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Date
1934 – 1995
Material
cardboard; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1210 a-m
Description
a. Top of box has the writing “ SYLVANIA FLASHBULBS / BLUE DOT / DOUZE LAMPES CLAIRES PRESS 25 TWELVE CLEAR BULBS”, the background is white and the foreground features a Caucasian, brunette woman holding a camera with a cartoon-esq pink flash. The sides feature the same written message as the top, …
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Title
Camera Flashbulbs
Date
1934 – 1995
Material
cardboard; glass; metal
Dimensions
27.2 x 10.1 x 4.4 cm
Description
a. Top of box has the writing “ SYLVANIA FLASHBULBS / BLUE DOT / DOUZE LAMPES CLAIRES PRESS 25 TWELVE CLEAR BULBS”, the background is white and the foreground features a Caucasian, brunette woman holding a camera with a cartoon-esq pink flash. The sides feature the same written message as the top, except the background is black instead of white. The short sides have “LAMPES-ECLAIR SYLVANIA / BLUE DOT PRESS 25” written on them. The bottom of the box has a chart with information about the shooting distance of the bulbs.b-m. Flashbulbs with a blue dot and “SYLVANIA P25” stamped on the top. The bulbs are made of clear glass and contain two tungsten rods on the insides.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
camera accessories
flashbulbs
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1210 a-m
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Date
1934 – 1989
Material
cardboard; metal; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1214 a-j
Description
a. Rectangular, blue and white box with the image of a flashbulb, the company’s insignia, and the words “FULL CARTON GUARANTEE TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS”. The insignia and “TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS” is repeated on the long sides (one side in English and the other in French). The shorter sides are black and …
Title
Camera Flashbulbs
Date
1934 – 1989
Material
cardboard; metal; glass
Dimensions
25.2 x 10.8 x 4.0 cm
Description
a. Rectangular, blue and white box with the image of a flashbulb, the company’s insignia, and the words “FULL CARTON GUARANTEE TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS”. The insignia and “TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS” is repeated on the long sides (one side in English and the other in French). The shorter sides are black and have the company’s insignia, a #5 and the words “INTERCHANGEABLE WITH PRESS 25 FLASHBULBS” (once in English and once in French). the bottom of the box says “CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC MADE IN CANADA/FABRICATION CANADIENNE” and has a chart of exposure information.b-j. flashbulb with the Canadian General Electric insignia branded in red on the top. Each bulb is blue tinted and has a silver metal base and two main silver coiled wires on the inside.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
camera equipment
flashbulbs
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1214 a-j
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Date
1931 – 1942
Material
metal; glass;
Catalogue Number
104.41.0214
Description
Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Hektor f=7,3 cm 1:1,9 lens with hood and lens cap in a metal tube case. The lens cap has Leica engraved on it - the case has the manufacturer name and the lens size stamped on the lid, which slides up off the tube.
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Title
Camera Lens
Date
1931 – 1942
Material
metal; glass;
Dimensions
8.6 cm
Description
Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Hektor f=7,3 cm 1:1,9 lens with hood and lens cap in a metal tube case. The lens cap has Leica engraved on it - the case has the manufacturer name and the lens size stamped on the lid, which slides up off the tube.
Subject
camera equipment
photography
photography equipment
camera accessories;
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.41.0214
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Date
1930 – 1949
Material
wood; metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.41.0100
Description
Wood and metal Thalhammer camera tripod with metal spikes at the end of the legs, brackets at various points along the legs, and camera mount. The tripod is retracted to its shortest setting, but can double in height. Each leg has an adjustable metal bracket with circular knobs on the outside of th…
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Title
Camera Tripod
Date
1930 – 1949
Material
wood; metal; plastic
Dimensions
88.8 cm
Description
Wood and metal Thalhammer camera tripod with metal spikes at the end of the legs, brackets at various points along the legs, and camera mount. The tripod is retracted to its shortest setting, but can double in height. Each leg has an adjustable metal bracket with circular knobs on the outside of the leg - the flat part of the knob features a kneeling man holding the handle of a long hammer in front of him, with his hands above his head just below the head of the hammer. This same logo is featured throughout other metal pieces around the head of the tripod. A plastic-handled grip is attached to the top of the tripod. Four circular pieces of paper screwed onto the camera support base, possibly as spacers, upon removal the Thalhammer company information is shown.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
camera equipment
camera tripod;
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.0100
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Date
c. 1940
Material
aluminum; stainless steel
Catalogue Number
104.19.1109 a-d
Description
Three piece stove, including an aluminum lid/pot (b) and case (c), and stainless steel stove (a). Instruction manual (d) also included. Stove is single burner. Written on base of stove “NO. 530 Coleman Made in Canada” instructions engraved on front vertical support. Bottom case “Coleman Made in Can…
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Title
Camp Stove
Date
c. 1940
Material
aluminum; stainless steel
Description
Three piece stove, including an aluminum lid/pot (b) and case (c), and stainless steel stove (a). Instruction manual (d) also included. Stove is single burner. Written on base of stove “NO. 530 Coleman Made in Canada” instructions engraved on front vertical support. Bottom case “Coleman Made in Canada.” Base has a bracket on the side, as does the lid. Manual includes directions and suggested care and use.
Subject
kitchen
camping
recreational
Credit
Gift of H. A. Buckmaster, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.19.1109 a-d
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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1144
Description
Steel carabiner with “U6” stamped on side.
Title
Carabiner
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal
Dimensions
5.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
Steel carabiner with “U6” stamped on side.
Subject
sports
climbing
mountaineering
Don Hubbard
Credit
Gift of Jim Vickers, Winter Park, United States, 2002
Catalogue Number
108.04.1144
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Date
1930 – 1970
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.10.1008
Description
Two rectangular metal cartridge clips.
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Title
Cartridge Clip
Date
1930 – 1970
Material
metal
Description
Two rectangular metal cartridge clips.
Subject
sports
hunting
Credit
Gift of Mabel Aubin, Banff, 1970
Catalogue Number
104.10.1008
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Artist
Aleen Aked (1907 – 2003, Canadian)
Date
c. 1939
Catalogue Number
AkA.02.03
Description
Cascade Mountain, trees in foreground.
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Title
Cascade Mountain
Date
c. 1939
Dimensions
26.5 x 32.5 cm
Description
Cascade Mountain, trees in foreground.
Credit
Gift of Canadian Art Gallery, Canmore, 2004
Catalogue Number
AkA.02.03
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Date
1930
Material
skin; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.1118
Description
A well-worn, steel-toed, dark brown, unlined leather climbing boot with hobnailed soles. The upper part of the boot has nine grommetted eyelets for tightening; a soft leather tongue, folded and stitched to either side; eylelets cut in the leather across the toepiece and a tab, for pulling on the bo…
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Title
Climbing Boot
Date
1930
Material
skin; metal; fibre
Dimensions
20 x 11 x 30 cm
Description
A well-worn, steel-toed, dark brown, unlined leather climbing boot with hobnailed soles. The upper part of the boot has nine grommetted eyelets for tightening; a soft leather tongue, folded and stitched to either side; eylelets cut in the leather across the toepiece and a tab, for pulling on the boot, sewn to the back. The sole has single clinkers around the forepart and around the heel; muggers in the centre and a single mugger in the centre of the heel; Tricouni nails (5 on the instep) and 4 on the outside opposite. There is a number “75360” written on the inside left ankle part of the boot.
Subject
sports
climbing
mountaineering
Edwin W. Mills
Credit
Gift of Ted and Judy Mills, Mill Bay, 2004
Catalogue Number
103.03.1118
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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
cardboard; paper; metal;
Catalogue Number
104.23.0015 a-d
Description
A blue and silver metal Coleman Self-Heating clothes iron with a stand plate, hand-held pump, instruction manual with spare parts, and Coleman Measuring Can in the original cardboard box. The iron consists of a solid metal base, blue body and handle, and a small fount on the back - it sits on a thi…
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Title
Clothes Iron
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
cardboard; paper; metal;
Dimensions
19.2 x 11.6 x 29.3 cm
Description
A blue and silver metal Coleman Self-Heating clothes iron with a stand plate, hand-held pump, instruction manual with spare parts, and Coleman Measuring Can in the original cardboard box. The iron consists of a solid metal base, blue body and handle, and a small fount on the back - it sits on a thin metal stand that has the Coleman logo embossed on it and keeps the iron raised off of surfaces. The instruction manual details all aspects of using the iron and also has a small paper envelope with small spare parts inside. The Coleman Measuring Can is mostly yellow with an opening into which gasoline can be poured and a small curved spout on the top. Iron also has a small gold and black metal pump that, according to the instruction manual, is used to pump air into the fount. Everything except the measuring can is housed in the original cardboard box, kept closed with a piece of string.
Subject
Crosby family
Abegweit
household chores
ironing
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby Family, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
104.23.0015 a-d
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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.19.1077
Description
Metal perculator coffee maker with a black handle. The lid has a clear glass insert/handle.
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Title
Coffee Maker
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; plastic
Description
Metal perculator coffee maker with a black handle. The lid has a clear glass insert/handle.
Subject
households
Verkuil
Credit
Gift of Bertha Verkuil Davis, Calgary, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.19.1077
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Date
1935 – 1947
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
109.03.0006 a-e
Description
5 pennies, 4 of which are from Canada and one from the United States of America.(a) United States of America one cent coin. The front reads “E PLURIBUS UNUM ONE CENT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” with two branches surrounding the words. On the back is a relief of Abraham Lincoln and “IN GOD WE TRUST” “…
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Title
Coin Money
Date
1935 – 1947
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.5 x 1.5 cm
Description
5 pennies, 4 of which are from Canada and one from the United States of America.(a) United States of America one cent coin. The front reads “E PLURIBUS UNUM ONE CENT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” with two branches surrounding the words. On the back is a relief of Abraham Lincoln and “IN GOD WE TRUST” “LIBERTY” and “1945”(b) Canada one cent coin. The front has a relief of two maple leaves and the words “CANADA” “ONE CENT” and “1935”. On the back is a relief of King George V of England and the words “GEORGIVS V DEL GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:”(c) Canada one cent coin. The front has a relief of two maple leaves and the words “1 CENT” “1946” “CANADA”. On the back is a relief of King George VI of England and the words “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX : ET IND : IMP”(d) Canada one cent coin. The front has a relief of two maple leaves and the words “1 CENT” “1947” “CANADA”. On the back is a relief of King George VI of England and the words “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX : ET IND : IMP”(e) Canada one cent coin. The front has a relief of two maple leaves and the words “1 CENT” “1947” “CANADA”. On the back is a relief of King George VI of England and the words “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX : ET IND : IMP”
Subject
WhWhyte homeyte
currency
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
109.03.0006 a-e
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Date
1933 – 1933
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
109.03.0018
Description
Silver French coin. 5 Francs. Front: “LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE 5 FRANCS” above floral garland. Reverse: The bust of Marianne facing right with “REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE 1933”
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Title
Coin Money
Date
1933 – 1933
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.3 x 2.3 cm
Description
Silver French coin. 5 Francs. Front: “LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE 5 FRANCS” above floral garland. Reverse: The bust of Marianne facing right with “REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE 1933”
Subject
Whyte home
currency
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
109.03.0018
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Date
1934 – 1934
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
109.03.0022
Description
Round silver coin with reeded edge. Front: A huia (bird) perched on a branch, legend above, denomination and date below.Lettering: “NEW·ZEALAND K·G SIXPENCE 1934”Reverse: Crowned bust of King George V left, legend around. Lettering: “GEORGE V KING EMPEROR”
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Title
Coin Money
Date
1934 – 1934
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.9 x 1.9 cm
Description
Round silver coin with reeded edge. Front: A huia (bird) perched on a branch, legend above, denomination and date below.Lettering: “NEW·ZEALAND K·G SIXPENCE 1934”Reverse: Crowned bust of King George V left, legend around. Lettering: “GEORGE V KING EMPEROR”
Subject
Whyte home
currency
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
109.03.0022
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Date
1934 – 1934
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
109.03.0024
Description
A round silver coin. Front: image of sea turtle, date [1934] divided by turtle, “FIJI” above, “SIXPENCE” below. Back: King George V bust left, “GEORGE V KING EMPEROR” around.
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Title
Coin Money
Date
1934 – 1934
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.9 x 1.9 cm
Description
A round silver coin. Front: image of sea turtle, date [1934] divided by turtle, “FIJI” above, “SIXPENCE” below. Back: King George V bust left, “GEORGE V KING EMPEROR” around.
Subject
Whyte home
currency
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
109.03.0024
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Date
1937
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.0152
Description
A metal coin (possibly tin) with the relief of a roman figure in front of the British parliamentary building with “LNG MAY THEY REIGN” around edge. Obverse: Relief busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with “GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH CROWNED 1937” around edge. Small loop for hanging at top …
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Title
Commemorative Coin
Date
1937
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.1 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm
Description
A metal coin (possibly tin) with the relief of a roman figure in front of the British parliamentary building with “LNG MAY THEY REIGN” around edge. Obverse: Relief busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with “GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH CROWNED 1937” around edge. Small loop for hanging at top of coin.
Subject
Whyte home
souvenir
events
coronation
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0152
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Date
1937
Material
ceramic; porcelain
Catalogue Number
104.20.1307
Description
A white commemorative porcelain cup of the royal family, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. It is a tall cup with a handle that is triangle-shaped with some gold along it, and gilded on the lip. One side is an illustration of the Royal Family (King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabet…
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Title
Commemorative Cup
Date
1937
Material
ceramic; porcelain
Dimensions
9.8 x 9.8 x 7.4 cm
Description
A white commemorative porcelain cup of the royal family, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. It is a tall cup with a handle that is triangle-shaped with some gold along it, and gilded on the lip. One side is an illustration of the Royal Family (King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabeth and Margaret) inside a pair of golden laurel wreaths, a red crown over the middle, underneath the portrait are scrolls in gold that read “THE ROYAL FAMILY MAY 12th CORONATION 1937 SOUVENIR”. On the opposite side of the cup is a small badge with the crown, a lion and unicorn and scrolls around it. The badge reads “THE ROYAL FAMILY THEIR MAJESTIES, KING QUEEN GEORGE VI ELIZABETH THE PRINCESS ELIZABETH AND PRINCESS MARGARET ROSE”, the scrolls reads “MAY 12th CORONATION SOUVENIR 1937”. On the bottom of the cup is a stamp that reads “MADE IN ENGLAND” and another stamp “PORTRAIT BY MARCUS ADAMS”.
Subject
commemorative
decorative
royal family
coronation
household
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1307
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Commemorative Cushion Cover

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Date
1935
Catalogue Number
102.04.1078
Description
A hand-embroidered and stitched, linen, commemorative cushion cover to honour King George V’s Jubilee. The top of the cushion has a banner stitched in a blue wool/cotton mix; it reads “KING GEORGE V”. There is a line of red stitches before and after the letters. The middle of the cushion has an emb…
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Title
Commemorative Cushion Cover
Date
1935
Dimensions
45.0 x 41.0 cm
Description
A hand-embroidered and stitched, linen, commemorative cushion cover to honour King George V’s Jubilee. The top of the cushion has a banner stitched in a blue wool/cotton mix; it reads “KING GEORGE V”. There is a line of red stitches before and after the letters. The middle of the cushion has an emblem of a shield, stitched in dark brown to denote the edge, the middle part is filled in with brown dye. There is an outline of a beaver embroidered in light brown silk thread; the body of the beaver is dyed light brown. He is on a light green, silk thread, embroidered log with a light brown-dyed background. The shield is dyed yellow. Under that, obscuring most of the shield, is the outline of a maple leaf, with veins and a stem stitched in different shades of green silk thread, and on either side of the maple leaf is a part of a flag; blue and white outline on the viewer’s left, and white, red and blue on the viewer’s right. Two brown, silk, embroidered flag staffs extend from either end. The bottom has a banner stitched in a blue wool/cotton mix; it reads “1910 JUBILEE 1935”. It has been mended with yellow thread in places. The years are stitched in red the rest in blue. On various parts of the cushion cover the blue-coloured pattern shows through the stitching. There is a red and white cord on the outside edges and red piping sewn on the inside edge.
Subject
households
crafts
commemorative
Credit
Gift of Katie Byers, 2009
Catalogue Number
102.04.1078
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Commemorative Medal Collection

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Date
1939 – 1945
Material
metal; fibre; paper; wood
Catalogue Number
105.02.1160
Description
Collection of six Canadian and British WWII medals with ribbons, including Jack Hayes’ DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross), set in frame with photograph of Jack Hayes, flying officer patch, and plaque reading: “FLYING OFFICER JACK HAYES 254 SQUADRON R.A.F. 1941-1945”. All items are mounted on grey-bl…
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Title
Commemorative Medal Collection
Date
1939 – 1945
Material
metal; fibre; paper; wood
Dimensions
33.5 x 41.0 cm
Description
Collection of six Canadian and British WWII medals with ribbons, including Jack Hayes’ DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross), set in frame with photograph of Jack Hayes, flying officer patch, and plaque reading: “FLYING OFFICER JACK HAYES 254 SQUADRON R.A.F. 1941-1945”. All items are mounted on grey-blue matteboard in gold frame.
Subject
World War II
Jack Hayes
R.A.F.
Credit
Gift of Dolly Hayes, Cochrane, 1999
Catalogue Number
105.02.1160
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Date
1939
Material
metal; fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
103.09.1187
Description
Round metal badge with photograph on front of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, pin on back. Small gold-coloured metal crown on top of badge, blue ribbon below. Red circular sticker on back of badge reads: “George Noble. Photographer. Banff, Alberta”. Gold lettering on ribbon reads: “Royal Wecom…
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Title
Commemorative Pin
Date
1939
Material
metal; fibre; paper
Dimensions
10.5 x 3.5 cm
Description
Round metal badge with photograph on front of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, pin on back. Small gold-coloured metal crown on top of badge, blue ribbon below. Red circular sticker on back of badge reads: “George Noble. Photographer. Banff, Alberta”. Gold lettering on ribbon reads: “Royal Wecome(?) from Banff”.
Subject
Royal Visit
King George VI
Queen Elizabeth
photographers
George Noble
Credit
Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1968
Catalogue Number
103.09.1187
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