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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
1940 – 1945
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0341 a-l
Description
Ivory coloured plates (a to l) with scalloped rim edges, all having blue and white, Rocky Mountain and Quebec ski scenes. (a) "Mount Assiniboine” - 2 cabins, 3 skiers (b) "Mount Assiniboine” - one cabin (c) "Mount Assiniboine Lodge” - 2 cabins, 1 skier (e) "Sunshine Valley, Near Banff" - three ski…
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1940 – 1945
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
1.6 x 23.8 cm
Description
Ivory coloured plates (a to l) with scalloped rim edges, all having blue and white, Rocky Mountain and Quebec ski scenes. (a) "Mount Assiniboine” - 2 cabins, 3 skiers (b) "Mount Assiniboine” - one cabin (c) "Mount Assiniboine Lodge” - 2 cabins, 1 skier (e) "Sunshine Valley, Near Banff" - three skiers (f) "Sunshine Valley, Near Banff" - turning skier (g) "Mount, Norquay, Banff" - ski jumper and spectators (h) "Mount Norquay, Banff” - two ski tourers (i) "Skoki Valley, Lake Louise" - two skiers, one pointing with pole (j) "Val Morin" - skier in parka (k) "Val Morin, Laurentians" - two skiers touring through trees (l) "Chateau Frontenac, Quebec" - skier looking at Chateau. (a-i) are Rocky Mountains scenes. (j,k,l) are Laurentians scenes. "Wedgewood of Etruria & Barlaston, Made in England" and various identification number stamps on back of all plates.
Subject
households
decorative
photography
Canadian Rockies
Nicholas Morant
sports
skiing
Laurentians
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0341 a-l
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Date
1940 – 1945
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.1050 a-k
Description
11 of a set of 12 decorative plates, all with scalloped edges and with Canadian scenes. (a) The Towers, Assiniboine Lodge (b) Sunshine Valley, Near Banff, 3 skiers (c) Sunshine Valley, Near Banff, single skier (d) Mount Assiniboine, cabins with 3 skiers (e) Mount Assiniboine (f) Mount Assiniboin…
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1940 – 1945
Material
ceramic
Description
11 of a set of 12 decorative plates, all with scalloped edges and with Canadian scenes. (a) The Towers, Assiniboine Lodge (b) Sunshine Valley, Near Banff, 3 skiers (c) Sunshine Valley, Near Banff, single skier (d) Mount Assiniboine, cabins with 3 skiers (e) Mount Assiniboine (f) Mount Assiniboine, single skier (g) Chateau Frontenac, Quebec (h) Val Morin, Laurentians (i) Val Morin (j) Skoki Valley, Lake Louise (k) Mount Norquay, Banff
Subject
Canadian Rockies
sports
skiing
winter
Nicholas Morant
photography
Credit
Gift of William O. Field, Great Barrington, USA, 1995
Catalogue Number
102.04.1050 a-k
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.0067 a,b
Description
Sturdy mid calf height hiking boots with several groups of three square headed nails pounded into the thick leather soles for traction, four lace hooks close upper portion of boots, leather laces. Lace on (b) is made up of two leather thongs tied in a knot at bottom of closure. Tongues, made of thi…
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Title
Hiking Boots
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin; metal
Dimensions
25.0 x 10.0 x 28.0 cm
Description
Sturdy mid calf height hiking boots with several groups of three square headed nails pounded into the thick leather soles for traction, four lace hooks close upper portion of boots, leather laces. Lace on (b) is made up of two leather thongs tied in a knot at bottom of closure. Tongues, made of thin light brown leather, are sewn to outer edges of closure and provide facing for lace holes and hooks. 7 cm. leather tab on back seam of each boot. Reinforcing tan coloured leather sewn to the upper 6 cm. of boot edge. Manufacture's label on tongue o f(a) reads, "Original Chippewa Shoes" boots are well worn.
Subject
households
sports
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.03.0067 a,b
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Date
1945 – 1965
Material
skin; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.1017 a,b
Description
Soft, black leather, no heel, full laces, ankle-high black leather, long brown laces through 9 brass eyelets from toe to ankle, long soft tongue, Spalding trademark, label inside, thin flat leather soles, no heel lifts, brown leather insole lining stamped "5" (size), right foot has been half-soled…
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Title
Track Shoes
Date
1945 – 1965
Material
skin; fibre; metal
Dimensions
10.0 x 9.0 x 26.0 cm
Description
Soft, black leather, no heel, full laces, ankle-high black leather, long brown laces through 9 brass eyelets from toe to ankle, long soft tongue, Spalding trademark, label inside, thin flat leather soles, no heel lifts, brown leather insole lining stamped "5" (size), right foot has been half-soled at front.
Subject
sports
outdoor
summer
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
103.03.1017 a,b
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Date
prior to 1960
Material
skin; plastic; rubber; metal; hair, sheep; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.1037 a,b
Description
A pair of red leather and sealskin boots with sheepskin lining. Metal lace hooks, red fabric laces and off white rubber gooved soles.
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Title
Apres-Ski Boots
Date
prior to 1960
Material
skin; plastic; rubber; metal; hair, sheep; fibre
Description
A pair of red leather and sealskin boots with sheepskin lining. Metal lace hooks, red fabric laces and off white rubber gooved soles.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Karin MacAulay
Credit
Gift of Jack MacAulay, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
103.03.1037 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1965
Material
skin; rubber; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.1046 a,b
Description
Pair of riding cowboy boots, calf high, light brown boots, single decorative stitching on toe medallion, 5 row stitching in decorative patterns on each quarter, 4 pull straps, typical riding heel, lift is rubber, soles repaired with leather.
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Title
Cowboy Boots
Date
1940 – 1965
Material
skin; rubber; fibre
Dimensions
34.0 x 11.0 x 30.0 cm
Description
Pair of riding cowboy boots, calf high, light brown boots, single decorative stitching on toe medallion, 5 row stitching in decorative patterns on each quarter, 4 pull straps, typical riding heel, lift is rubber, soles repaired with leather.
Subject
packers and guides
sports
trailriding
Credit
Gift of Phil Michaud, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
103.03.1046 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.1049 a,b
Description
pair black leather touring boots, over ankle, thick soled, layered leather sole 4.0 at heel, grooved at heel for cable, rubber sole sewn on, heel nailed on, brown leather lined, tongue and inside heel wool lined, lace eyelets, 7 front opening, 5 at back at ankle opening, another piece of leather st…
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Title
Ski Touring Boots
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin; metal; fibre
Dimensions
16.5 x 10.7 x 29.5 cm
Description
pair black leather touring boots, over ankle, thick soled, layered leather sole 4.0 at heel, grooved at heel for cable, rubber sole sewn on, heel nailed on, brown leather lined, tongue and inside heel wool lined, lace eyelets, 7 front opening, 5 at back at ankle opening, another piece of leather stitched at sides with 5 lace hooks ca 73.0 long strap with buckle and ring sewn in at heel, brass edging nailed and screwed on at outer side and front, also smaller piece inside.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Bob Liggatt
Credit
Gift of Bob Liggatt, Canmore, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.03.1049 a,b
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Date
prior to 1965
Material
skin; metal; fibre; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.1071 a,b
Description
A pair of black ski boots with metal buckles and off-white rubber soles. "Le Trappeur Made in France" and Olympic rings in gold on ankle.
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Title
Ski Boots
Date
prior to 1965
Material
skin; metal; fibre; rubber
Dimensions
20.0 x 32.0 cm
Description
A pair of black ski boots with metal buckles and off-white rubber soles. "Le Trappeur Made in France" and Olympic rings in gold on ankle.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Anton Krajnc, Banff, 1991
Catalogue Number
103.03.1071 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
fibre; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
103.03.1077 a,b
Description
Pair of mid calf canvas gaiters.
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Title
Ski Gaiters
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
fibre; metal; skin
Description
Pair of mid calf canvas gaiters.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
103.03.1077 a,b
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Date
c. 1948
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.1101 a,b
Description
Pair of brass ski boot sole & toe protectors made by Tyrol in original packaging.
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Title
Ski Boot Accessory
Date
c. 1948
Material
metal
Description
Pair of brass ski boot sole & toe protectors made by Tyrol in original packaging.
Subject
sports
skiing
Credit
Gift of Lorna Becker, Calgary, 1989
Catalogue Number
103.03.1101 a,b
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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 – 1940
Material
skin; fabric; metal; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.1119 a,b
Description
A pair of brown leather, over-ankle, square-toed, unlined ski touring boots, with thick rubber soles (1.30cm on the sole, 2.50cm on the heel), a grooved heel for a cable, and seven grommeted eyelets with yellow and brown laces. There are straps sewn on both sides of the boots; one with a buckle and…
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Title
Ski Touring Boots
Date
1940 – 1940
Material
skin; fabric; metal; rubber
Dimensions
16.4 x 10.5 cm
Description
A pair of brown leather, over-ankle, square-toed, unlined ski touring boots, with thick rubber soles (1.30cm on the sole, 2.50cm on the heel), a grooved heel for a cable, and seven grommeted eyelets with yellow and brown laces. There are straps sewn on both sides of the boots; one with a buckle and one with holes; a leather loop pull-off on the back of the heel and boots have felt sole liners. There is a white label with blue lettering on the tongue, right boot “PIONEER by Daoust” (in script). Also on the outside ankles, viewer’s left, left boot (b) and viewer’s right of right boot (a), above the ankle, is the number “9” handwritten in black indelible ink, also written on the tongue “9” on the left boot and above the label on the right boot. On the stitched and nailed soles, near the toe, a “9” is imprinted in the rubber and then circled in black pen ink, and on the heel an imprint of a coniferous tree with SK in the middle and underneath “MADE IN CANADA”.
Subject
sports
skiing
guiding
Ken Jones
Credit
Gift of Bridget Jones, 2009
Catalogue Number
103.03.1119 a,b
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Date
1945 – 1955
Material
grass; hair, sheep; plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
103.04.1013 a,b
Description
Straw hat with hat band and metal worm can, blue wool hat band sewn and stapled to crown, 2 shells, a plastic fish and a pipe cleaner man sewn to hat band, oval circular dent, brown card with "Medium" attached to sweatband, brown stamp on sweatband "fun & FR..., rectangular spice tin with sliding a…
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Title
Fishing Hat
Date
1945 – 1955
Material
grass; hair, sheep; plastic; metal
Dimensions
11.5 x 24.0 x 28.8 cm
Description
Straw hat with hat band and metal worm can, blue wool hat band sewn and stapled to crown, 2 shells, a plastic fish and a pipe cleaner man sewn to hat band, oval circular dent, brown card with "Medium" attached to sweatband, brown stamp on sweatband "fun & FR..., rectangular spice tin with sliding apparatus to cover for uncover holes for shaking or other way larger holes (for worms)
Subject
sports
outdoor
summer
fishing
character
Tom Lees
Credit
Gift of Tom Lees, Calgary, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.04.1013 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.04.1017
Description
Dark blue cap with visor and ear flaps, brim 5.5 deep, fold-down ear flaps with twill ties 23.0 long, 2.5 wide headband is attached to cap above brim with a loop at centre's front, biege flannel lining has black sweatband, manufacturuere's label sewn onto top lining: "Wolfe's Caps Sport Headwear, M…
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Title
Cap
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
fibre
Dimensions
9.0 x 18.0 x 24.5 cm
Description
Dark blue cap with visor and ear flaps, brim 5.5 deep, fold-down ear flaps with twill ties 23.0 long, 2.5 wide headband is attached to cap above brim with a loop at centre's front, biege flannel lining has black sweatband, manufacturuere's label sewn onto top lining: "Wolfe's Caps Sport Headwear, Montreal, Canada Nevr-wet Process Water
Subject
clothing
sports
winter
Lorna Becker
Credit
Gift of Lorna Becker, Calgary, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.04.1017
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Date
1942
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.04.1028
Description
Square of fine wool decorated to look like a newspaper - black writing in columns with red headlines and pictures. The title of the paper is “Rocky Male and Female Skier” written in black Old English lettering. The members of a skiing group are mentioned throughout the articles and are listed und…
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Title
Scarf Kerchief
Date
1942
Material
hair, sheep
Description
Square of fine wool decorated to look like a newspaper - black writing in columns with red headlines and pictures. The title of the paper is “Rocky Male and Female Skier” written in black Old English lettering. The members of a skiing group are mentioned throughout the articles and are listed under the headline “Notable Group Go Skiing.”
Subject
sports
skiing
winter
Cliff White
Jim Boyce
Helen Ogilvie
Barbara Parker
Dorothy Phillips
souvenirs
Credit
Gift of Jon Whyte, Banff, 1991
Catalogue Number
103.04.1028
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Date
1940 – 1955
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.0120
Description
A pair of faded blue heavy cotton twill men's bathing shorts with a white stripe down either side, wide waistband (7.5cm) with belt loops, small pocket with button down flap at right front waist, and button fly. Waistband comes to slight point at centre back.
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Title
Bathing Suit
Date
1940 – 1955
Material
fibre
Dimensions
51.0 x 42.0 cm
Description
A pair of faded blue heavy cotton twill men's bathing shorts with a white stripe down either side, wide waistband (7.5cm) with belt loops, small pocket with button down flap at right front waist, and button fly. Waistband comes to slight point at centre back.
Subject
households
sports
swimming
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0120
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Date
1940 – 1955
Material
hair; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.0146 a,b
Description
Two pairs of loose fitting, wool serge ski pants with a zippered opening on both sides set into the seams, and a diagonal slash pocket on each side of the front with a buttoned flap closing. Pant legs taper slightly at the ankle where wide elastic straps are attached for under the foot. (a) navy bl…
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Title
Ski Pants
Date
1940 – 1955
Material
hair; fibre; metal
Dimensions
39.0 x 107.0 cm
Description
Two pairs of loose fitting, wool serge ski pants with a zippered opening on both sides set into the seams, and a diagonal slash pocket on each side of the front with a buttoned flap closing. Pant legs taper slightly at the ankle where wide elastic straps are attached for under the foot. (a) navy blue, front pleats at waist, fairly wide waistband with belt loops. Entirely lined with blue cotton fabric. Zipper facings button to inside of waistband. Leg bottoms finished with blanket stitch. (b) grey twill, waistband with belt loops at front, and single loop below band in back. Lined at waist with grey hexagonal patterned fabric. 11.0 cm slit at bottom of legs outside. Held together at top of right zipper with two safety pins.
Subject
households
sports
skiing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0146 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
hair; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.0147 a-d
Description
Four pairs of ski pants of wool serge with vertical slash pockets which zip at the front. Loose fitting legs which taper slightly at the ankle and have wide elastic straps for under foot. Waistbands lined with cotton, eye closure at waist, "Trade Mark" and crown logo. Double pleats at each side of…
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Title
Ski Pants
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
hair; metal; fibre
Description
Four pairs of ski pants of wool serge with vertical slash pockets which zip at the front. Loose fitting legs which taper slightly at the ankle and have wide elastic straps for under foot. Waistbands lined with cotton, eye closure at waist, "Trade Mark" and crown logo. Double pleats at each side of the front and 3.0 cm belt loops around. Zippered welt pocket at back right hip, and pocket on each side of front. A small black metal loop sewn into pants 2.5 cm below waistband on each side of back. Cloth loop for hanging up sewn inside waistband at back centre. (b ) navy blue with single pocket, 99.0 x 36.6, woman's with side zipper opening. Double pleats on each side of front. Single pocket on right front has small loop pull tab. Four 9.0 cm wide belt loops. 9.5 cm slit at outside bottom of each leg. Double foot straps on each leg cross over each other. Zipper placket facing fastens with two buttons to inside waistband which is lined with blue and white striped fabric. Hem bound with black twill tape. (c) blue black with gold coloured zippers, 103.0 x 39.0, woman's with side zipper opening and small tab which buttons over top. Single pleats at front. Two front pockets have small gold coloured diamond shaped pull tabs at the end of a short chain. No waistband, but four 5.0 cm belt loops, bottoms of legs slightly saddle shaped into wide foot straps. Inner waistband of heavy twill tape with three wide bands of elastic stitching . Snugtex . (d) dull black, 99.0 x 36.5, woman's, with side zipper opening having two buttons inside waistband which fasten to zipper facing. Double pleats at front. Two front pockets zip with small ring tabs at the end of short chains. Four 8.0 cm wide belt loops plus a narrower one to centre back. Bottoms of legs have 10.0 cm pleat opening. Twill tape bound edges, and under foot strap which is doubled on outside to attach to each side of pleat opening. Inner waistband of satiny cotton. Marks, on right pocket, "24 61889".(b) On waistband inside by zipper, "9 1991", and on right pocket many numbers with "8 12608" most prominent tag "8689" (removed). (c)Label, The Country Store, bull's head logo, Concord, Mass____Sarasota Edgartown Nantucket". (d) Numbers stamped on pockets, paper ski lift ticket attached to one pocket rings, "Mt. Norquay Ski Area Banff, Alberta, logo of rhombus containing line drawing of mountains and sun, 1941, in red, Exchange" is blue and stamped "1/4" and 3/4" with printed Notice on reverse about transferability of ticket.
Subject
households
sports
skiing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0147 a-d
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Date
1945 – 1950
Material
hair, sheep; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.1161
Description
Black wool sweater with yellow bands on sleeves and lower body. Large yellow felt “B” appliqued on front left. 5 yellow felt bands on right sleeve: “Journalism”, “Curling”, “Track”, “Hiking”, “Softball”.
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Title
Sweater
Date
1945 – 1950
Material
hair, sheep; fibre; metal
Dimensions
48.0 x 68.0 cm
Description
Black wool sweater with yellow bands on sleeves and lower body. Large yellow felt “B” appliqued on front left. 5 yellow felt bands on right sleeve: “Journalism”, “Curling”, “Track”, “Hiking”, “Softball”.
Subject
households
clothing
Bertha Verkuil
Banff High School
sports
Credit
Gift of Bertha Verkuil Davis, Calgary, 2002
Catalogue Number
103.05.1161
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