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Dissertation on the passage of Hannibal over the Alps

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1820
Author
Cramer, J.A
Publisher
London : Baxter for J. Parker
Call Number
DG247.2 C3
Author
Cramer, J.A
Responsibility
by a member of the University of Oxford
Publisher
London : Baxter for J. Parker
Published Date
1820
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
DG247.2 C3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Dissertationis physicae de itineribus per Helvetiam

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1781-84
Author
Schinz, Salomone
Publisher
Turici : Ex Officina Gessnerina
Call Number
DQ22 S33 (3 parts)
Author
Schinz, Salomone
Publisher
Turici : Ex Officina Gessnerina
Published Date
1781-84
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
DQ22 S33 (3 parts)
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
1820 – 1850
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
102.04.0027
Description
One extremely delicate guipure lace doily. Guipure is a lace in which the patterns are held together by connecting threads rather than attached to mesh or net ground, as in filet lace. A delicate starburst centre is ringed by nine triangles and twelve petal shapes around the border.
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Title
Doily
Date
1820 – 1850
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
13.5 x 13.5 cm
Description
One extremely delicate guipure lace doily. Guipure is a lace in which the patterns are held together by connecting threads rather than attached to mesh or net ground, as in filet lace. A delicate starburst centre is ringed by nine triangles and twelve petal shapes around the border.
Subject
households
decorative
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0027
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Date
1820 – 1850
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
102.04.0029
Description
One extremely delicate guipure lace doily. Guipure is a lace in which the patterns are held in place by connecting threads, rather than attached to mesh or net ground, as in filet lace. This doily is elliptical in shape with a petal shapes as a border. The interior design features a central circ…
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Title
Doily
Date
1820 – 1850
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
21.5 x 33.5 cm
Description
One extremely delicate guipure lace doily. Guipure is a lace in which the patterns are held in place by connecting threads, rather than attached to mesh or net ground, as in filet lace. This doily is elliptical in shape with a petal shapes as a border. The interior design features a central circle with four circles spaced around the edge of the piece.
Subject
households
decorative
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0029
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Date
1820 – 1850
Material
cotton
Catalogue Number
102.04.0028
Description
Three extremely delicate guipure lace doilies. Guipure is a lace in which the patterns are held in place by connecting threads rather than attached to mesh or net ground. 102.04.0028a is slightly different in design from the other two doilies. Each has a petal shape border with a starburst centre.
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Title
Doily Set
Date
1820 – 1850
Material
cotton
Dimensions
14.0 x 14.0 cm
Description
Three extremely delicate guipure lace doilies. Guipure is a lace in which the patterns are held in place by connecting threads rather than attached to mesh or net ground. 102.04.0028a is slightly different in design from the other two doilies. Each has a petal shape border with a starburst centre.
Subject
households
decorative
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0028
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Date
1825 – 1875
Material
wood, mahogany; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
102.03.0013
Description
A chest of drawers with an inlaid bowed front, this chest has five drawers with brass drawer pulls.
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Title
Drawers Chest
Date
1825 – 1875
Material
wood, mahogany; metal, brass
Dimensions
92.0 x 63.0 x 116.0 cm
Description
A chest of drawers with an inlaid bowed front, this chest has five drawers with brass drawer pulls.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0013
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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
1820 – 1825
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
107.02.1006 a, b
Description
Two verses centered in picture in tiny brown straight stitch embroidery "How should thee morning of my days Be spent in humble prayer and Praise, To him he save me life and breath And still preserve my soul from death - O may his condescending love Still draw my heart to things above, That I among …
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Title
Embroidery Sampler
Date
1820 – 1825
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
44.75 x 51.0 cm
Description
Two verses centered in picture in tiny brown straight stitch embroidery "How should thee morning of my days Be spent in humble prayer and Praise, To him he save me life and breath And still preserve my soul from death - O may his condescending love Still draw my heart to things above, That I among his saints may know The joys of heaven begun below. Deborah Schaffer". Cross stitched large beige flower with blue ribbon is bottom centre from which various coloured flowers and leaves surround the verse. b) Note “Deborah Schaeffer 1540”
Subject
households
furnishings
Deborah Schaffer
Mary Shaffer Warren
needlework
embroidery
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
107.02.1006 a, b
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Essai sur l'hygrometrie

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1783
Author
Saussure, Horace Benedict de
Publisher
Neuchatel : Samuel Fauche
Call Number
QC915 S3
Author
Saussure, Horace Benedict de
Publisher
Neuchatel : Samuel Fauche
Published Date
1783
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
QC915 S3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
1821 – 1821
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
102.04.0100
Description
A handblown glass vase with a plain base flaring to a wide rim. The punty mark is visible on the bottom. The vase is etched on the outside with a floral design around the monogram “WEC 1821”.
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Title
Flower Vase
Date
1821 – 1821
Material
glass
Dimensions
15.0 x 12.2 x 12.2 cm
Description
A handblown glass vase with a plain base flaring to a wide rim. The punty mark is visible on the bottom. The vase is etched on the outside with a floral design around the monogram “WEC 1821”.
Subject
households
decorative
crafts
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0100
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A glance at some of the beauties and sublimities of Switzerland

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1829
Author
Murray, John
Publisher
London : Longman [et al.]
Call Number
DQ23 M87
Author
Murray, John
Publisher
London : Longman [et al.]
Published Date
1829
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
DQ23 M87
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
1820 – 1830
Material
paper
Catalogue Number
110.02.1004
Description
Handmade cardboard oval box with lid. Hand stitched and covered with decorated paper, dark beige with black pattern.
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Title
Handmade Box
Date
1820 – 1830
Material
paper
Dimensions
10.0 x 12.0 x 19.0 cm
Description
Handmade cardboard oval box with lid. Hand stitched and covered with decorated paper, dark beige with black pattern.
Subject
households
hobbies
Priscilla Morgan Potts
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
110.02.1004
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The Hansons of Osmanthorp

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one bound volume of genealogical research pertaining to the family of John Hanson in Osmanthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England. Content includes records from 1640 onwards, including general timelines, birth and death records, and transcriptions of earlier written accounts.
Date Range
[ca.1829-1846]
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 1
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Compiled by John Hanson
Date Range
[ca.1829-1846]
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records (1 volume : 193 pages ; 21 x 27.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one bound volume of genealogical research pertaining to the family of John Hanson in Osmanthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England. Content includes records from 1640 onwards, including general timelines, birth and death records, and transcriptions of earlier written accounts.
Notes
Original date of volume creation listed as 1829; however, includes information added as late as 1846.
Material Details
Includes coloured illustration of building (annotated) between pages 74 and 75
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Genealogy
Research
History
Land, settlement and immigration
Geographic Access
England
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1825 – 1950
Material
metal; wood; skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.49.0005
Description
A solid brass hatchet head with long narrow blade flaring to curved edge. Small round cast brass bowl, pipe? at other end of blade has small hole drilled through bottom. Handle is straight flattened piece of wood which was once painted green as evidenced by traces of green colour in grain. Handle p…
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Title
Hatchet Ax
Date
1825 – 1950
Material
metal; wood; skin; fibre
Dimensions
3.8 x 19.3 x 30.0 cm
Description
A solid brass hatchet head with long narrow blade flaring to curved edge. Small round cast brass bowl, pipe? at other end of blade has small hole drilled through bottom. Handle is straight flattened piece of wood which was once painted green as evidenced by traces of green colour in grain. Handle passes through round opening in hatchet head and is tied on with a thong of buckskin. A strip of flannel material is tied at base of handle with one end hanging loose.
Subject
Indigenous
warfare
hunting
HBC
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.49.0005
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Histoire naturelle des glacieres de Suisse

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1770
Author
Gruner, Gottlieb Sigmund
Publisher
Paris : Panckoucke
Call Number
QE576 G78
Author
Gruner, Gottlieb Sigmund
Publisher
Paris : Panckoucke
Published Date
1770
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alps
Call Number
QE576 G78
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Illustrations of the passes of the Alps

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1828-29
Author
Brockedon, William
Publisher
London : The Author
Call Number
DQ823 B76 1828 I Oversize C
Author
Brockedon, William
Publisher
London : The Author
Published Date
1828-29
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Volume 1 of 2
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DQ823 B76 1828 I Oversize C
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Illustrations of the passes of the Alps

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1828-29
Author
Brockedon, William
Publisher
London : The Author
Call Number
DQ823 B76 1828 II Oversize C
Author
Brockedon, William
Publisher
London : The Author
Published Date
1828-29
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Volume 2 of 2
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DQ823 B76 1828 II Oversize C
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Journal of a tour through part of the snowy range of the Himala mountains

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1820
Author
Fraser, James Baillie
Publisher
London : Rodwell & Martin
Call Number
DS485 H6 F69 Oversize D
Author
Fraser, James Baillie
Publisher
London : Rodwell & Martin
Published Date
1820
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DS485 H6 F69 Oversize D
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Journal of voyages and travels in the interior of North America

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1820
Author
Harmon, Daniel Williams
Publisher
Andover (U.S.): Flagg & Gould
Call Number
F1060.7 H3
Author
Harmon, Daniel Williams
Publisher
Andover (U.S.): Flagg & Gould
Published Date
1820
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
F1060.7 H3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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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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