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Secretary; Writing Desk

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Date
1850
Material
wood, mahogany;
Catalogue Number
102.03.1027
Description
A writing desk that features a curved and inlaid centre portion which folds back to expose four small drawers and open compartments above a pull-out writing/working surface. The desk is supported by two richly carved legs depicting acanthus leaves, terminating in brass casters. It’s flanked by a pa…
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Title
Secretary; Writing Desk
Date
1850
Material
wood, mahogany;
Description
A writing desk that features a curved and inlaid centre portion which folds back to expose four small drawers and open compartments above a pull-out writing/working surface. The desk is supported by two richly carved legs depicting acanthus leaves, terminating in brass casters. It’s flanked by a pair of brass candle holders. Below the working surface are a pair of fielded flamed mahogany doors with brass accents which enclose a storage area. The upper portion features a bookcase with a pair of glazed doors with brass accents. This mahogany secretary features numerous decorative elements including gilt mounts, brass ornamentations, detailed carvings, flamed mahogany panels and an overall exhibition of superior craftsmanship.
Subject
households
furniture
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Jan McGregor, Edmonton, 2014
Catalogue Number
102.03.1027
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Date
1856
Material
paper; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.0103 a,b
Description
Two crinkly parchment diplomas from Union College belonging to Patrick Robb, both etched in Latin using italic script, with certain words handwritten. (a) Bachelor of Arts, etching of three women dressed in Greek togas, Wisdom, Fame, and Happiness, walking beneath an arch of clouds at middle right…
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Title
College Diploma
Date
1856
Material
paper; metal
Dimensions
39.6 x 44.1 cm
Description
Two crinkly parchment diplomas from Union College belonging to Patrick Robb, both etched in Latin using italic script, with certain words handwritten. (a) Bachelor of Arts, etching of three women dressed in Greek togas, Wisdom, Fame, and Happiness, walking beneath an arch of clouds at middle right side. Awarded by the curators of Union college in Schenectady, New York to "Patricius Robb", (handwritten), on August 10, 1856, signed by five professors and the president. In lower left corner is white oval paper seal stamped deeply with the Union College impression. (b) Delphic Society, at top middle, etching of three women in Greek togas, with Greek temple sitting on a high mountains in the background, awarded to "Patricius Robb", and signed by four officers and three members of the society from Union College, dated as (a), with the etched seal of the society printed at bottom. Canister, tin tube, 42.0 x 5.1 diam. with folded seam down length and high cap which slips on, slightly domed ended.
Subject
Patrick Robb
Union College
scholastic
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0103 a,b
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Date
1873 – 1873
Material
linen; wood; glass;
Catalogue Number
107.02.1041
Description
Needlepoint sampler by Lucy Ann Andrew, aged 11 years, 1873. Mounted in a shadowbox with wooden frame and plexiglass front. The sampler is done in cross-stitch, multi-coloured (brown, dark grey, light grey and blue) on a loosely woven ecru linen. It depicts an alphabetical display of double upper a…
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Title
Needlepoint Sampler
Date
1873 – 1873
Material
linen; wood; glass;
Dimensions
32.5 x 24.2 cm
Description
Needlepoint sampler by Lucy Ann Andrew, aged 11 years, 1873. Mounted in a shadowbox with wooden frame and plexiglass front. The sampler is done in cross-stitch, multi-coloured (brown, dark grey, light grey and blue) on a loosely woven ecru linen. It depicts an alphabetical display of double upper and single lowercase needlepoint work including “Lucy Ann Andrew, her sampler, aged 11 years, August 6, 1873”, located in bottom one-third portion of sampler. There is a stitched hem around three-quarters of what would have been unfinished weft and warp.
Subject
households
decorative
children
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Silvia and Eric Soole, Victoria, 2009
Catalogue Number
107.02.1041
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Date
1874 – 1874
Material
paper; varnish
Catalogue Number
107.01.0074
Description
A varnished chromograph on cardboard with the texture of canvas showing. The picture is of a white clapboard church at the centre of a snowy landscape with a house in the left foreground and wagon sheds in the right foreground. There are people in winter clothing approaching the church on foot an…
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Title
Chromograph Picture
Date
1874 – 1874
Material
paper; varnish
Dimensions
39.5 (image); 42.4 (frame) x 50.0 (image); 53.2 (frame) cm
Description
A varnished chromograph on cardboard with the texture of canvas showing. The picture is of a white clapboard church at the centre of a snowy landscape with a house in the left foreground and wagon sheds in the right foreground. There are people in winter clothing approaching the church on foot and in horsedrawn wagons. The picture is framed with a very simple wood frame painted gold with two screw eyes and a wire at the back for hanging. The back of the picture is marked “--GE & CO. CHROMO --RIN. O.” in the blc, and “Entered according to A---& Sonoress (?) in the year 1874 by Strobridge & Co. in teh officeo fthe Librarian of Congress.” in the brc.
Subject
households
decorative
family
Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0074
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Developer Liquid Measure

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Date
1874
Catalogue Number
104.41.1161
Description
A metal 24 ounce measuring jug with handle. The measuring jug has a slight lip for easy pouring. The scale has been inscribed on the inside of the measuring jug and contains both ounces and cubic centimeters or milliliters symbolized by “c.c.” The scale representing ounces begins at 2 ounces and i…
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Title
Developer Liquid Measure
Date
1874
Description
A metal 24 ounce measuring jug with handle. The measuring jug has a slight lip for easy pouring. The scale has been inscribed on the inside of the measuring jug and contains both ounces and cubic centimeters or milliliters symbolized by “c.c.” The scale representing ounces begins at 2 ounces and increases in 2 ounce increments to 24 ounces. The cubic centimeter scale begins at 100 c.c. and increases in increments of 100 c.c. to 700 c.c. and then by 50 c.c. more to 750. The bottom of the measuring jug has an inscription that reads: “Vollrath” in cursive writing followed by “STAINLESS STEEL WARE” “8324” all in upper case letters. Vollrath is a manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminum parts and products for food service and custom uses.
Subject
dark room
photography
Nick Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1161
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Date
1876
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
105.02.1082
Description
Section of tree mounted on rustic plaque, "J L" "JU 5 1876 AD". Bark forms frame around scar baring wood of the tree and bearing the deeply carved letters, plaque behind is single, thick plank of wood, beveled along the edges in a wide (3.7) band. Band textured with a pattern of fingertip depressio…
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Title
Tree Blaze
Date
1876
Material
wood
Dimensions
49.0 x 31.7 cm
Description
Section of tree mounted on rustic plaque, "J L" "JU 5 1876 AD". Bark forms frame around scar baring wood of the tree and bearing the deeply carved letters, plaque behind is single, thick plank of wood, beveled along the edges in a wide (3.7) band. Band textured with a pattern of fingertip depressions, tree blaze cut off square at top and bottom, but curves back into plaque at sides. Back of plaque reveals it is actually two planks skillfully joined, with 3 small knotholes, and 2 holes drilled through at opposite,diagonal corners holding deeply set screws which attach the blaze. At centre top is small, metal mounting plate with upside-down keyhole, and hole drilled through wood behind (for hanging plaque) front of plaque and bark of blaze have been shellacked, penciled mounting plate, "T".
Subject
exploration
Jean L'Heureux
Credit
Gift of Bruce Bell Smith, 1968
Catalogue Number
105.02.1082
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Date
1877
Material
fibre, wool; cotton
Catalogue Number
109.02.1032
Description
Royal blue background, Union Jack in top left corner 72.5x56.0, lower right 69.0x59.0 circular emblem. Top is a crown, laurel leaf with bow at bottom surrounds a shield shape with 10 panels. Left side: red cross on white background, 3 leaf clover, white on green, 2 thistles, fish, 1 thistle. Rig…
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Title
Flag
Date
1877
Material
fibre, wool; cotton
Dimensions
110.0 x 160.0 cm
Description
Royal blue background, Union Jack in top left corner 72.5x56.0, lower right 69.0x59.0 circular emblem. Top is a crown, laurel leaf with bow at bottom surrounds a shield shape with 10 panels. Left side: red cross on white background, 3 leaf clover, white on green, 2 thistles, fish, 1 thistle. Right side: 2 blue stylized sheafs of grain, lion, 3 leaf clover, green on white, sailing ship. Flag appears to be hand screened with some hand in-painting. Rope cord through sewn hem.
Subject
Indigenous
Stoney
government
Treaty No. 7
Tom Wesley
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1974
Catalogue Number
109.02.1032
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Date
1877
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.1087
Description
Decorative bowl with grey, balck, and white design on top and white bottom. Seal imprinted into bottom of bowl with a large “R” in the middle and the lettering “IV, 9, G, G, D” around the sides. Same plate stamp appears in black ink on bottom of rim of bowl.
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Title
Decorative Bowl
Date
1877
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
3.3 x 26.0 cm
Description
Decorative bowl with grey, balck, and white design on top and white bottom. Seal imprinted into bottom of bowl with a large “R” in the middle and the lettering “IV, 9, G, G, D” around the sides. Same plate stamp appears in black ink on bottom of rim of bowl.
Subject
Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
102.04.1087
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Date
1878 – 1878
Material
metal, silver
Catalogue Number
104.20.0066
Description
A round, flat bottomed silver mug with a large handle. A wide band around middle is decorated in low relief with figures of marching children followed by a woman with a tambourine. The mug is monogrammed “EBM” and “PAM” and has the dates “Dec 1878” and “Sept. 1908” engraved near the monograms. T…
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Title
Mug
Date
1878 – 1878
Material
metal, silver
Dimensions
9.0 cm
Description
A round, flat bottomed silver mug with a large handle. A wide band around middle is decorated in low relief with figures of marching children followed by a woman with a tambourine. The mug is monogrammed “EBM” and “PAM” and has the dates “Dec 1878” and “Sept. 1908” engraved near the monograms. The mug is also marked with “Tiffany & Co. 5470 M 603 Sterling Silver”.
Subject
households
social customs
children
souvenirs
Philip Moore
Edmee Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0066
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Date
1878
Material
paper
Catalogue Number
105.02.0124 a-j
Description
Japanese, different coloured scenes. Delicately printed colour scenes, mostly left corner. One inscribed: "To Miss Edith Morse, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Tatsu Kikuchi."
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Title
Calling Card
Date
1878
Material
paper
Dimensions
5.8 x 9.0 cm
Description
Japanese, different coloured scenes. Delicately printed colour scenes, mostly left corner. One inscribed: "To Miss Edith Morse, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Tatsu Kikuchi."
Subject
households
Christmas
Edith Morse Robb
Tatsu Kikuchi
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0124 a-j
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Date
1878
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.04.1008
Description
Single action revolver; ammunition loaded through loading gate on right hand side of cylinder; cylinder has five chambers; wooden grip; crosshatching on top of hammer; no trigger guard; trigger is shaped to match support;Marks: on grip: “Diablo” in cursive writing carved into grip on left side; …
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Title
Revolver
Date
1878
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
3 x 8 x 18 cm
Description
Single action revolver; ammunition loaded through loading gate on right hand side of cylinder; cylinder has five chambers; wooden grip; crosshatching on top of hammer; no trigger guard; trigger is shaped to match support;Marks: on grip: “Diablo” in cursive writing carved into grip on left side; stamped under cylinder on left hand side: “38 CAL”; “C”; stamped on top of barrel: “colt’s pt f a. mfg. cc hartford. ct. u.s.a.”
Subject
Bill Peyto
packers and guides
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.04.1008
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Date
1980
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
104.20.1124 a,b
Description
Two clear glass mugs, one large (14.0 cm high, 11.5 cm in diameter) and one small (7.0 cm high, 7.0 cm in diameter). “Banff Winter Festival” and logo in white on back and front of each mug.
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Title
Mug
Date
1980
Material
glass
Dimensions
14.0 cm
Description
Two clear glass mugs, one large (14.0 cm high, 11.5 cm in diameter) and one small (7.0 cm high, 7.0 cm in diameter). “Banff Winter Festival” and logo in white on back and front of each mug.
Subject
sports
Banff Winter Festival
souvenirs
Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce
Credit
Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1992
Catalogue Number
104.20.1124 a,b
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Date
1980
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.0154
Description
A small brass pin with “ALBERTA 75 PIONEER 1905 1980” in blue and red on the front.
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Title
Commemorative Pin
Date
1980
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.8 x 1.5 cm
Description
A small brass pin with “ALBERTA 75 PIONEER 1905 1980” in blue and red on the front.
Subject
Whyte home
Alberta
event
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0154
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Date
1980
Material
leather; metal; cable
Catalogue Number
108.04.0059
Description
A dark grey metal avalanche probe held in a bright orange leather pouch with a metal clasp. The avalanche probe features 7 pieces connected via a cable that runs throughout the probe. One end of the probe has a lighter silver knob with tap near it. The other end has a brass-coloured metal end. The …
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Title
Avalanche Probe
Date
1980
Material
leather; metal; cable
Dimensions
2.5 x 7.5 x 53.9 cm
Description
A dark grey metal avalanche probe held in a bright orange leather pouch with a metal clasp. The avalanche probe features 7 pieces connected via a cable that runs throughout the probe. One end of the probe has a lighter silver knob with tap near it. The other end has a brass-coloured metal end. The orange leather pouch features text along the middle on one side which reads “Lindenmann Lawinen-Sonde” and text at the top of the pouch which reads “SCOTT” in handwriting.
Subject
ski
skiing
winter
avalanche
safety
Chic Scott
mountaineering
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 2003
Catalogue Number
108.04.0059
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Date
1980
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1083
Description
Framed plaque, Mount Lougheed, steel plate 22.7 x 17.5 mounted on wood frame. Aluminum plate inscribed:"Alberta 75 1905 1980 Mount Lougheed In celebration of Alberta's 75th birthday and in honour of Sir James Lougheed (for whom the mountain is named) PremierPeter Lougheed climbed to the summit Aug…
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Title
Commemorative Plaque
Date
1980
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
33.5 x 28.4 cm
Description
Framed plaque, Mount Lougheed, steel plate 22.7 x 17.5 mounted on wood frame. Aluminum plate inscribed:"Alberta 75 1905 1980 Mount Lougheed In celebration of Alberta's 75th birthday and in honour of Sir James Lougheed (for whom the mountain is named) PremierPeter Lougheed climbed to the summit August, 1980. This plaque is placed with best wishes to the people of Alberta today and in the future. Peter, Jeanne,Steven, Andrea, Pam, Joe Lougheed August 1980"; small enamel crest of Alberta bottom right corner.
Subject
Alberta's 75th
Mount Lougheed
James Lougheed
Credit
Gift of anonymous, 1983
Catalogue Number
105.02.1083
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Date
1980
Material
fibre; oil
Catalogue Number
107.02.1026
Description
An abstract painting of the Spray Valley, town of Banff in the left centre foreground, Banff Springs Hotel near centre of picture. Deep green valley, snow covered mountains. Signed "P.M. Keefe"
Title
The Spray Valley
Date
1980
Material
fibre; oil
Dimensions
46.0 x 61.0 cm
Description
An abstract painting of the Spray Valley, town of Banff in the left centre foreground, Banff Springs Hotel near centre of picture. Deep green valley, snow covered mountains. Signed "P.M. Keefe"
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Banff
Banff Springs Hotel
Phyllis Cain
Credit
Purchased from Phyllis Cain, Banff, 1988
Catalogue Number
107.02.1026
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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.
Subject
Africa
crafts
beadwork
Jon Whyte
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2002
Catalogue Number
103.08.1128
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Date
1980
Material
skin; fabric; metal; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.1120 a,b
Description
A pair of black leather touring boots (a=right, b=left), over ankle, Vibram-soled, grooved at the heel for a cable, five metal lace D-rings and two metal lace hooks at the top, sporting black laces. The tongue is leather-lined as well as the top of the boot, the insides have a soft fabric lining o…
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Title
Ski Touring Boots
Date
1980
Material
skin; fabric; metal; rubber
Dimensions
18.0 x 11.0 x 33.5 cm
Description
A pair of black leather touring boots (a=right, b=left), over ankle, Vibram-soled, grooved at the heel for a cable, five metal lace D-rings and two metal lace hooks at the top, sporting black laces. The tongue is leather-lined as well as the top of the boot, the insides have a soft fabric lining over foam, blue fabric insoles, “MERRELL” on the top of the outside of the tongue, inside the the boot and the outside ankles “Men” underneath “MADE IN ITALY” and on the inside “101/2 687 M”. The soles are rubber; under the instep a cut-out section, painted yellow and imprinted with “vibram”; on top of this viewer’s left a “C” encircled, viewer’s right “R” encircled.
Subject
sports
skiing
guiding
Ken Jones
Credit
Gift of Bridget Jones, 2009
Catalogue Number
103.03.1120 a,b
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Date
1980
Material
skin; fabric; metal; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.1121 a,b
Description
A pair of unlined black leather (a=right, b=left), over-ankle, well-worn, cross-country ski boots, with leather soles, a leather heel reinforced by rubber nailed onto the heel, seven grommeted eyelets with black laces and a leather loop pull-off above the heel on the back.
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Title
Cross-Country Ski Boots
Date
1980
Material
skin; fabric; metal; rubber
Dimensions
15.0 x 9.8 cm
Description
A pair of unlined black leather (a=right, b=left), over-ankle, well-worn, cross-country ski boots, with leather soles, a leather heel reinforced by rubber nailed onto the heel, seven grommeted eyelets with black laces and a leather loop pull-off above the heel on the back.
Subject
sports
skiing
guiding
Ken Jones
Credit
Gift of Bridget Jones, 2009
Catalogue Number
103.03.1121 a,b
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Date
1980
Material
skin; rubber; foam; metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.1123 a-c
Description
(a,b) a pair of black leather ski touring boots and a metal carrier; the boots have metal hooks for lace-up with brown leather laces; boots are over ankle, are thick soled, layered leather sole 3.30cm at heel, grooved at heel for cable, with layered sole sewn on and rubber sole glued on, heel naile…
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Title
Ski Boots
Date
1980
Material
skin; rubber; foam; metal
Description
(a,b) a pair of black leather ski touring boots and a metal carrier; the boots have metal hooks for lace-up with brown leather laces; boots are over ankle, are thick soled, layered leather sole 3.30cm at heel, grooved at heel for cable, with layered sole sewn on and rubber sole glued on, heel nailed on; unlined boot with a grey leather-lined inside liner with light blue faux leather (3.0cm) sewn on the top edge, foam underneath, and unlined tongue; there is also a narrow piece of blue leather at the top edge of the boots. There is a screwed-on metal toe plate and heel plate. On the inside edge of the layered sole 7.0cm from the heel a number “10” is carved. Inside the liner, right ankles stamped “MED” in red ink and on the left ankle a mountain (could be the logo), “ZIRI” “MADE IN YUGOSLAVIA” all stamped in red ink; it was also on the the left boot but is mostly worn off and is indiscernible.(c)The metal carrier is 40.0cm high and 16.0 wide with handle extended. The boots fit within two clamps and there is a handle for carrying. Engraved on both sides under the handle “TYROL” “BOOT PRESS”, “PAT PEND.”, “MADE IN CANADA”.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
guiding
Ken Jones
Credit
Gift of Bridget Jones, 2009
Catalogue Number
103.03.1123 a-c
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