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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
cardboard; paper; plastic; leather; metal; glass;
Catalogue Number
104.41.0213
Description
Carboard Turtles Chocolates box with “LEICA STUFF” written on the lid in black marker. Inside the box are 11 adapter rings [made by Lecia, Kodak, and Enteco], a small rectangular Leica-Meter with a window showing a silver metal grid over a purple-blue filter [housed in a brown leather pouch], a Lei…
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Title
Accessories Box
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
cardboard; paper; plastic; leather; metal; glass;
Dimensions
4.6 x 15.2 x 18.1 cm
Description
Carboard Turtles Chocolates box with “LEICA STUFF” written on the lid in black marker. Inside the box are 11 adapter rings [made by Lecia, Kodak, and Enteco], a small rectangular Leica-Meter with a window showing a silver metal grid over a purple-blue filter [housed in a brown leather pouch], a Leica-Meter camera attachment in its original red cardboard box, instruction manuals for the Leica-Meter attachment and the Leica M5, and an empty Kodak filter box. Some of the adapter rings are housed in cardboard Enteco or Kodak boxes while others are free-floating.
Subject
camera equipment
photography
photographic equipment
camera accessories;
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.41.0213
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Accessories Guitar Accessories

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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal; wood; ivory; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.34.0008 a-m
Description
A collection of odd guitar accessories. (a) finger pick set (3.4 x 2.0 diam) four metal frames that fit over the finger tip,Y-shaped with the arms of the Y forming an adjustable band that fits around finger, and the stem of the Y passing up over the tip of the finger and down the back halfway to t…
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Title
Accessories Guitar Accessories
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal; wood; ivory; plastic
Dimensions
3.4 cm
Description
A collection of odd guitar accessories. (a) finger pick set (3.4 x 2.0 diam) four metal frames that fit over the finger tip,Y-shaped with the arms of the Y forming an adjustable band that fits around finger, and the stem of the Y passing up over the tip of the finger and down the back halfway to the band, tip is crimped in stiff fold, 3 have solder at the tip to form a longer point. (MFG: Fitrite).(b) finger pick set (2.5 x 1.8 x 2.0) six metal rings that fit over the finger tips, adjustable band has circles cut out along it, flame shaped fingernail rises from band, curling inward slightly, and with cut out circle at middle. (mfg: National) (c) finger pick (2.5 x 1.9 x 2.0) as (b) but without cut out circles (mfg: Artisto) (d) finger picks (3.0 x 1.7 x 1.9) two metal bands that wrap around finger tip, widening near the end, then narrowing to a point that extends off to one side of the finger. (e) finger picks (3.5 x 1.5 x 1.9) two flat ivory bands which curl once around finger tip and extend out to one side in a point. (f) pick (3.2 x 2.3 x .1) small, flat, egg shaped, marbleized, grey plastic, stiff. (mfg: Durro). (g) pick (3.0 x 2.2 x .1) as (f) but brown tortoise shell coloured plastic (mfg: Eureka). (h) pick (2.7 x 1.9 x .1) as (f) but transparent yellowed plastic ?, slightly curled. (i) capo (5.3 x 1.9 x .9) flat metal bar with small hooks at either end to hold tightly coiled spring across the under side, lined underneath bar with cork. (mfg: Elton). j) bridge ? (4.7 x .8 x 1.1) a long, half round, hollow metal bar with six incised rings spaced evenly along the length. (mfg: Kamiki). (k) slides (7.2 x 1.7 diam) two heavy, solid, brass rods (used to slide over strings when playing the guitar Hawaiian style) (1) peg (5.0 x .9 x 2.3) white, cast plastic peg with long shaft and flattened key with finger depression each side, ferrules around top of shaft. (m) bridge (4.7 x 1.4 x 1.9) low, unfinished wood bridge with small dark support perpendicularly across under middle, short legs thicken slightly at base, series of small notches across top, some deliberately cut into wood, some worn in odd places from strings (mfg: Grover).
Subject
Whyte home
households
entertainment
pastime
Annie White
music
accessories
equipment
sound
song
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.34.0008 a-m
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.01.0015 a,b
Description
Two small circular metal pins on a white paper card. The pin is red around the outside with a depiction of a skiing figure bewteen 2 flags and infront of snowy mountains in the center. The outside reads “BANFF SKI RUNNERS CANADIAN ROCKIES”
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Title
Advertising Pin
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
6.0, 2.5 x 7.5, 2.5 cm
Description
Two small circular metal pins on a white paper card. The pin is red around the outside with a depiction of a skiing figure bewteen 2 flags and infront of snowy mountains in the center. The outside reads “BANFF SKI RUNNERS CANADIAN ROCKIES”
Subject
Whyte home
personal
accessories
gift
prize
commemorative
sport
skiing
mountains
Banff
local
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.01.0015 a,b
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.01.0017
Description
A round metal coin with lettering “HEADS I WIN CCC CASCARETS ALWAYS WIN BEST FOR THE BOWELS” on one side and the relief of a winged child, sitting on chamberpot with “TAILS YOU LOSE ALL GOING OUT-NOTHING COMING IN” around.
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Title
Advertising Token
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.2 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm
Description
A round metal coin with lettering “HEADS I WIN CCC CASCARETS ALWAYS WIN BEST FOR THE BOWELS” on one side and the relief of a winged child, sitting on chamberpot with “TAILS YOU LOSE ALL GOING OUT-NOTHING COMING IN” around.
Subject
Whyte home
novelty
advertising
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.01.0017
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Album of Folding Screen Drawings by Seiho

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Artist
Takeuchi Seiho (1864 – 1942, Japanese)
Date
n.d.
Medium
ink on paper
Catalogue Number
SeT.22.01
Description
an album of prints of painted folding screens by the artist Takeuchi Seiho. Prints are in black and white on cream paper on facing pages inside and feature natural scenes of mountains, a tiger, plants, and landscapes. The album is bound at one side with two gold cords. One cover is printed gold bro…
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Artist
Takeuchi Seiho (1864 – 1942, Japanese)
Title
Album of Folding Screen Drawings by Seiho
Date
n.d.
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
33.5 x 49.0 cm
Description
an album of prints of painted folding screens by the artist Takeuchi Seiho. Prints are in black and white on cream paper on facing pages inside and feature natural scenes of mountains, a tiger, plants, and landscapes. The album is bound at one side with two gold cords. One cover is printed gold brocade with blue Japanese characters. The other is plain with a red square with white characters inside.
Subject
catalogue
Japanese art
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
SeT.22.01
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Material
glass; paper; metal
Catalogue Number
110.01.0281
Description
Flat amber glass bottle that widens at the top before narrowing to a round opening. Black metal cap. Silver, black and red label that reads “G&W DISTILLERS FOR OVER 100 YEARS Old Rye WHISKY DISTILLED AND BOTTLED BY GOODERHAM & WORTS LIMITED CANADA” Paper labels sealing cap have been broken. 2.0 cm …
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Title
Alcohol Bottle
Material
glass; paper; metal
Dimensions
27.0 x 12.0 x 7.0 cm
Description
Flat amber glass bottle that widens at the top before narrowing to a round opening. Black metal cap. Silver, black and red label that reads “G&W DISTILLERS FOR OVER 100 YEARS Old Rye WHISKY DISTILLED AND BOTTLED BY GOODERHAM & WORTS LIMITED CANADA” Paper labels sealing cap have been broken. 2.0 cm of liquid in bottle.
Subject
Whyte home
alcohol
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
110.01.0281
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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
n.d.
Material
paper; ink
Catalogue Number
104.41.1276
Description
empty grey square box labelled in black: “2--INCH f. 4.5 / KODAK PROJECTION Anastigmat LENS (A KODAK PRECISION ENLARGER ACCESSORY) / MADE IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY / ROCHESTER, N.Y. / TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / A 1003”
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Title
Anastigmat Lens Box
Date
n.d.
Material
paper; ink
Dimensions
7.4 x 7.4 cm
Description
empty grey square box labelled in black: “2--INCH f. 4.5 / KODAK PROJECTION Anastigmat LENS (A KODAK PRECISION ENLARGER ACCESSORY) / MADE IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY / ROCHESTER, N.Y. / TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / A 1003”
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1276
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Date
1900 – 1905
Material
metal; glass; paper; skin
Catalogue Number
104.30.1006 a,b
Description
Two aneroid barometer-altimeters (a & b) labeled: “Keuffel & Esser Co. N.Y. MADE IN ENGLAND. Improved Surveying Aneroid Compensated” Black oxidized finish on the case. Altitude graduation up to 12,000 feet. Leather carrying cases contain comparative pressure test sheet dated 1903 and issued by Keuf…
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Title
Aneroid Barometer
Date
1900 – 1905
Material
metal; glass; paper; skin
Dimensions
10.5 x 8.5 cm
Description
Two aneroid barometer-altimeters (a & b) labeled: “Keuffel & Esser Co. N.Y. MADE IN ENGLAND. Improved Surveying Aneroid Compensated” Black oxidized finish on the case. Altitude graduation up to 12,000 feet. Leather carrying cases contain comparative pressure test sheet dated 1903 and issued by Keuffel & Esser.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
surveying
science
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.30.1006 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood; stone
Catalogue Number
107.02.0031
Description
Carved spruce bark bear standing on flat, round rock base. Carved bark layers accentuate form of carving. Bear standing on four legs, has small ears and tail. Facial features carved in and painted as black holes for eyes, and red slash for a mouth. Glued onto oval piece of greyish shale acting …
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Title
Animal Figurine
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood; stone
Dimensions
7.5 x 2.7 x 10.5 cm
Description
Carved spruce bark bear standing on flat, round rock base. Carved bark layers accentuate form of carving. Bear standing on four legs, has small ears and tail. Facial features carved in and painted as black holes for eyes, and red slash for a mouth. Glued onto oval piece of greyish shale acting as base.
Subject
households
decorative
animal
bear
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0031
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Antique Fire Extinguisher

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Date
n.d.
Material
brass
Catalogue Number
104.51.1002
Description
Small handheld fire extinguisher with brass exterior. It is a cylindrical shape with a nozzle and valve on one end. There is a red label with black lettering. Some of it is worn off, but it reads: “TO OPERA”; “PRESO “C B””; “TRADE MARK U. S. PAT.”; “FIRE EXTINGUISHER”; “DIRECTIONS”; “TURN EXTINGUIS…
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Title
Antique Fire Extinguisher
Date
n.d.
Material
brass
Dimensions
14.5 x 4.2 x 5.0 cm
Description
Small handheld fire extinguisher with brass exterior. It is a cylindrical shape with a nozzle and valve on one end. There is a red label with black lettering. Some of it is worn off, but it reads: “TO OPERA”; “PRESO “C B””; “TRADE MARK U. S. PAT.”; “FIRE EXTINGUISHER”; “DIRECTIONS”; “TURN EXTINGUISHER UPSIDE DOWN POINT NOZZLE AT BASE OF FLAME TURN VALE 1/4 TURN LEFT”; “MERLITE INDUSTRIES INC.”; “NEW YORK N.Y.”; “CONTAINS CHLOROBROMOMETHANE ‘C B’”; “FOR REFILL RETURN TO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER”.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.51.1002
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Any Shoelaces Mister?

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1924
Medium
ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.073
Description
Two men, one with pipe walking dog, one sitting. Obviously windy.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Any Shoelaces Mister?
Date
1924
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
28.4 x 19.4 cm
Description
Two men, one with pipe walking dog, one sitting. Obviously windy.
Subject
man
dog
wind
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.073
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
103.07.0211
Description
A red waist apron with a single pocket and geometric embroidered design at the bottom and on the pocket. There are small pleats at the waist and a fringe around the other 3 sides. The apron ties with simple ties at the back.
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Title
Apron
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
62.0 x 160.0 cm
Description
A red waist apron with a single pocket and geometric embroidered design at the bottom and on the pocket. There are small pleats at the waist and a fringe around the other 3 sides. The apron ties with simple ties at the back.
Subject
Whyte home
clothing
kitchen
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0211
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Date
1900 – 1920
Material
carbon, paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1001 a-i
Description
8 black carbon rods in box; (a - g); ca 30.6 long, 1.0 diameter; (h) ca 30.6 long, 1.3 diameter;printed on rod: "National trade mark Photographic white flame cored" made inU.S.A. 390" 671; (i) corrugated cardboard box 31.6 x 10.5 x 6.5; withmanufacturer's label "Macbeth Arc Lamp Co."
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Title
Arc Lamp Carbons
Date
1900 – 1920
Material
carbon, paper
Description
8 black carbon rods in box; (a - g); ca 30.6 long, 1.0 diameter; (h) ca 30.6 long, 1.3 diameter;printed on rod: "National trade mark Photographic white flame cored" made inU.S.A. 390" 671; (i) corrugated cardboard box 31.6 x 10.5 x 6.5; withmanufacturer's label "Macbeth Arc Lamp Co."
Subject
photography
Byron Harmon
Credit
Gift of Don Harmon, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
104.41.1001 a-i
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
104.16.0002
Description
Wooden architect’ s scale with edges painted white. Has measurement markings and numbers along each of the 3 sides.
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Title
Architect’s Scale
Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Dimensions
1.5 x 1.5 x 31.5 cm
Description
Wooden architect’ s scale with edges painted white. Has measurement markings and numbers along each of the 3 sides.
Subject
Moore home
tools
architecture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.16.0002
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
104.16.0009 a-c
Description
Three wooden architect’s scales/rulers. Triangular shape with grooves in centre of each side. a) stamped with “MADE IN WEST GERMANY” “STAEDTLER No. R 3693a/12”” “GENUINE BOXWOOD”. Each side has different measurement markings. b) 1.8 cm x 1.8 cm x 32.0 cm. Stamped with “US ST’D 1622 KEUFFEL & ESSER …
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Title
Architect’s Scale
Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Dimensions
2.0 x 2.0 x 33.0 cm
Description
Three wooden architect’s scales/rulers. Triangular shape with grooves in centre of each side. a) stamped with “MADE IN WEST GERMANY” “STAEDTLER No. R 3693a/12”” “GENUINE BOXWOOD”. Each side has different measurement markings. b) 1.8 cm x 1.8 cm x 32.0 cm. Stamped with “US ST’D 1622 KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. NY. c) 2.0 cm x 2.0 cm x 17.5 cm. Stamped with “PROST & ADAMS CO BOSTON. MASS.” on one side and “U.S. ST’D”
Subject
Whyte home
measurements
tools
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.16.0009 a-c
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi [Bear Berry]

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Artist
Mary Schäffer (1861 – 1939, Canadian)
Date
1904
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
ScM.05.35
Description
A stem with spoon-shaped green leaves, two bunches of round red berries, and small bunches of urn shaped white flowers with pink tips. Date and artist monogram are in the BRC. Written on verso in pencil is [alpina?] from Field. Flowers last of May. Fruit July or August + beautiful red leaves.” at t…
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Artist
Mary Schäffer (1861 – 1939, Canadian)
Title
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi [Bear Berry]
Date
1904
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
25.0 x 16.5 cm
Description
A stem with spoon-shaped green leaves, two bunches of round red berries, and small bunches of urn shaped white flowers with pink tips. Date and artist monogram are in the BRC. Written on verso in pencil is [alpina?] from Field. Flowers last of May. Fruit July or August + beautiful red leaves.” at the top and “arctostaphylos uva-urs: at bottom.
Subject
bearberry
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1969
Catalogue Number
ScM.05.35
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Date
n.d.
Material
wool
Catalogue Number
102.02.0043
Description
Large woven area rug. Red ground with white, green, pink, and black floral pattern around edges and centre medallion. Black border with floral design around edges. Blue and white label attached to underside. D6377 written on underside.
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Title
Area Rug
Date
n.d.
Material
wool
Dimensions
273.0 x 312.0 cm
Description
Large woven area rug. Red ground with white, green, pink, and black floral pattern around edges and centre medallion. Black border with floral design around edges. Blue and white label attached to underside. D6377 written on underside.
Subject
Whyte home
decor
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.02.0043
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
104.39.0010
Description
A wooden arm palette for painting. Palette has a curved shape with hole for thumb and cutout for hand. Extensive dried paint residue on the right edge
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Title
Arm Palette
Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Dimensions
62.0 x 39.0 cm
Description
A wooden arm palette for painting. Palette has a curved shape with hole for thumb and cutout for hand. Extensive dried paint residue on the right edge
Subject
Whyte home
art
painting
tools
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.39.0010
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Date
1960 – 1999
Material
fabric; metal;
Catalogue Number
103.09.0392
Description
Yellow fabric armband with “St. Moritz / Foto/Film” printed in blue on it - a safety pin holds the two ends together so it can stay on the arm.
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Title
Armband
Date
1960 – 1999
Material
fabric; metal;
Dimensions
9.0 cm
Description
Yellow fabric armband with “St. Moritz / Foto/Film” printed in blue on it - a safety pin holds the two ends together so it can stay on the arm.
Subject
Eddie Hunter
media
film
Credit
Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
Catalogue Number
103.09.0392
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