bases. Each burner is urn shaped with a raised floral design and two ring handles. 102.04.0078a bears a sticker on the base reading 'China'. Both burners have Chinese brush writing on the base, and the insides pitted.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0078 a,b
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- Date
- 1880 – 1935
- Material
- wood; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 110.02.0008
- Description
- A small coiled basket in shape of jar (or closed bowl) with lid; stitches wrap around two coils at a time proceeding upward on a diagonal; wrapped bamboo coils at base forms foot; lid is domed with small knob woven into top and wrapped ring of flat bamboo forming lip which fits inside lid of jar; r…
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- Title
- Lidded Basket
- Date
- 1880 – 1935
- Material
- wood; paper
- Dimensions
- 10.9 x 9.6 cm
- Description
- A small coiled basket in shape of jar (or closed bowl) with lid; stitches wrap around two coils at a time proceeding upward on a diagonal; wrapped bamboo coils at base forms foot; lid is domed with small knob woven into top and wrapped ring of flat bamboo forming lip which fits inside lid of jar; remnant of brown and red paper label glued to one side with East Asian writing; very sturdy, not flexible; coil structure shows through stitching.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- storage
- collectable
- travel
- souvenir
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 110.02.0008
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- metal; fabric;
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.0118 a-c
- Description
- Two metal light diffuser attachments, one with adjustable hood, and a black fabric screen. The metal rings serve as housing for different kinds of paper, fabric, or celluloid filters and can be fitted over a flood or spotlight in studio settings.
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- Title
- Light Diffuser
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- metal; fabric;
- Dimensions
- 4.5 x 47.2 x 42.0 cm
- Description
- Two metal light diffuser attachments, one with adjustable hood, and a black fabric screen. The metal rings serve as housing for different kinds of paper, fabric, or celluloid filters and can be fitted over a flood or spotlight in studio settings.
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.0118 a-c
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