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Artist
Alfred Crocker Leighton, R. C. A. (1901 – 1965, Canadian)
Date
1929
Catalogue Number
LaC.03.01
Description
General colour: blue. The lake at the bottom is banked on the right by trees and on the left in the distance by a mountain face rising out of the water. Glacier is center with five peaks visible: The central one being left of center at the very top. Sky is yellow grey and mostly in the upper right …
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Title
Moraine Lake
Date
1929
Dimensions
40.3 x 51.9 cm
Description
General colour: blue. The lake at the bottom is banked on the right by trees and on the left in the distance by a mountain face rising out of the water. Glacier is center with five peaks visible: The central one being left of center at the very top. Sky is yellow grey and mostly in the upper right corner.
Credit
Gift of Peter and Judith Jekill, Calgary, 1973
Catalogue Number
LaC.03.01
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Date
1900 – 1905
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1176
Description
United Mine Workers of Alberta membership ribbon and medal. Front of ribbon red, white and blue striped with gold metallic fringe at bottom and gold trim along edges. Embroidered with “LOCAL UNION NO. 29 U.M.W. of A. Bankhead, Alta., Can.” Metal pin at top of ribbon suspends medal: “U.M.W. of A. A…
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Title
Membership Ribbon
Date
1900 – 1905
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
6.0 x 19.5 cm
Description
United Mine Workers of Alberta membership ribbon and medal. Front of ribbon red, white and blue striped with gold metallic fringe at bottom and gold trim along edges. Embroidered with “LOCAL UNION NO. 29 U.M.W. of A. Bankhead, Alta., Can.” Metal pin at top of ribbon suspends medal: “U.M.W. of A. APRIL 1st 1898. EIGHT HOURS”. Back of ribbon is black with silver lettering: “LOCAL UNION NO. 29. U.M.W. OF A. BANKHEAD, ALTA., CAN.”
Subject
mining
Bankhead
United Mine Workers of Alberta
U.M.W. of A.
Mario Trono
Credit
Gift of Louis Trono, Banff, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.09.1176
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Date
1900 – 1920
Material
paper; metal; skin; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1081
Description
One Kodak No. 2 Brownie box camera (a) in brown canvas case (b). Inside back of camera reads: “No. 2 Brownie camera. Model C. U.S. Patents Sept. 25, 1894; April 11, 1899; Jan. 21, 1902; April 14, 1903. Made by Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A.” Handwritten inside of canvas case reads: “Dor…
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Title
Box Camera
Date
1900 – 1920
Material
paper; metal; skin; glass
Dimensions
11.0 x 8.0 x 14.0 cm
Description
One Kodak No. 2 Brownie box camera (a) in brown canvas case (b). Inside back of camera reads: “No. 2 Brownie camera. Model C. U.S. Patents Sept. 25, 1894; April 11, 1899; Jan. 21, 1902; April 14, 1903. Made by Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A.” Handwritten inside of canvas case reads: “Doris Earl Gammon. 220 Bow Ave. Banff Alberta Canada. “ Old address crossed out reads: “16 Old Compton St. London W1”.
Subject
photography
Doris Gammon
Credit
Gift of Doris Gammon, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
104.41.1081
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
wood; metal; fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
107.02.1034
Description
One handmade pack horse model by Bert Riggall. Made of log section, nails, wood and cord. Initials “F.H.R.” (Frederick Herbert Riggall) carved into side of sculpture. Base is bark covered piece of wood. Label by Bert’s daughter Doris “Babe” Burton reads: “This ‘animal’ was used to teach new Packers…
Title
Pack Horse Sculpture
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
wood; metal; fibre; paper
Dimensions
28.0 x 10.0 x 34.0 cm
Description
One handmade pack horse model by Bert Riggall. Made of log section, nails, wood and cord. Initials “F.H.R.” (Frederick Herbert Riggall) carved into side of sculpture. Base is bark covered piece of wood. Label by Bert’s daughter Doris “Babe” Burton reads: “This ‘animal’ was used to teach new Packers to put on the vital Diamond Hitch.”
Subject
packers and guides
Bert Riggall
Waterton National Park
Credit
Gift of H. John Russell, Waterton Park, 2000
Catalogue Number
107.02.1034
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
wood; metal; skin; hair
Catalogue Number
106.06.1071
Description
Sawbuck pack saddle, wood with canvas and leather cinches. Basket rope coiled on top. Leather skirt with sheepskin padding underneath. Tooling around edge of leather skirt. “M” brand on wood of saddle.
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Title
Pack Saddle
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
wood; metal; skin; hair
Dimensions
26.0 x 62.0 x 58.0 cm
Description
Sawbuck pack saddle, wood with canvas and leather cinches. Basket rope coiled on top. Leather skirt with sheepskin padding underneath. Tooling around edge of leather skirt. “M” brand on wood of saddle.
Subject
packers and guides
Ike Mills
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
106.06.1071
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Date
1920 – 1960
Material
skin; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
106.06.1073
Description
Pair of leather saddlebags or panniers, laced together with leather thong. Leather strap and metal buckle holds flaps down. Ike Mills’ brand “M-” scratched into one of the flaps.
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Title
Saddlebag
Date
1920 – 1960
Material
skin; metal; fibre
Dimensions
20.0 x 76.5 cm
Description
Pair of leather saddlebags or panniers, laced together with leather thong. Leather strap and metal buckle holds flaps down. Ike Mills’ brand “M-” scratched into one of the flaps.
Subject
packers and guides
Ike Mills
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
106.06.1073
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Date
1920 – 1960
Material
metal; skin
Catalogue Number
106.06.1075
Description
3 metal bits with leather straps and metal buckles. Bit a) stamped “VICOLETTE”. Bit c) stamped “VICOLETTE. MADE IN ENGLAND”.
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Title
Bit
Date
1920 – 1960
Material
metal; skin
Dimensions
22.0 x 21.0 cm
Description
3 metal bits with leather straps and metal buckles. Bit a) stamped “VICOLETTE”. Bit c) stamped “VICOLETTE. MADE IN ENGLAND”.
Subject
packers and guides
Ike Mills
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
106.06.1075
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Date
1920 – 1950
Material
skin; metal
Catalogue Number
106.06.1076
Description
Heavy rolled leather dog collar with leather straps and metal buckle, for dogsledding use.
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Title
Dog Collar
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
skin; metal
Dimensions
4.5 cm
Description
Heavy rolled leather dog collar with leather straps and metal buckle, for dogsledding use.
Subject
packers and guides
Ike Mills
dogsledding
dogs
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
106.06.1076
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Date
1920 – 1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
106.06.1077
Description
Large metal hoof rasp, “‘GARRY’” stamped on side.
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Title
Hoof Rasp
Date
1920 – 1960
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.5 x 46.0 cm
Description
Large metal hoof rasp, “‘GARRY’” stamped on side.
Subject
packers and guides
Ike Mills
horses
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
106.06.1077
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Date
1900 – 1940
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.19.1095
Description
Metal can or bottle opener with black wooden handle. Stamped on side: “SURE-CUT CAN OPENER. PAT. 7-10-04”. Stamped on opener end: “CAP LIFTER & CAN OPENER.”
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Title
Can/Bottle Opener
Date
1900 – 1940
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
24.0 cm
Description
Metal can or bottle opener with black wooden handle. Stamped on side: “SURE-CUT CAN OPENER. PAT. 7-10-04”. Stamped on opener end: “CAP LIFTER & CAN OPENER.”
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.19.1095
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Date
1905 – 1955
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1117 a-c
Description
3 coiled hemp climbing ropes: a)light beige, wrapped and tied in three places, b) medium brown, wrapped and tied in two places, c) medium brown, thinner than a & b, wrapped and tied in three places.
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Title
Climbing Rope
Date
1905 – 1955
Material
fibre
Description
3 coiled hemp climbing ropes: a)light beige, wrapped and tied in three places, b) medium brown, wrapped and tied in two places, c) medium brown, thinner than a & b, wrapped and tied in three places.
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1117 a-c
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Date
1905 – 1955
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1118
Description
One coiled manilla climbing rope, wrapped and tied in one place.
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Title
Climbing Rope
Date
1905 – 1955
Material
fibre
Description
One coiled manilla climbing rope, wrapped and tied in one place.
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1118
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Date
1905 – 1955
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1119
Description
One coiled nylon climbing rope, wrapped and tied in two places, off-white with a few rub spots of green.
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Title
Climbing Rope
Date
1905 – 1955
Material
fibre
Description
One coiled nylon climbing rope, wrapped and tied in two places, off-white with a few rub spots of green.
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1119
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Date
1900 – 1940
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1122
Description
Metal crampons with six points, olive green fabric straps with metal buckles. One crampon has “4B” and “B3” stamped on it, along with manufacturer’s marks: “A. PUPFAUF. WERNZEUGSCHMIED. FINSIEDELN. SCHWEIZ.” & “PRIMA”.
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Title
Ice Crampons
Date
1900 – 1940
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
7.0 x 12.0 x 27.0 cm
Description
Metal crampons with six points, olive green fabric straps with metal buckles. One crampon has “4B” and “B3” stamped on it, along with manufacturer’s marks: “A. PUPFAUF. WERNZEUGSCHMIED. FINSIEDELN. SCHWEIZ.” & “PRIMA”.
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1122
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Date
1900 – 1920
Material
skin; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1123
Description
Pair of black leather men’s lace-up figure skates with metal blades. Fabric and leather liner form inner cuff with buckle that threads through opening at side above ankle. Blades stamped: “Stahl. Original Modell. LES ALEXANDER”.
Title
Ice Skates
Date
1900 – 1920
Material
skin; fibre; metal
Dimensions
21.0 x 8.5 x 33.5 cm
Description
Pair of black leather men’s lace-up figure skates with metal blades. Fabric and leather liner form inner cuff with buckle that threads through opening at side above ankle. Blades stamped: “Stahl. Original Modell. LES ALEXANDER”.
Subject
sports
skating
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1123
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Date
1900 – 1940
Material
metal; mineral; plastic; wood; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.05.1015
Description
Folding metal candle lantern with isinglass or mica windows on sides, one replaced with plexiglass. Small manufactuerer’s stamp of wooden shoe with “14” below it. Fits into homemade wooden frame/case and tied with string.
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Title
Candle Lantern
Date
1900 – 1940
Material
metal; mineral; plastic; wood; fibre
Dimensions
10.5 x 20.0 cm
Description
Folding metal candle lantern with isinglass or mica windows on sides, one replaced with plexiglass. Small manufactuerer’s stamp of wooden shoe with “14” below it. Fits into homemade wooden frame/case and tied with string.
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
102.05.1015
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Date
1928 – 1931
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1171 a-c
Description
Two metal guides’ pins or badges: a)”NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA ALPINE GUIDE. 4. 1928”; gold in colour; b) “NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA ALPINE GUIDE. 3. 1931”, dark copper brown in colour. In black jewellery box c) with label underneath: “LEON EGUIAZU. San Sebastian Hernani. 15. Espagne . . . “
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Title
Pin
Date
1928 – 1931
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.5 x 3.5 cm
Description
Two metal guides’ pins or badges: a)”NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA ALPINE GUIDE. 4. 1928”; gold in colour; b) “NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA ALPINE GUIDE. 3. 1931”, dark copper brown in colour. In black jewellery box c) with label underneath: “LEON EGUIAZU. San Sebastian Hernani. 15. Espagne . . . “
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
National Parks of Canada
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.09.1171 a-c
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Date
1905 – 1915
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
103.09.1173
Description
Oval pin, metal with red and white enamel, with Swiss Alpine Club emblem and lettering: “SCHWEIZER ALPENCLUB” on front. Back of pin stamped “DUROUVENOZ & CO. CORNAVIN. GENEVE.”
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Title
Pin
Date
1905 – 1915
Material
metal; enamel
Dimensions
3.0 x 2.5 cm
Description
Oval pin, metal with red and white enamel, with Swiss Alpine Club emblem and lettering: “SCHWEIZER ALPENCLUB” on front. Back of pin stamped “DUROUVENOZ & CO. CORNAVIN. GENEVE.”
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Swiss Alpine Club
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.09.1173
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Date
1920 – 1955
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.04.1046
Description
Knit wool balaclava, dark olive green with pompom on top.
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Title
Balaclava
Date
1920 – 1955
Material
fibre
Dimensions
25.0 x 44.0 cm
Description
Knit wool balaclava, dark olive green with pompom on top.
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.04.1046
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Date
1900 – 1950
Material
wood; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
108.04.1120
Description
Wooden ice axe with metal head and tip. Head stamped: “PRIMA. 24222. C 3/2. A. PUPFAUF. WERNZEUGSCHMIED. E. IS. EDCLW [?]SCHWER”. Leather cover for head of axe stamped: “ARTICLE OF VOYAGER HANS MULLER. INTERLAKEN.”
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Title
Ice Ax
Date
1900 – 1950
Material
wood; metal; skin
Dimensions
27.5 x 87.0 cm
Description
Wooden ice axe with metal head and tip. Head stamped: “PRIMA. 24222. C 3/2. A. PUPFAUF. WERNZEUGSCHMIED. E. IS. EDCLW [?]SCHWER”. Leather cover for head of axe stamped: “ARTICLE OF VOYAGER HANS MULLER. INTERLAKEN.”
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1120
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