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On the Road to Banff

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Artist
Takao Tanabe (1926 – , Canadian)
Date
1983
Medium
coloured woodcut on paper
Catalogue Number
TaT.04.02
Description
The top two thirds of the work is blue-streaked sky, a range of snowclad mountains appear on the horizon, the lower third represents the earth with undulating bands of colour ranging from light yellow at the top to dark blue at the bottom, giving green variations throughout.
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Artist
Takao Tanabe (1926 – , Canadian)
Title
On the Road to Banff
Date
1983
Medium
coloured woodcut on paper
Dimensions
48.0 x 71.0 cm
Description
The top two thirds of the work is blue-streaked sky, a range of snowclad mountains appear on the horizon, the lower third represents the earth with undulating bands of colour ranging from light yellow at the top to dark blue at the bottom, giving green variations throughout.
Subject
landscape
prairies
Canadian Rockies
mountains
Credit
Gift of William Rimmer, 1987
Catalogue Number
TaT.04.02
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Pictures of Peonies Viewing

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Artist
Miagawa Chikashige
Date
1979
Medium
woodblock on paper
Catalogue Number
MiW.04.01 a-c
Description
This piece is comprised of three panels. Together the panels represent an outdoor gathering in a tent like structure celebrating flowers. There are 13 women in total in this piece. The first panel contains a group of 3 women in the foreground and a group o three in a background. In the tlc a ta…
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Artist
Miagawa Chikashige
Title
Pictures of Peonies Viewing
Date
1979
Medium
woodblock on paper
Dimensions
36.0 x 70.5 x 70.5 cm
Description
This piece is comprised of three panels. Together the panels represent an outdoor gathering in a tent like structure celebrating flowers. There are 13 women in total in this piece. The first panel contains a group of 3 women in the foreground and a group o three in a background. In the tlc a table is set. The second panel depicts a group of three women: one holding a small planter. There is a very large flower pot on the right side. The third panel also has three women. two are sitting and one standing with many flower pots sitting on a stand in the right side.
Subject
Activity
Summer
Peonies viewing
figure
group
females
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
MiW.04.01 a-c
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Buffalo Badge Sketch

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Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 print of a sketch of a buffalo that was used for copper and bronze badge. These buffalo badges were used to mark paid entrance to the National Parks from 1925-1938 and were fixed to a car's front radiator with wire. This sketch shows a standing buffalo, a design used from 1932-19…
Date Range
1977
Reference Code
V488 / I / F / PA - 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M317 / S23 / V488
Series
I.F. Other
Sous-Fonds
V488
Accession Number
8134
Reference Code
V488 / I / F / PA - 2
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1977
Physical Description
1 print : b&w ; 20 x 25.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 print of a sketch of a buffalo that was used for copper and bronze badge. These buffalo badges were used to mark paid entrance to the National Parks from 1925-1938 and were fixed to a car's front radiator with wire. This sketch shows a standing buffalo, a design used from 1932-1938. Also includes the envelope the print was stored in. Written on the front are details of what the sketch is of and that it was give to Jim Sime from Fergus Lothian in 1977.
Name Access
Lothian, Fergus
Sime, Jim
Subject Access
Buffalo
Automobiles
Parks
Parks Canada
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Chief warden meeting, Timberline Hotel, 1975

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
1975
Reference Code
V190 / IV. B.ii.b. - 4 / PA - 1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.B.ii.b.
Reference Code
V190 / IV. B.ii.b. - 4 / PA - 1
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
1 print: 12 x 17cm
Subject Access
Environment and Nature
Sports and Recreation
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
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Chief warden meeting, Timberline Hotel, 1975

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
1975
Reference Code
V190 / IV. B.ii.b. - 4 / PA - 2
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.B.ii.b.
Reference Code
V190 / IV. B.ii.b. - 4 / PA - 2
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
1 print: 12 x 17cm
Subject Access
Environment and Nature
Sports and Recreation
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
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Stoney Nakoda Members and Buffalo Bill Cast Portraits

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 17 b&w prints. Content pertains to members of the Stoney Nakoda community and portraits of various actors who were involved in 1975 film "Buffalo Bill".
Date Range
1975
Reference Code
V190 / I / F / 6 / PA - 1 to 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
V190 / I / F / 6 : Films and Film Making : Buffalo Bill
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / I / F / 6 / PA - 1 to 17
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Bruno Engler
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
17 Photographs: prints; b&w
History / Biographical
The Film "Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson", was filmed in 1975 and released in 1976. The film was directed by Robert Altman and co-written by Robert Altman and Alan Rudolph. Key stars in the film include Paul Newman (Buffalo Bill), Frank Kaquitts (Sitting Bull), Joel Grey (The Producer), and Kevin McCarthy (The Publicist). Other actors include Harvey Keitel, Allan F. Nicholls, Geraldine Chaplin, John Considine, Fred N. Larsen, Pat McCormick and Burt Lancaster. The movie was filmed on location at the Stoney Nakoda reservation in Morley, Alberta, and many of the film extras were from this community. Stoney Nakoda Chief Frank Kaquitts (Sitting Wind) played the role of Sitting Bull
Scope & Content
File consists of 17 b&w prints. Content pertains to members of the Stoney Nakoda community and portraits of various actors who were involved in 1975 film "Buffalo Bill".
Notes
File box also contains paper envelopes which formerly held negative photographs. Negatives have been rehoused in file box V190 / I / F / 6 / NA - 1 to 52.
Name Access
Kaquitts, Frank
Newman, Paul
Engler, Bruno
Altman, Robert
Subject Access
Films and film making
Movie
Filmaking
Buffalo Bill
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Creator
Bruno Engler
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074254/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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"Buffalo Bill" Scenes / Action Shots

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 16 b&w photographic prints from the filming of "Buffalo Bill" (1975). Content pertains to stills from various film scenes and action shots of cast members on horseback.
Date Range
1975
Reference Code
V190 / I / F / 6 / PA - 18 to 33
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
V190 / I / F / 6 : Films and Film Making: Buffalo Bill
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / I / F / 6 / PA - 18 to 33
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Bruno Engler
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
16 Photographs: prints; b&w
History / Biographical
The Film "Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson", was filmed in 1975 and released in 1976. The film was directed by Robert Altman and co-written by Robert Altman and Alan Rudolph. Key stars in the film include Paul Newman (Buffalo Bill), Frank Kaquitts (Sitting Bull), Joel Grey (The Producer), and Kevin McCarthy (The Publicist). Other actors include Harvey Keitel, Allan F. Nicholls, Geraldine Chaplin, John Considine, Fred N. Larsen, Pat McCormick and Burt Lancaster. The movie was filmed on location at the Stoney Nakoda reservation in Morley, Alberta, and many of the film extras were from this community. Stoney Nakoda Chief Frank Kaquitts (Sitting Wind) played the role of Sitting Bull
Scope & Content
File consists of 16 b&w photographic prints from the filming of "Buffalo Bill" (1975). Content pertains to stills from various film scenes and action shots of cast members on horseback.
Notes
File box also contains paper envelopes which formerly held negative photographs. Negatives have been rehoused in file box V190 / I / F / 6 / NA - 1 to 52.
Name Access
Kaquitts, Frank
Newman, Paul
Engler, Bruno
Altman, Robert
Subject Access
Films and film making
Movie
Buffalo Bill
Filmaking
Horses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Creator
Bruno Engler
Biographical Source Notes
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Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Heli Water Rescue (cage) 1975

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
1975
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.v. - 3 / PA - 1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.A.v. Warden exercises
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.v. - 3 / PA - 1
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
1 print : 12.5 x 18 cm.
Subject Access
Education
Environment and Nature
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
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Artist
James Agrell Smith (1913 – 1988, Canadian)
Date
1974
Medium
ink on paper
Catalogue Number
SmJ.04.09
Description
A black ink print on beige paper of a young child’s head and arm in 3/4 profile. The child has her eyes closed and has her arm up near her face. She is framed in an oval.
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Artist
James Agrell Smith (1913 – 1988, Canadian)
Title
Grand-daughter
Date
1974
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
16.0 x 12.5 cm
Description
A black ink print on beige paper of a young child’s head and arm in 3/4 profile. The child has her eyes closed and has her arm up near her face. She is framed in an oval.
Credit
Gift of Dorothy Cranstone, Banff, 1988
Catalogue Number
SmJ.04.09
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
negative marked with an x
Date Range
1974
Reference Code
V190 / IV. B.i. - 2 / PA - 1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.B.i. Individual wardens and various publicity shots
Reference Code
V190 / IV. B.i. - 2 / PA - 1
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1974
Physical Description
1 print : 12.5 x 18 cm.
Scope & Content
negative marked with an x
Subject Access
Education
Environment and Nature
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
Images
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Bomb release from helicopter demo-1973

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.ii. - 16 / PA-1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.A.ii. Rescue B.N.P.
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.ii. - 16 / PA-1
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
1 print: 10 x 16.5 cm
Subject Access
Environment and Nature
Education
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
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Bomb release from helicopter demo-1973

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Same image as PA-1
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.ii. - 16 / PA-2
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.A.ii. Rescue B.N.P.
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.ii. - 16 / PA-2
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
1 print: 10 x 16.5 cm
Scope & Content
Same image as PA-1
Subject Access
Environment and Nature
Education
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
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Heli cable Rescue Exercise Mt. Cory 1973: RCMP promotion

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.v. - 1 / PA - 1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.A.iv. Warden exercises
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.v. - 1 / PA - 1
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
1 print : 12.5 x 18 cm.
Subject Access
Education
Environment and Nature
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
Images
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.v. - 1 / PA - 2
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.A.iv. Warden exercises
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.v. - 1 / PA - 2
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
1 print : 12.5 x 18 cm.
Subject Access
Education
Environment and Nature
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
Images
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.v. - 1 / PA - 3
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.A.iv. Warden exercises
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.v. - 1 / PA - 3
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
1 print : 12.5 x 18 cm.
Subject Access
Education
Environment and Nature
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
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First Heli Mt.Rescue (demo)

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
1971
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.ii. - 13 / PA-4
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.A.ii. Rescue B.N.P.
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.ii. - 13 / PA-4
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1971
Physical Description
1 print: 12 x 17cm
Subject Access
Education
Environment and Nature
Transportation
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
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Climbing Mt. Victoria Summit Ridge

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
Sept. 1970
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.ii. - 8 / PA - 02
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.A.ii. Warden schools and training: Park Warden Rescue School Lake O'Hara
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.ii. - 8 / PA - 02
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
Sept. 1970
Physical Description
1 print : 12.5 x 17.5 cm.
Notes
SC-17 A is written on original envelope
W-70-2
Subject Access
Education
Environment and Nature
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original envelope
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Abbots Hut Mt. Victoria

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
1970
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.ii. - 10 / PA - 02
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V190
Series
IV. Warden collection
Sub-Series
IV.A.ii. Warden schools and training: Warden School Lake O'Hara Mt. Victoria
Reference Code
V190 / IV. A.ii. - 10 / PA - 02
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1970
Physical Description
1 print : 12 x 17.5 cm.
Subject Access
Education
Environment and Nature
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original envelope
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Banff Indian Days parade

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Part Of
Ron Duke fonds
Scope & Content
Item pertains to 12 colour photographs of the July 1970 Banff Indian Days parade down Banff Avenue. Includes images of unidentified First Nations people on horseback and on floats all dressed in regalia, some dancing. Images also include RCMP officers in dress reds, crowds along the street, busines…
Date Range
1970
Reference Code
V180 / V / A / i / NA - 06
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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Part Of
Ron Duke fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M175 / V180
Series
V.A. Later material / events
Sous-Fonds
V180
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V180 / V / A / i / NA - 06
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1970
Physical Description
12 photographs : col. ; 12.6 x 10.1 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item pertains to 12 colour photographs of the July 1970 Banff Indian Days parade down Banff Avenue. Includes images of unidentified First Nations people on horseback and on floats all dressed in regalia, some dancing. Images also include RCMP officers in dress reds, crowds along the street, business fronts, and an unidentified group of girls in uniform, possibly Girl Guides.
Subject Access
Automobiles
Banff Indian Days
Banff townsite
Businesses
Children
Events
First Nations
Grizzly House
Horses
Indigenous Peoples
King Edward Hotel
Parade
Standish Hardware
Texaco
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Duke, Ron
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1970
Material
skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.3009
Description
Thick leather fold-over purse decorated with four rows of brass tacks curved arond a cross at the centre of the top flap. Back of purse has a 2.5 cm wide leather strap for slipping belt through. Tag printed with “ALBERTA STONEY INDIAN HAND CRAFTS MORLEY - ALBERTA” with a teepee and symbols. Th…
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Title
Purse
Date
1970
Material
skin; metal
Dimensions
11.0 x 14.5 cm
Description
Thick leather fold-over purse decorated with four rows of brass tacks curved arond a cross at the centre of the top flap. Back of purse has a 2.5 cm wide leather strap for slipping belt through. Tag printed with “ALBERTA STONEY INDIAN HAND CRAFTS MORLEY - ALBERTA” with a teepee and symbols. The reverse of the tag has CRW's writing: "Purse for belt belonged to Edwin Dixons mother - Belt he wore & is worn out Mina Lefthand - blind since he was 7."
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
crafts
leatherwork
Edwin Dixon
Mina Lefthand
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.3009
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