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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
1970 – 1980
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.1071
Description
Warden's uniform jacket, olive drab, wool gabardine single breasted fitted jacket, 4 button closure, 4 patch pockets with button closure, attached belt 5.0 wide, silver coloured buckle, semi lined, 32.0 long slit in back, patches on both shoulders:"National Parks Canada Chief Park Warden" on right,…
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Title
Jacket
Date
1970 – 1980
Material
fibre; metal
Dimensions
61.0 x 84.0 cm
Description
Warden's uniform jacket, olive drab, wool gabardine single breasted fitted jacket, 4 button closure, 4 patch pockets with button closure, attached belt 5.0 wide, silver coloured buckle, semi lined, 32.0 long slit in back, patches on both shoulders:"National Parks Canada Chief Park Warden" on right, French on left "Chief Park Warden Gardien en Chef" sewn above left breast pocket.
Subject
Park Wardens
Andy Anderson
Credit
Gift of Andy Anderson, Brentwood Bay, 1987
Catalogue Number
103.05.1071
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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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Date
1957 – 1965
Material
plastic, metal, glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1035
Description
Hawkeye Flashfun Kodak camera; lens on front with viewfinder and flash reflector above; manufacturer'sname and model; shutter release on right hand side; strap holes either side;back detaches from body; has red window for frame number; viewfinder windowabove back opening; flash bulb eject lever top…
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Title
Camera
Date
1957 – 1965
Material
plastic, metal, glass
Dimensions
9.0 x 12.8 x 6.8 cm
Description
Hawkeye Flashfun Kodak camera; lens on front with viewfinder and flash reflector above; manufacturer'sname and model; shutter release on right hand side; strap holes either side;back detaches from body; has red window for frame number; viewfinder windowabove back opening; flash bulb eject lever top right hand corner; film advancedial; lock/open catch for body back.
Subject
photography
Banff Camera
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1035
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
plastic, metal, rubber
Catalogue Number
104.41.1037 a,b
Description
flash head and battery unit; 2 tone body of plastic with thick rubber carrying strap; top grey half has a dial indicating power, full, 1/2, 1/4, 3/4; black coiled cord with a 4 prong female connector; black bottom is of plastic and holds 2 225 volt batteries; flash head is thin metal with a plasti…
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Title
Camera Flash
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
plastic, metal, rubber
Description
flash head and battery unit; 2 tone body of plastic with thick rubber carrying strap; top grey half has a dial indicating power, full, 1/2, 1/4, 3/4; black coiled cord with a 4 prong female connector; black bottom is of plastic and holds 2 225 volt batteries; flash head is thin metal with a plastic cover; clear plastic over reflector; 2 prong female connector, probably for connecting other units in series; opposite is a 4 prong male connector which hooks up with cord; rubber connector for handle or stand; 2 Mallory 225 volt batteries inside; (a) light: 13.0 long x 14.0 diameter; (b) battery pack: 20.0 x 22.5 x 11.4.
Subject
photography
George Noble
Bill Jamieson
Banff Camera
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1037 a,b
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Date
1956 – 1968
Material
plastic, metal, paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1036 a-f
Description
Clip-on flash bulb reflectors and sync cords in boxes; all attachments are in their original boxes and never been used; (a) Falcon flashgun made in Japan; (11.2x4.7x4.7) 4 pieces; has black vinyl case; thin metal leaves which fan out; cord and instructions; (b) Zeiss Ikon Ikoblitz 5 &6 made in Germ…
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Title
Flash Accessories
Date
1956 – 1968
Material
plastic, metal, paper
Description
Clip-on flash bulb reflectors and sync cords in boxes; all attachments are in their original boxes and never been used; (a) Falcon flashgun made in Japan; (11.2x4.7x4.7) 4 pieces; has black vinyl case; thin metal leaves which fan out; cord and instructions; (b) Zeiss Ikon Ikoblitz 5 &6 made in Germany (12.0x4.7x3.2); 4 pieces; cord and instructions; thin metal leaves fan out; when folded plastic sleeve fits over unit; (c) King Deluxe made in Japan (11.0x4.7x4.2); cast metal body; cord; thin metal leaves fan out to make reflector; clear vinyl case, instructions, 3 pieces; (d) Agfa Tully K made in Germany (8.0x4.8x6.0); hard plastic case with leather strap and hinge; 2 buttons, when pushed to slide, pushes reflector from inside out; 2 pieces; (e) Kentag-1, made in Japan (7.8x5.4x4.1); bulb slides into clip; has cord,instructions; (f) Pixur bounce flash gun, Japan; (11.8x4.6x5.5); clear vinyl case; instructions and cord; metal leaves fan out for reflector.
Subject
photography
Banff Camera
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.41.1036 a-f
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Single Lens Reflex Camera

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Date
1955 – 1960
Material
metal, leather
Catalogue Number
104.41.1045
Description
SLR camera with case - no lens; film advance, frame indicate on same dial; shutter selection dial; shutter release,l film rewind; eye level viewfinder; collapsible waist level viewfinder all on top; slow shutter selection dial beside lens mount; name plate above lens mount; flash sync connectors ot…
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Title
Single Lens Reflex Camera
Date
1955 – 1960
Material
metal, leather
Dimensions
15.5 x 10.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
SLR camera with case - no lens; film advance, frame indicate on same dial; shutter selection dial; shutter release,l film rewind; eye level viewfinder; collapsible waist level viewfinder all on top; slow shutter selection dial beside lens mount; name plate above lens mount; flash sync connectors other side of lens mount; screw thread lens mount; camera back release on side; tripod mount on bottom with rewind clutch;brown leather case and strap; label indicating owners name and residence;partially lined with velvet; snaps shut; tripod mount on bottom. Made in Japan.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1045
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Date
1950 – 1976
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
105.05.1005
Description
Painted black on white, Cpt. L. Smith. Piece of masonite painted white, front only, black letters 4.7 high, handpainted: "CPT.L.SMITH". 2 drilled holes centered each side.
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Title
Identification Sign
Date
1950 – 1976
Material
wood
Dimensions
7.6 x 35.4 cm
Description
Painted black on white, Cpt. L. Smith. Piece of masonite painted white, front only, black letters 4.7 high, handpainted: "CPT.L.SMITH". 2 drilled holes centered each side.
Subject
Len Smith
Credit
Gift of Iva (Mrs. Len) Smith, 1976
Catalogue Number
105.05.1005
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Date
1950 – 1977
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
105.05.1016
Description
16 mm sound movie projector, missing reel, feed and take up arms. National Film Board decal No. 101544, manual load, has tone, volume indicator dials, microphone jack. ON/OFF switch on one panel, RCA insignia. Lamp, projector switches, finger screw for opening second panel. SILENT/SOUND switch. Sim…
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Title
Movie Projector
Date
1950 – 1977
Material
metal; glass
Dimensions
42.0 x 22.8 x 40.3 cm
Description
16 mm sound movie projector, missing reel, feed and take up arms. National Film Board decal No. 101544, manual load, has tone, volume indicator dials, microphone jack. ON/OFF switch on one panel, RCA insignia. Lamp, projector switches, finger screw for opening second panel. SILENT/SOUND switch. Simpson optical chicago lens. Buckles either side for fastening case front, carrying handle at top. Film threading instructions inside case cover. Model No. 400. Rectangular black case, with carrying handle on top and metal closure.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
105.05.1016
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Date
1955 – 1965
Material
metal; wood; skin
Catalogue Number
104.18.1017 a-c
Description
2 Brewster Stubby Knives, 1 case (a) a knife 20.5 cm in length, with an unfinished, sawtoothed, steel blade (10.25 x 3.5) the handle is made of white plastic with three brass rivets (b) a knife 20.5 cm in length with its blade broken in half, the blade has a sharp edge on one side and is sawtoot…
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Title
Outdoor Knife
Date
1955 – 1965
Material
metal; wood; skin
Dimensions
3.5 x 20.5 cm
Description
2 Brewster Stubby Knives, 1 case (a) a knife 20.5 cm in length, with an unfinished, sawtoothed, steel blade (10.25 x 3.5) the handle is made of white plastic with three brass rivets (b) a knife 20.5 cm in length with its blade broken in half, the blade has a sharp edge on one side and is sawtoothed on the other, the handle is wood, held to the blade by three rivets (c) a dark brown, full grain cowhide sheath with a belt loop, designed to hold the Stubby Knife (22.0 x 4.0).
Subject
sports
hunting
fishing
F.O. (Pat) Brewster
Credit
Gift of Karin MacAulay, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.18.1017 a-c
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Date
1955 – 1965
Material
paper; skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
105.01.1004 a-c
Description
Advertising poster of the Brewster Stubby Knife. a yellow cardboard poster (35.5 x 27.5) advertising the Brewster Stubby Knife. Two leather sheaths are held by white elastic, displayed diagonally across the right 2/3 of poster, the upper sheath is tan, the lower dark brown. Surrounding the sheaths …
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Title
Advertising Poster
Date
1955 – 1965
Material
paper; skin; fibre
Dimensions
35.5 x 27.5 cm
Description
Advertising poster of the Brewster Stubby Knife. a yellow cardboard poster (35.5 x 27.5) advertising the Brewster Stubby Knife. Two leather sheaths are held by white elastic, displayed diagonally across the right 2/3 of poster, the upper sheath is tan, the lower dark brown. Surrounding the sheaths are 15 reasons to buy the knife. The price (5.95) is in large black numbers in bottom left corner.
Subject
sports
hunting
fishing
F. O. (Pat) Brewster
Credit
Gift of Karin MacAulay, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.01.1004 a-c
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Date
1950 – 1964
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
105.01.1005
Description
Louis S. Crosby's wooden door sign "L.S Crosby" spelled in gold letters with black borders, set on varnished wood.
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Title
Trade Sign
Date
1950 – 1964
Material
wood
Dimensions
5.0 x 30.2 cm
Description
Louis S. Crosby's wooden door sign "L.S Crosby" spelled in gold letters with black borders, set on varnished wood.
Subject
Crosby, Louis S.
Credit
Gift of Brewster Transportation & Tours, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
105.01.1005
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Date
1956 – 1970
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
105.02.1009 a,b
Description
2 Banff Winter Carnival crests. 2 identical crests (12.5 in diameter), inner circle (6.5 across) has white sheep's head set on purple backing. "Winter Carnival Banff" written around the outside in red lettering on white, a purple, jagged border.
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Title
Commemorative Crest
Date
1956 – 1970
Material
fibre
Description
2 Banff Winter Carnival crests. 2 identical crests (12.5 in diameter), inner circle (6.5 across) has white sheep's head set on purple backing. "Winter Carnival Banff" written around the outside in red lettering on white, a purple, jagged border.
Subject
events
Banff Winter Carnival
Credit
Gift of Mabel Aubin, Banff, 1970
Catalogue Number
105.02.1009 a,b
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Commemorative Coin Collection

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Date
1979 – 1983
Material
metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.02.1062 a-e
Description
5 Banff/Lake Louise souvenir dollar coins in vinyl case. 5 silver dollar coins dating 1979 to 1983, all with lake scenes, Moraine Lake 1979, Lake Minnewanka 1980, Bow Lake 1981, Lake Louise 1982, Vermilion Lakes 1983. All are set in a beige and brown case,a white card is included on the inside list…
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Title
Commemorative Coin Collection
Date
1979 – 1983
Material
metal; plastic
Description
5 Banff/Lake Louise souvenir dollar coins in vinyl case. 5 silver dollar coins dating 1979 to 1983, all with lake scenes, Moraine Lake 1979, Lake Minnewanka 1980, Bow Lake 1981, Lake Louise 1982, Vermilion Lakes 1983. All are set in a beige and brown case,a white card is included on the inside listing the 5 scenes and the price 15.00. The case is 13.5 x 11.0,the coins 3.2 in diameter.
Subject
Banff National Park
souvenir
centennial
Moraine Lake
Lake Minnewanka
Bow Lake
Lake Louise
Vermilion Lakes
Credit
Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
105.02.1062 a-e
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Date
1950 – 1986
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
105.05.1027
Description
Arrow-shape "Lake Louise 34 mi." Weathered piece of wood cut into shape of an arrow pointing to the left. Black painted letters "Lake Louise 34 mi." are raised from the background. 4 nail holes down centre, white paint on back evident.
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Title
Directional Sign
Date
1950 – 1986
Material
wood
Dimensions
14.3 x 57.0 cm
Description
Arrow-shape "Lake Louise 34 mi." Weathered piece of wood cut into shape of an arrow pointing to the left. Black painted letters "Lake Louise 34 mi." are raised from the background. 4 nail holes down centre, white paint on back evident.
Subject
sports
hiking
Lake Louise
McConnell Creek
Credit
Gift of Jon Whyte, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
105.05.1027
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
paper; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.02.1089 a-c
Description
3 windshield decals, silver backgrounds (a) sheild-shaped 5.0x4.4, stylized Canadian flag with "CANADA" in white on blue across top, gummed back (b) shield-shaped 10.0x8.9, image of Lake Louise "LAKE LOUISE, ALTA." in white on black across top gummed back (c)shield-shaped, 10.2 x 8.9, Alberta …
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Title
Decals
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
paper; plastic
Description
3 windshield decals, silver backgrounds (a) sheild-shaped 5.0x4.4, stylized Canadian flag with "CANADA" in white on blue across top, gummed back (b) shield-shaped 10.0x8.9, image of Lake Louise "LAKE LOUISE, ALTA." in white on black across top gummed back (c)shield-shaped, 10.2 x 8.9, Alberta crest centered on blue background "ALBERTA" in white on red across top, gummed back (b) and (c) still in sealed plastic package.
Subject
souvenirs
lodges
Deer Lodge
Lake Louise
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
105.02.1089 a-c
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