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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
1832
Material
fibre; paper; metal
Catalogue Number
103.04.1021
Description
Bright green bonnet (calash) with eight folds. Fabric is stitched around shaped metal stays, 14 in all. Neck piece is padded and shaped with wire. Rim has fabric folded or pleated in ribbon effect. Long green ribbon ties at front of neck. Additional long grey ribbon attached to brim higher on face.…
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Title
Bonnet
Date
1832
Material
fibre; paper; metal
Description
Bright green bonnet (calash) with eight folds. Fabric is stitched around shaped metal stays, 14 in all. Neck piece is padded and shaped with wire. Rim has fabric folded or pleated in ribbon effect. Long green ribbon ties at front of neck. Additional long grey ribbon attached to brim higher on face. Inside back is reinforced with burlap on which is glued brown paper. Written in Mary Schaffer’s hand: “18 S.M. Potts 1832 Calasche”. On back, ribbon is tied in bow. Green fabric stitched on back to cover neck.
Subject
clothing
S.M. Potts
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.04.1021
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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
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
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
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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Date
1900 – 1950
Material
metal; fibre; skin
Catalogue Number
108.04.1121 a,b
Description
Metal crampons with eight points, soldered in several places. Olive green fabric straps with leather tabs and metal buckles. One crampon stamped “3 BREIZ.”
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Title
Ice Crampons
Date
1900 – 1950
Material
metal; fibre; skin
Dimensions
7.0 x 12.0 x 28.0 cm
Description
Metal crampons with eight points, soldered in several places. Olive green fabric straps with leather tabs and metal buckles. One crampon stamped “3 BREIZ.”
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1121 a,b
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Date
1900 – 1950
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1111
Description
Tan coloured canvas rucksack with drawstring top closure, two side pockets with flap and leather strap with metal buckle. Leather straps for carrying and additional straps for cinching in.
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Title
Backpack
Date
1900 – 1950
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Dimensions
59.0 x 40.0 cm
Description
Tan coloured canvas rucksack with drawstring top closure, two side pockets with flap and leather strap with metal buckle. Leather straps for carrying and additional straps for cinching in.
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.08.1111
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Date
1900 – 1950
Material
metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
102.05.1016
Description
Folding metal candle lantern with clear plastic windows on sides. “BLITZLANTERNE” embossed on front of lantern.
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Title
Candle Lantern
Date
1900 – 1950
Material
metal; plastic
Dimensions
16.0 x 8.0 cm
Description
Folding metal candle lantern with clear plastic windows on sides. “BLITZLANTERNE” embossed on front of lantern.
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
102.05.1016
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Date
1900 – 1940
Material
metal; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.38.1005 a,b
Description
Pair of black metal binoculars (a) with gold coloured trim stamped “C.P. GOERZ. BERLIN. 6 X HELI-TRIEDER. 549815.” Case (b) made of brown leather with narrow carrying strap, case also stamped: “C.P. GOERZ. BERLIN.”
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Title
Binoculars
Date
1900 – 1940
Material
metal; glass; skin
Dimensions
6.5 x 14.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
Pair of black metal binoculars (a) with gold coloured trim stamped “C.P. GOERZ. BERLIN. 6 X HELI-TRIEDER. 549815.” Case (b) made of brown leather with narrow carrying strap, case also stamped: “C.P. GOERZ. BERLIN.”
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.38.1005 a,b
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Date
1900 – 1950
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.04.1047
Description
Olive green felt alpine hat with hatband made of three strands of gold cord. Broken black feather tucked into hatband. Two labels inside hat: “Made in Austria” & “ORIGINAL Tscher HUT.”
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Title
Alpine Hat
Date
1900 – 1950
Material
fibre
Dimensions
13.0 x 20.0 x 26.0 cm
Description
Olive green felt alpine hat with hatband made of three strands of gold cord. Broken black feather tucked into hatband. Two labels inside hat: “Made in Austria” & “ORIGINAL Tscher HUT.”
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.04.1047
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Date
1905 – 1915
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
103.09.1172
Description
Oval Swiss guides’ pin, metal with red and white enamel, with Swiss Alpine Club emblem and lettering: “DIPLOM FUHRER. S.A.C.”
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Title
Pin
Date
1905 – 1915
Material
metal; enamel
Dimensions
6.0 x 4.0 cm
Description
Oval Swiss guides’ pin, metal with red and white enamel, with Swiss Alpine Club emblem and lettering: “DIPLOM FUHRER. S.A.C.”
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
103.09.1172
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Date
1900 – 1950
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.24.1001 a-e
Description
Set of shoemaking/repairing tools including 3 shoemaker’s hammers, a boot last, an awl and a tin box of climbing boot nails. Hammer a) has a metal head and wooden handle, head is stamped: “SAM. KUENZS. BERN”; b) shoemaker’s hammer with metal head and wooden handle, manufacturer’s name stamped on si…
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Title
Shoemaker’s Hammer
Date
1900 – 1950
Material
metal; wood
Description
Set of shoemaking/repairing tools including 3 shoemaker’s hammers, a boot last, an awl and a tin box of climbing boot nails. Hammer a) has a metal head and wooden handle, head is stamped: “SAM. KUENZS. BERN”; b) shoemaker’s hammer with metal head and wooden handle, manufacturer’s name stamped on side of head is illegible; c) shoemaker’s hammer with metal head and wooden handle, head stamped: “C.B. 22”; d) iron boot last, appears to be hand-forged, with spiked bottom to hammer into tree stump; e) sewing awl with wooden handle; f) rectangular tin with lid containing climbing boot nails, lid of tin marked “ GALLAHER’S” and strip of masking tape with handwriting: “SWISS NAILS, ON CLIMBING SHOES. ERNEST”. Some nails stamped: “BLAKEY.”
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
shoemaking
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.24.1001 a-e
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Date
1905 – 1940
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1163
Description
Four framed photographs: a) black and white photograph of Ernest Feuz, Swiss guide, standing with coiled rope and ice axe; b) black and white photograph of five climbers with nailed boots sitting inside Abott Pass Hut, Ernest Feuz is third from left and Christian Hasler is fourth from left; c) blac…
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1905 – 1940
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Description
Four framed photographs: a) black and white photograph of Ernest Feuz, Swiss guide, standing with coiled rope and ice axe; b) black and white photograph of five climbers with nailed boots sitting inside Abott Pass Hut, Ernest Feuz is third from left and Christian Hasler is fourth from left; c) black and white photograph of three Swiss guides on Sir Donald Trail with Illecillewaet Glacier in background, left to right: Walter Feuz, Christian Hasler and Ernest Feuz; d) black and white photograph of Ernest Feuz wearing his Swiss guides’ pin on his lapel.
Subject
sports
climbing
packers and guides
Swiss guides
Ernest Feuz
Canadian Pacific Railway
Abbot Pass Hut
Christian Hasler
Walter Feuz
Credit
Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
Catalogue Number
105.02.1163
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