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Date
1945 – 1955
Material
metal; glass; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.05.1043
Description
Electric 3-D viewer or stereoviewer “ROTO-VUER” with blue plastic head on grey metal stand. Stand has heavy base with power switch & power light indicator. Arm set into base swivels and has hinge to raise or lower head. Blue plastic head swivels on end of arm, “3D Roto-vuer” written on front, has e…
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Title
Stereoviewer
Date
1945 – 1955
Material
metal; glass; plastic
Dimensions
78.0 x 25.0 cm
Description
Electric 3-D viewer or stereoviewer “ROTO-VUER” with blue plastic head on grey metal stand. Stand has heavy base with power switch & power light indicator. Arm set into base swivels and has hinge to raise or lower head. Blue plastic head swivels on end of arm, “3D Roto-vuer” written on front, has eyepieces to view stereo slides which are on circular, rotating tray inside. Knob advances slides and lever lowers them one by one into viewing position. Contains several slides of Banff scenes and Banff Camera Shop interior and staff, including one of George Noble, early 1950s. Label on base of arm reads: “DAZOR FLOATING FIXTURE, MADE IN U.S.A. PAT. NO. 2.200.518 DAZOR MFG. CORP. ST. LOUIS.MO. B-938.” With 36 stereo slides in Archives.
Subject
photography
Banff Camera Shop
George Noble
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
105.05.1043
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
wood; metal; fibre; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.08.1116 a-c
Description
Three umbrellas or parasols. a) has wooden shaft and yellow plastic handle. Fabric is shaded from dark plum at top to pale pink along edge. b) has bamboo shaft and long wooden handle. Fabric is off-white cotton. c) has metal shaft and blue plastic handle. Gabric is pale pink with yellow, teal and r…
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Title
Umbrella
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
wood; metal; fibre; plastic
Dimensions
107.00 cm
Description
Three umbrellas or parasols. a) has wooden shaft and yellow plastic handle. Fabric is shaded from dark plum at top to pale pink along edge. b) has bamboo shaft and long wooden handle. Fabric is off-white cotton. c) has metal shaft and blue plastic handle. Gabric is pale pink with yellow, teal and rose coloured polka dots. Fabric has “Mrs. Gammon. 220 Bow Avenue. Banff” written on inside.
Subject
Doris Gammon
clothing accessories
Credit
Gift of Theresa Boychuck, Canmore, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.08.1116 a-c
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Date
1940 – 1965
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1182
Description
Pin with gold coloured crossbar with letters “PNG” (Past Noble Grand). Below crossbar is a short section of pink ribbon with green edges, then a round gold coloured medal which reads “Degree of Rebekah. Assembly of Alberta” around edge. In centre are symbolic images of a dove, moon & stars, flowers…
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Title
Fraternal Pin
Date
1940 – 1965
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
7.0 x 3.5 cm
Description
Pin with gold coloured crossbar with letters “PNG” (Past Noble Grand). Below crossbar is a short section of pink ribbon with green edges, then a round gold coloured medal which reads “Degree of Rebekah. Assembly of Alberta” around edge. In centre are symbolic images of a dove, moon & stars, flowers, etc. Back of medal reads: “Jeanie Edwards. Banff.”
Subject
Jeanie Edwards
fraternal organizations
Degree of Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge No. 34
I.O.O.F.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Credit
Gift of Phyllis H. Horpenuk, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
103.09.1182
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.1148
Description
One skirt of handwoven fabric, navy blue with metallic silver threads. 14 panels. Zipper at side and covered button closure.
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Title
Skirt
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
fibre; metal
Dimensions
65.0 cm
Description
One skirt of handwoven fabric, navy blue with metallic silver threads. 14 panels. Zipper at side and covered button closure.
Subject
clothing
Mrs. Round
Odd Craft Shop
Mrs. Sena Verkuil
Credit
Gift of Bertha Verkuil Davis, Calgary, 2000
Catalogue Number
103.05.1148
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Date
1945 – 1950
Material
fibre; metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.05.1149 a,b
Description
Tailored woman’s suit, jacket (a) and skirt (b), greyish blue.
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Title
Skirt Suit
Date
1945 – 1950
Material
fibre; metal; plastic
Description
Tailored woman’s suit, jacket (a) and skirt (b), greyish blue.
Subject
clothing
Mrs. Sena Verkuil
Credit
Gift of Bertha Verkuil Davis, Calgary, 2000
Catalogue Number
103.05.1149 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin; hair, buffalo; wood; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.1150
Description
Man’s long bison coat with wooden toggle buttons and shawl collar. Label inside reads: “Manufactured by Prince Albert Fur Co., Prince Albert, Sask.”
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Title
Buffalo Coat
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin; hair, buffalo; wood; fibre; metal
Description
Man’s long bison coat with wooden toggle buttons and shawl collar. Label inside reads: “Manufactured by Prince Albert Fur Co., Prince Albert, Sask.”
Subject
clothing
buffalo
Bill Gill
Credit
Gift of Greta Gill, Calgary, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.05.1150
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Date
1947
Material
metal; skin
Catalogue Number
106.06.1069 a,b
Description
Pair of Crockett silver mounted spurs with 12 point star rowels. Brown leather straps. Silver decoration in abstract design.
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Title
Spurs
Date
1947
Material
metal; skin
Dimensions
11.5 x 18.0 cm
Description
Pair of Crockett silver mounted spurs with 12 point star rowels. Brown leather straps. Silver decoration in abstract design.
Subject
packers and guides
Andy Russell
Credit
Gift of Andy Russell, Waterton Park, 1999
Catalogue Number
106.06.1069 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
106.06.1072 a,b
Description
Pair of canvas panniers or saddlebags with leather straps and metal buckles.
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Title
Pannier
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Dimensions
34.0 x 62.0 cm
Description
Pair of canvas panniers or saddlebags with leather straps and metal buckles.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
106.06.1072 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1129
Description
Ice axe with long wooden handle and metal head and tip. Rubber cover on tip. Metal ring slides up and down handle with fabric loop. Manufacturer’s stamp on head “PRIMA” and “MADE IN SWITZERLAND” on other side.
Title
Ice Ax
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Dimensions
25.0 x 93.5 cm
Description
Ice axe with long wooden handle and metal head and tip. Rubber cover on tip. Metal ring slides up and down handle with fabric loop. Manufacturer’s stamp on head “PRIMA” and “MADE IN SWITZERLAND” on other side.
Subject
sports
climbing
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1129
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Date
1940 – 1945
Material
fibre; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
103.08.1119
Description
Green canvas rucksack with padded shoulder straps, U.S. Army issue. Two side pockets and one front pocket with leather straps and metal buckles. Drawstring closure with flap on top, zippered compartment under flap. Outside of flap stamped “U.S.” and “CHRISTIAN” handwritten in felt pen. Under flap i…
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Title
Backpack
Date
1940 – 1945
Material
fibre; metal; skin
Dimensions
66.0 x 48.0 cm
Description
Green canvas rucksack with padded shoulder straps, U.S. Army issue. Two side pockets and one front pocket with leather straps and metal buckles. Drawstring closure with flap on top, zippered compartment under flap. Outside of flap stamped “U.S.” and “CHRISTIAN” handwritten in felt pen. Under flap is stamped “VARIED 1942”.
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.08.1119
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Date
1940 – 1980
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1121
Description
Large green canvas duffle bag with side pocket with snap closure, carrying handle, carrying strap, large metal rivets at top end for closure. Paper sticker inside with owner’s name and address.
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Title
Duffle Bag
Date
1940 – 1980
Material
fibre; metal
Dimensions
58.0 x 92.0 cm
Description
Large green canvas duffle bag with side pocket with snap closure, carrying handle, carrying strap, large metal rivets at top end for closure. Paper sticker inside with owner’s name and address.
Subject
sports
climbing
camping
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.08.1121
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Date
1940 – 1980
Material
skin; fibre; metal; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.1113 a,b
Description
Pair of heavy brown leather hiking/climbing boots, leather lined with Vibram soles.
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Title
Hiking Boots
Date
1940 – 1980
Material
skin; fibre; metal; rubber
Dimensions
15.5 x 12.0 x 31.5 cm
Description
Pair of heavy brown leather hiking/climbing boots, leather lined with Vibram soles.
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.03.1113 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.1084
Description
Pair of knit black and white wool mittens, alternating black and white stitches, creating striped and zigzag patterns.
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Title
Mittens
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
fibre
Dimensions
10.0 x 24.5 cm
Description
Pair of knit black and white wool mittens, alternating black and white stitches, creating striped and zigzag patterns.
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.07.1084
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
metal; rubber; fibre; plastic
Catalogue Number
106.04.1051
Description
One women’s bicycle, painted red, with yellow plastic grips on handlebars. No manufacturer’s mark on frame, but has “CCM” on pedal. Large springy seat and black fenders.
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Title
Bicycle
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
metal; rubber; fibre; plastic
Dimensions
105.0 x 56.0 x 182.0 cm
Description
One women’s bicycle, painted red, with yellow plastic grips on handlebars. No manufacturer’s mark on frame, but has “CCM” on pedal. Large springy seat and black fenders.
Subject
sports
cycling
Catharine Whyte
Credit
Gift of Mike Gordon, Canmore, 2000
Catalogue Number
106.04.1051
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Date
1940 – 1965
Material
wood, fibre; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1123
Description
Wooden pack board with green canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD No. 3. REGISTRATION No. 152720. SOLE MANUFACTURERS. JONES TENT & AWNING LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C.”
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Title
Backpack
Date
1940 – 1965
Material
wood, fibre; skin; metal
Dimensions
76.0 x 43.0 cm
Description
Wooden pack board with green canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD No. 3. REGISTRATION No. 152720. SOLE MANUFACTURERS. JONES TENT & AWNING LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C.”
Subject
parks
wardens
hiking
camping
Banff National Park
Credit
Gift of Henry Ness, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
103.08.1123
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
glass; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.41.1098 a-k
Description
Five filters - two yellow, one red, one blue, one green, in individual boxes, most marked: “WRATTEN FILTER. EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y.” in folding khaki canvas case with individual compartments.a) Caseb) Yellow filterc) Boxd) Yellow filtere) Boxf) Red filterg) Boxh) Blue filteri) Boxj) Boxk)…
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Title
Filter
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
glass; metal; fibre
Dimensions
12.0 x 25.0 cm
Description
Five filters - two yellow, one red, one blue, one green, in individual boxes, most marked: “WRATTEN FILTER. EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y.” in folding khaki canvas case with individual compartments.a) Caseb) Yellow filterc) Boxd) Yellow filtere) Boxf) Red filterg) Boxh) Blue filteri) Boxj) Boxk) Green filterj)
Subject
photography
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.41.1098 a-k
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.50.1016
Description
8 canvas straps, khaki or beige in colour, with metal buckles and clips. Some are closure straps and some are carrying straps.
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Title
Strap
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
2.5 x 150.0 cm
Description
8 canvas straps, khaki or beige in colour, with metal buckles and clips. Some are closure straps and some are carrying straps.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
camping
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.50.1016
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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
104.48.1009
Description
A four-sided wooden yardstick, inches marked on two sides. On third side: “Frank Wheatley Industries.” On fourth side: “Your Best Buy .... Is FWI!” Hole drilled through one end of stick.
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Title
Yardstick
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood
Dimensions
2.0 x 2.0 x 91.5 cm
Description
A four-sided wooden yardstick, inches marked on two sides. On third side: “Frank Wheatley Industries.” On fourth side: “Your Best Buy .... Is FWI!” Hole drilled through one end of stick.
Subject
households
advertising
Frank Wheatley Industries
Credit
Gift of Don Bourdon, Banff, 2001
Catalogue Number
104.48.1009
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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
101.01.1008
Description
One cotton tent with label: “PIONEER BRAND MADE BY Jones Tent and Awning Ltd. 43 Hastings Street West Vancouver, B.C. Phone Seymour 9261.”
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Title
Tent
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
fibre, cotton
Description
One cotton tent with label: “PIONEER BRAND MADE BY Jones Tent and Awning Ltd. 43 Hastings Street West Vancouver, B.C. Phone Seymour 9261.”
Subject
sports
camping
climbing
Lawrence Grassi
Credit
Gift of Denis de Montigny, Chilliwack, 2001
Catalogue Number
101.01.1008
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Date
1945
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.1105
Description
A metal bottle opener that also has a wrench and screwdriver at one end. The opener is marked: “FAIREY TURNBUTTON D93529 (?) 1945.”
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Title
Bottle Opener
Date
1945
Material
metal
Description
A metal bottle opener that also has a wrench and screwdriver at one end. The opener is marked: “FAIREY TURNBUTTON D93529 (?) 1945.”
Subject
sports
camping
households
Credit
Gift of Howard White, Banff, 2001
Catalogue Number
104.19.1105
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