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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; wood; synthetic
Catalogue Number
105.01.1016 a-c
Description
(a) Plastic pennant is triangular shape 20.0 at widest part, red with white writing: "du Maurier International". Stitched on to long thin wooden rod. (b) Light green fibre pennant with white trim and printing: "World Cup Skiing Bank of Montreal International Mount Norquay, Canada" (c) Same as (b) …
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Title
Advertising Pennant
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; wood; synthetic
Dimensions
30.5 x 62.0 cm
Description
(a) Plastic pennant is triangular shape 20.0 at widest part, red with white writing: "du Maurier International". Stitched on to long thin wooden rod. (b) Light green fibre pennant with white trim and printing: "World Cup Skiing Bank of Montreal International Mount Norquay, Canada" (c) Same as (b) except pennant colour is red.
Subject
World Cup Skiing
Mount Norquay
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Tom Williams, Calgary, 1996
Catalogue Number
105.01.1016 a-c
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Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1058 a,b
Description
Rossignol Concorde alpine skis with bindings. Black plastic skis with metal edges "Rossignol Concorde and Rossignollogo" on front, rooster logo at top. Rossignol and shield behind binding "made in France" Gertsch metal binding "Made in Switzerland" adjustable toe and heel. Yellow nylon rope wit…
Title
Alpine Skis
Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal
Dimensions
190.0 x 7.0 cm
Description
Rossignol Concorde alpine skis with bindings. Black plastic skis with metal edges "Rossignol Concorde and Rossignollogo" on front, rooster logo at top. Rossignol and shield behind binding "made in France" Gertsch metal binding "Made in Switzerland" adjustable toe and heel. Yellow nylon rope with snap ca 66.0 long looped on each outside heel.
Subject
sports
skiing
Edward Cavell
Credit
Gift of Edward Cavell, Calgary, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1058 a,b
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Date
1968
Material
metal; plastic; rubber; skin
Catalogue Number
108.04.1056 a-d
Description
Alpine racing skis with aluminum poles (a,b) pair skis 220.0x7.0, red, orange and yellow stripes along full length. "HEAD" across top 6.8x41.0. "CANADA" behind bindings 2.3x41.8. On side "220 DH12642". "LOOK" bindings, swivel heel, adjustable screws for toe and heel. LOOK made in France. (c,d…
Title
Alpine Skis
Date
1968
Material
metal; plastic; rubber; skin
Dimensions
7.0 x 220.0 cm
Description
Alpine racing skis with aluminum poles (a,b) pair skis 220.0x7.0, red, orange and yellow stripes along full length. "HEAD" across top 6.8x41.0. "CANADA" behind bindings 2.3x41.8. On side "220 DH12642". "LOOK" bindings, swivel heel, adjustable screws for toe and heel. LOOK made in France. (c,d) ski poles: 122.0 long, metal basket 11.0 dia. rubber supports. "SCOTT USA SUN VALLEY" embossed on rubber. Plastic handgrips 13.5 long with leather loops. 10.5 wide paper label on shaft: "World Cup Skiing" "Bank of Montreal International", below that another label stylized "S", scratched onto pole "VIKING" ("Viking" is the nickname of RoyAndersen.)
Subject
sports
skiing
World Cup Racing
Roy Andersen
Credit
Gift of Roy Andersen, Banff, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1056 a-d
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Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
108.04.1057 a,b
Description
Pair yellow Arnsteiner alpine skis with bindings. Plastic skis, steel edges around top and at heel. "Blizzard" logo near tip. Black round 3.8 dia. "epoxi glasfiber ski" "Standard" in front o fbinding "ARNSTEINER PIESEN SLALOM" behind bindings "MARKER". Toe swivels, heel clamp on flexible cable…
Title
Alpine Skis
Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal; skin
Dimensions
195.0 x 6.8 cm
Description
Pair yellow Arnsteiner alpine skis with bindings. Plastic skis, steel edges around top and at heel. "Blizzard" logo near tip. Black round 3.8 dia. "epoxi glasfiber ski" "Standard" in front o fbinding "ARNSTEINER PIESEN SLALOM" behind bindings "MARKER". Toe swivels, heel clamp on flexible cable. Leather strap 79.0 long attaches to buckle other side.
Subject
sports
skiing
Cavell, Edward
Credit
Gift of Edward Cavell, Calgary, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1057 a,b
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1097 a,b
Description
Pair of Head racing skies. Laminated with steel edges. Silver coloured with red manufacturer's name and stripe. Metal cable bindings "Securus-Ramy" made in France. Bindings have been changed from alpine downhill to touring.
Title
Alpine Skis
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
6.7 x 205.0 cm
Description
Pair of Head racing skies. Laminated with steel edges. Silver coloured with red manufacturer's name and stripe. Metal cable bindings "Securus-Ramy" made in France. Bindings have been changed from alpine downhill to touring.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Andrew Findlay, Calgary, 1996
Catalogue Number
108.04.1097 a,b
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Date
1960 – 1965
Material
wood; metal; fibre; rubber
Catalogue Number
108.04.1016 a,b
Description
Pair alpine "Head" skis with skins. Black, steel edges "Head Vector 205B 12795", steel and chrome bindings. "Securus-Ramy made in France, Brev. SGDG Brev.+" Aluminum heel locator "Ramy made in France". Cable findings screwed on to sides, coiled binding with red rubber at heel. Skins 174.0 long,…
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Title
Alpine Skis
Date
1960 – 1965
Material
wood; metal; fibre; rubber
Dimensions
8.5 x 205.0 cm
Description
Pair alpine "Head" skis with skins. Black, steel edges "Head Vector 205B 12795", steel and chrome bindings. "Securus-Ramy made in France, Brev. SGDG Brev.+" Aluminum heel locator "Ramy made in France". Cable findings screwed on to sides, coiled binding with red rubber at heel. Skins 174.0 long, metal fastener at toe with fabric strap looped around toe of ski. 3 groups of 4 rivets attach skins to skis.
Subject
sports
skiing
Peggy Telfer
avalanches
disasters
Credit
Gift of Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
108.04.1016 a,b
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Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
108.04.1017 a,b
Description
Pair heavy, black "Head" alpine skis with aluminum bindings. Laminated steel, plastic with steel edges. "Head" logo on bottom tip. Top inscribed "Head" "Rosemary Lamm Calgary Canada" "160". "190V12776" toe binding "Marker" rotates. Heel biding "Marker Rotamat Germany". Aluminum heel plate with…
Title
Alpine Skis
Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal; skin
Dimensions
8.5 x 190.0 cm
Description
Pair heavy, black "Head" alpine skis with aluminum bindings. Laminated steel, plastic with steel edges. "Head" logo on bottom tip. Top inscribed "Head" "Rosemary Lamm Calgary Canada" "160". "190V12776" toe binding "Marker" rotates. Heel biding "Marker Rotamat Germany". Aluminum heel plate with wire cable connecting to coiled, triangular shaped heel binding. Inner hinged clamp. Long leather safety straps with buckle.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Rosemay Lamm
Credit
Gift of Phil Michaud, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
108.04.1017 a,b
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Date
1962 – 1976
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0120
Description
A small, gold coloured pin in shape of abominable snowman standing on skis with toque on head. Hairy features worked in slightly raised outline drawing. Small safety pin clasp vertically on back.
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Title
Athletic Pin
Date
1962 – 1976
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.1 x 0.8 x 1.8 cm
Description
A small, gold coloured pin in shape of abominable snowman standing on skis with toque on head. Hairy features worked in slightly raised outline drawing. Small safety pin clasp vertically on back.
Subject
Whyte home
sports
winter
skiing
Sunshine Ski School
Jerry Johnson
Betty Buchan
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0120
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Date
1890 – 1925
Material
metal; pearl
Catalogue Number
103.01.0109 a-f
Description
A collection of six small gold bar pins, two of which are set with pearls. Hinged spikes on back fasten under hook clasps on opposite side. (a) pearls along length, 3.1x.6x.3, plain rectangular bar with fifteen tiny cultured seed pearls, .2 cm dia. set side by side in a groove down the middle wit…
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Title
Bar Pin
Date
1890 – 1925
Material
metal; pearl
Dimensions
0.6 x 3.1 cm
Description
A collection of six small gold bar pins, two of which are set with pearls. Hinged spikes on back fasten under hook clasps on opposite side. (a) pearls along length, 3.1x.6x.3, plain rectangular bar with fifteen tiny cultured seed pearls, .2 cm dia. set side by side in a groove down the middle with small melted beads of gold holding them in place. (b) single pearl, 2.4x .5 x .4 , small rounded tapered ellipse of gold with tiny seed pearl , .2 cm dia set into bevelled hole at centre, hollow. Stamped on back "14k" and torch hallmark. (c) same as (b) without pearl, 1.9 x .4 x .2, die struck. Hook clasp has double legs but joined by its curve into single hook. Period 1890 - 1915. (d) same as (c) but flat with border, 2.0 x .4 x .3, plain with small, gold, 14k, machine stamped, bead edging completely around outside. (e) engraved, 2.6 x .4 x .4, flat, rectangular bar with scrolled design hand engraved on side of hook clasp. Period 1890 - 1915. (f) silver, rhodium? plated over gold, 2.4 x .5 x .4, small openwork ellipse with five small flowers across middle joined by wire filigree. Cuts in flowers and around edges cause sparkling, diamond like appearance. Small hook clasp has tiny lever on back to lock pin when pushed down, 14k stamped on back. Period 1890-1915.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0109 a-f
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Date
1960 – 1963
Material
wood; rubber
Catalogue Number
107.01.0114
Description
Mass produced stylized bird constructed of various natural coloured spheres of wood, joined with dowels. Head has black rubber inset eyes and head swivels 360 degrees. Chip on left foot. Feet form base.
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Title
Bird Figurine
Date
1960 – 1963
Material
wood; rubber
Dimensions
8.5 x 5.0 x 6.5 cm
Description
Mass produced stylized bird constructed of various natural coloured spheres of wood, joined with dowels. Head has black rubber inset eyes and head swivels 360 degrees. Chip on left foot. Feet form base.
Subject
Whyte home
collectable
souvenir
households
decorative
miniatures
animal
bird
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0114
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
107.01.0121
Description
Simple duck like bird which has been scorched and sand blasted to reveal grain marks in wood. Stamped "Gerd Canada" on bottom. Grain of wood defines eyes and wing of bird.
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Title
Bird Figurine
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
wood
Dimensions
8.0 x 3.6 x 11.5 cm
Description
Simple duck like bird which has been scorched and sand blasted to reveal grain marks in wood. Stamped "Gerd Canada" on bottom. Grain of wood defines eyes and wing of bird.
Subject
Whyte home
souvenir
collectable
households
decorative
miniatures
craft
carving
animal
bird
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0121
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Date
1966
Material
cord; metal
Catalogue Number
103.07.0317
Description
A bolo style necktie consisting of woven light and navy blue cord with ribbed golden ends. A round brass medallion has been mounted on the tie at the throat. Front of medallion has a relief of two people in western dress on bull and horseback with “CALGARY STAMPEDE” above and “1966” below. Back of …
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Title
Bolo Necktie
Date
1966
Material
cord; metal
Dimensions
4.0 x 41.0 cm
Description
A bolo style necktie consisting of woven light and navy blue cord with ribbed golden ends. A round brass medallion has been mounted on the tie at the throat. Front of medallion has a relief of two people in western dress on bull and horseback with “CALGARY STAMPEDE” above and “1966” below. Back of medallion partly obscured by mounting hardware bust what is visible reads “SOUVENIR DOLLAR CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA THE STAMPEDE CITY”.
Subject
Whyte home
Calgary stampede
rodeo
souvenir
Charlie Beil
Accessories
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0317
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Date
1969
Material
metal; cord
Catalogue Number
103.07.0318
Description
A bolo style tie made of woven green cord that is capped with heavy silver metal tips at each end and held together at the neck with a silver coin. Coin has bust of a man in a bison hair and horn headdress with “BANFF CANADA” above “KIWANIS DOLLAR” below and “expires sept 30. 69” on either side. Ob…
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Title
Bolo Necktie
Date
1969
Material
metal; cord
Dimensions
3.5 x 43.5 cm
Description
A bolo style tie made of woven green cord that is capped with heavy silver metal tips at each end and held together at the neck with a silver coin. Coin has bust of a man in a bison hair and horn headdress with “BANFF CANADA” above “KIWANIS DOLLAR” below and “expires sept 30. 69” on either side. Obverse is partly obscured by mounting hardware but reads “INDIAN DAYS” at top and “1889-1969 VALUE ONE DOLLAR IN BANFF” at bottom.
Subject
Whyte home
Banff Indian Days
souvenir
First Nations
[George McLean?]
Charlie Beil
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0318
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Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.1026 a,b
Description
a) aluminum press, toe clamps b) black wedge bag (a) press: 37.5x6.6 adjustable base, heel locator on one end, toe clamp on other, inscribed on toe clamp "TYROL Boot Press. Pat. Pend Made in Canada","R L" painted on either side, one in red, other black; (b) bag: 40.0x47.0x9. zipper on bottom, bl…
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Title
Boot Press; Bag
Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal
Description
a) aluminum press, toe clamps b) black wedge bag (a) press: 37.5x6.6 adjustable base, heel locator on one end, toe clamp on other, inscribed on toe clamp "TYROL Boot Press. Pat. Pend Made in Canada","R L" painted on either side, one in red, other black; (b) bag: 40.0x47.0x9. zipper on bottom, black vinyl with white piping, manufacturer's logo on side plus "The Skiers Sportshop Ltd. Calgary Edmonton".
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Phil Michaud, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
103.03.1026 a,b
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Date
1890 – 1940
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0588 a-l
Description
12 bowls, round bottomed. plain interior with ornate exterior incised designs which all vary slightly in details.(a-c) contain two figures, dancing with left leg raised, alternating with bird decoration. (d-f) contain three figures, dancing with left leg raised, alternating with bird decoration.(g…
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Title
Bowl Collection
Date
1890 – 1940
Material
metal
Dimensions
5.5 x 11.3 cm
Description
12 bowls, round bottomed. plain interior with ornate exterior incised designs which all vary slightly in details.(a-c) contain two figures, dancing with left leg raised, alternating with bird decoration. (d-f) contain three figures, dancing with left leg raised, alternating with bird decoration.(g,h) contain two figures, running or dancing with right leg forward, alternating with bird decoration. (i) contains four figures with alternating left and right hands raised. (j) contains four dancing figures, each alternating with single bird. (k)contains eight birds. (l) contains three dancing figures, both arms raised, alternating with bird decoration.
Subject
Whyte home
households
decorative
figure
dancing
animal
bird
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0588 a-l
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Date
1960 – 1975
Material
skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0050
Description
A painted leather, three-dimensional tiger lily. Pieces of stiff leather have been shaped into realistic tiger lily painted orange with delicate brown spots. Cluster of stamens rise from centre, two green leaves form circle beneath. Pin clasp on flat bar with three holes pierced through is glued to…
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Title
Brooch
Date
1960 – 1975
Material
skin; metal
Dimensions
6.6 x 2.1 x 4.4 cm
Description
A painted leather, three-dimensional tiger lily. Pieces of stiff leather have been shaped into realistic tiger lily painted orange with delicate brown spots. Cluster of stamens rise from centre, two green leaves form circle beneath. Pin clasp on flat bar with three holes pierced through is glued to back.
Subject
Whyte home
jewlery
fashion
accessories
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0050
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Date
1960 – 1964
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0092
Description
A solid, rectangular, silver brooch with engraving of Haida dogfish design. Profile of stylized dogfish face with typical eye and open mouth at lower left corner, flowing into fish shaped body along bottom, up opposite side and around top, ending in a tail with typical ovoid Haida designs. Backgrou…
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Title
Brooch
Date
1960 – 1964
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.3 x .3 x 4.3 cm
Description
A solid, rectangular, silver brooch with engraving of Haida dogfish design. Profile of stylized dogfish face with typical eye and open mouth at lower left corner, flowing into fish shaped body along bottom, up opposite side and around top, ending in a tail with typical ovoid Haida designs. Background of textured crosshatching against smoothness of figure. Edge framed with smooth, narrow border. Hinged pin fastens into locking clasp horizontally across. Engraved on back: “HAIDA ART/ Reid”.
Subject
Whyte home
jewlery
fashion
accessories
gift
households
adornment
Bill Reid
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0092
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Date
1890 – 1900
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0100
Description
A round, silver, wreath of lilies. Six lilies sit with their bases against a 1.5 cm open ring on the inside, the shapes of their mouths forming a symmetrical edge around the outside. Narrow silver bar across centre opening. Pin dye struck forming embossed pattern. Hinged pin across back fastens und…
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Title
Brooch
Date
1890 – 1900
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.0 cm
Description
A round, silver, wreath of lilies. Six lilies sit with their bases against a 1.5 cm open ring on the inside, the shapes of their mouths forming a symmetrical edge around the outside. Narrow silver bar across centre opening. Pin dye struck forming embossed pattern. Hinged pin across back fastens under hook clasp. Engraved on underside of bar, “E.M.” (Edith Morse)
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0100
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0110
Description
A crude, round, cutout pin of an enamelled thistle and green leaves, gold coloured, plated, base metal which was cast and punched out. Shape formed by curled thistle stem which knots into itself with an enamelled pink thistle in the middle and enameled green leaves curling around the outside. Hing…
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Title
Brooch
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.0 x 2.8 cm
Description
A crude, round, cutout pin of an enamelled thistle and green leaves, gold coloured, plated, base metal which was cast and punched out. Shape formed by curled thistle stem which knots into itself with an enamelled pink thistle in the middle and enameled green leaves curling around the outside. Hinged pin across back fastens under curled hook at opposite side. Shaft of pin bent near hinge.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0110
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Date
1890 – 1930
Material
metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.01.0130
Description
An ornate, oval brooch encrusted with pearls. Three long stemmed, cast daffodils at centre with a cluster of small pearls behind and a background of cast metal leaves and vines (brass plating over copper ?) A twisted rope of pearls frames the pin. Back clearly shows casting done in two layers solde…
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Title
Brooch
Date
1890 – 1930
Material
metal; plastic
Dimensions
3.3 x 2.7 x 4.6 cm
Description
An ornate, oval brooch encrusted with pearls. Three long stemmed, cast daffodils at centre with a cluster of small pearls behind and a background of cast metal leaves and vines (brass plating over copper ?) A twisted rope of pearls frames the pin. Back clearly shows casting done in two layers soldered together. Hinged pin spike from one side just above middle fastens under small hook with locking mechanism.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0130
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