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Date
1977
Material
plastic; glass; nylon; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.0279
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown Polaroid camera. The front of the camera is a smaller rectangular piece that is tapered in comparison to the main body of the camera. It has a silver metal face where the lens sits, with a black ring that reads “FLASH RANGE” “POLAROID POLATRIPLET 3.5 4 5 6 8 12 16 3…
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Title
Polaroid Camera
Date
1977
Material
plastic; glass; nylon; metal
Dimensions
13.5 x 17.0 cm
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown Polaroid camera. The front of the camera is a smaller rectangular piece that is tapered in comparison to the main body of the camera. It has a silver metal face where the lens sits, with a black ring that reads “FLASH RANGE” “POLAROID POLATRIPLET 3.5 4 5 6 8 12 16 30 [infinity symbol]”, and a smaller knob to the right which controls the aperture (?) with a outlined circle at the top with 7 dashes and a filled in circle at the bottom. There is also text along the face which reads “POLAROID” (brown text) “Minute Maker” (red text), and “COLORPACK LAND CAMERA” (brown text). On the side of the face is a clear plastic cap that hinges to sit flat against the camera or out to the side, underneath is a twisting mechanism with white arrows illustrating a clockwise movement, for flash cubes. On the top of the front of the camera is a tall skinny button with a red dot and symbols of a lock locked and unlocked, this is the shutter release. On top of the camera, in the middle is a viewfinder. The back of the camera features a black panel with illustrations and steps to taking a picture and developing the film, there is also a black plastic handle to use as an anchor when pulling the film out. To load the camera, there is a silver latch on the right side of the camera, when opened there is space to load the film with an illustration of a bright red plastic. There is text inside, some on the back panel and on the main part, in red text “POLAROID [registered symbol] LAND CAMERA” “MADE IN U.S.A.” “[registered symbol]REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF” “POLAROID CORPORATION, CAMBRIDGE, MASS., U.S.A.” (on the back panel) and in white text “Change batteries at least yearly.” “Date:” “For assistance call toll-free 800-225-1384.” “In Mass. call 617-864-4568 collect.” There is a nylon strap attached to the front sides of the camera.
Subject
film photography
photography
camera
Polaroid
Whyte
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.41.0279
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Date
1975 – 1975
Material
paper; wood; glass
Catalogue Number
105.02.0004
Description
A black and white oval shaped vignette of Lt. Colonel P.A. Moore seated in his World War I uniform. The picture is framed in a darker rectangular background mat and a simple black wooden frame.
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1975 – 1975
Material
paper; wood; glass
Dimensions
25.0; 32.5 (frame) x 35.0; 42.8 (frame) cm
Description
A black and white oval shaped vignette of Lt. Colonel P.A. Moore seated in his World War I uniform. The picture is framed in a darker rectangular background mat and a simple black wooden frame.
Subject
military
Philip Moore
uniforms
photography
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0004
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Date
1975
Material
leather; metal; glass; fabric; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.41.1281 a-e
Description
a) Asahi lens, black metallic cylinder engraved in white on top ring: “Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR / 6x7 1:3.5/55 5415794 / ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN”; screw mountedb) black plastic lens cap, textured on the top, labeled with with silver letters in relief encircling the brand logo: “TAKUMAR LENS FOR ASA…
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Title
Camera Lens
Date
1975
Material
leather; metal; glass; fabric; plastic
Dimensions
12.5 cm
Description
a) Asahi lens, black metallic cylinder engraved in white on top ring: “Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR / 6x7 1:3.5/55 5415794 / ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN”; screw mountedb) black plastic lens cap, textured on the top, labeled with with silver letters in relief encircling the brand logo: “TAKUMAR LENS FOR ASAHI PENTAX / ASAHI OPT. CO., LTD.”c) black plastic screw mount cap with a red dot on the side, labeled with letters in relief: “TAKUMAR / ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN”d) original black leather cylindrical box, with shoulder strap attached by two eyelets; lid fastened by a press button on a strip; stamped at the top: “TAKUMAR 3.5/55 / FOR ASAHI PENTAX 6X7”; piece of white tape with handwritten “WA” in black in the centre; red velvet inside lininge) black round hard plastic box with ridged and textured lid with embossed label on the bottom: “TAKUMAR / ASAHI OPT. CO. JAPAN”
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1281 a-e
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Date
1972
Material
paper; wood; glass
Catalogue Number
105.02.0099
Description
Coloured photograph in frame of a man in a dark suit seated with two young blond boys in red turleneck sweaters. Frame is stained wood with a painted gold border along inner edge.
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1972
Material
paper; wood; glass
Dimensions
23.5 x 28.0 cm
Description
Coloured photograph in frame of a man in a dark suit seated with two young blond boys in red turleneck sweaters. Frame is stained wood with a painted gold border along inner edge.
Subject
households
CRW
Russell Robb III
Ian Robb
Scott Robb
photography
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0099
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Date
1897 – 1897
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.0050
Description
A black and white photograph of a baseball team dressed in striped socks, padded knickers, and shirts with “BMI” on the front. There is a young man in the centre at the back dressed in a U.S. Union Army military uniform. The team is grouped around a chest pad which reads "BMI 17 Rutgers 7 97" and …
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1897 – 1897
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Dimensions
17.5 (image); 30.0 (frame) x 22.0 (image); 37.5 (frame) cm
Description
A black and white photograph of a baseball team dressed in striped socks, padded knickers, and shirts with “BMI” on the front. There is a young man in the centre at the back dressed in a U.S. Union Army military uniform. The team is grouped around a chest pad which reads "BMI 17 Rutgers 7 97" and they are standig in front of a high board fence with 'BMIAA' painted on it. The photograph is framed in a narrow oak frame with carved dot trim along the edge, a split wood backing, one screw eye and hanging wire, and scraps of brown backing paper are attached.
Subject
photography
education
Boston Military Institute
Rutgers University
athletics
sports, baseball
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0050
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Date
1970 – 1975
Material
metal; fibre; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1080
Description
Fujica G690 120 rangefinder camera with black metal body. Fujinon 100mm f/3.5 lens. Made in Japan.
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Title
Rangefinder Camera
Date
1970 – 1975
Material
metal; fibre; glass
Dimensions
11.5 x 18.0 cm
Description
Fujica G690 120 rangefinder camera with black metal body. Fujinon 100mm f/3.5 lens. Made in Japan.
Subject
photography
Bruno Engler
Credit
Gift of Greg Yavorsky, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
104.41.1080
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Date
1890 – 1905
Material
fibre; paper; skin; metal; glass; wood
Catalogue Number
104.41.1087 a-k
Description
Large format 6 1/2” x 8 1/2” folding wooden field view camera (b) with brass fittings marked “IMPROVED EMPIRE STATE. MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y.” With collapsable wood and brass tripod legs (d,e,f) marked “FOLMER & SCHWING MFG. CO. NEW YORK. CROWN No. 2. PAT. JUNE 23, 1903…
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Title
View Camera
Date
1890 – 1905
Material
fibre; paper; skin; metal; glass; wood
Dimensions
40.0 x 47.0 cm
Description
Large format 6 1/2” x 8 1/2” folding wooden field view camera (b) with brass fittings marked “IMPROVED EMPIRE STATE. MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y.” With collapsable wood and brass tripod legs (d,e,f) marked “FOLMER & SCHWING MFG. CO. NEW YORK. CROWN No. 2. PAT. JUNE 23, 1903”, wood and brass tripod top (h), small level marked “C.E. JENNINGS & CO. NEW YORK” (j), spare camera rack (c), and black light safe hood (k). Brass and glass lens in a soft leather bag (g) marked: “6 1/2 x 8 1/2 PLASTIGMAT. Pat. Oct. 30, 1900. Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y. 359514” & “20859”. Aperture dial stamped: “BAUSCH & LOMB OPT. CO. PAT. JAN. 8, 1891. NEW YORK. ROCHESTER, N.Y. CHICAGO.” Lens in soft chamois pouch. All items fit inside brown fabric covered hard case (a) with leather reinforced corners, marked: “GEO. VAUX, JR.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1087 a-k
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Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; plastic; fibre; skin; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1088 a-k
Description
Ten wooden plateholders (a-j) individually numbered, some stamped: “ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. PAT. JULY 29, 1890”. All plateholders fit inside brown fabric covered hard case (k) with leather reinforced corners, marked: “GEO. VAUX, JR.”
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Title
Plateholder
Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; plastic; fibre; skin; paper
Dimensions
23.0 x 30.0 cm
Description
Ten wooden plateholders (a-j) individually numbered, some stamped: “ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. PAT. JULY 29, 1890”. All plateholders fit inside brown fabric covered hard case (k) with leather reinforced corners, marked: “GEO. VAUX, JR.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1088 a-k
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Date
1890 – 1905
Material
wood; metal; fibre; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.41.1089 a-i
Description
Large format 6 1/2” x 8 1/2” folding wooden field view camera (a) with brass fittings, marked: “CARLTON. Manufactured by ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. Rochester, N.Y. PAT. AUG. 31, 1886”. Another plate reads: “Bought of CHEYNEY-HOOD PHOTO. SUPPLY CO. 1006 FILBERT ST., PHILA.” With collapsable wood and bras…
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Title
View Camera
Date
1890 – 1905
Material
wood; metal; fibre; glass; skin
Dimensions
35.0 x 64.0 cm
Description
Large format 6 1/2” x 8 1/2” folding wooden field view camera (a) with brass fittings, marked: “CARLTON. Manufactured by ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO. Rochester, N.Y. PAT. AUG. 31, 1886”. Another plate reads: “Bought of CHEYNEY-HOOD PHOTO. SUPPLY CO. 1006 FILBERT ST., PHILA.” With collapsable wood and brass tripod legs (f,g,h), one lens filter in leather box (e), a red photographic notebook (d), one optical finder/plate-reading magnifying glass (c), and a brass and glass lens (b) marked: “BAUSCH & LOMB OPT. CO. PAT. JAN. 6, 1891. ROCHESTER, N.Y., NEW YORK CITY. 9703.” Lens in soft chamois pouch. All items fit inside khaki canvas covered hard case (i) with leather strap mounts. Two canvas straps hold case closed.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1089 a-i
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Date
1890 – 1905
Material
fibre; skin; metal; wood; paper; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1090
Description
Folding wooden field view camera (a) with brass fittings marked “CARLTON. MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO., Rochester, N.Y.” Another plate reads: “SOLD BY W.P. Buchanan, PHILADELPHIA. THOS. JAY GLEASON, N.Y.” With collapsable wood and brass tripod legs (b,c,d), and 8 double plate holders (e-l)…
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Title
View Camera
Date
1890 – 1905
Material
fibre; skin; metal; wood; paper; glass
Dimensions
25.0 x 60.5 cm
Description
Folding wooden field view camera (a) with brass fittings marked “CARLTON. MANUFACTURED BY ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO., Rochester, N.Y.” Another plate reads: “SOLD BY W.P. Buchanan, PHILADELPHIA. THOS. JAY GLEASON, N.Y.” With collapsable wood and brass tripod legs (b,c,d), and 8 double plate holders (e-l). Felt lined brown canvas covered hard case with five interior compartments with leather strap mounts and two canvas straps. Lens missing.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1090
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Date
1890 – 1930
Material
fibre; glass; wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1094
Description
Coated black fabric blackout hood or dark cloth with shaped eyepieces and window. Eyepieces trimmed with black velvet.
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Title
Blackout Hood
Date
1890 – 1930
Material
fibre; glass; wood; metal
Dimensions
7.0 x 21.0 x 22.0 cm
Description
Coated black fabric blackout hood or dark cloth with shaped eyepieces and window. Eyepieces trimmed with black velvet.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1094
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Date
1897 – 1905
Material
metal; glass; skin; fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
104.38.1007 a-c
Description
Pair of binoculars (a) marked: “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y. Zeiss - Stereo. Day Marine Glass. Pat. June 22. 97. Power 12. Engraved: “George Vaux Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Leather neck strap and hard leather carrying case (c), lined with blue velvet, with small round compass embedded in li…
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Title
Binoculars
Date
1897 – 1905
Material
metal; glass; skin; fibre; paper
Dimensions
14.0 x 17.0 cm
Description
Pair of binoculars (a) marked: “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y. Zeiss - Stereo. Day Marine Glass. Pat. June 22. 97. Power 12. Engraved: “George Vaux Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Leather neck strap and hard leather carrying case (c), lined with blue velvet, with small round compass embedded in lid of case and torn paper tag reading: “GEORG .. BR..” (b)
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
tourism
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.38.1007 a-c
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Date
1890 – 1930
Material
metal; glass; wood; skin; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1097
Description
Miscellaneous photographic accessories in hard leather carrying case. Objects include Baush & Lomb lens, Bausch & Lomb “Bichromate of Potash Ray Filter. For Cloud Effects and True Color Values ...”, adapter rings, lens caps, wood camera front panels, etc.
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Title
Photograph Accessory
Date
1890 – 1930
Material
metal; glass; wood; skin; paper
Dimensions
20.5 x 27.0 cm
Description
Miscellaneous photographic accessories in hard leather carrying case. Objects include Baush & Lomb lens, Bausch & Lomb “Bichromate of Potash Ray Filter. For Cloud Effects and True Color Values ...”, adapter rings, lens caps, wood camera front panels, etc.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1097
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal; glass; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1101
Description
Rectangular lantern on circular base with circular top. Fuel reservoir in base. Red glass sides, one of which is covered with paper (see current condition of paper 2014).
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Title
Safelight
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal; glass; paper
Dimensions
30.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
Rectangular lantern on circular base with circular top. Fuel reservoir in base. Red glass sides, one of which is covered with paper (see current condition of paper 2014).
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1101
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal; glass; fiber; paper; wax
Catalogue Number
104.41.1102 a-c
Description
Candle lantern in red and black patterned metal canister. Inside is a red glass cylinder and a dark cloth. Paper label on metal canister is worn away but “$1.35” is still legible.
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Title
Safelight
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
metal; glass; fiber; paper; wax
Dimensions
18.0 x 6.5 cm
Description
Candle lantern in red and black patterned metal canister. Inside is a red glass cylinder and a dark cloth. Paper label on metal canister is worn away but “$1.35” is still legible.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1102 a-c
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
glass; metal
Catalogue Number
102.05.1019 a-e
Description
Round blown glass alcohol lamp with lid (a,b). Three triangular metal pieces with round holders, may be for candles as there is dripped wax on them (c,d,e).
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Title
Alcohol Lamp
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
glass; metal
Dimensions
12.5 x 8.5 cm
Description
Round blown glass alcohol lamp with lid (a,b). Three triangular metal pieces with round holders, may be for candles as there is dripped wax on them (c,d,e).
Subject
photography
Vaux family
camping
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
102.05.1019 a-e
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1103
Description
Early gas flash lamp, metal with manufacturer’s stamp: “PINE’S FLASH LAMP MANUFACTURED BY MORRIS EARLE & CO. PHILAD’A. PATENT APPLIED FOR.”
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Title
Flash Lamp
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
9.0 x 10.0 x 15.0 cm
Description
Early gas flash lamp, metal with manufacturer’s stamp: “PINE’S FLASH LAMP MANUFACTURED BY MORRIS EARLE & CO. PHILAD’A. PATENT APPLIED FOR.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1103
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.1104
Description
Portable stove, metal, parts missing.
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Title
Portable Stove
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
7.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
Portable stove, metal, parts missing.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
camping
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.19.1104
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Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; paper; fibre; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.41.1105
Description
Wooden folding camera for 4” x 5” plates marked “American Optical Comp’y, New York, Seavill M’f’g. Co. Prop’ties” and inscribed underneath “Geo. Vaux 1715 Arch St.” In a 3-compartment hard canvas case with plate holder, shutter mechanism without lens, plate backing panels, wooden film spools and mi…
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Title
Folding Camera
Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; paper; fibre; glass; skin
Dimensions
24.0 x 27.0 cm
Description
Wooden folding camera for 4” x 5” plates marked “American Optical Comp’y, New York, Seavill M’f’g. Co. Prop’ties” and inscribed underneath “Geo. Vaux 1715 Arch St.” In a 3-compartment hard canvas case with plate holder, shutter mechanism without lens, plate backing panels, wooden film spools and misc. camera parts. Closure on case marked “Pat. Mar. 89.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1105
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Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.41.1106
Description
Wooden folding camera for 9” x 11” plates marked “The Eastman Dry Plate & Film Co. Rochester, N.Y.” The camera front panel with the lens and plate holder are missing.
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Title
Folding Camera
Date
1890 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Dimensions
20.0 x 32.0 x 38.0 cm
Description
Wooden folding camera for 9” x 11” plates marked “The Eastman Dry Plate & Film Co. Rochester, N.Y.” The camera front panel with the lens and plate holder are missing.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1106
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