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Date
1895 – 1905
Material
skin; glass
Catalogue Number
109.02.1036
Description
Long, fringed bag, 2 distinct beaded designs. Fringes ca 36.5 long. Short thong sewn on side near top, opening of bag petal shaped, red bead trim and down sides. Beaded panel ca 17.0 deep, one side aqua coloured bead border, white background, coral coloured flower centered,yellow bud, 4 blue stem…
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Title
Calumet Bag
Date
1895 – 1905
Material
skin; glass
Dimensions
18.0 x 90.0 cm
Description
Long, fringed bag, 2 distinct beaded designs. Fringes ca 36.5 long. Short thong sewn on side near top, opening of bag petal shaped, red bead trim and down sides. Beaded panel ca 17.0 deep, one side aqua coloured bead border, white background, coral coloured flower centered,yellow bud, 4 blue stems radiate from centre with yellow, blue, red buds. Other side, clear bead border, light blue bandground, symmetrical floral design, red and black flower, 2 blue stems with 5 petal flower on each end. 2 lower black stems curve upwards each side of flower with a red blossom on each. Edges beaded with white and a centre band of green, yellow and coral.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
ceremonial
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
109.02.1036
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Date
1895 – 1910
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1066
Description
lightly beaded and fringed, long sleeve pullover shirt, front placket and 2 breast pockets beaded in an open floral design, green,light blue, red, blue colours, fringes ca 15.0 x 5.5 sewn above pockets, 2 rows of fringes sewn on back across shoulders, bottom edges picked, hand sewn with black threa…
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Title
Beaded Shirt
Date
1895 – 1910
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Dimensions
50.0 x 72.5 cm
Description
lightly beaded and fringed, long sleeve pullover shirt, front placket and 2 breast pockets beaded in an open floral design, green,light blue, red, blue colours, fringes ca 15.0 x 5.5 sewn above pockets, 2 rows of fringes sewn on back across shoulders, bottom edges picked, hand sewn with black thread.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
regalia
L.S. Crosby
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.05.1066
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
hair; fibre; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
103.05.1070
Description
Three quarter length bison coat, Warden's, raglan sleeves, shawl collar, double breasted straight cut coat, 4 brass buttons each side (2.3 dia.) have "NPC" centered with a crown and wreath, leather straps attached with rivets at centre, buttonholes each end, 3 more brass buttons and leather closure…
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Title
Buffalo Coat
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
hair; fibre; metal; skin
Dimensions
116.0 x 60.0 cm
Description
Three quarter length bison coat, Warden's, raglan sleeves, shawl collar, double breasted straight cut coat, 4 brass buttons each side (2.3 dia.) have "NPC" centered with a crown and wreath, leather straps attached with rivets at centre, buttonholes each end, 3 more brass buttons and leather closure for neck, deep slit pockets each side, fully lined, black cotton, leather at stress points and at neck with chain to hang, inside pocket, a very well sewn coat.
Subject
Park Wardens
Andy Anderson
Credit
Gift of Andy Anderson, Brentwood Bay, 1987
Catalogue Number
103.05.1070
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Date
1955 – 1970
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.1072
Description
Warden's double breasted three quarter length overcoat, fine wool serge, light brown, 3 brass buttons each side, 2 more at collar, also corresponding buttonholes each side, 2 buttons at wrist (1 missing left sleeve) 2 inset pockets with flaps, slit pocket at left chest, fully lined with gold satin,…
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Title
Overcoat
Date
1955 – 1970
Material
fibre; metal
Dimensions
64.0 x 90.0 cm
Description
Warden's double breasted three quarter length overcoat, fine wool serge, light brown, 3 brass buttons each side, 2 more at collar, also corresponding buttonholes each side, 2 buttons at wrist (1 missing left sleeve) 2 inset pockets with flaps, slit pocket at left chest, fully lined with gold satin, metal chain for hanging at back collar, epaulettes with buttons, sewn-on crests at shoulder: "National Parks Canada Chief Park Warden" on right shoulder, French on left "Chief Park Warden Gardien en Chef" above breast pocket.
Subject
Park Wardens
Andy Anderson
Credit
Gift of Andy Anderson, Brentwood Bay, 1987
Catalogue Number
103.05.1072
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.31.1001
Description
Long, cast iron drill, no handle, 1.2 thread crest, 11.0 x 6.0 drill head bolted onto shaft.
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Title
Mining Drill
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
129.0 cm
Description
Long, cast iron drill, no handle, 1.2 thread crest, 11.0 x 6.0 drill head bolted onto shaft.
Subject
industry
mining
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
104.31.1001
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
skin; glass
Catalogue Number
103.03.1042 a,b
Description
A pair high top baby moccasins, one-piece construction with added high ankle flaps, serrated edges on flaps, green beads spiral to ca 5.3 dia. circle, mauve beads outline circle with short ca 1.0 long rows of mauve beads emanating from the circle.
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Title
Beaded Moccasins
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
skin; glass
Dimensions
9.5 x 5.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
A pair high top baby moccasins, one-piece construction with added high ankle flaps, serrated edges on flaps, green beads spiral to ca 5.3 dia. circle, mauve beads outline circle with short ca 1.0 long rows of mauve beads emanating from the circle.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
Mary Schaffer
regalia
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.03.1042 a,b
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Date
1895 – 1915
Material
skin; glass
Catalogue Number
109.02.1035
Description
Beaded and fringed bag with attached ties. Buckskin fringes ca 18.0 long, beaded all around panel 21.0 wide centre third of bag. White background with 3 different coloured diamond designs, each with different coloured petals each end. Top part white buckskin with light and dark blue beads along edg…
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Title
Calumet Bag
Date
1895 – 1915
Material
skin; glass
Dimensions
59.0 x 17.5 cm
Description
Beaded and fringed bag with attached ties. Buckskin fringes ca 18.0 long, beaded all around panel 21.0 wide centre third of bag. White background with 3 different coloured diamond designs, each with different coloured petals each end. Top part white buckskin with light and dark blue beads along edges, in a scalloped fashion. One piece thong stitched on to top. Ends flare out to ca 3.5 wide have red and blue beads along edge.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
ceremonial
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
109.02.1035
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
hair, sheep; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
103.07.1050 a,b
Description
Pair hide beaded cuffs with red stroud sleeves, sleeves cut off above elbow, beaded band 13.5 wide, white bead trim, dark blue background, 2 green and white diamond designs 10.0 x 8.3, red serge sewn onto edges, buckskin laces looped through cuff, cotton lined wool sleeve has 2 cotton strips, blue …
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Title
Beaded Cuffs
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
hair, sheep; glass; skin
Dimensions
38.0 cm
Description
Pair hide beaded cuffs with red stroud sleeves, sleeves cut off above elbow, beaded band 13.5 wide, white bead trim, dark blue background, 2 green and white diamond designs 10.0 x 8.3, red serge sewn onto edges, buckskin laces looped through cuff, cotton lined wool sleeve has 2 cotton strips, blue and beige, ca 1.0 wide, sewn onto sleeve, across at the wrist and up the arm. a: 38.0 long b: 43.0 long
Subject
Indigenous
clothing
beadwork
regalia
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.07.1050 a,b
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
glass; hair; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.1036 a,b
Description
Strips of various colours, red wool on 3 edges, beaded onto canvas, 3 strips of different colours red, purple, yellow-purple, white purple, light blue background, red wool sewn over edges for border 3 sides. (a) 34.0 x 16.0 (b) 33.5 x 16.0
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Title
Beaded Cuffs
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
glass; hair; fibre
Description
Strips of various colours, red wool on 3 edges, beaded onto canvas, 3 strips of different colours red, purple, yellow-purple, white purple, light blue background, red wool sewn over edges for border 3 sides. (a) 34.0 x 16.0 (b) 33.5 x 16.0
Subject
Indigenous
clothing
beadwork
regalia
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.07.1036 a,b
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Date
prior to 1910
Material
glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.1040 a,b
Description
Pair bead strips, red and white triangles on blue background, background light blue, 4 rows of medium blue beads trim one end and one side, 6 red and white triangles ca 10.2 x 4.0 along other edge, a single row of medium blue beads outline the tops of the triangles, canvas backing. a: 63.2 x 6.5 b…
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Title
Beaded Strips
Date
prior to 1910
Material
glass; fibre
Dimensions
6.5 x 63.2 cm
Description
Pair bead strips, red and white triangles on blue background, background light blue, 4 rows of medium blue beads trim one end and one side, 6 red and white triangles ca 10.2 x 4.0 along other edge, a single row of medium blue beads outline the tops of the triangles, canvas backing. a: 63.2 x 6.5 b: 62.2 x 6.5
Subject
Indigenous
clothing
beadwork
regalia
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.07.1040 a,b
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.1038
Description
white bead background with 9 geometric designs, leather belt, 4 holes punched one end, 3 other, white beads 73.5 long. Open, balanced design of geometric shapes; 3 diamonds with dark blue border, red and black cross in centre with yellow background. Between and end of each diamond are dark blue, re…
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Title
Beaded Belt
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Dimensions
85.0 x 6.4 cm
Description
white bead background with 9 geometric designs, leather belt, 4 holes punched one end, 3 other, white beads 73.5 long. Open, balanced design of geometric shapes; 3 diamonds with dark blue border, red and black cross in centre with yellow background. Between and end of each diamond are dark blue, red and lime rectangles, each end has a square yellowand dark red design.
Subject
Indigenous
clothing
beadwork
regalia
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.07.1038
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
quill; skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.1037 a,b
Description
Blue ground, red yellow triangular designs (a) 45.5 x 7.0 typical zigzag quillwork ca 6.0 wide rows, on buckskin with canvas backing, blue ground with an asymmetrical design of red yellow brown triangles (b) 88.0 x 6.5 same as (a) except 2 sets of design with 3 rows of red/yellow in checkerboard.
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Title
Quill Strips
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
quill; skin; glass; fibre
Dimensions
7.0 x 45.5 cm
Description
Blue ground, red yellow triangular designs (a) 45.5 x 7.0 typical zigzag quillwork ca 6.0 wide rows, on buckskin with canvas backing, blue ground with an asymmetrical design of red yellow brown triangles (b) 88.0 x 6.5 same as (a) except 2 sets of design with 3 rows of red/yellow in checkerboard.
Subject
Indigenous
clothing
beadwork
regalia
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.07.1037 a,b
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Date
1895 – 1905
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1065
Description
Johnstone Curling Cup handmade. Base diameter 12.6, rounded top has 7.5 long neck (made from funnel) welded to a molded muffin cup and to that is the stem. Hand written in black paint:"JOHNSTONE CURLING CUP WON BY DAVE WHITE Banff". Welded sheet metal tapered out at top. 0.5 wide metal handles sha…
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Title
Loving Cup
Date
1895 – 1905
Material
metal
Dimensions
25.0 cm
Description
Johnstone Curling Cup handmade. Base diameter 12.6, rounded top has 7.5 long neck (made from funnel) welded to a molded muffin cup and to that is the stem. Hand written in black paint:"JOHNSTONE CURLING CUP WON BY DAVE WHITE Banff". Welded sheet metal tapered out at top. 0.5 wide metal handles shaped like a bass clef musical sign welded to side in 2 places.
Subject
sports
winter
Dave White
curling
Johnstone
Credit
Gift of Barbara C. Whyte, Medicine Hat, 1984
Catalogue Number
103.09.1065
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
skin; beads; fibre, wool
Catalogue Number
104.10.1006
Description
White buckskin, decorated with beads and wool. One piece, folded and sewn, tapers from 17.8 at opening to 5.5 at bottom, red velvet edge ca 0.8 wide (very worn) red wool ca 1.0 wide runs full length along seam. 2 black velvet beaded strips ca 7.0 wide around case 16.0 and 40.0 from top. Open floral…
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Title
Gun Case
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
skin; beads; fibre, wool
Dimensions
18.0 x 135.5 cm
Description
White buckskin, decorated with beads and wool. One piece, folded and sewn, tapers from 17.8 at opening to 5.5 at bottom, red velvet edge ca 0.8 wide (very worn) red wool ca 1.0 wide runs full length along seam. 2 black velvet beaded strips ca 7.0 wide around case 16.0 and 40.0 from top. Open floral design trimmed with 2 rows white beads, velvet worn. Fringes ca 13.0 x 0.8 sewn along top edge of beadwork, grey and red wool string ca 7.0 long, bound by thin strips of rawhide are in pairs down the seam ca 7.0 apart. 14.0 long fringes or bottom, 2 of which are 2.3 wide and have scalloped edges.Re: Chris Bashford’s description and evaluation December 23, 1986: An Athabascan fringed, hide gun scabbard with two bands of multi-coloured floral beading on a black velvet backing, a strip of red stroud cloth with wool tassels running along its length down one side.
Subject
Indigenous, Athabascan
regalia
beadwork
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.10.1006
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.49.1008
Description
Typical wooden mallet, wooden head 8.5 diameter x 25.0 long, half gone with rot, 2 iron bands 2.0 wide encircle head at each end. 2 nails in each band into head, handle 42.0 long, ca 3.3 diameter, very dry, end rotten.
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Title
Mallet
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
wood; metal
Description
Typical wooden mallet, wooden head 8.5 diameter x 25.0 long, half gone with rot, 2 iron bands 2.0 wide encircle head at each end. 2 nails in each band into head, handle 42.0 long, ca 3.3 diameter, very dry, end rotten.
Subject
industry
lumber
Credit
Gift of Bert Davies, 1972
Catalogue Number
104.49.1008
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
106.08.1003
Description
Long, iron spike, flattened head. Round iron bar, flat point on end 5.0 long, flattened head 3.3 diameter. A wire is twisted around spike for hanging.
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Title
Spike
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
66.5 cm
Description
Long, iron spike, flattened head. Round iron bar, flat point on end 5.0 long, flattened head 3.3 diameter. A wire is twisted around spike for hanging.
Subject
transportation
railroad
CPR
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of A. Scovil Murray, Calgary, 1966
Catalogue Number
106.08.1003
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Date
1950 – 1966
Material
metal; plastic; skin
Catalogue Number
104.41.1027
Description
Realist stereo camera with leather case; heavy for its size; matte finish metal with black plastic on sides moving around to the back; black plastic lens cover. hinged at top; inside of cover is an index of distance/aperture settings; 2 lenses with viewfinder lens between; 2 small square viewing le…
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Title
Stereo Camera
Date
1950 – 1966
Material
metal; plastic; skin
Dimensions
17.0 x 6.6 x 6.2 cm
Description
Realist stereo camera with leather case; heavy for its size; matte finish metal with black plastic on sides moving around to the back; black plastic lens cover. hinged at top; inside of cover is an index of distance/aperture settings; 2 lenses with viewfinder lens between; 2 small square viewing lenses each outside of lens; lever under centre viewfinder (to prime shutter); underside is serial number; camera back locking lever, tripod mount; distance dial, measurement in feet; film advance knobs and rewind knob on top; frame indicator; flash shoe; dial with "A" "R" with arrows pointing opposite directions; fresh frame indicator; shutter releasebutton; 2 small round viewfinders; film in camera; back detached completely; leather strap; brown leather case; secure tripod mount; green corduroy lined; manufacturer insignia outer top portion; fastens with snaps (5).
Subject
photography
Pearl Brewster Moore
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1027
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Shutter Testing Meter

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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal, glass, electronic components
Catalogue Number
104.41.1030
Description
Apparatus for testing shutter speeds on cameras; metal body having a UV meter on front; ON/OFF toggle switch; OPERATE/RESETtoggle switch on front; bakelite "ABC" dial; red power on indicator light"ZERO" bakelite dial, 4 screws for face removal; rubber matting on top withthin frosted plastic window;…
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Title
Shutter Testing Meter
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal, glass, electronic components
Dimensions
22.5 x 31.0 x 23.0 cm
Description
Apparatus for testing shutter speeds on cameras; metal body having a UV meter on front; ON/OFF toggle switch; OPERATE/RESETtoggle switch on front; bakelite "ABC" dial; red power on indicator light"ZERO" bakelite dial, 4 screws for face removal; rubber matting on top withthin frosted plastic window; chrome swinging arm which can move up/down haslight bulb on end; square vent holes on sides; triangular piece of tape with an arrow drawn on pointing upwards on left side; potentiometer right hand sidefor light bulb; back has square vent holes, larger opening near bottom andelectrical cord coming out from within.
Subject
photography
Nicholas Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1030
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
plastic, leather
Catalogue Number
104.41.1029
Description
Hand held light meter with case and attachments; pear shaped; swivel head, dial with letters C,F,H,J,K; white plastic domeover light sensitive area; manufacturer's name embossed on front; clear plastic with rotating f stops, selection dial for shutter speeds; selection dial forfilm ASA; value indic…
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Title
Light Meter
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
plastic, leather
Dimensions
10.0 x 4.5 x 6.0 cm
Description
Hand held light meter with case and attachments; pear shaped; swivel head, dial with letters C,F,H,J,K; white plastic domeover light sensitive area; manufacturer's name embossed on front; clear plastic with rotating f stops, selection dial for shutter speeds; selection dial forfilm ASA; value indicator A-S; UV meter, red needle showing f stops 1.4, 2.8,4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22; back has manufacturer's name printed plus model name "Super-Director"; index for automatic operation; brown leather case, red velvet lined; zipper close, snap close compartment with meter attachment;manufacturer's name with model name embossed; Cine dial - scale fixed inside. Made in Japan.
Subject
photography
Nicholas Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1029
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Date
1953 – 1962
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1033
Description
Brownie "Holiday Flash" camera with strap; body disassembles into 2 pieces; back has window for viewfinder; ambercoloured window for frame number; sliding clips to hold front/back together;string strap attached to sliding clips; front lens with viewfinder above; plate covering front with manufactur…
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Title
Camera
Date
1953 – 1962
Material
plastic; metal
Dimensions
10.1 x 7.8 x 8.6 cm
Description
Brownie "Holiday Flash" camera with strap; body disassembles into 2 pieces; back has window for viewfinder; ambercoloured window for frame number; sliding clips to hold front/back together;string strap attached to sliding clips; front lens with viewfinder above; plate covering front with manufacturer's name, model and name; flash syncs on leftside; film advance knob and shutter release on top; instructions for filmloading inside with empty spool.
Subject
photography
Banff Camera
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1033
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