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Date
1980 – 1991
Material
metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.02.1136
Description
Black plastic cylinder with a screw top made from plummer’s pipe. The canister has a metal cable securely attached at the bottom and near the lid. The canister is marked “AL KANE.” The plastic pieces still have yellow price stickers attached.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1980 – 1991
Material
metal; plastic
Description
Black plastic cylinder with a screw top made from plummer’s pipe. The canister has a metal cable securely attached at the bottom and near the lid. The canister is marked “AL KANE.” The plastic pieces still have yellow price stickers attached.
Subject
sports
climbing
mountaineering
Alpine Club of Canada
Alan Kane
Credit
Gift of Graeme Pole, Field, 1991
Catalogue Number
105.02.1136
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1094 a,b
Description
Copper cylinder with lid, Mount Lefroy, 2 items (a) cylinder 20.5 x 8.0 dia. 1.5 mm thick copper cylinder, darkened withage. Bottom cap with 0.6 lip, soldered on bottom. Scratched onto side ca. 5.0 high letters "BNP" (b) 8.3 lid, soldered together, 3 pieces including cap. diamond indentatio…
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal
Description
Copper cylinder with lid, Mount Lefroy, 2 items (a) cylinder 20.5 x 8.0 dia. 1.5 mm thick copper cylinder, darkened withage. Bottom cap with 0.6 lip, soldered on bottom. Scratched onto side ca. 5.0 high letters "BNP" (b) 8.3 lid, soldered together, 3 pieces including cap. diamond indentation centre of cap (6.5x5.0) holes formed by lightening strikes.
Subject
sports
climbing
Mount LeFroy
Credit
Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1987
Catalogue Number
105.02.1094 a,b
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Date
1984 – 1986
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1100
Description
Open-ended aluminum tube, Mount Sir Donald, 2 mm thick aluminum, roughly cut ends. Lightning damage ca 1.5 x 2, 5.0 from end.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1984 – 1986
Material
metal
Dimensions
18.7 cm
Description
Open-ended aluminum tube, Mount Sir Donald, 2 mm thick aluminum, roughly cut ends. Lightning damage ca 1.5 x 2, 5.0 from end.
Subject
sports
climbing
Mount Sir Donald
Credit
Gift of Sharon Wood, Canmore, 1986
Catalogue Number
105.02.1100
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Date
1980 – 1989
Material
plastic
Catalogue Number
105.02.1042 a-c
Description
Two summit registers. (a,b) Typical 35 mm film container with lid, contained notes from Skoki Mountain. (c) Plastic bag 26.0x15.5, open one end. Orange "Totem: logo 4.5x10.4, contained notes from Mount Hector.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1980 – 1989
Material
plastic
Description
Two summit registers. (a,b) Typical 35 mm film container with lid, contained notes from Skoki Mountain. (c) Plastic bag 26.0x15.5, open one end. Orange "Totem: logo 4.5x10.4, contained notes from Mount Hector.
Subject
sports
climbing
Skoki Mountain
Mount Hector
Credit
Gift of Michael Potter, Turner Valley, 1989
Catalogue Number
105.02.1042 a-c
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Date
1937
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1145
Description
Round, lidded pill box. Summit register from Mount Queant Aug 3, 1937 - includes names of Edward Feuz, Lillian Gest, Christian Hasler - account of first ascent, was contained in pill box canister - see M235.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1937
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.8 cm
Description
Round, lidded pill box. Summit register from Mount Queant Aug 3, 1937 - includes names of Edward Feuz, Lillian Gest, Christian Hasler - account of first ascent, was contained in pill box canister - see M235.
Subject
sports
climbing
first ascents
Edward Feuz
Lillian Gest
Christian Hasler
Mount Queant
Credit
Gift of Peter Tchir, South Slocan, 1993
Catalogue Number
105.02.1145
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Date
1984 – 1988
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1117
Description
Baking powder can used as summit canister. Canister has push-on lid. Lid has "Magic Baking Powder" stamped on it. One small hole in body of can and three smaller ones in lid.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1984 – 1988
Material
metal
Dimensions
9.6 x 5.5 cm
Description
Baking powder can used as summit canister. Canister has push-on lid. Lid has "Magic Baking Powder" stamped on it. One small hole in body of can and three smaller ones in lid.
Subject
sports
climbing
Mount Bridgland
Credit
Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1989
Catalogue Number
105.02.1117
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Date
1933 – 1982
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
105.02.1120 a-e
Description
Three summit note canisters. (a,b) glass jar 10.2x3.3 dia. with metal screw-on lid; (c) sardine can with lid completely cut out; (d,e) aluminum film canister with lid, 35.0 mm size, Ansco.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1933 – 1982
Material
metal; glass
Description
Three summit note canisters. (a,b) glass jar 10.2x3.3 dia. with metal screw-on lid; (c) sardine can with lid completely cut out; (d,e) aluminum film canister with lid, 35.0 mm size, Ansco.
Subject
sports
climbing
Eaton Cromwell
Georgia Engelhard Cromwell
Wapta Mountain
Mistaya Mountain
Credit
Gift of Graeme Pole, Field, 1989
Catalogue Number
105.02.1120 a-e
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Date
1933
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1130 a,b
Description
Baking powder can with lid. Embossed on lid "Magic Baking Powder Pure Wholesome", almost completely covered with rust.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1933
Material
metal
Dimensions
12.0 cm
Description
Baking powder can with lid. Embossed on lid "Magic Baking Powder Pure Wholesome", almost completely covered with rust.
Subject
sports
climbing
Molar Tower
Roger Neave
A.A. McCoubrey Jr.
Grahame Cairns
Credit
Gift of Colin Jones, Lake Louise, 1991
Catalogue Number
105.02.1130 a,b
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Date
1932 – 1985
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1131
Description
Metal (cigar) box with hinged lid. Black on outside, gold colured inside.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1932 – 1985
Material
metal
Dimensions
5.0 x 13.3 cm
Description
Metal (cigar) box with hinged lid. Black on outside, gold colured inside.
Subject
sports
climbing
Mount Collie
Wapta Icefield
Credit
Gift of Graeme Pole, Field, 1985
Catalogue Number
105.02.1131
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Date
1939 – 1960
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0300
Description
Cane with natural birch branch shaft and stripped crook for handle. Metal tip at base held in place by a metal quarter-pin.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1939 – 1960
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
93.0 x 11.5 cm
Description
Cane with natural birch branch shaft and stripped crook for handle. Metal tip at base held in place by a metal quarter-pin.
Subject
sports
hiking
Sidney J. Vallance
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0300
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Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0301
Description
Cane, shafts of natural branch twisting probably from a willow tree, with bark stripped off. Spiral is held in place by four nails. Crook forms handle. Tip is frayed and discoloured showing signs of wear.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
82.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
Cane, shafts of natural branch twisting probably from a willow tree, with bark stripped off. Spiral is held in place by four nails. Crook forms handle. Tip is frayed and discoloured showing signs of wear.
Subject
sports
hiking
Sidney J. Vallance
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0301
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Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0302
Description
Straight cane with black painted handle, shaft is natural wood, unstained. Has been sanded smooth, free of irregularities in shape. A silver metal band separates handle from shaft.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
94.5 x 12.0 cm
Description
Straight cane with black painted handle, shaft is natural wood, unstained. Has been sanded smooth, free of irregularities in shape. A silver metal band separates handle from shaft.
Subject
sports
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0302
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Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood; skin
Catalogue Number
103.08.0303
Description
Spiral shaped walking stick. Single strip of leather woven around end of stick forms round ball shaped handle. Shaft is made from single branch, stained a dark brown, polished and shaped into a spiral. Tip is unprotected and shows little sign of use.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood; skin
Dimensions
94.0 cm
Description
Spiral shaped walking stick. Single strip of leather woven around end of stick forms round ball shaped handle. Shaft is made from single branch, stained a dark brown, polished and shaped into a spiral. Tip is unprotected and shows little sign of use.
Subject
sports
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0303
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Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
103.08.0304
Description
Red birch cane with bark on shaft and peeled handle. Made from a branch, knots exposed and secondary branches have been sawed off. Handle formed by crook and is slightly bent at end. Tip is unprotected and has been whittled to a rough point.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood
Dimensions
115.5 x 10.5 cm
Description
Red birch cane with bark on shaft and peeled handle. Made from a branch, knots exposed and secondary branches have been sawed off. Handle formed by crook and is slightly bent at end. Tip is unprotected and has been whittled to a rough point.
Subject
sports
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0304
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Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
103.08.0305
Description
Straight blond coloured walking stick made from a single tree branch. Bark stripped off, sanded smooth though irregularities and knots are apparent. Protrusions from sawed off secondary branches form grip at top. Tip is unprotected and slightly shredded from wear.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood
Dimensions
107.5 x 4.0 cm
Description
Straight blond coloured walking stick made from a single tree branch. Bark stripped off, sanded smooth though irregularities and knots are apparent. Protrusions from sawed off secondary branches form grip at top. Tip is unprotected and slightly shredded from wear.
Subject
sports
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0305
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Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0307
Description
Home made cane, blond coloured wood, spiral shaped and crook handled. Made from two branches on a single stem. One branch, narrower than the other, is wrapped around the straight shaft and held in place by nails. Bark has been removed. Unprotected tip is slightly shredded from use.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
91.0 x 12.5 cm
Description
Home made cane, blond coloured wood, spiral shaped and crook handled. Made from two branches on a single stem. One branch, narrower than the other, is wrapped around the straight shaft and held in place by nails. Bark has been removed. Unprotected tip is slightly shredded from use.
Subject
sports
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0307
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Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood; metal; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.08.0308
Description
Diamond willow walking stick with leather thong as handle. Shaft is roughly hewn and varnished. Metal band around tip is held on by screws. Rubber disk on bottom is slightly worn.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood; metal; rubber
Dimensions
89.5 cm
Description
Diamond willow walking stick with leather thong as handle. Shaft is roughly hewn and varnished. Metal band around tip is held on by screws. Rubber disk on bottom is slightly worn.
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0308
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Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
103.08.0309
Description
Cane made from a tree branch with bark stripped off. Has been sanded smooth but is unstained and unvarnished. Handle is fashioned from a crook in branch. Handle is darker in colour from use. Unprotected tip is frayed and worn.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood
Dimensions
99.0 x 15.5 cm
Description
Cane made from a tree branch with bark stripped off. Has been sanded smooth but is unstained and unvarnished. Handle is fashioned from a crook in branch. Handle is darker in colour from use. Unprotected tip is frayed and worn.
Subject
sports
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0309
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Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
103.08.0310
Description
A varnished hardwood cane with natural, curved, horizontal handle. Made from a tree branch, irregularities and blemishes are undisguised. Hand-made.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood
Dimensions
100.5 x 16.0 cm
Description
A varnished hardwood cane with natural, curved, horizontal handle. Made from a tree branch, irregularities and blemishes are undisguised. Hand-made.
Subject
sports
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0310
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Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
103.08.0311
Description
Commercially manufactured cane, shaft octagonal in shape. Nine rings have been scorched onto the stem, probably after the owner had acquired it. Steam formed, curved handle.
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Title
Walking Cane
Date
1935 – 1960
Material
wood
Dimensions
93.0 x 14.5 cm
Description
Commercially manufactured cane, shaft octagonal in shape. Nine rings have been scorched onto the stem, probably after the owner had acquired it. Steam formed, curved handle.
Subject
sports
hiking
George Kaquitts
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0311
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