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Developing Tank

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Date: 1868

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1133 a-i

Description: Dallan metal developing tank (a) for six 5X7 inch plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT…

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Title: Developing Tank

Date: 1868

Material: metal

Dimensions: 20.5 x 8.0 x 13.5 cm

Description: Dallan metal developing tank (a) for six 5X7 inch plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”(?). On the top face of the lid, there is raised text which reads: “DALLAN DEVELOPING TANK”. Inside the developing tank, there is a removable tray (c) with six removable plate-holders(d-i).

Subject: Nicholas Morant; darkroom; photography

Credit: Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1133 a-i

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Developing Tank

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Date: 1868

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1134 a-o

Description: Dallan metal developing tank (a) for twelve quarter-plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GRE…

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Title: Developing Tank

Date: 1868

Material: metal

Dimensions: 14.5 x 10.0 x 18.0 cm

Description: Dallan metal developing tank (a) for twelve quarter-plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”. On the top face of the lid, there is raised text stamped into the metal which reads: “DALLAN DEVELOPING TANK”. The body of the tank contains a spout on the viewer-left face. Inside the developing tank, there is a removable tray (c) with twelve removable plate-holders(d-o).

Subject: Nicholas Morant; darkroom; photography

Credit: Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1134 a-o

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Portrait of General U. S. Grant

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Artist: William E. Marshall

Date: 1868

Medium: engraving on paper

Catalogue Number: MaW.04.02

Description: A head and shoulders portrait of General U. S. Grant. He is facing to his left, dressed in dark suit and tie. An oval mat frames the portrait.

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Artist: William E. Marshall

Title: Portrait of General U. S. Grant

Date: 1868

Medium: engraving on paper

Dimensions: 53.0 x 41.0 cm

Description: A head and shoulders portrait of General U. S. Grant. He is facing to his left, dressed in dark suit and tie. An oval mat frames the portrait.

Subject: portrait, male

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: MaW.04.02

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Hand Brush

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Date: 1866

Material: plastic; fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.02.1025

Description: A rectangular nail brush with natural bristles. The bristles are short and strong to slough dirt that has collected under the nails and can also be useful in removing stains from the hands. The bristles are connected to a rectangular-shaped clear plastic base/body. The clear plastic base/body has t…

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Title: Hand Brush

Date: 1866

Material: plastic; fibre

Dimensions: 2.8 x 3.8 x 9.6 cm

Description: A rectangular nail brush with natural bristles. The bristles are short and strong to slough dirt that has collected under the nails and can also be useful in removing stains from the hands. The bristles are connected to a rectangular-shaped clear plastic base/body. The clear plastic base/body has the name “Simms” etched, which is a company specializing in the sale of paint products, although they also sell a variety of natural and synthetic nail brushes as well.

Subject: Nick Morant

Credit: Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006

Catalogue Number: 103.02.1025

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Needlepoint Doily

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Date: 1866

Material: viscose

Catalogue Number: 102.04.1088

Description: Doily with pattern of three red roses with green leaves needlepointed into center. Background is a cream colour with green velvet around exterior. Edges are lined with a red, yellow, and green decorative weaving of threads. Underside of doily has two tags: the first says “Ogilvy’s” and the second s…

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Title: Needlepoint Doily

Date: 1866

Material: viscose

Dimensions: 23.2 x 0.1 cm

Description: Doily with pattern of three red roses with green leaves needlepointed into center. Background is a cream colour with green velvet around exterior. Edges are lined with a red, yellow, and green decorative weaving of threads. Underside of doily has two tags: the first says “Ogilvy’s” and the second says “RICARDO ART 1260” “MADE IN BELGIUM”.

Subject: Morant

Credit: Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006

Catalogue Number: 102.04.1088

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Cane

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Date: 1861 – 1861

Material: wood; metal, gold; metal, lead

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0102

Description: A straight wooden walking stick with gold over lead at the handle. The gold handle is inscribed: “To Henry Moore, token of respect by his employees, Cleveland, May 23, 1861”.

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Title: Cane

Date: 1861 – 1861

Material: wood; metal, gold; metal, lead

Dimensions: 58.0 cm

Description: A straight wooden walking stick with gold over lead at the handle. The gold handle is inscribed: “To Henry Moore, token of respect by his employees, Cleveland, May 23, 1861”.

Subject: assistive device; social customs; Henry Moore

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0102

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Coloured Pencil

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Date: 1861

Material: paper; wood; lead; paint; metal

Catalogue Number: 105.06.1046 a-y

Description: Green cardboard box (a), containing twenty-four coloured pencils (b-y).The box has two pockets inside, which can be lifted vertically to stand upright within the box, providing the user with easy access to the coloured pencils The box folds together and is held closed via a snap-on button/belt on t…

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Title: Coloured Pencil

Date: 1861

Material: paper; wood; lead; paint; metal

Dimensions: 3.3 x 10.3 x 18.7 cm

Description: Green cardboard box (a), containing twenty-four coloured pencils (b-y).The box has two pockets inside, which can be lifted vertically to stand upright within the box, providing the user with easy access to the coloured pencils The box folds together and is held closed via a snap-on button/belt on the viewer-right side. On the top face of the box, there is text that reads, “ASSORTMENT No. 743”; “24 ASSORTED COLORS”; “MONGOL COLORED INDELIBLE EXTRA STRONG THIN LEAD PENCILS”; “CAN BE SHARPENED TO A NEEDLE POINT”; “”PAINT WITH PENCILS” USE BRUSH AND WATER”; “EBERHARD FABER MADE IN U.S.A. TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT OFF. COPYRIGHT, EBERHARD FABER PENCIL CO.” On the top face of the view-left folder within the box, there is text and diagrams describing the technique of painting with pencils; on the top face of the viewer-right folder within the box, there is text that lists the 24 colours contained within the set.Inside the box, contained within the two folders, there are twenty-four assorted coloured pencils, 22 of which are original to the set, and 2 of which are not (b-c).(b) ”CARBON VENUS PENCIL CO. LTD. MADE IN CANADA 6113” (c) “MADE IN CANADA EAGLE TURQUOISE PRISMACOLOR AQUAMARINE 905”

Subject: Nicholas Morant; households; office; art

Credit: Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006

Catalogue Number: 105.06.1046 a-y

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Cane

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Date: 1759 – 1759

Material: wood; ivory; metal, brass; metal, silver

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0110

Description: A straight walking stick with an ivory knob handle joined to the wooden stick with a silver ring. The bottom tip of the cane is covered with brass. There are holes at either side of the top of the cane for a hand strap. The silver ring is inscribed with “Fort Dummer 1759 James W. Brown”.

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Title: Cane

Date: 1759 – 1759

Material: wood; ivory; metal, brass; metal, silver

Dimensions: 81.0 cm

Description: A straight walking stick with an ivory knob handle joined to the wooden stick with a silver ring. The bottom tip of the cane is covered with brass. There are holes at either side of the top of the cane for a hand strap. The silver ring is inscribed with “Fort Dummer 1759 James W. Brown”.

Subject: assistive device; social customs; Maria Moore; Philip Moore; James W. Brown

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0110

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Scrapbook

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook pertaining primarily to the Calgary Stampede and the Banff Indian Days. Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and leaflets. Also includes newspaper clippings pertaining to Mt. Assiniboine, Timber Carnivals, and other ACC-affliated events.

Date Range: 1850-1952

Reference Code: M200 / AC 148M / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: IV.A. Other material: textual

Sous-Fonds: AC 148M

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M200 / AC 148M / 1

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1850-1952

Physical Description: 2.5 cm of textual material (42 pages ; 30.5 x 25.5 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook pertaining primarily to the Calgary Stampede and the Banff Indian Days. Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and leaflets. Also includes newspaper clippings pertaining to Mt. Assiniboine, Timber Carnivals, and other ACC-affliated events.