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Date
1982
Material
metal; plastic; paper
Catalogue Number
105.02.0156 a-g
Description
Six red, orange, and pink paper and one plastic/metal baggage tags from Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, and Thai [Air?]. The black plastic/metal tag has “Calrelli” in silver script on one side and “PIKE ; EVEREST ; SHERATON ; NEPAL” written in ink on a label adhered to the back.
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Title
Airline Tag
Date
1982
Material
metal; plastic; paper
Dimensions
4.7 x 0.4 x 12.t cm
Description
Six red, orange, and pink paper and one plastic/metal baggage tags from Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, and Thai [Air?]. The black plastic/metal tag has “Calrelli” in silver script on one side and “PIKE ; EVEREST ; SHERATON ; NEPAL” written in ink on a label adhered to the back.
Subject
Lloyd Gallagher
Everest 82
commemorative
memorabilia
travel
airplanes
airlines
Credit
Gift of Peter Spear, 2017
Catalogue Number
105.02.0156 a-g
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
glass; metal
Catalogue Number
102.05.1019 a-e
Description
Round blown glass alcohol lamp with lid (a,b). Three triangular metal pieces with round holders, may be for candles as there is dripped wax on them (c,d,e).
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Title
Alcohol Lamp
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
glass; metal
Dimensions
12.5 x 8.5 cm
Description
Round blown glass alcohol lamp with lid (a,b). Three triangular metal pieces with round holders, may be for candles as there is dripped wax on them (c,d,e).
Subject
photography
Vaux family
camping
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
102.05.1019 a-e
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Date
1890 – 1900
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
104.30.0007
Description
Barometer in brass casing with brass suspension loop at top. "AJL & Co." over "B" (representing Boston) within oval on casing back. Dial shows pressure range of 26 to 31 inches. Indicators such as "stormy rain change fair very dry". Also "Made in England for Andrew J. LLoyd & Co. Boston". "Aneroid…
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Title
Aneroid Barometer
Date
1890 – 1900
Material
metal; glass
Dimensions
5.7 x 14.1 cm
Description
Barometer in brass casing with brass suspension loop at top. "AJL & Co." over "B" (representing Boston) within oval on casing back. Dial shows pressure range of 26 to 31 inches. Indicators such as "stormy rain change fair very dry". Also "Made in England for Andrew J. LLoyd & Co. Boston". "Aneroid barometer". Blue needle fluctuates with pressure and brass needle is manual needle which can be moved daily and compared with following day's reading. Manual needle movable on face. Screw adjustment on back of barometer adjusts blue needle to local conditions.
Subject
households
Russell Robb
hobbies
weather
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.30.0007
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
107.01.0014
Description
A painted casting (brass?) of a pug dog with its hind end in the air and shoulders and forelegs on the ground. The dog is grey with a black muzzle and ears, has a curly tail, and is wearing a narrow brown collar.
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Title
Animal Figurine
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
11.0 (approx.) cm
Description
A painted casting (brass?) of a pug dog with its hind end in the air and shoulders and forelegs on the ground. The dog is grey with a black muzzle and ears, has a curly tail, and is wearing a narrow brown collar.
Subject
households
collectables
animals, dogs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0014
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
skin; metal; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
108.05.0003
Description
A very true replica of a Jersey milk cow with tan and white coloured suede stretched over the carved wooden shape of a cow. The cow has wooden hooves and teats on the udder, with glass eyes, and hair at the end of the tail. The cow has a leather collar with a small round cowbell. The cow moos wh…
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Title
Animal Toy
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
skin; metal; glass; metal
Dimensions
17.5 x 8.0 x 26.0 cm
Description
A very true replica of a Jersey milk cow with tan and white coloured suede stretched over the carved wooden shape of a cow. The cow has wooden hooves and teats on the udder, with glass eyes, and hair at the end of the tail. The cow has a leather collar with a small round cowbell. The cow moos when its head is turned.
Subject
industries, farming
toys
children
animals, cow
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
108.05.0003
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Date
1985
Material
plastic; plaster
Catalogue Number
107.02.1010 a-e
Description
Remnants of an assemblage for the annual "Pumpkin Carving Contest" sponsored by the Banff Park Lodge. They are two plaster cast beavers and a plastic Mountie on a plastic horse. Long gold coloured string was fashioned as harness and reins to pull the pumpkin. The pumpkin is not part of the remnan…
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Title
Assemblage
Date
1985
Material
plastic; plaster
Description
Remnants of an assemblage for the annual "Pumpkin Carving Contest" sponsored by the Banff Park Lodge. They are two plaster cast beavers and a plastic Mountie on a plastic horse. Long gold coloured string was fashioned as harness and reins to pull the pumpkin. The pumpkin is not part of the remnants. See also 103.09.1096.
Subject
events
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Banff Park Lodge
WMCR
Credit
Purchased from Warner Guiding and Outfitting Ltd., Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
107.02.1010 a-e
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Date
1898 – 1902
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.0029
Description
An orange felt cut-out of the letters "P", "T", and "C".
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Title
Athletic Patch
Date
1898 – 1902
Material
fibre
Dimensions
11.5 (approximately) x 10.5 (approximately) cm
Description
An orange felt cut-out of the letters "P", "T", and "C".
Subject
sports
education
Princeton University
insignia
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0029
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Date
1980
Material
leather; metal; cable
Catalogue Number
108.04.0059
Description
A dark grey metal avalanche probe held in a bright orange leather pouch with a metal clasp. The avalanche probe features 7 pieces connected via a cable that runs throughout the probe. One end of the probe has a lighter silver knob with tap near it. The other end has a brass-coloured metal end. The …
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Title
Avalanche Probe
Date
1980
Material
leather; metal; cable
Dimensions
2.5 x 7.5 x 53.9 cm
Description
A dark grey metal avalanche probe held in a bright orange leather pouch with a metal clasp. The avalanche probe features 7 pieces connected via a cable that runs throughout the probe. One end of the probe has a lighter silver knob with tap near it. The other end has a brass-coloured metal end. The orange leather pouch features text along the middle on one side which reads “Lindenmann Lawinen-Sonde” and text at the top of the pouch which reads “SCOTT” in handwriting.
Subject
ski
skiing
winter
avalanche
safety
Chic Scott
mountaineering
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 2003
Catalogue Number
108.04.0059
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Date
1980 – 1985
Material
metal; plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
105.04.1013 a,b
Description
Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”
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Title
Avalanche Transceiver
Date
1980 – 1985
Material
metal; plastic; fibre
Dimensions
11.7 x 7.0 cm
Description
Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”
Subject
sports
skiing
climbing
communication
rescue equipment
Credit
Gift of Douglas Leonard, Canmore, 1998
Catalogue Number
105.04.1013 a,b
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Date
1986
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1046
Description
Best non-commercial float, 1986 Canada Day Parade. Brass plate 14.5x9.5 screwed onto wooden base with 4 screws. Etched into brass: "1986 July 1st Parade Banff, Alberta Best Non-Commercial Float"
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Title
Award Plaque
Date
1986
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
2.2 x 12.8 x 18.0 cm
Description
Best non-commercial float, 1986 Canada Day Parade. Brass plate 14.5x9.5 screwed onto wooden base with 4 screws. Etched into brass: "1986 July 1st Parade Banff, Alberta Best Non-Commercial Float"
Subject
events
Canada Day Parade
Whyte Museum
Credit
Gift of Robert Smith, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.09.1046
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.04.1027
Description
Beige silk folding baby bonnet with nine wire loops covered in white silk. The bonnet has long narrow blue ribbon attached by saftey pins to white bows on each side.
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Title
Baby Bonnet
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
fibre; metal
Description
Beige silk folding baby bonnet with nine wire loops covered in white silk. The bonnet has long narrow blue ribbon attached by saftey pins to white bows on each side.
Subject
Mary Schaffer
children
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.04.1027
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.04.1045 a-d
Description
Four baby bonnets: two plain, one embroidered, and one net.
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Title
Baby Bonnet
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
fibre
Description
Four baby bonnets: two plain, one embroidered, and one net.
Subject
Mary Schaffer
children
crafts
embroidery
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.04.1045 a-d
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Date
1980 – 1990
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1076
Description
Sack type bag with drawstring closure. Inner top extension of waxed nylon has drawstring closure, top pocket has zippered pocket. Two black webbing strips sewn on front 55.0 long, metal buckle on each, 4 leather strips with slots on sides. Padded nylon shoulder pads with web straps and metal buc…
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Title
Backpack
Date
1980 – 1990
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Dimensions
75.0 x 48.0 cm
Description
Sack type bag with drawstring closure. Inner top extension of waxed nylon has drawstring closure, top pocket has zippered pocket. Two black webbing strips sewn on front 55.0 long, metal buckle on each, 4 leather strips with slots on sides. Padded nylon shoulder pads with web straps and metal buckles. Two heavy web inserts near bottom back have 3 grommets each, inside of top flap has written "B Cuthbert BC Canada"
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Credit
Gift of Greg Yavorsky, Banff, 1992
Catalogue Number
103.08.1076
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
bone, monkey; metal, brass; hair, horse; grass, bamboo; rattan
Catalogue Number
104.48.0002 a,b
Description
A Chinese gold scale (a) and case (b). a) A scale with a long thin rod made from gibbon bone with a scale marked along its length with small dots. A brass pan is suspended by a black thread through a hole at the blunt end of the rod. There is a single thread at 9.5 cm from the blunt end that acts…
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Title
Balance Scale
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
bone, monkey; metal, brass; hair, horse; grass, bamboo; rattan
Dimensions
a) .5 (pan x b) 6.6 x a) 32 (bea cm
Description
A Chinese gold scale (a) and case (b). a) A scale with a long thin rod made from gibbon bone with a scale marked along its length with small dots. A brass pan is suspended by a black thread through a hole at the blunt end of the rod. There is a single thread at 9.5 cm from the blunt end that acts as a fulcrum to hang the rod. b) A violin-shaped case made of carved bamboo that is hinged with brass at the end of the stem. A braided rattan ring slides down the stem to secure it when closed. There are carved areas insidethe case to fit the pan, rod and weight. The case is marked with a symbol carved into the outside. There is also a red and white paper inside with Chinese characters and “Ex.B Harry Sam” handwritten.
Subject
households
currency
Philip Moore
law
mining
trade
F.O. “Pat” Brewster
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.48.0002 a,b
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Date
1898 – 1905
Material
fibre, silk
Catalogue Number
103.09.0024
Description
A collection of eight silk ribbon sashes: a) A ribbon, 61.0 cm long, with blue and purple stripes, knotted at one end, with a metal fastener. b) A ribbon, 64.5 cm long, with black and orange stripes with the numbers '02' embroidered in orange. This ribbon is knotted one end.c) A strip of ribbon, 5…
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Title
Bandolier
Date
1898 – 1905
Material
fibre, silk
Dimensions
5.0 cm
Description
A collection of eight silk ribbon sashes: a) A ribbon, 61.0 cm long, with blue and purple stripes, knotted at one end, with a metal fastener. b) A ribbon, 64.5 cm long, with black and orange stripes with the numbers '02' embroidered in orange. This ribbon is knotted one end.c) A strip of ribbon, 52.0 cm long, that is half orange, and half black.d) A ribbon, 64.5 cm long, with green with yellow stripes. It is knotted at one end and has a metal buckle.e) A ribbon, 62.5 cm long, that is red with black stripes. It is knotted at one end and has a metal buckle.f) A ribbon, 67.0 cm long, with black and orange stripes and the numbers '02' embroidered in orange. The ribbon is knotted at one end and is very similay to 103.09.0024b. g) A ribbon, 62.5 cm long, that is dark blue with yellow, red and green stripes. This ribbon is knotted at one end. h) A strip of ribbon, 33.0 cm long, that is half orange and half black. This strip of ribbon has been tied into a large bow. 103.09.0024c may be a remnant from this bow.Ribbons 103.09.0024b and 103.09.0024f are each labeled “The Wick Adjustable Fancy Band, Phila. All Rights Reserved”.
Subject
education
sports
awards
ceremonial
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0024
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Date
1890 – 1905
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.05.1001
Description
Iron barn with kicking mule hammer. Painted red cast iron barn, open lattice work on side, windows and all of back to suggest doors and windows. Lower parts look like lumber, front third on both sides, open dormer windows. Mule is cast in 2 pieces, front feet hinged to spring. Inside barn shows…
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Title
Bank
Date
1890 – 1905
Material
metal
Dimensions
14.0 x 8.5 x 16.7 cm
Description
Iron barn with kicking mule hammer. Painted red cast iron barn, open lattice work on side, windows and all of back to suggest doors and windows. Lower parts look like lumber, front third on both sides, open dormer windows. Mule is cast in 2 pieces, front feet hinged to spring. Inside barn shows a door and loft. Lattice work on both sides of door, base screwed on to barn, small circle cut outs.
Subject
households
children
Helen Brett
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tabuteau, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
108.05.1001
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Date
1890 – 1925
Material
metal; pearl
Catalogue Number
103.01.0109 a-f
Description
A collection of six small gold bar pins, two of which are set with pearls. Hinged spikes on back fasten under hook clasps on opposite side. (a) pearls along length, 3.1x.6x.3, plain rectangular bar with fifteen tiny cultured seed pearls, .2 cm dia. set side by side in a groove down the middle wit…
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Title
Bar Pin
Date
1890 – 1925
Material
metal; pearl
Dimensions
0.6 x 3.1 cm
Description
A collection of six small gold bar pins, two of which are set with pearls. Hinged spikes on back fasten under hook clasps on opposite side. (a) pearls along length, 3.1x.6x.3, plain rectangular bar with fifteen tiny cultured seed pearls, .2 cm dia. set side by side in a groove down the middle with small melted beads of gold holding them in place. (b) single pearl, 2.4x .5 x .4 , small rounded tapered ellipse of gold with tiny seed pearl , .2 cm dia set into bevelled hole at centre, hollow. Stamped on back "14k" and torch hallmark. (c) same as (b) without pearl, 1.9 x .4 x .2, die struck. Hook clasp has double legs but joined by its curve into single hook. Period 1890 - 1915. (d) same as (c) but flat with border, 2.0 x .4 x .3, plain with small, gold, 14k, machine stamped, bead edging completely around outside. (e) engraved, 2.6 x .4 x .4, flat, rectangular bar with scrolled design hand engraved on side of hook clasp. Period 1890 - 1915. (f) silver, rhodium? plated over gold, 2.4 x .5 x .4, small openwork ellipse with five small flowers across middle joined by wire filigree. Cuts in flowers and around edges cause sparkling, diamond like appearance. Small hook clasp has tiny lever on back to lock pin when pushed down, 14k stamped on back. Period 1890-1915.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0109 a-f
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Date
1890 – 1950
Material
glass; metal
Catalogue Number
104.30.1003
Description
Small pocket watch-style barometer marked “RAIN CHANGE FAIR COMPENSATED SHORT & MASON LTD LONDON.” The round gauge is marked for elevation as well as pressure and can also be used as an altimeter.
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Title
Barometer
Date
1890 – 1950
Material
glass; metal
Description
Small pocket watch-style barometer marked “RAIN CHANGE FAIR COMPENSATED SHORT & MASON LTD LONDON.” The round gauge is marked for elevation as well as pressure and can also be used as an altimeter.
Subject
sports
climbing
Alpine Club of Canada
Credit
Gift of Jean L. Macqueen, Victoria, 1988
Catalogue Number
104.30.1003
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Date
1987
Material
fibre, cotton corduroy; polyester; paper; plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
103.04.1080
Description
A blue corduroy cap with a sun visor, the crown divided into six pie-shaped pieces sewn down and meeting at the top with a fabric-covered metal button. The inside has a white net polyester lining sewn down with royal blue strips of polyester fabric and a hard piece of plastic on the inside forehea…
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Title
Baseball Cap Hat
Date
1987
Material
fibre, cotton corduroy; polyester; paper; plastic; metal
Dimensions
18.0 x 20.0 x 27.0 w/ sun visor cm
Description
A blue corduroy cap with a sun visor, the crown divided into six pie-shaped pieces sewn down and meeting at the top with a fabric-covered metal button. The inside has a white net polyester lining sewn down with royal blue strips of polyester fabric and a hard piece of plastic on the inside forehead to support the patch in front. There is machine-embroidered felt-like blue patch (8.8 x 6.5cm wide) heat-applied on the front. Written on the patch in white lettering “HUSKY”, underneath and to the viewer’s right, in dark yellow lettering “World Downhill 1987”, below that an image of a ski racer in a downhill racing crouch position with a red maple leaf behind; below the skier, viewer’s right, in yellow “PREVIEW 88” and then “NAKISKA” in white. There is a white label, sewn onto the inside band viewer’s left, with black lettering “ A.C.I.C. INT. ENT. LTD. Calgary, Alberta For Husky Oil CA 11259 Corduroy”
Subject
sports
skiing
Eddie Hunter
Credit
Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
Catalogue Number
103.04.1080
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Date
1982
Material
fibre; polyester; paper; plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
103.04.1081 a,b
Description
(a) A blue polyester (with foam and plastic) cap with a sun visor; the crown is divided into four pie-shaped pieces in the back and one large foam piece across the crown forehead and sewn down meeting at the top with a fabric-covered metal button. There is machine-embroidered white satin patch (7.2…
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Title
Baseball Cap Hat
Date
1982
Material
fibre; polyester; paper; plastic; metal
Dimensions
27.0 x 21.0 x 18.0 w/visor cm
Description
(a) A blue polyester (with foam and plastic) cap with a sun visor; the crown is divided into four pie-shaped pieces in the back and one large foam piece across the crown forehead and sewn down meeting at the top with a fabric-covered metal button. There is machine-embroidered white satin patch (7.2cm square) sewn down with yellow thread around the border. The Superman logo is on the patch in red and yellow and written underneath in red block letters “CALGARY ‘82”. There is a white label, viewer’s left, with blue lettering “CA02839 100% Polyester Laminated poly foam Lamine de mousse de polyurethane SIZE A-JUST M/L 7” - 71/2” Made in Korea Fabrique en Cores”(b) A small plastic Canadian flag pin, red on the ends, and a red maple leaf (1.2x 0.60cm high) on a white background middle, pinned on with a tie-tack style (spike and clutch closure attachment) pin closure onto the cap’s patch.
Subject
sports
skiing
Eddie Hunter
Credit
Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
Catalogue Number
103.04.1081 a,b
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