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Date
1888
Material
metal; paint; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.41.1118
Description
Hand held exposure/light meter made by Weston Electrical Instrument Company in a grey metal finish. Along both sides of the meter are a series of protruding lines that allow one to safely grip the object. At the bottom of the artifact there is a metal hook, which would have allowed a string to be a…
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Title
Exposure Meter
Date
1888
Material
metal; paint; plastic
Dimensions
2.0 x 6.0 x 9.5 cm
Description
Hand held exposure/light meter made by Weston Electrical Instrument Company in a grey metal finish. Along both sides of the meter are a series of protruding lines that allow one to safely grip the object. At the bottom of the artifact there is a metal hook, which would have allowed a string to be attached like on the other Weston meter’s owned by Nicholas. There is also no longer a case to protect this particular object. In the top of the exposure meter there is a clear plastic covering. Along the very top there us the name of the manufacturer in white cursive lettering that reads “Weston Master II” and written underneath in capital letters “UNIVERSAL EXPOSURE METER.” Below this is the light scale where the value of the scene would be indicated. The scale contains the values “0” “25” “50” “100” “200” “400” “800” “1600,” which means that the two values on this instrument are calibrated 0-50 and 0-1600. (candles per square foot.)Below there is a circular face with several figures and a dial that turns/rotates. The outside row of figures on the exposure control dial represents the light value settings and corresponds to the light values on the light scale. Below the round dial there is a tiny circular button that is used to set the exposure control dial for film speed. As the dial turns it reveals the “EMULSION SPEED” with a red baize finish that has become worn throughout its life. The row of figures at the bottom of the top dial is the f/stop values and has an “f” to make this more apparent for the user. The row of figures directly below the f/stop settings are the shutter speeds. After setting the exposure control dial to the light value obtained on the light scale, any of the combinations of f/stop and shutter speed directly opposite each other are correct. On the rear of the meter there is a black plastic covering that contains several circular cut outs that are called a hir.ged baffle. This can be swung open (against the case) using the gold latch, which clips into a tiny hole or socket when the user wishes it to be closed. When opened the light sensitive photo cell is directly beneath this baffle and contains several protruding circles. When the baffle is open, the scale range is 0-50; when the baffle is closed, the scale range is 0-1600. Below there is an oval shaped face with extensive information that is held in place with two small screws on both the viewer left and right side. There is silver lettering on a black background that reads “WESTON ELEC. INST. CORP.” “NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A.” A silver backing separates the patent information and has black writing that reads “MODEL 735” on the viewer left side. On the viewer right side the number “7454510” is engraved. In the middle there is a gold-coloured screw with the words “ZERO CORRECTOR” written in black. Below this there is the patent information; “U.S. PATENTS” “2,274,441” “2,073,790” “2,346,555” “2,137,466” “2,463,770.” Below these numbers are the “FOREIGN PATENTS” “FRENCH 862,770” “BRITISH 531,996” “CAN. 347,085” “CAN. 411,975” At the very bottom underneath there is the manufacturer’s location; “MADE IN U.S.A.”
Subject
photography
Nick Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1118
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Date
1888
Material
leather; metal; nylon; plastic; thread; paint
Catalogue Number
104.41.1119 a-b
Description
Hand held light meter in a pear shape with a stainless steel body and leather case. Along both sides of the meter are a series of protruding lines that allow one to safely grip the object. On the viewer right there is a pointer lock, which is locked when positioned upwards and released when positio…
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Title
Exposure Meter
Date
1888
Material
leather; metal; nylon; plastic; thread; paint
Dimensions
2.0 x 5.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
Hand held light meter in a pear shape with a stainless steel body and leather case. Along both sides of the meter are a series of protruding lines that allow one to safely grip the object. On the viewer right there is a pointer lock, which is locked when positioned upwards and released when positioned downward. At the bottom of the artifact there is a metal hook, which has a black string running through. In the top of the light meter there is clear plastic covering. Written in capital letters is “WESTON MATER IV” above the light scale. The lights scale contains the numbers “0” “25” “50” “100” “200” “400” “800” “1600,” which means that the 2 values calibrated on this instrument are 0-50 and 0-1600.Below there is another light scale in the form of a circular face with several figures and a dial that turns/rotates. The dial on the outside has a series of protruding lines to make movement easier and contains a row of figures. This dial controls the lens aperture (f/stop) scale and has a series of values representing the focal length of the lens; “1” “1.4” “2” “2.8” “4” “5.6”. On the same dial there is also the letters “EVS,” which stands for the exposure value setting with a cut out window that reveals the EVS values. Working in a clockwise direction (on the same dial) there is also the letters “U,” “A with “1/2” over top,” an enclosed arrow that is known as the normal arrow, a “C” with “2x” on top of it, and a “0”. As this dial is turned it reveals a partly red baize and black numbers on a silver background that represents the shutter speeds in fractions of seconds. The inside dial has a series of light scale values and an exposure index window that line up with the “U,” “A,” normal arrow, “C,” and “0.” On the opposite side of the exposure index window is the exposure index knob. On the rear of the meter there is a black plastic covering that contains several circular cut outs that are called a hir.ged baffle. This can be swung open (against the case) using the gold latch, which clips into a tiny hole or socket when the user wishes it to be closed. When opened the light sensitive photo cell is directly beneath this baffle and contains several protruding circles. When the baffle is open, the scale range is 0-50; when the baffle is closed, the scale range is 0-1600. Below there is an oval shaped face with extensive information that is held in place with two small screws on both the viewer left and right side. There is black lettering on a silver background that reads “UNIVERSAL EXPOSURE METER” “MODEL 745” SER.W” and “107522” engraved. Below the manufacturer information is listed; “DAYSTROM. INCORPORATED” “WESTON INSTRUMENTS DIVISION”. “NEWARK. N.J.. U.S.A.” In the middle there is a gold-coloured screw with the words “ZERO CORRECTOR” written in black. On the viewer left side of the zero corrector there is patent information; “U.S. PATENTS” “2463770” and on the viewer right side “FOREIGN PATS” “CAN. 411975”. At the very bottom on either side of a circular cut out are “ASA” and “K=1.0” written. Underneath “MADE IN JAPAN” has also been written.There is also a brown leather case with this object. The front has “WESTON” written in gold letters. On the viewer left there is a brown button that allows the case to be opened or fastened shut. The leather has been stitched together with light brown thread that is visible. The bottom of the case has an opening for the black string to be strung through so that the light meter and case are attached. On the rear there is a brown leather strap stitched.
Subject
photography
Nick Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1119 a-b
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Date
1888
Catalogue Number
104.41.1120 a-b
Description
Hand held light meter in a pear shape with a stainless steel body and leather case. Along both sides of the meter are a series of protruding lines that allow one to safely grip the object. At the bottom of the artifact there is a metal hook, which has a red string running through.There is a clear p…
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Title
Exposure Meter
Date
1888
Description
Hand held light meter in a pear shape with a stainless steel body and leather case. Along both sides of the meter are a series of protruding lines that allow one to safely grip the object. At the bottom of the artifact there is a metal hook, which has a red string running through.There is a clear plastic covering located at the top of the meter. Written in cursive letters is the company name “WESTON MATER II”. Underneath this written in capital letters is “UNIVERSAL EXPSOURE METER”. The light scale underneath contains the numbers “0” “25” “50” “100” “200” “400” “800” “1600,” which means that the 2 values calibrated on this instrument are 0-50 and 0-1600. Underneath the scale the word “Light” is present. Below there is another light scale in the form of a circular face with several figures and a dial that turns/rotates. The outside row of figures on the exposure control dial represents the light value settings and corresponds to the light values on the light scale at the top. The row of figures at the bottom of the top dial is the f/stop values and has an “f” to make this more apparent for the user.. On the same dial there is silver letters that have a line that correspond to the figures on the outside dial; “U,” “A with “1/2” underneath,” an arrow that is known as the normal arrow, a “C” with “2x” below it, and a “0”. As this dial is turned it reveals a partly red baize and the emulsion speed, which is self-evident as the words “EMULSION SPEED” are present. The row of figures directly below the f/stop settings are the shutter speeds. The outside row of figures is the light values, which is apparent as the word “LIGHT” with an arrow points to these values. After setting the exposure control dial to the light value obtained on the light scale, any of the combinations of f/stop and shutter speed directly opposite each other are correct. Below the round dial there is a tiny circular button that is used to set the exposure control dial for film speed.On the rear of the meter there is a black plastic covering that contains several circular cut outs that are called a hir.ged baffle. This can be swung open (against the case) using the gold latch, which clips into a tiny hole or socket when the user wishes it to be closed. When opened the light sensitive photo cell is directly beneath this baffle and contains several protruding circles. When the baffle is open, the scale range is 0-50; when the baffle is closed, the scale range is 0-1600. Below there is an oval shaped face with extensive information that is held in place with two small screws on both the viewer left and right side. There is silver lettering on a black background that reads “WESTON ELEC. INST. CORP.” “NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A.” A silver backing separates the patent information and has black writing that reads “MODEL 735” on the viewer left side; “No” is present in the middle; “8284703” is engraved on the viewer right side. In the middle there is a brass screw with the words “ZERO CORRECTOR” written in black around its circumference. On the viewer left side of the zero corrector is the patent information; “U.S. PATENTS” “1,779,574” “1,982,406” “2,073,790” and on the viewer right side continued patent information “U.S. PATENTS” “2,137,466” “2,274,441” “2,346,555”. Below these numbers are the “FOREIGN PATENTS” “FRENCH 862,770” “BRITISH 531,996” “CAN. 347,085” “CAN. 411,975” At the very bottom underneath there is the manufacturer’s location; “MADE IN U.S.A.” written in black on a silver background.There is also a blue case with white stripes and a red inner lining that would be used to protect the case. This would not have been originally sold with the exposure meter and was most likely hand made in an effort to protect the meter. Blue stitches hold the fabric together and are visible.
Subject
photography
Nick Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1120 a-b
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Date
1940 – 1941
Material
plastic; metal; cardboard;
Catalogue Number
104.41.0195
Description
Black plastic hand-held exposure meter with a metal and plastic dial with a raised knob on the front below a depressed window where the exposure meter is. On the bottom of the meter just below the main dial is the exposed lip of the metal dial so that it can be rotated and a small round red plastic…
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Title
Exposure Meter
Date
1940 – 1941
Material
plastic; metal; cardboard;
Dimensions
5.2 x 7.2 x 9.2 cm
Description
Black plastic hand-held exposure meter with a metal and plastic dial with a raised knob on the front below a depressed window where the exposure meter is. On the bottom of the meter just below the main dial is the exposed lip of the metal dial so that it can be rotated and a small round red plastic button. On the back of the meter is a metal screw in the middle [possibly to allow access to the interior], manufacturer details, and a thin strip of fabric adhesive with F.L. Crosby’s address details typed on it in black. The cardboard box has a patterned brown and white lid that fits completely over a beige body and is lined with packing cardboard.
Subject
Crosby family
Abegweit
photography
camera equipment
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby Family, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
104.41.0195
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Date
1945 – 1955
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.08.0061
Description
A flat, rectangular, bag of white and black wool with red vertical zig-zag bands. The bag has three beaded tassels hanging from the bottom edge, and two knitted multicoloured dolls hanging from the bag’s long red handle.
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1955
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
18.5 x 14.5 cm
Description
A flat, rectangular, bag of white and black wool with red vertical zig-zag bands. The bag has three beaded tassels hanging from the bottom edge, and two knitted multicoloured dolls hanging from the bag’s long red handle.
Subject
households
crafts
beadwork
needlework
weaving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0061
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Date
1945 – 1960
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.08.0064
Description
A square, flat, bag of finely woven white wool with three vertical bands of red, orange and black worked in a simple geometric design. The bag has three tassels hanging from the bottom edge: orange on the left, yellow in the middle, and red on the right.
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1960
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
20.0 x 28.5 cm
Description
A square, flat, bag of finely woven white wool with three vertical bands of red, orange and black worked in a simple geometric design. The bag has three tassels hanging from the bottom edge: orange on the left, yellow in the middle, and red on the right.
Subject
households
crafts
weaving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0064
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Date
1945 – 1955
Material
fibre, plant; fibre, raffia
Catalogue Number
103.08.0066
Description
A circular handbag formed from two woven disks of natural straw that have been sewn together along the outer edge with green and red raffia. The bag is decorated with groups of red, orange and purple flowers with green leaves, each group spaced evenly around the bag. The bag has a single braided s…
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1955
Material
fibre, plant; fibre, raffia
Description
A circular handbag formed from two woven disks of natural straw that have been sewn together along the outer edge with green and red raffia. The bag is decorated with groups of red, orange and purple flowers with green leaves, each group spaced evenly around the bag. The bag has a single braided straw handle.
Subject
households
crafts
weaving
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0066
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Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.0069
Description
An envelope style handbag of natural woven straw with a design of green, red and white straw woven in.
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre
Dimensions
21.0 x 37.5 cm
Description
An envelope style handbag of natural woven straw with a design of green, red and white straw woven in.
Subject
households
crafts
weaving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0069
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Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.0071
Description
A two piece handbag made in the envelope style. The purse is made of woven purple straw with a central pattern of red and natural straw, and border pattern of white straw.
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre
Dimensions
19.0 x 35.0 cm
Description
A two piece handbag made in the envelope style. The purse is made of woven purple straw with a central pattern of red and natural straw, and border pattern of white straw.
Subject
households
crafts
weaving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0071
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Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre; hair, sheep; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0073
Description
A very wide, very short, black leather purse with canvas sides that fastens with a zipper. The purse has a carrying strap that attaches at each side of the purse through metal rings. The canvas sides are decorated with a garden of embroidered flowers worked in wool.
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre; hair, sheep; skin; metal
Dimensions
15.0 x 40.5 cm
Description
A very wide, very short, black leather purse with canvas sides that fastens with a zipper. The purse has a carrying strap that attaches at each side of the purse through metal rings. The canvas sides are decorated with a garden of embroidered flowers worked in wool.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0073
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Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre, hemp
Catalogue Number
103.08.0075 a,b
Description
A hemp purse (a) and a matching change purse (b). The very finely woven square hemp purse is natural coloured, and has turquoise binding along both sides and turquoise wrapping along top edges and the handles. The purse is decorated with three turquoise flowers placed vertically along the front r…
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre, hemp
Dimensions
21.5 (a);7.5 (b) x 31.0 (a); 10.0 (b) cm
Description
A hemp purse (a) and a matching change purse (b). The very finely woven square hemp purse is natural coloured, and has turquoise binding along both sides and turquoise wrapping along top edges and the handles. The purse is decorated with three turquoise flowers placed vertically along the front right side. The matching coin purse is fastened with a turquoise hemp button pushed through a loop. Inside the purse is a tag reading “100% natural hemp, Phillipines handwoven, Sarte Lagaspi, Phillipines”.
Subject
households
crafts
weaving
needlework
tourism
souvenirs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0075 a,b
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Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre; hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.08.0076
Description
A natural coloured canvas bag with a black wool design of vertical bands in tight loops forming a crenelated pattern at the top and bottom of each band. The purse has a horizontal seam that shows where two pieces of canvas are joined. The bag is fastened with a short black string tie.
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre; hair, sheep
Dimensions
24.0 x 32.0 cm
Description
A natural coloured canvas bag with a black wool design of vertical bands in tight loops forming a crenelated pattern at the top and bottom of each band. The purse has a horizontal seam that shows where two pieces of canvas are joined. The bag is fastened with a short black string tie.
Subject
households
crafts
weaving
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0076
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Date
1945 – 1960
Material
grass; fibre, silk
Catalogue Number
103.08.0077
Description
A woven grass pouch-shaped, silk lined, purse with a covered ring at the top where a braided handle is attached. The purse is decorated with a single grass flower with felt leaves that is attached at the left side of the front.
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1960
Material
grass; fibre, silk
Dimensions
17.5 x 23.0 cm
Description
A woven grass pouch-shaped, silk lined, purse with a covered ring at the top where a braided handle is attached. The purse is decorated with a single grass flower with felt leaves that is attached at the left side of the front.
Subject
households
crafts
weaving
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0077
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Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.0080
Description
A long cylindrical orange basket-style purse with a lid with a small handle, and a longer, braided, strap for carrying.
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1960
Material
fibre
Dimensions
52.0 cm
Description
A long cylindrical orange basket-style purse with a lid with a small handle, and a longer, braided, strap for carrying.
Subject
households
crafts
weaving
basketry
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0080
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Date
1945 – 1960
Material
skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0352
Description
A stiff black alligator purse with very short, 19.3, flat handgrip handle across the top, edges laced with black leather. Curved flap covers half of front and clasps through grommet hole over a short spike underneath a large, 6.8 x 4.2, leather laced, black alligator rectangular patch. Handle is h…
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Title
Purse
Date
1945 – 1960
Material
skin; metal
Dimensions
19.5 x 5.0 x 27.8 cm
Description
A stiff black alligator purse with very short, 19.3, flat handgrip handle across the top, edges laced with black leather. Curved flap covers half of front and clasps through grommet hole over a short spike underneath a large, 6.8 x 4.2, leather laced, black alligator rectangular patch. Handle is held by two square metal rings attached at top of flap. Inside completely lined with soft tan leather. Wide zipped pocket stitched across back, and large soft pocket stitched to front over back of metal clasp from outside.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0352
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Date
1885 – 1925
Material
fibre; glass; ivory
Catalogue Number
103.08.0360
Description
A purse of blue grey silk with ivory battens at drawstring closure, and embroidered beaded figures of man and woman dancing. Purse is essentially a square with a panel along the sides and bottom for width, with a stiff panel inserted at the bottom between lining and purse. Top draws closed with a s…
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Title
Purse
Date
1885 – 1925
Material
fibre; glass; ivory
Dimensions
22.2 x 5.4 x 21.8 cm
Description
A purse of blue grey silk with ivory battens at drawstring closure, and embroidered beaded figures of man and woman dancing. Purse is essentially a square with a panel along the sides and bottom for width, with a stiff panel inserted at the bottom between lining and purse. Top draws closed with a silver metallic cord through a short ivory batten on the front and back causing the bag to form two pleats on either side. Ends of cord have red and grey beaded loop tassels. Bag lined front, back and bottom with pink silk. Figures beaded on front of purse depict woman in yellow dress and man in green trousers and pink jacket holding top hat while they are dancing.
Subject
households
hobbies
embroidery
figure
male
female
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0360
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