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Date
1818 – 1924
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.0125 a,b
Description
A pair of round shallow dishes set on tall pedestals. The dishes have a bold coloured border around the rim with a series of raised relief gold dots forming a band . The centre of each plate is decorated with a sheaf of leaves, grasses and flowers. Each pedestal is a column with acanthus leaves …
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Title
Compote Set
Date
1818 – 1924
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
26.5 cm
Description
A pair of round shallow dishes set on tall pedestals. The dishes have a bold coloured border around the rim with a series of raised relief gold dots forming a band . The centre of each plate is decorated with a sheaf of leaves, grasses and flowers. Each pedestal is a column with acanthus leaves around the top with two sculpted figures playing about the column. The column rests on a large round base, with three feet curving under, and repeats the design of plate border. Both of the plates are marked with Royal Worcester hallmarks.a) A standing cherub holding a cloth scarf is facing outward and looking down at a seated cherub that is holding a cup on the other side of the pedestal.b) A standing cherub is peeking around the pedestal at a crawling cherub.
Subject
households
children
angels
cherubs
plants
flowers
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0125 a,b
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Date
c. 1779
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
103.05.1060
Description
Long, empire style, very fine, natural colour, cotton. Long sleeves gathered at the top with tiny tucks at the narrow wrist. Bodice is lined at the front. Open from neck to hem at back with 17 tiny, covered and embroidered buttons. 7 tiny tucks running beside buttonholes full length of back open…
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Title
Dress
Date
c. 1779
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
37.0 x 172.0 cm
Description
Long, empire style, very fine, natural colour, cotton. Long sleeves gathered at the top with tiny tucks at the narrow wrist. Bodice is lined at the front. Open from neck to hem at back with 17 tiny, covered and embroidered buttons. 7 tiny tucks running beside buttonholes full length of back opening. Empire waist has drawstring at front to adjust waistline.
Subject
households, clothing
Serena Potts
Emma Leehman Potts
Mary Schaffer Warren
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.05.1060
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Date
1750 – 1825
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.0104
Description
A four-drawer secretary desk with drop front hinged and two pull-out supports for lowered front. All hardware in good condition. Governor Winthrop style. Interior of desk back has cubbyholes and two deep, narrow slot drawers. Also a hidden drawer centre top. Secret drawer has a letter inside fr…
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Title
Drop-Front Desk
Date
1750 – 1825
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
110.0 x 54.0 x 101.0 cm
Description
A four-drawer secretary desk with drop front hinged and two pull-out supports for lowered front. All hardware in good condition. Governor Winthrop style. Interior of desk back has cubbyholes and two deep, narrow slot drawers. Also a hidden drawer centre top. Secret drawer has a letter inside from Catharine's mother dated October 7, 1938, part of it reads: "I am going to find out about the age of the desk 150 years anyway & most likely older. My father bought it 60 years ago, from the old Derby house in Salem, where Lafayette stayed & the desk was old then." Letter now in Archives M36/164.
Subject
households
furniture
E.S. Morse
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0104
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Date
1750 – 1850
Material
shell, tortoise; paper; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1051 a-c
Description
Small round glasses with tortoise shell frame in one piece. The arms are hinged at the sides and have curved ear arms. Each arm ends with a circle cut out.
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Title
Eyeglasses
Date
1750 – 1850
Material
shell, tortoise; paper; metal
Description
Small round glasses with tortoise shell frame in one piece. The arms are hinged at the sides and have curved ear arms. Each arm ends with a circle cut out.
Subject
Mary Schaffer
Serena M. Potts
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.08.1051 a-c
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Date
1750 – 1820
Material
wood; metal, silver; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
104.20.0221
Description
A shaped wooden box with a hinged veneered cover. The box rests on small ball feet. The lid is bevelled to accommodate varying heights of knives. There is a keyhole at the front, near the top, of the box (key missing). A small sterling silver plaque beneath the keyhole is monogrammed “E.L.”.
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Title
Flatware Tray
Date
1750 – 1820
Material
wood; metal, silver; metal, brass
Dimensions
22.5 x 40.4 x 29.0 cm
Description
A shaped wooden box with a hinged veneered cover. The box rests on small ball feet. The lid is bevelled to accommodate varying heights of knives. There is a keyhole at the front, near the top, of the box (key missing). A small sterling silver plaque beneath the keyhole is monogrammed “E.L.”.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0221
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Date
1998 – 2004
Material
fabric; plastic; paper;
Catalogue Number
103.09.0386
Description
A black Mountain Equipment Co-Op name tag with a clear front window, three slim pockets on the back, and a black and blue nylon cord to hang around the neck - the Mountain Equipment Co-Op logo is stitched in white above the clear window. Visible through the window is an Exhibitor name tag for “Head…
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Title
Identity Tag
Date
1998 – 2004
Material
fabric; plastic; paper;
Dimensions
13.8 x 68.7 cm
Description
A black Mountain Equipment Co-Op name tag with a clear front window, three slim pockets on the back, and a black and blue nylon cord to hang around the neck - the Mountain Equipment Co-Op logo is stitched in white above the clear window. Visible through the window is an Exhibitor name tag for “Head Hunter Productions” issued for the Banff Mountain Festival hosted by the Banff Centre. Tucked into one of the pockets on the back is a laminated media tag for the 2004 Lake Louise World Cup.
Subject
Eddie Hunter
media
advertisement
Banff Mountain Festivals
The Banff Centre
Lake Louise Ski Resort
Lake Louise World Cup;
Credit
Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
Catalogue Number
103.09.0386
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Date
1810 – 1815
Material
glass; metal
Catalogue Number
105.06.0038
Description
Ink set contained in a round top, trunk shaped container which sits on four, corner ball feet. Rounded top has round knob and is hinged for opening. Either end of container has relief lion's head with rotating ring through jaw. Bottom of box scratched "#251 MT ac", also stamped lion profile hallmar…
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Title
Inkstand
Date
1810 – 1815
Material
glass; metal
Dimensions
8.3 x 5.9 x 14.9 cm
Description
Ink set contained in a round top, trunk shaped container which sits on four, corner ball feet. Rounded top has round knob and is hinged for opening. Either end of container has relief lion's head with rotating ring through jaw. Bottom of box scratched "#251 MT ac", also stamped lion profile hallmark and "7". Interior of box is two chambers divided by flat sterling bar. In either chamber sits a bevelled, square sided glass. Each container has circular, ridged top with 1.0 cm. hole in centre. One of sterling tops is anchored permanently to glass well and has white powder residue inside it, other top is removable and is presumably for holding ink. Card inside box says "Old Sheffield Ink Box made in London. Circa 1810-1815."
Subject
households
office
hobbies
CRW wedding
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.06.0038
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Date
1750 – 1800
Material
fibre; fibre, flax; fibre, silk; hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.08.0226
Description
A long narrow fabric strip with seven pockets formed along its length. Each pocket is made of neatly handsewn pieces of differently patterned silk swatches, with the bottom pocket made of velvet. The outside of the case is covered with linen canvas covered completely with very fine cross-stitch d…
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Title
Jewellery Case
Date
1750 – 1800
Material
fibre; fibre, flax; fibre, silk; hair, sheep
Dimensions
10.0 x 54.0 cm
Description
A long narrow fabric strip with seven pockets formed along its length. Each pocket is made of neatly handsewn pieces of differently patterned silk swatches, with the bottom pocket made of velvet. The outside of the case is covered with linen canvas covered completely with very fine cross-stitch designs of the alphabet at the top and patterned bands of flowers with a tree, bird, cat, and dog, and the initials 'ML' at the centre in traditional needlepoint sampler manner. The edges of the case have been bound with turqoise silk ribbon. There is a two-layered semicircular black wool flap at the bottom, and an arched silk-lined red velvet flap at the top.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0226
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Date
1998
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0564
Description
A miniature camping lantern on a silver key ring and chain. The lantern is green with a silver plate that reads “1998 GUIDES BALL” and is branded “COLEMAN” on the opposite side. There is a small light bulb inside the clear plastic “lantern”, powered by a battery (removed)
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Title
Key Chain
Date
1998
Material
plastic; metal
Dimensions
10.0 x 2.5 cm
Description
A miniature camping lantern on a silver key ring and chain. The lantern is green with a silver plate that reads “1998 GUIDES BALL” and is branded “COLEMAN” on the opposite side. There is a small light bulb inside the clear plastic “lantern”, powered by a battery (removed)
Subject
ASSOCIATION OF CANADIAN MOUNTAIN GUIDES
ACMG
Alpine Club of Canada
commemorative
Credit
Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1992
Catalogue Number
103.08.0564
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Date
1775 – 1820
Material
glass; fibre; paper; bone; metal
Catalogue Number
107.02.1016
Description
Kit with various beads and supplies for working. 26 small paper bundles of beads, tied with string. One long beaded string, mauve. One piece of muslin 16.3 x 22.0, all edges whip stitched. Unfinished beadwork in blc 4.0 x 7.5, mauve background, green pot with stems and 2 hanging burgandy flower…
Title
Kit Beadwork
Date
1775 – 1820
Material
glass; fibre; paper; bone; metal
Description
Kit with various beads and supplies for working. 26 small paper bundles of beads, tied with string. One long beaded string, mauve. One piece of muslin 16.3 x 22.0, all edges whip stitched. Unfinished beadwork in blc 4.0 x 7.5, mauve background, green pot with stems and 2 hanging burgandy flowers. Thin needle with string pinned in material. One bone crochet hook 8.5 x 1.8. One square paper box with lid with loose beads. Written on box in pencil: "Last piece beadwork by Grandmother Cope Sharples - 1820" Another piece of paper has written: "Elizabeth Jefferes last work about 2 years before she died."
Subject
hobbies
Mary Schaffer Warren
Cope Sharples
Elizabeth Jefferes
beadwork
needlework
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
107.02.1016
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Date
1750 – 1820
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0229
Description
A tall varnished dark brown wooden box with heavy hinged lid sloping downward in front. Front of box is ornately shaped and bevelled with metal keyhole plaque on flat surface just below lid, and small hinged ring attached to metal back just above on lid. Exterior of box completely covered with vene…
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Title
Knife Box
Date
1750 – 1820
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
36.8 x 22.2 x 27.4 cm
Description
A tall varnished dark brown wooden box with heavy hinged lid sloping downward in front. Front of box is ornately shaped and bevelled with metal keyhole plaque on flat surface just below lid, and small hinged ring attached to metal back just above on lid. Exterior of box completely covered with veneer with marquetry of lighter veneer along edges of lid on top and outlining bevelled joints on front of box. Inside of lid parqueted with six pointed star inside oval of lighter and darker woods. Bent metal pin on lid fits into lock chamber when closed, insides have been removed.
Subject
households
kitchen
dining
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0229
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Date
1990 – 2000
Material
metal; plastic; paper
Catalogue Number
106.06.1082 a-c
Description
Three souvenir metal licence plates, still in thier plastic wrappers, with colour photos of famous views in Banff National Park screened onto each plate with the location and “Canadian Rockies” in black lettering: “Casade Mt./Banff” (a); “Moraine Lake” (b); and “Lake Louise” (c). There is a sticke…
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Title
Licence Plate
Date
1990 – 2000
Material
metal; plastic; paper
Dimensions
15.2 x 30.4 cm
Description
Three souvenir metal licence plates, still in thier plastic wrappers, with colour photos of famous views in Banff National Park screened onto each plate with the location and “Canadian Rockies” in black lettering: “Casade Mt./Banff” (a); “Moraine Lake” (b); and “Lake Louise” (c). There is a sticker in the upper right corner on the front of each plate with “A BANFF ROTARY CLUB PROJECT PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL ROTARY PROJECTS, “ a copyright symbol and “1991 DON HARMON,” and a cogged wheel with “ROTARY INTERNATIONAL.” The back of each plate has a white sticker from the manufacturer “L&M SIGNS LTD. 3823-29 ST. N.E. CALGARY, ALBERTA T1Y 6B5 PHONE (403)250-5511 FAX (403) 291-5367 NOTE: This is NOT A LEGAL LICENCE PLATE and is sold as a souvenir item only.” Two of the plates have a white price stickeer on the back with “5001 R 12.00” handwritten in blue ink.
Subject
souvenirs
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Banff
organizations, Rotary International
Catalogue Number
106.06.1082 a-c
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Date
1991
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
103.05.1112
Description
The Banff Festival of Mountain Films logo on front under words is 33.0x10.0 rectangle depicting grey mountains and white snow against a blue sky with a green valley and blue lake in the foreground. At bottom centre of scene a triangle 13.0x17.0 is inserted showing a photographer with camera. On r…
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Title
Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Date
1991
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
57.0 x 77.0 cm
Description
The Banff Festival of Mountain Films logo on front under words is 33.0x10.0 rectangle depicting grey mountains and white snow against a blue sky with a green valley and blue lake in the foreground. At bottom centre of scene a triangle 13.0x17.0 is inserted showing a photographer with camera. On right under mountain scene is "1991 Alex Emond Graphics" On right sleeve just above elbow is a black and white logo THE CAKE COMPANY with cafe inside. Under circle is Banff's finest coffee and desserts under writing in white on black background STAFF.
Subject
households
clothing
Banff Festival of Mountain Films
Alex Emond
Credit
Gift of Jon Whyte, Banff, 1991
Catalogue Number
103.05.1112
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Date
1995
Material
paper; wood; sulfur; phosphorous; sand
Catalogue Number
102.07.1022
Description
A two-piece box, where the inner box slides into the the cover, of safety matches with a striking surface on both sides. The box cover is red with black printing. The cover has a white striking surface and the inner match storage area is black. The top of the box cover has a scene of a family eati…
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Title
Matchbox
Date
1995
Material
paper; wood; sulfur; phosphorous; sand
Dimensions
3.40 x 5.20 cm
Description
A two-piece box, where the inner box slides into the the cover, of safety matches with a striking surface on both sides. The box cover is red with black printing. The cover has a white striking surface and the inner match storage area is black. The top of the box cover has a scene of a family eating a meal together; three children, two parents and a dog. On the viewer’s left, there is red wording against a black banner background, “Real” in writing, followed by “HOME” and underneath, “COOKING” in printing. On viewer’s right, the words “FAMILY” and underneath “DINNERS” are printed in black. There are 43 wooden matches with black and white tips in the box.
Subject
household
advertising
restaurant
Credit
Gift of Sam Plunkett, Banff, 2009
Catalogue Number
102.07.1022
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Date
1992
Material
metal; enamel; plastic coating
Catalogue Number
103.09.1216
Description
Circular metal and enamel pin with the inner circle containing a stylized mountain on the top-third of a segmented globe on a blue enamel background, Above the circle are the letters “UIAGM” and below “IVBV”. The outer ring of the circular pin has these words printed on it “GUIDE DE MONTAGNES GUIDA…
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Title
Membership Pin
Date
1992
Material
metal; enamel; plastic coating
Dimensions
2.75 cm
Description
Circular metal and enamel pin with the inner circle containing a stylized mountain on the top-third of a segmented globe on a blue enamel background, Above the circle are the letters “UIAGM” and below “IVBV”. The outer ring of the circular pin has these words printed on it “GUIDE DE MONTAGNES GUIDA BERGFUHRER”. The front of the pin is coated with clear plastic, presumably for protection from the elements as it must be worn when guiding. The back of the pin has two horizontal hinged pins on two separate pin sets with a swivel-locking safety catch for each of the pins. In between the pin sets is a rectangular box with the letter “K” on top and then “KOFEL-BZ”.
Subject
mountain guides
sports
mountains
climbing
Hans Gmoser
Credit
Gift of Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 2008
Catalogue Number
103.09.1216
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Date
1817 – 1865
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
104.47.1010
Description
Brown, wood metronome from Crosby House,made by manufacture Seth Thomas. Bottom is stamped in ink “5705 METRONOME #7” and in child’s writing, black pen “BARK” Missing front lid
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Title
Metronome
Date
1817 – 1865
Material
wood
Dimensions
23.5 x 12 cm
Description
Brown, wood metronome from Crosby House,made by manufacture Seth Thomas. Bottom is stamped in ink “5705 METRONOME #7” and in child’s writing, black pen “BARK” Missing front lid
Subject
timekeeping
music
Crosby Family
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby Family, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
104.47.1010
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Date
1811
Material
metal; glass; wood
Catalogue Number
104.08.1006 a,b
Description
Two musket balls matted and framed with inscription. Frame is 15.5x23.2, behind glass.Inscription reads “Musket Balls lost by David Thompson at Athabaska (sic) Pass on January 13th, 1811, and discovered by The Interprovincial Boundary Survey July 1921. Presented by R.W. Cautley The Leader of the S…
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Title
Musket Ball
Date
1811
Material
metal; glass; wood
Description
Two musket balls matted and framed with inscription. Frame is 15.5x23.2, behind glass.Inscription reads “Musket Balls lost by David Thompson at Athabaska (sic) Pass on January 13th, 1811, and discovered by The Interprovincial Boundary Survey July 1921. Presented by R.W. Cautley The Leader of the Survey Party.Note In frame Musket was originally spelled Muske1 and then a bar put through to make it look like a t.
Subject
exploration
surveying
David Thompson
R.W.Cautley
Athabasca Pass
Credit
Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1973
Catalogue Number
104.08.1006 a,b
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Date
1811 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.08.1003
Description
Irregularly shaped round ball.
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Title
Musket Ball
Date
1811 – 1920
Material
metal
Description
Irregularly shaped round ball.
Subject
Canadian Rockies
David Thompson
exploration
surveying
Credit
Gift of anonymous, 1971
Catalogue Number
104.08.1003
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Date
1990
Material
paper
Catalogue Number
104.20.1057 a,b
Description
Two small pink napkins with decorative gold lettering in the centre, “Karen and Kevin June 16, 1990,” and an arched design of three roses in one corner.
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Title
Napkin
Date
1990
Material
paper
Description
Two small pink napkins with decorative gold lettering in the centre, “Karen and Kevin June 16, 1990,” and an arched design of three roses in one corner.
Subject
households
weddings
Karen Percy
Kevin Lowe
souvenirs
Credit
Gift of Ted J. Hart, Banff, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1057 a,b
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Date
1996
Material
metal; plastic; paper
Catalogue Number
103.09.1224
Description
A oblong plastic case with an opening to insert the name tag. The plastic case has an extension on the centre top where a metal swivel rivet is attached to a spring snap for clipping onto clothing. The words “SVAR Mod. 41 006” is imprinted under the metal rivet. The two-piece metal snap is connecte…
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Title
Pin
Date
1996
Material
metal; plastic; paper
Dimensions
9 x 9.3 cm
Description
A oblong plastic case with an opening to insert the name tag. The plastic case has an extension on the centre top where a metal swivel rivet is attached to a spring snap for clipping onto clothing. The words “SVAR Mod. 41 006” is imprinted under the metal rivet. The two-piece metal snap is connected by a rivetted spring. The front piece has the letter “E” inside a diamond shape and the letters “I,M,L” inside individual boxes above the rivet. The back piece has four lines etched on the top and “MADE” on one side and “ITALY” on the other. On the inserted paper name tag is the UIAGM logo; a stylized mountain on the top-third of a segmented globe on a blue background, Above the circle are the letters “UIAGM” and below “IVBV”.The outer ring of the circular logo has these words printed on it “GUIDE DE MONTAGNES GUIDA BERGFUHRER”, in the lhc. The word “Kanada” is centred and below the name “Hans Gmoser”. The lettering and logo are very dark blue on a white paper background and a dark blue box surrounding the information.
Subject
UIAGM
mountain guides
sports
mountains
guiding
climbing
Hans Gmoser
Credit
Gift of Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 2008
Catalogue Number
103.09.1224
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