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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood; leather; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0154
- Description
- A small 3-legged stool with wooden legs that cross each other and are topped with a white leather seat that has pockets for each leg to slot into. Stool folds into a single tube shape.
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- Title
- Camp Stool
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood; leather; metal
- Dimensions
- 35.0 x 30.0 x 30.0 cm
- Description
- A small 3-legged stool with wooden legs that cross each other and are topped with a white leather seat that has pockets for each leg to slot into. Stool folds into a single tube shape.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- camping
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0154
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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
- prior to 1989
- Material
- metal; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 102.07.1012
- Description
- A folding Sterno camp stove. Gold coloured stove in a black, red and white package.
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- Title
- Camp Stove
- Date
- prior to 1989
- Material
- metal; paper
- Dimensions
- 12.0 x 16.0 cm
- Description
- A folding Sterno camp stove. Gold coloured stove in a black, red and white package.
- Credit
- Gift of Jon Whyte, Banff, 1989
- Catalogue Number
- 102.07.1012
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; cork
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1107 a-c
- Description
- A three-part metal cooker for camping: (a) the canister for heating water, soup etc. is a cylindrical metal container narrowing at the opening; seals with a cork plug.(b) a cylindrical hollow metal container, into which the canister fits, with thirteen round holes cut into the top part below the ri…
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- Title
- Camping Cooker
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; cork
- Dimensions
- 26.5 x 12.3 cm
- Description
- A three-part metal cooker for camping: (a) the canister for heating water, soup etc. is a cylindrical metal container narrowing at the opening; seals with a cork plug.(b) a cylindrical hollow metal container, into which the canister fits, with thirteen round holes cut into the top part below the rim and eleven at the bottom, and one small hole cut out opposite from, but higher than, the larger rectangular hole cut out at the bottom. There is a thin metal rod, attached to the sides of the container, molded into a shape to support the canister; this shaped metal rod serves as a handle to carry the canister and also to prop the it up on the stove. The metal handle moves easily back and forth.(c) a metal top, which fits over the canister and carrier, that serves as a pot. It has two metal handles attached by rivets; these can be pulled out for a handle, and when not in use, can be folded neatly around the rim.
- Subject
- recreational
- cooking
- camping
- climbing
- Credit
- Gift of H. A. Buckmaster, 2009
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1107 a-c
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- brass; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0283 a,b
- Description
- Portable brass SVEA 123 stove. It comes in two components the main component, which includes the fuel tank, control valve and adjusting key, and burner, and the outer/top component with an area on top to cook and protect user from flame. Across the top of the fuel is etched in text that reads “MADE…
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- Title
- Camping Stove
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- brass; metal
- Dimensions
- 11.3 x 9.6 x 9.6 cm
- Description
- Portable brass SVEA 123 stove. It comes in two components the main component, which includes the fuel tank, control valve and adjusting key, and burner, and the outer/top component with an area on top to cook and protect user from flame. Across the top of the fuel is etched in text that reads “MADE IN SWEDEN SVEA 123 BENZOLINE PETROL ESSENCE BENSIN”. Above “MADE IN SWEDEN” is “BAD” in handwriting. Underneath the fuel tank is a strip of tape that reads “BAD”. The adjusting key is attached to the base of the burner via chain. On the side of the fuel tank a silver sticker reads “ WARNING — Use campstove fuel only. No automative fuel permitted.” b) The outer/top component is a hollow cylindrical structure that features two sections. The bottom section features a series of rounded rectangles with 3 larger squares in order to accommodate the control valve and adjusting key, there is no base in order for it to fit on top of the main component. The top section features a hole in the base where the burner will fit through and along the wall is one long rectangle. Attached to the top section is three metal right angle rods which feature four notches on top. 10.4 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm
- Subject
- Svea 123
- stove
- camping
- climbing
- Chic Scott
- mountaineering
- traverse
- Buggaboos
- Roger’s Pass
- Northern Selkirk Mountain
- Mt. Logan
- Credit
- Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 2003
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0283 a,b
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; brass; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0284 a-g
- Description
- A portable metal SIGG-TOURIST cook set that nests completely into container with a clear plastic strap. a) The top of the cook set or lid, features two small handles, one of which has one end of the plastic strap with a metal buckle. Along the bottom edge of the lid reads “SIGG-TOURIST”.b) The SVEA…
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- Title
- Camping Stove
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; brass; plastic
- Dimensions
- 4.1 x 21.3 x 20 cm
- Description
- A portable metal SIGG-TOURIST cook set that nests completely into container with a clear plastic strap. a) The top of the cook set or lid, features two small handles, one of which has one end of the plastic strap with a metal buckle. Along the bottom edge of the lid reads “SIGG-TOURIST”.b) The SVEA 123 portable brass stove main component, which includes the fuel tank, adjusting key and burner. Along the top of the fuel tank is text etched which reads “ MADE IN SWEDEN SVEA 123 BENZOLINE PETROL ESSENCE BENSIN”. There is a sticker along the bottom wall but text is indecipherable. On the bottom of the stove is a strip of tape that reads “UNKNOWN” in handwriting. The adjusting key is attached via a chain attached to the base of the burner. 11.2 x 9.6 x 9.6 cm.c) A mini pump, used to pressurize the SVEA 123 stove. It is metal cylinder with a triangle with the point attached to the cylinder at one end and a different piece of metal, a brass circle with a post in the middle. There is a silver sticker along the pump that has text but is indecipherable. 8.8 x 2.1 x 2.1 cm. d) Windscreen #1, which features circles with two lines through them and large squares around the wall of windscreen. In the base of container is an indent inner circle, which appears to be where the stove would sit. There are two small circles with smaller circles. On the bottom is etched text that reads “SIGG SWITZERLAND”. 8.0 x 15.6 x 15.6 cm. e) Windscreen #2, which features long rounded rectangles along the top edge of the wall and two rows of circles on the outer edge of the base and a larger circle in the middle. 6.9 x 16.7 x 16.7 cm.f) Bowl/container #1, a medium sized metal bowl. 8.0 x 17.6 x 17.6 cm.g) Bowl/container #2, a larger sized bowl that fits the rest of the set inside. 9.6 x 18.9 x 18.9 cm.
- Subject
- cook set
- cookware
- climbing
- camping
- Chic Scott
- mountaineering
- traverse
- Buggaboos
- Roger’s Pass
- Northern Selkirk Mountain
- Mt. Logan
- Credit
- Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 2003
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0284 a-g
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- Date
- 1944
- Material
- nylon; mesh; fabric; string
- Catalogue Number
- 101.01.0012
- Description
- A dark green nylon tent. reinforced with green canvas strips. openings at each end with mesh windows and flaps. White rope tied at corners and sides. Interior is white. “[Tweedie] 1944” is faintly stamped on canvas at one end. Base is reinforced with canvas.
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- Title
- Camping Tent
- Date
- 1944
- Material
- nylon; mesh; fabric; string
- Dimensions
- 100.0 x 130.0 x 180.0 cm
- Description
- A dark green nylon tent. reinforced with green canvas strips. openings at each end with mesh windows and flaps. White rope tied at corners and sides. Interior is white. “[Tweedie] 1944” is faintly stamped on canvas at one end. Base is reinforced with canvas.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- camping
- Credit
- Gift of Mary Hallock, Fort St. James, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 101.01.0012
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Can/Bottle Opener
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.19.1095
- Date
- 1900 – 1940
- Material
- metal; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1095
- Description
- Metal can or bottle opener with black wooden handle. Stamped on side: “SURE-CUT CAN OPENER. PAT. 7-10-04”. Stamped on opener end: “CAP LIFTER & CAN OPENER.”
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- Title
- Can/Bottle Opener
- Date
- 1900 – 1940
- Material
- metal; wood
- Dimensions
- 24.0 cm
- Description
- Metal can or bottle opener with black wooden handle. Stamped on side: “SURE-CUT CAN OPENER. PAT. 7-10-04”. Stamped on opener end: “CAP LIFTER & CAN OPENER.”
- Subject
- packers and guides
- George Harrison
- camping
- Credit
- Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1095
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Candle Lantern
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.05.0079
- Date
- 1908 – 1930
- Material
- metal; fibre, cotton; mineral, mica
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.0079
- Description
- Metal folding lantern for candles. Thin clear fragile mica windows on three sides, (10 x 7cm). Front window damaged at bottom. Base with wire candle holder and 66 small ventilation holes. Also 8 adjustable holes on bottom left and right side. Lid has large ventilation hole protected by peaked roof…
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- Title
- Candle Lantern
- Date
- 1908 – 1930
- Material
- metal; fibre, cotton; mineral, mica
- Dimensions
- 25.5 x 9.5 x 11.0 cm
- Description
- Metal folding lantern for candles. Thin clear fragile mica windows on three sides, (10 x 7cm). Front window damaged at bottom. Base with wire candle holder and 66 small ventilation holes. Also 8 adjustable holes on bottom left and right side. Lid has large ventilation hole protected by peaked roof on hinges. All seams are hinged so that lantern can collapse. Base folds flat up against back of lantern, sides collapse flat and fold to width of one side, lid folds flat and over sides to make compact (18 x 11 x 2 cm.) case. Stored in a thin unbleached cotton bag. Stamped on both sides of roof “THE ‘STONEBRIDGE’ FOLDING LANTERN PAT’D NOV. 20, 1906 JUNE 9, 1908 G.H. STONEBRIDGE M’F’G CO. N.Y.C. MADE IN U.S.A.”
- Subject
- households
- camping
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.0079
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Candle Lantern
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.05.0127
- Date
- c. 1908
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.0127
- Description
- Metal folding lantern for candles. Thin clear fragile mica windows on three sides, (10 x 7cm). Front window damaged at bottom. Base with wire candle holder and 66 small ventilation holes. Also 8 adjustable holes on bottom left and right side. Lid has large ventilation hole protected by peaked roof…
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- Title
- Candle Lantern
- Date
- c. 1908
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 35.0 x 8.5 cm
- Description
- Metal folding lantern for candles. Thin clear fragile mica windows on three sides, (10 x 7cm). Front window damaged at bottom. Base with wire candle holder and 66 small ventilation holes. Also 8 adjustable holes on bottom left and right side. Lid has large ventilation hole protected by peaked roof on hinges. All seams are hinged so that lantern can collapse. Base folds flat up against back of lantern, sides collapse flat and fold to width of one side, lid folds flat and over sides to make compact (18 x 11 x 2 cm.) case. Stored in a thin unbleached cotton bag. Stamped on both sides of roof “THE ‘STONEBRIDGE’ FOLDING LANTERN PAT’D NOV. 20, 1906 JUNE 9, 1908 G.H. STONEBRIDGE M’F’G CO. N.Y.C. MADE IN U.S.A.” A white candle is inside
- Credit
- Gift of Don Gardiner, Canmore, 2022
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.0127
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Candle Lantern
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.05.1017
- Date
- 1900 – 1950
- Material
- metal; mineral
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.1017
- Description
- Folding metal candle lantern with isinglass or mica windows on sides, manufacturer’s name embossed on top: “STONEBRIDGE FOLDING LANTERN PAT’D NOV. 20, 1900. AUG. ? 1908. STONEBRIDGE MFG. CO. N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A.”
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- Title
- Candle Lantern
- Date
- 1900 – 1950
- Material
- metal; mineral
- Dimensions
- 12.0 x 19.0 cm
- Description
- Folding metal candle lantern with isinglass or mica windows on sides, manufacturer’s name embossed on top: “STONEBRIDGE FOLDING LANTERN PAT’D NOV. 20, 1900. AUG. ? 1908. STONEBRIDGE MFG. CO. N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A.”
- Subject
- packers and guides
- camping
- Bert Riggall
- Credit
- Gift of Dale Burton, Surrey, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.1017
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- paper; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0117 a-c
- Description
- A cardboard container containing two round tins of cooking fuel. One tin (c) has been opened and used, there is a purple residue around rim. Cardboard box is cream and orange with black and cream text. There are sketches of the product in use. “STERNO CANNED HEAT COOKING FUEL” is the main text on t…
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- Title
- Canned Fuel
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- paper; metal
- Dimensions
- 6.5 x 5.0 x 14.0 cm
- Description
- A cardboard container containing two round tins of cooking fuel. One tin (c) has been opened and used, there is a purple residue around rim. Cardboard box is cream and orange with black and cream text. There are sketches of the product in use. “STERNO CANNED HEAT COOKING FUEL” is the main text on the label. Tins are silver worth red lids and red paper labels.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- camping
- cooking
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0117 a-c
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0253 a-d
- Description
- A cardboard container containing three unused round tins of cooking fuel. Cardboard box is cream and orange with black and cream text. There are sketches of the product in use. “STERNO CANNED HEAT COOKING FUEL” is the main text on the label. Tins are silver (4.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm) with red lids …
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- Title
- Canned Fuel
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; paper
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 6.5 x 19.5 cm
- Description
- A cardboard container containing three unused round tins of cooking fuel. Cardboard box is cream and orange with black and cream text. There are sketches of the product in use. “STERNO CANNED HEAT COOKING FUEL” is the main text on the label. Tins are silver (4.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm) with red lids and red paper labels, all reading “STERNO CANNED HEAT COOKING FUEL” with additional regulatory and safety information printed on.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- camping
- cooking
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0253 a-d
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- Date
- 1800 – 1900
- Material
- fruit, gourd; wood; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0157
- Description
- A canteen made from a circular dried gourd that has a wooden neck screwed in to one side. There are also two twisted basket loops attached to opposide sides of the canteen used to hold a long green carrying strap. The gourd has lettering printed on one side that reads “Souvr...de Chamounix...Mon…
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- Title
- Canteen
- Date
- 1800 – 1900
- Material
- fruit, gourd; wood; fibre
- Description
- A canteen made from a circular dried gourd that has a wooden neck screwed in to one side. There are also two twisted basket loops attached to opposide sides of the canteen used to hold a long green carrying strap. The gourd has lettering printed on one side that reads “Souvr...de Chamounix...Mont Blanc..Hote H.P. de Savoie”. The lettering is around a French horn with a yellow lyre at its centre.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0157
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- Date
- 1935 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0076
- Description
- Cylindrical, tall aluminum coffee pot with strainer spout, flat lid which is hinged. Two swivel bracketed handles for pouring and one loop handle for suspension, lifting.
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- Title
- Coffee Maker
- Date
- 1935 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 18.0 x 15.0 x 16.5 cm
- Description
- Cylindrical, tall aluminum coffee pot with strainer spout, flat lid which is hinged. Two swivel bracketed handles for pouring and one loop handle for suspension, lifting.
- Subject
- households
- kitchen
- camping
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0076
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- Date
- 1905 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1131 a,b
- Description
- Two aluminum coffepots: a) charred, with handle on side, bail handle at top, bottom stamped: “SUPREME ALUMINUM WARE. MADE IN CANADA”; b) folding wire handle on side, bail handle at top, and flat lid with metal ring handle.
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- Title
- Coffeepot
- Date
- 1905 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 17.5 cm
- Description
- Two aluminum coffepots: a) charred, with handle on side, bail handle at top, bottom stamped: “SUPREME ALUMINUM WARE. MADE IN CANADA”; b) folding wire handle on side, bail handle at top, and flat lid with metal ring handle.
- Subject
- packers and guides
- camping
- Bert Riggall
- Credit
- Gift of Dale Burton, Surrey, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1131 a,b
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Collapsable Shelf
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact101.02.1012
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- fibre; wood; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 101.02.1012
- Description
- Collapsable canvas and wood shelf unit for camping use. Canvas contraption hangs by two metal hooks, has 4 shelves made of wooden slats encased in canvas. Folds down accordion-like into a small bundle. Label at top: “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH. TRADE MARK”
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- Title
- Collapsable Shelf
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- fibre; wood; metal
- Dimensions
- 73.0 x 36.0 cm
- Description
- Collapsable canvas and wood shelf unit for camping use. Canvas contraption hangs by two metal hooks, has 4 shelves made of wooden slats encased in canvas. Folds down accordion-like into a small bundle. Label at top: “ABERCROMBIE & FITCH. TRADE MARK”
- Subject
- packers and guides
- camping
- Ike Mills
- Credit
- Gift of David A. Boon, Kamloops, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 101.02.1012
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Collapsible Glass
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.20.0680
- Date
- 1912 – 1915
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0680
- Description
- Portable, telescoping glass with round base; extended glass collapses into six concentric sections. Comes with separate, circular, lidded carrying case which screws together. Case lid has stamped, circular floral motif at centre, surrounded by scratched "From Calgary". Small dents in case of lightw…
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- Title
- Collapsible Glass
- Date
- 1912 – 1915
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 1.7 x 6.8 cm
- Description
- Portable, telescoping glass with round base; extended glass collapses into six concentric sections. Comes with separate, circular, lidded carrying case which screws together. Case lid has stamped, circular floral motif at centre, surrounded by scratched "From Calgary". Small dents in case of lightweight metal.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0680
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Cooking Kettle
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.19.1008
- Date
- prior to 1940
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1008
- Description
- Round enamel pot with handle.
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- Title
- Cooking Kettle
- Date
- prior to 1940
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 9.9 cm
- Description
- Round enamel pot with handle.
- Subject
- households
- kitchen
- camping
- Credit
- Gift of Unknown, 1968
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1008
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- Date
- prior to 1960
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1007 a,b
- Description
- Copper pot with lid and handle.
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- Title
- Cooking Pot
- Date
- prior to 1960
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 15.1 cm
- Description
- Copper pot with lid and handle.
- Subject
- households
- kitchen
- camping
- Credit
- Gift of Unknown, 1968
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1007 a,b
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