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Slide Projector
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.05.1044
- Date
- 1955 – 1960
- Material
- metal; glass; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.1044
- Description
- One slide projector with label on side: “Kodaslide SIGNET 300 Projector MODEL A. Made in Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. by Eastman Kodak Company. T.M. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. 115 volts, 50-60 cycles AC, 350 W. Max. lamp 300 W.” Carrying case has brown base, cream coloured cover and brown handle.Projector is …
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- Title
- Slide Projector
- Date
- 1955 – 1960
- Material
- metal; glass; plastic
- Dimensions
- 25.5 x 16.0 x 33.0 cm
- Description
- One slide projector with label on side: “Kodaslide SIGNET 300 Projector MODEL A. Made in Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. by Eastman Kodak Company. T.M. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. 115 volts, 50-60 cycles AC, 350 W. Max. lamp 300 W.” Carrying case has brown base, cream coloured cover and brown handle.Projector is green with brown.
- Subject
- photography
- Banff Camera
- Ernest Wakelyn
- Credit
- Gift of Susan Webb, Canmore, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.1044
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- Date
- 1955 – 1960
- Material
- metal; glass; plastic; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.1045 a-c
- Description
- a) Slide projector, Argus 300 Automatic, two-tone green set into base of case with matching cover. b) Slide storage container, Argus, two-tone green. Has a small tag on handle that reads “10.50”. c) Blue slide storage container with zipper closure, and white handle. contains misc. accessories.
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- Title
- Slide Projector
- Date
- 1955 – 1960
- Material
- metal; glass; plastic; fibre
- Dimensions
- 21.5 x 29.0 x 31.5 cm
- Description
- a) Slide projector, Argus 300 Automatic, two-tone green set into base of case with matching cover. b) Slide storage container, Argus, two-tone green. Has a small tag on handle that reads “10.50”. c) Blue slide storage container with zipper closure, and white handle. contains misc. accessories.
- Subject
- photography
- Ethel “Tillie” Knight
- Credit
- Gift of Kelly Wilson, Banff, 1998
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.1045 a-c
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Summit Canister
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1161
- Date
- 1950 – 1960
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1161
- Description
- Small metal film canister, yellow with green screw-on lid, “Kodak” embossed on front. Used as summit register canister on Mt. Buller (Spray Lakes area) from 1956 to 1998.
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- Title
- Summit Canister
- Date
- 1950 – 1960
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 4.5 cm
- Description
- Small metal film canister, yellow with green screw-on lid, “Kodak” embossed on front. Used as summit register canister on Mt. Buller (Spray Lakes area) from 1956 to 1998.
- Credit
- Gift of Don Peterson, Vancouver, 1998
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1161
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- Date
- 1955 – 1960
- Material
- skin; glass; metal; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1152
- Description
- One men’s beaded buckskin jacket. Buckskin fringe from yoke and along sleeves. Beadwork on yoke, cuffs, pockets and along front placket, floral design in red, blue, green and white.
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- Title
- Beaded Jacket
- Date
- 1955 – 1960
- Material
- skin; glass; metal; fibre
- Description
- One men’s beaded buckskin jacket. Buckskin fringe from yoke and along sleeves. Beadwork on yoke, cuffs, pockets and along front placket, floral design in red, blue, green and white.
- Subject
- Indigenous
- regalia
- beadwork
- Andy Russell
- Credit
- Gift of Andy Russell, Waterton Park, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1152
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.1127
- Description
- One thin nylon climbing rope, coiled, gold colour.
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- Title
- Climbing Rope
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre
- Description
- One thin nylon climbing rope, coiled, gold colour.
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.1127
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- metal; vinyl; rubber
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.1128 a,b
- Description
- Pair of metal crampons with 12 points, vinyl straps and rubber cover for crampon points. Manufacturer’s stamp near toe: “SALEWA. DPB. Made in West Germany.”
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- Title
- Crampons
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- metal; vinyl; rubber
- Dimensions
- 8.0 x 12.0 x 33.0 cm
- Description
- Pair of metal crampons with 12 points, vinyl straps and rubber cover for crampon points. Manufacturer’s stamp near toe: “SALEWA. DPB. Made in West Germany.”
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.1128 a,b
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre; metal; vinyl; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1120
- Description
- Beige canvas rucksack with grey vinyl reinforcement at bottom and padded shoulder straps. Drawstring closure at top with red plastic toggle. Top flap covers opening, “A. WEXLER” & “ARNOLD WEXLER” hand printed under flap. Extendable top folds down inside pack with second drawstring closure for more …
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- Title
- Backpack
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre; metal; vinyl; plastic
- Dimensions
- 63.0 x 48.0 cm
- Description
- Beige canvas rucksack with grey vinyl reinforcement at bottom and padded shoulder straps. Drawstring closure at top with red plastic toggle. Top flap covers opening, “A. WEXLER” & “ARNOLD WEXLER” hand printed under flap. Extendable top folds down inside pack with second drawstring closure for more capacity.
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- hiking
- Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1120
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre; feather
- Catalogue Number
- 102.01.1006
- Description
- Down sleeping bag, orange fabric, stamped “U.S.” at bottom, possibly army issue. Stuff sack green heavy cotton.
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- Title
- Sleeping Bag
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre; feather
- Description
- Down sleeping bag, orange fabric, stamped “U.S.” at bottom, possibly army issue. Stuff sack green heavy cotton.
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- camping
- Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 102.01.1006
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Drawers Undergarment
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.06.1007
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.06.1007
- Description
- Pair of men’s long white cotton thermal underwear. Label at waist: “Allen A. MADE IN U.S.A. INSULAIRE THERMAL UNDERWEAR”.
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- Title
- Drawers Undergarment
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 88.0 cm
- Description
- Pair of men’s long white cotton thermal underwear. Label at waist: “Allen A. MADE IN U.S.A. INSULAIRE THERMAL UNDERWEAR”.
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.06.1007
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- glass; metal; skin; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1122 a,b
- Description
- Pair of sun goggles, green glass lenses with silver coloured metal frames and brown leather side shields. Grey metal case with green fibre lining has adhesive tape label on top, handwritten: “HIGH ALTITUDE SUN GOGGLES. A.W.”
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- Title
- Sun Goggles
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- glass; metal; skin; fibre
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 14.5 cm
- Description
- Pair of sun goggles, green glass lenses with silver coloured metal frames and brown leather side shields. Grey metal case with green fibre lining has adhesive tape label on top, handwritten: “HIGH ALTITUDE SUN GOGGLES. A.W.”
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- hiking
- Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1122 a,b
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- metal; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1129 a-f
- Description
- Aluminum pot with bail handle, smaller aluminum pot with lid, aluminum canister with screw-on lid, and two aluminum cups with wire handles.
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- Title
- Mess Kit
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- metal; plastic
- Dimensions
- 17.0 cm
- Description
- Aluminum pot with bail handle, smaller aluminum pot with lid, aluminum canister with screw-on lid, and two aluminum cups with wire handles.
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- camping
- Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1129 a-f
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- Date
- 1950 – 1965
- Material
- skin; fibre; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1113
- Description
- Folding brown leather wallet with several slots and space for day-timer, stamped inside: “WESTERN COACH HIDE. MADE IN CANADA.” Contains 4 business cards: “ERNEST FEUZ. SWISS GUIDE. EDELWEISS. GOLDEN, B.C.”
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- Title
- Wallet
- Date
- 1950 – 1965
- Material
- skin; fibre; paper
- Dimensions
- 11.0 x 18.0 cm
- Description
- Folding brown leather wallet with several slots and space for day-timer, stamped inside: “WESTERN COACH HIDE. MADE IN CANADA.” Contains 4 business cards: “ERNEST FEUZ. SWISS GUIDE. EDELWEISS. GOLDEN, B.C.”
- Credit
- Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1113
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- Date
- 1950 – 1955
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.47.1004
- Description
- Gold pocket watch with Roman numerals and with gold watch chain. Face marked “GRUEN VERI-THIN PRECISION”. Back of watch engraved: “ERNEST FEUZ. Chateau Lake Louise. 1909-1954”.A blue velvet box for the watch
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- Title
- Pocket Watch
- Date
- 1950 – 1955
- Material
- metal
- Description
- Gold pocket watch with Roman numerals and with gold watch chain. Face marked “GRUEN VERI-THIN PRECISION”. Back of watch engraved: “ERNEST FEUZ. Chateau Lake Louise. 1909-1954”.A blue velvet box for the watch
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- packers and guides
- Swiss guides
- Ernest Feuz
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Chateau Lake Louise
- Credit
- Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.47.1004
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- Date
- 1955 – 1960
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1112
- Description
- Silver pocket flask engraved on front: “To Ernest. A Token Of Our Gratitude from The Lake O’Hara Staff”. Bottom of flask is stamped: “MADE IN ENGLAND. JAMES DIKON & SONS. SHEFFIELD. 71- 12 oz.”
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- Title
- Pocket Flask
- Date
- 1955 – 1960
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 19.0 x 11.0 cm
- Description
- Silver pocket flask engraved on front: “To Ernest. A Token Of Our Gratitude from The Lake O’Hara Staff”. Bottom of flask is stamped: “MADE IN ENGLAND. JAMES DIKON & SONS. SHEFFIELD. 71- 12 oz.”
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- packers and guides
- Swiss guides
- Ernest Feuz
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Lake O’Hara Lodge
- Credit
- Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1112
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- Date
- 1950 – 1960
- Material
- metal; glass; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 104.38.1008
- Description
- Pair of binoculars without manufacturer’s stamp, label reads: “THIS INSTRUMENT HAS ‘COATED OPTICS’ CLEAN LENSES CAREFULLY.” Hard leather carrying case stamped “SARD”.
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- Title
- Binoculars
- Date
- 1950 – 1960
- Material
- metal; glass; skin
- Dimensions
- 24.0 x 24.0 cm
- Description
- Pair of binoculars without manufacturer’s stamp, label reads: “THIS INSTRUMENT HAS ‘COATED OPTICS’ CLEAN LENSES CAREFULLY.” Hard leather carrying case stamped “SARD”.
- Subject
- photography
- Vaux family
- sports
- hiking
- tourism
- Credit
- Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.38.1008
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- Date
- 1950 – 1960
- Material
- metal; glass; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 104.38.1009
- Description
- Pair of binoculars without manufacturer’s stamp. Marked “ COATED OPTICS. 9 x 50. A013843”. Hard brown leather carrying case, marked “GENUINE TOP GRAIN COWHIDE. MADE IN U.S.A.”
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- Title
- Binoculars
- Date
- 1950 – 1960
- Material
- metal; glass; skin
- Dimensions
- 12.0 x 20.0 cm
- Description
- Pair of binoculars without manufacturer’s stamp. Marked “ COATED OPTICS. 9 x 50. A013843”. Hard brown leather carrying case, marked “GENUINE TOP GRAIN COWHIDE. MADE IN U.S.A.”
- Subject
- photography
- Vaux family
- sports
- hiking
- tourism
- Credit
- Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.38.1009
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Mountain And Mining Transit
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- Date
- 1870 – 1900
- Material
- wood; metal; glass; fibre; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.1015
- Description
- Gurley M&M (mountain and mining) transit. Original wooden box contains blued and brass instrument, field tools, sun shade fitting, ground cloth, plumb bob, etc. Paper labels inside lid of box.
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- Title
- Mountain And Mining Transit
- Date
- 1870 – 1900
- Material
- wood; metal; glass; fibre; paper
- Dimensions
- 32.0 x 25.0 cm
- Description
- Gurley M&M (mountain and mining) transit. Original wooden box contains blued and brass instrument, field tools, sun shade fitting, ground cloth, plumb bob, etc. Paper labels inside lid of box.
- Subject
- photography
- Vaux family
- surveying
- Credit
- Gift of Hugh J. McCauley, Bryn Mawr, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.1015
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- Date
- 1870 – 1900
- Material
- wood; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.1018
- Description
- Large wooden tripod for use with transit (104.44.1015). Varnished wood with collapsing (telescoping) three legs with brass leg points and thumb screws for leg adjustments. The top bezel of threaded brass has a round wooden cover cap. Brass leg brackets are stamped: “W. & L.E. GURLEY, TROY, N.Y.”
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- Title
- Tripod
- Date
- 1870 – 1900
- Material
- wood; metal
- Dimensions
- 93.0 x 9.0 cm
- Description
- Large wooden tripod for use with transit (104.44.1015). Varnished wood with collapsing (telescoping) three legs with brass leg points and thumb screws for leg adjustments. The top bezel of threaded brass has a round wooden cover cap. Brass leg brackets are stamped: “W. & L.E. GURLEY, TROY, N.Y.”
- Subject
- photography
- Vaux family
- surveying
- Credit
- Gift of Hugh J. McCauley, Bryn Mawr, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.1018
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- hair, sheep
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.1036
- Description
- Brown knitted wool hat with pompom on top. There is a semi-circle opening for the wearer to look out of.
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- Title
- Balaclava
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- hair, sheep
- Description
- Brown knitted wool hat with pompom on top. There is a semi-circle opening for the wearer to look out of.
- Subject
- sports
- skiing
- Hans Gmoser
- climbing
- Credit
- Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1989
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.1036
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1122
- Description
- A pair of green nylon pants with off-white corded cotton braces attached to the back of the waistband by grommets. The fly has five buttonholes and (grommeted) metal buttons for opening and closing. There are two front side slit pockets with a flap and plastic buttons with two slits through which a…
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- Title
- Ski Pants
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre; metal
- Dimensions
- 66.0 x 115.0 w/braces 202.0 cm
- Description
- A pair of green nylon pants with off-white corded cotton braces attached to the back of the waistband by grommets. The fly has five buttonholes and (grommeted) metal buttons for opening and closing. There are two front side slit pockets with a flap and plastic buttons with two slits through which a piece of nylon is looped through and sewn down. Below these pockets there are two front pockets T with a flap and plastic buttons with two slits through which a piece of nylon is looped through and sewn down. he cuffs have a flap with a slit and a metal button (grommeted) for tightening. There is a white manufacturer’s label below the waistband with black lettering “CANADIAN CONVERTERS CO. LTD. MONTREAL 1952 LARGE”.
- Subject
- sports
- skiing
- Hans Gmoser
- Credit
- Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1989
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1122
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