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- Date
- 2017
- Material
- glass; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 110.01.1084
- Description
- A long-necked empty bottle (contained 650 ml) of Whyte IPA. The label has from top to bottom: in script 5.9 % alc/vol., in white, next in blue, Creating a community focused beer culture, a coloured copy of ‘Peter Whyte “Season’s Greetings Peter and Catharine Whyte, [1962} M36 589” (Christmas card c…
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- Title
- Beer Bottle
- Date
- 2017
- Material
- glass; paper
- Dimensions
- 27.5 x 7.0 cm
- Description
- A long-necked empty bottle (contained 650 ml) of Whyte IPA. The label has from top to bottom: in script 5.9 % alc/vol., in white, next in blue, Creating a community focused beer culture, a coloured copy of ‘Peter Whyte “Season’s Greetings Peter and Catharine Whyte, [1962} M36 589” (Christmas card created by Peter in 1962), followed by a printed in white IPA characterized by juicy hops & Belgian yeast, followed by BANFF AVE BREWING logo WHYTE MUSEUM 650 ml
- Subject
- pastime
- beer bottle
- Whyte Museum
- Credit
- Gift of Unknown, 1968
- Catalogue Number
- 110.01.1084
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- Date
- 1984
- Material
- glass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1043
- Description
- Glass beer mug shaped similar to a stein, 9.0 long handle. On one side a circular crest in yellow and blye of two mountain peaks with the words "Sunshine Village". The other side has an arch shaped crest with words "Celebrate 50th Anniversary " and "1934 Sunshine Village 1984" are centered around…
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- Title
- Beer Mug
- Date
- 1984
- Material
- glass
- Dimensions
- 14.0 cm
- Description
- Glass beer mug shaped similar to a stein, 9.0 long handle. On one side a circular crest in yellow and blye of two mountain peaks with the words "Sunshine Village". The other side has an arch shaped crest with words "Celebrate 50th Anniversary " and "1934 Sunshine Village 1984" are centered around a picture of the renovated old lodge with gondolar overhead. Joining the two crests are the words "Banff National Park - Canada"
- Subject
- households
- souvenir
- Sunshine Village
- Credit
- Gift of Sunshine Village, Banff, 1984
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1043
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- Date
- 1983
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0332
- Description
- A rounded rectangular silver belt buckle with a figure on horseback in bronze relief in the centre. Black words are stamped around the figure that read “T.R.C.R. 1923 1983 60 YEARS”. Geometric patterns are also etched into the metal. On the reverse of the buckle are a loop and prong for fastening. …
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- Title
- Belt Buckle
- Date
- 1983
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 8.5 x 10.5 cm
- Description
- A rounded rectangular silver belt buckle with a figure on horseback in bronze relief in the centre. Black words are stamped around the figure that read “T.R.C.R. 1923 1983 60 YEARS”. Geometric patterns are also etched into the metal. On the reverse of the buckle are a loop and prong for fastening. Stamped in the centre of the back is “100% handmade. Denver Colo. and the manufacturers logo”
- Credit
- Gift of Wendy Aitkens, Lethbridge, 2023
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0332
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- Date
- 1860 – 1910
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.03.1039 a,b
- Description
- Pair of white baby bootees, ankle high, fancy knit at top. Red pattern over foot and knitted band at ankle with thin satin ribbon laced through.
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- Title
- Bootees
- Date
- 1860 – 1910
- Material
- fibre
- Description
- Pair of white baby bootees, ankle high, fancy knit at top. Red pattern over foot and knitted band at ankle with thin satin ribbon laced through.
- Subject
- households
- clothing
- children
- Mary Schaffer
- Credit
- Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 103.03.1039 a,b
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Box Grand Piano
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.34.1002
- Date
- 1860 – 1865
- Material
- wood; ivory; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.34.1002
- Description
- A box grand piano with ornately carved spiral legs. A hinged lid covers the keyboard and the upright box holds the hammers and wires. “Henry F. Miller Boston” is written in gold lettering on the folding lid. There is carved lattice piece that screws on to hold sheet music. The serial number “13270”…
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- Title
- Box Grand Piano
- Date
- 1860 – 1865
- Material
- wood; ivory; metal
- Dimensions
- 98. x 195. cm
- Description
- A box grand piano with ornately carved spiral legs. A hinged lid covers the keyboard and the upright box holds the hammers and wires. “Henry F. Miller Boston” is written in gold lettering on the folding lid. There is carved lattice piece that screws on to hold sheet music. The serial number “13270” is printed in black on the inside. The pedals fold for storage underneath the piano body.
- Credit
- Gift of Iva (Mrs. Len) Smith, 1970
- Catalogue Number
- 104.34.1002
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- Date
- 1860 – 1890
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 108.05.0059
- Description
- Small square wooden box with inlaid top. Box contains another box within concealed by separate removable side panels on all four sides. Inlay pattern is a series of horizontal strips of dark, light and black woods. The horizontals are interrupted by two rectangles. Upper triangle, 6.4 x 2.5 cm.…
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- Title
- Box Puzzle
- Date
- 1860 – 1890
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 4.7 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm
- Description
- Small square wooden box with inlaid top. Box contains another box within concealed by separate removable side panels on all four sides. Inlay pattern is a series of horizontal strips of dark, light and black woods. The horizontals are interrupted by two rectangles. Upper triangle, 6.4 x 2.5 cm. is inlaid with thin strips of black set diagonally in both directions. The lower triangle, 3.5 x 3.0 cm, is inlaid with twelve light and black wood triangles. A narrow vertical rectangle, 3.2 x .9 cm. of light wood interrupted by thin horizontal strips of black is set to the left of the lower triangle. The four corner support posts are attached to base by small wooden pegs which are visible on bottom.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 108.05.0059
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- Date
- 1860 – 1900
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0093
- Description
- A metal butter dish with a high domed lid that has a large flower engraved boldly on one side. The rim of the dish is flattened and has an ornate triangular shaped handle at one side and two metal slots sticking out from the other (probably to hold knife). The dish has four triangular legs, in th…
- Title
- Butter Dish
- Date
- 1860 – 1900
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 16.0 cm
- Description
- A metal butter dish with a high domed lid that has a large flower engraved boldly on one side. The rim of the dish is flattened and has an ornate triangular shaped handle at one side and two metal slots sticking out from the other (probably to hold knife). The dish has four triangular legs, in the same design as the handle, that support the dish. The base is decorated with a drawing of a tepee and has the initials “I.B.”. The dish is also marked with “Standard Silver Co. Ltd. Toronto Quadruple Plate 257 Hard White Metal”.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0093
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- Date
- 1860 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.0078
- Description
- Copper candlestick is erected in centre of oval dish. Candlestick has curved handle at top rim and is unique because of notched slot which runs height of candlestick, in which candleholder proper can be raised to one of four positions as wax melts and candle is shortened. Candleholder proper attach…
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- Title
- Candlestick
- Date
- 1860 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 18.5 x 13.8 x 21.0 cm
- Description
- Copper candlestick is erected in centre of oval dish. Candlestick has curved handle at top rim and is unique because of notched slot which runs height of candlestick, in which candleholder proper can be raised to one of four positions as wax melts and candle is shortened. Candleholder proper attached with small, flat handle which serves as hook for fitting into notches. Stick soldered to dish with brass.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.0078
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- Date
- 1980 – 2000
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 110.01.1058
- Description
- One circular souvenir candy tin with image of Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on lid.
- Title
- Candy Tin
- Date
- 1980 – 2000
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 17.0 x 17.0 cm
- Description
- One circular souvenir candy tin with image of Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on lid.
- Subject
- households
- souvenirs
- Banff Springs Hotel
- sports
- golf
- Credit
- Gift of Phyllis H. Horpenuk, Banff, 2002
- Catalogue Number
- 110.01.1058
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- Date
- 1861 – 1861
- Material
- wood; metal, gold; metal, lead
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0102
- Description
- A straight wooden walking stick with gold over lead at the handle. The gold handle is inscribed: “To Henry Moore, token of respect by his employees, Cleveland, May 23, 1861”.
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- Title
- Cane
- Date
- 1861 – 1861
- Material
- wood; metal, gold; metal, lead
- Dimensions
- 58.0 cm
- Description
- A straight wooden walking stick with gold over lead at the handle. The gold handle is inscribed: “To Henry Moore, token of respect by his employees, Cleveland, May 23, 1861”.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0102
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- Date
- 1980 – 1980
- Material
- wood; skin; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1128
- Description
- Hollow wooden cylinder with beaded leather caps at both ends and beaded leather strap. Beads are red, white, blue, green and orange.
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- Title
- Carrying Case
- Date
- 1980 – 1980
- Material
- wood; skin; glass
- Dimensions
- 4.0 x 24.0 cm
- Description
- Hollow wooden cylinder with beaded leather caps at both ends and beaded leather strap. Beads are red, white, blue, green and orange.
- Credit
- Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2002
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1128
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- Date
- 1982
- Material
- Cordula nylon; cloth
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0571
- Description
- Handmade Cordura nylon shoulder bag, used by Ben Gadd for guided tours of Cadomin Cave in 1984 to 2005. The bag is red with an thick orange strap. It has a black strap that attaches to the side of the bag and acts as a closure for the top.
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- Title
- Caving Bag
- Date
- 1982
- Material
- Cordula nylon; cloth
- Dimensions
- 38.0 x 24.0 cm
- Description
- Handmade Cordura nylon shoulder bag, used by Ben Gadd for guided tours of Cadomin Cave in 1984 to 2005. The bag is red with an thick orange strap. It has a black strap that attaches to the side of the bag and acts as a closure for the top.
- Subject
- caving
- exploration
- Credit
- Gift of Ben Gadd, Banff, 2024
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0571
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Ceremonial Ribbon
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- Date
- 1985
- Material
- skin
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1084
- Description
- Irregularly cut strip of buckskin, opening of Whyte Museum, buckskin strip varies in width .05 to 1.2. Knot 10.0 from end, mend 27.0 from end.
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- Title
- Ceremonial Ribbon
- Date
- 1985
- Material
- skin
- Dimensions
- 87.5 cm
- Description
- Irregularly cut strip of buckskin, opening of Whyte Museum, buckskin strip varies in width .05 to 1.2. Knot 10.0 from end, mend 27.0 from end.
- Credit
- Gift of Robert Smith, Banff, 1985
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1084
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- Date
- 1985 – 1995
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.1021
- Description
- Arm chair made from logs. Seat is a half log.
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- Title
- Chair
- Date
- 1985 – 1995
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 94.0 x 84.0 cm
- Description
- Arm chair made from logs. Seat is a half log.
- Subject
- households
- Johnston Canyon Resort
- Credit
- Purchased from Johnston Canyon Resort, Banff, 1997
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.1021
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Climbing Equipment
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact108.04.1116
- Date
- 1980 – 1990
- Material
- fibre; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.1116
- Description
- Assorted climbing gear including: rope, ice screws, chocks and various straps.
- Title
- Climbing Equipment
- Date
- 1980 – 1990
- Material
- fibre; metal
- Description
- Assorted climbing gear including: rope, ice screws, chocks and various straps.
- Credit
- Gift of Greg Yavorsky, Banff, 1992
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.1116
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- Date
- 1980 – 1990
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1081 a,b
- Description
- Typical ceramic coffee mug with handle. White with picture of hotel in colour with black printing "Banff Springs Hotel, Canada". Mugs are identical. On bottom is embossed "England" and stamped "Hand Decorated in Canada Canadian Souvenir Sales Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0"
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- Title
- Coffee Mug
- Date
- 1980 – 1990
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 9.5 cm
- Description
- Typical ceramic coffee mug with handle. White with picture of hotel in colour with black printing "Banff Springs Hotel, Canada". Mugs are identical. On bottom is embossed "England" and stamped "Hand Decorated in Canada Canadian Souvenir Sales Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0"
- Subject
- households
- souvenir
- Banff Springs Hotel
- Credit
- Gift of Phyllis H. Horpenuk, Banff, 1996
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1081 a,b
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- Date
- 1984
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1042
- Description
- White ironstone mug with label. White glazed mug with printed label. The walls are at a 90 angle with a slightly extended lip at the top. The handle is a "C" shape.
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- Title
- Coffee Mug
- Date
- 1984
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 9.5 cm
- Description
- White ironstone mug with label. White glazed mug with printed label. The walls are at a 90 angle with a slightly extended lip at the top. The handle is a "C" shape.
- Subject
- households
- souvenirs
- Sunshine Village
- Credit
- Gift of Sunshine Village, Banff, 1984
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1042
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- Date
- 1980 – 1991
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1188 a-m
- Description
- a) 1980 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar in bottom half of plastic case. Illustration of Lake Minnewanka. “Lake Minnewanka 1980 value in Banff 1 dollar expires Sept 30. 1980” Obverse illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat “Banff Lake Louise Dollar Canada”. b) 1980 silver Banff Lake Louise…
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- Title
- Coin
- Date
- 1980 – 1991
- Material
- metal
- Description
- a) 1980 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar in bottom half of plastic case. Illustration of Lake Minnewanka. “Lake Minnewanka 1980 value in Banff 1 dollar expires Sept 30. 1980” Obverse illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat “Banff Lake Louise Dollar Canada”. b) 1980 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Lake Minnewanka. “Lake Minnewanka 1980 value in Banff 1 dollar expires Sept 30. 1980” Obverse illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat “Banff Lake Louise Dollar Canada”. c) 1983 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Vermilion Lakes. “Vermilion Lakes 1983 value in Banff 1 dollar expires Sept 30. 1983” Obverse illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat “Banff Lake Louise Dollar Canada”. d) 1984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” e) 11984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” f) 1984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” g) 1984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” h) 1988 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar in plastic case. Illustration of Mount Rundle. “Mount Rundle 1988 value in Banff/Lake Louise $1.00 dollar expires Nov. 30. 1988” Obverse illustration Banff Springs Hotel “1988 Banff Springs Hotel Centennial 1988 Banff Alberta Canada”. i) 1988 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Mount Rundle. “Mount Rundle 1988 value in Banff/Lake Louise $1.00 dollar expires Nov. 30. 1988” Obverse illustration Banff Springs Hotel “1988 Banff Springs Hotel Centennial 1988 Banff Alberta Canada”. j) 1990 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Grizzly Bear. “Newest Town Banff Oldest Park Banff Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Dec. 13. 1990” Obverse illustration mounted police with flag “R.C.M.P. G.R.C. Banff Lake Louise Alberta Canada”. k) 1990 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Grizzly Bear. “Newest Town Banff Oldest Park Banff Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Dec. 13. 1990” Obverse illustration mounted police with flag “R.C.M.P. G.R.C. Banff Lake Louise Alberta Canada”. l)1990 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Grizzly Bear. “Newest Town Banff Oldest Park Banff Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Dec. 13. 1990” Obverse illustration mounted police with flag “R.C.M.P. G.R.C. Banff Lake Louise Alberta Canada”. m)1991 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Elk. “ELK Banff/ Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Dec. 15. 1991” Obverse illustration mounted police with flag “R.C.M.P. G.R.C. Banff Lake Louise Alberta Canada”.
- Credit
- Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1990
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1188 a-m
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- Date
- 1987 – 1987
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1189 a-b
- Description
- a) 1987 silver Labatt’s Interski dollar. Illustration of Mount Temple. “Mount Temple 1987 Banff/ Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Nov. 30 1987” Obverse illustration 3 skiers in alternating turns “Labatt’s Interski ‘87 January 7 - 24 Banff, Alberta, Canada”b) 1987 silver Labatt’s Interski doll…
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- Title
- Coin
- Date
- 1987 – 1987
- Material
- metal
- Description
- a) 1987 silver Labatt’s Interski dollar. Illustration of Mount Temple. “Mount Temple 1987 Banff/ Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Nov. 30 1987” Obverse illustration 3 skiers in alternating turns “Labatt’s Interski ‘87 January 7 - 24 Banff, Alberta, Canada”b) 1987 silver Labatt’s Interski dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mount Temple. “Mount Temple 1987 Banff/ Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Nov. 30 1987” Obverse illustration 3 skiers in alternating turns “Labatt’s Interski ‘87 January 7 - 24 Banff, Alberta, Canada”
- Credit
- Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1990
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1189 a-b
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- Date
- 1984 – 1984
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1190 a-b
- Description
- a) 1984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” b) navy commemorative case with gold illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat on top
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- Title
- Coin
- Date
- 1984 – 1984
- Material
- metal
- Description
- a) 1984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” b) navy commemorative case with gold illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat on top
- Credit
- Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1990
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1190 a-b
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