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Date
1973
Material
fabric; fleece;metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.0415
Description
A brown, thick, sherpa-style vest with four gold buttons that fasten with brown elastic loops. Buttons depict a crest with lions.
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Title
Fleece Vest
Date
1973
Material
fabric; fleece;metal
Dimensions
71.0 x 61.0 cm
Description
A brown, thick, sherpa-style vest with four gold buttons that fasten with brown elastic loops. Buttons depict a crest with lions.
Subject
mountaineering
climbing
outerwear
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 2023
Catalogue Number
103.05.0415
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Date
1973
Material
polyester
Catalogue Number
103.05.0409
Description
Navy blue bomber jacket size youth medium. Tag under collar has the name “Don Brewster” written on it with marker or pen and a team design on left chest with a hockey player holding a stick and aiming at a puck. Pins details- affixed to the Jacket. On the end of the right collar is a metal and enam…
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Title
Bomber Jacket
Date
1973
Material
polyester
Dimensions
65.0 x 116.0 cm
Description
Navy blue bomber jacket size youth medium. Tag under collar has the name “Don Brewster” written on it with marker or pen and a team design on left chest with a hockey player holding a stick and aiming at a puck. Pins details- affixed to the Jacket. On the end of the right collar is a metal and enamel pin of a beaver playing with a hockey stick and some lettering that reads,”Banff Minor Hockey.” On the right chest area is a white patch with red and blue details that include two crossed hockey sticks and words that read Taber Alberta Pee Wee 1974 28 Team. Four pins attached to the left side on the front of the jacket - Top to Bottom- white pin with black lettering and yellow and blue design that reads “1974 Winnipeg Centennial.”- white pin with cartoon of snoopy the dog and words that read “I think my feet need sharpening.” - White pin with red maple leaf and black words on top, “Have a good day.” - white pin with blue wording “Annual Easter tourney Banff 75. Patch details on the back of Jacket- Black patch with yellow lettering “West Covina California and another patch that is maroon with yellow lettering “Pee-wee tourney Banff 1973.
Subject
Hockey
jacket
team
sport
Credit
Gift of Mary Brewster, Banff, 2023
Catalogue Number
103.05.0409
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Date
1982
Material
paper; fabric; plastic; vinyl
Catalogue Number
105.02.0157 a-e
Description
Four triangular patches and one souvenir booklet of members of the Everest 82 support staff. The booklet is folded in half and depicts a picture of Everest on the front with with Tibetan script above it and a dragon logo with “EVEREST LIGHT” below. Inside are pictures of the support staff with thei…
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Title
Patch Insignia
Date
1982
Material
paper; fabric; plastic; vinyl
Dimensions
15.8 x 10.4 cm
Description
Four triangular patches and one souvenir booklet of members of the Everest 82 support staff. The booklet is folded in half and depicts a picture of Everest on the front with with Tibetan script above it and a dragon logo with “EVEREST LIGHT” below. Inside are pictures of the support staff with their names and roles, all but three have been signed by the members. One of the patches (b) is a white triangle with the same dragon logo as the booklet and “EVEREST LIGHT” embroidered in red, red embroidering also borders the patch. The remaining patches (c-e) are white with grey and red “EVEREST 82” logos - d is fabric with embroidered logo and border and c & e are vinyl.
Subject
Lloyd Gallagher
Everest 82
memorabilia
commemorative
Credit
Gift of Peter Spear, 2017
Catalogue Number
105.02.0157 a-e
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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
1970 – 1985
Material
leather; wood; metal; fabric; plastic; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.0096 a-g
Description
Brown hard-sided travel case with metal caps on the corners, reinforcing along all edges, wooden runners parallel horizontally along the long sides of the case, and hinged lid with three metal clasps - the centre one has a keyhole. The interior of the case is divided into five compartments, the lar…
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Title
Camera Equipment Case
Date
1970 – 1985
Material
leather; wood; metal; fabric; plastic; glass
Dimensions
31.0 x 30.2 x 59.5 cm
Description
Brown hard-sided travel case with metal caps on the corners, reinforcing along all edges, wooden runners parallel horizontally along the long sides of the case, and hinged lid with three metal clasps - the centre one has a keyhole. The interior of the case is divided into five compartments, the largest centre one has a false bottom accessed by a leather pull tab. There is a square of padding set into the centre of the lid, three equipment manuals are tucked into the right-hand side and the paper one is stuck. Inside the box is a 19.6x24.0x27.1 cm black box with a brown leather strap attached to the sides, a black leather handle on the lid, and a locking metal clasp on the hinged lid. This box is lined with blue velvet and contains various small pieces of camera equipment. Includes: power cord in a yellow fabric bag, micro screwdrivers in a yellow fabric bag, a metal and wood bracket in a white fabric bag, a “BRAUN” digital flash in a yellow fabric bag, an empty blue fabric bag, four metal Agfa film canisters (empty), assorted spacers and brackets, two keys (one in a paper envelope labelled “CASE KEY” in black ink), and various manuals in a plastic sleeve. Also inside the main case are two hard black lens cases - the larger one has a piece of masking tape on the bottom with “400” written in faded black ink and the smaller one has a piece of masking tape on the lid with “200” written in black ink - a metal and wood handle, a circular black plastic case with a black plastic lens cap inside, and a yellow filter in a clear plastic case. Both lens cases manufactured by “ASAHI OPT CO. JAPAN” as noted on the bottoms.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
camera equipment
Canadian Pacific Railay
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.0096 a-g
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Date
1982
Material
fabric; cotton; leather; metal
Catalogue Number
103.04.0123
Description
A blue baseball cap with “ORTOVOX AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT” written in red and yellow stitching on the front. “ORTOVOX” is stitched in red and “AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT” below it in yellow. Back of hat has small opening where it can be adjusted using a leather strap and metal clasp. The metal c…
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Title
Baseball Cap Hat
Date
1982
Material
fabric; cotton; leather; metal
Dimensions
5.0 x 22.2 x 26.3 cm
Description
A blue baseball cap with “ORTOVOX AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT” written in red and yellow stitching on the front. “ORTOVOX” is stitched in red and “AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT” below it in yellow. Back of hat has small opening where it can be adjusted using a leather strap and metal clasp. The metal clasp is attached to the hat with a snap.
Subject
Lloyd Gallagher
Everest 82
memorabilia
commemorative
accessories
Credit
Gift of Peter Spear, 2017
Catalogue Number
103.04.0123
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Date
1982
Material
fabric; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.04.0122
Description
A red snap-brim baseball cap, front panel solid fabric with triangular patch that reads “EVEREST 82” underneath a Canadian flag. Back of hat is open red mesh, adjustable with snap closure. Written in black marker on the underside of the brim “L GALLAGHER.” Written in green marker on the foam inside…
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Title
Baseball Cap Hat
Date
1982
Material
fabric; plastic
Dimensions
11.0 x 21.4 x 27.7 cm
Description
A red snap-brim baseball cap, front panel solid fabric with triangular patch that reads “EVEREST 82” underneath a Canadian flag. Back of hat is open red mesh, adjustable with snap closure. Written in black marker on the underside of the brim “L GALLAGHER.” Written in green marker on the foam inside front panel “Robbie G.”
Subject
Lloyd Gallagher
Everest 82
memorabilia
commemorative
Credit
Gift of Peter Spear, 2017
Catalogue Number
103.04.0122
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Date
1975
Material
leather; metal; glass; fabric; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.41.1281 a-e
Description
a) Asahi lens, black metallic cylinder engraved in white on top ring: “Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR / 6x7 1:3.5/55 5415794 / ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN”; screw mountedb) black plastic lens cap, textured on the top, labeled with with silver letters in relief encircling the brand logo: “TAKUMAR LENS FOR ASA…
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Title
Camera Lens
Date
1975
Material
leather; metal; glass; fabric; plastic
Dimensions
12.5 cm
Description
a) Asahi lens, black metallic cylinder engraved in white on top ring: “Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR / 6x7 1:3.5/55 5415794 / ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN”; screw mountedb) black plastic lens cap, textured on the top, labeled with with silver letters in relief encircling the brand logo: “TAKUMAR LENS FOR ASAHI PENTAX / ASAHI OPT. CO., LTD.”c) black plastic screw mount cap with a red dot on the side, labeled with letters in relief: “TAKUMAR / ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN”d) original black leather cylindrical box, with shoulder strap attached by two eyelets; lid fastened by a press button on a strip; stamped at the top: “TAKUMAR 3.5/55 / FOR ASAHI PENTAX 6X7”; piece of white tape with handwritten “WA” in black in the centre; red velvet inside lininge) black round hard plastic box with ridged and textured lid with embossed label on the bottom: “TAKUMAR / ASAHI OPT. CO. JAPAN”
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1281 a-e
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Date
1970 – 1990
Material
fibre; metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.04.1091
Description
Downhill skiing helmet with a chinstrap that attaches with snaps at either side. The helmet is red with a white stripe down the centre. The stripe is decorated with a red maple leaf at front of helmet. On both sides in faded, scratched, yellow cursive writing is the word “Scruff” Inside back ta…
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Title
Ski Helmet
Date
1970 – 1990
Material
fibre; metal; plastic
Dimensions
19.0 x 21.0 x 28.0 cm
Description
Downhill skiing helmet with a chinstrap that attaches with snaps at either side. The helmet is red with a white stripe down the centre. The stripe is decorated with a red maple leaf at front of helmet. On both sides in faded, scratched, yellow cursive writing is the word “Scruff” Inside back tage “GANT GAMET GENOSKI MADE IN FRANCE”
Subject
Dave Irwin
skiing
sports
Crazy Canucks
Credit
Gift of Dave Irwin, Canmore, 1992
Catalogue Number
103.04.1091
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Date
1970 – 1980
Material
skin; metal; rubber; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.1135 a,b
Description
A pair of black leather x-country ski boots; leather sole, grooved at the heel for cable; rubber heel sewn on leather, two metal D rings for laces (one on each side) eight metal lacing lugs (four on each side); red laces. On (a) there are the remnants of the metal toe plate for the binding on the …
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Title
X-Country Ski Boots
Date
1970 – 1980
Material
skin; metal; rubber; fibre
Dimensions
12.8 x 11.0 x 31.0 cm
Description
A pair of black leather x-country ski boots; leather sole, grooved at the heel for cable; rubber heel sewn on leather, two metal D rings for laces (one on each side) eight metal lacing lugs (four on each side); red laces. On (a) there are the remnants of the metal toe plate for the binding on the leather sole and on (b) the metal toe plate is still attached but broken in two places. Also on the sole engraved in the leather “NORSK” “NORWAY”.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 2012
Catalogue Number
103.03.1135 a,b
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Commercial Print Picture

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Date
1970
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
107.01.1021
Description
A commercial print done by L.R. Batchelor for Merck Frosst. It is a colour print of a group of gnomes in a cave: the gnomes on the top part are playing games, the gnome on the left is sewing and the gnomes to the right are painting signs; the gnome in the foreground is weaving on a large floor loom…
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Title
Commercial Print Picture
Date
1970
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Dimensions
34.0 x 25.5 cm
Description
A commercial print done by L.R. Batchelor for Merck Frosst. It is a colour print of a group of gnomes in a cave: the gnomes on the top part are playing games, the gnome on the left is sewing and the gnomes to the right are painting signs; the gnome in the foreground is weaving on a large floor loom, helped by a bug on the left holding the thread from the shuttle.
Subject
households
decorative
commercial print
Merck Frosst
Mary Andrews
Credit
Gift of Mary Garnham Andrews, Banff, 2009
Catalogue Number
107.01.1021
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Date
1980
Material
metal; fibre; foam
Catalogue Number
104.45.1039 a,b
Description
Two miniature gold-coloured four-poster metal beds covered with hand-woven cotton bedspreads both four-harness overshot:(a) The metal headboard measures 16.0cmx11.8cm wide and two posters on the foot measure 9.5 cmx11.8cm wide. The two metal slats on the frame have a mattress and a pillow (foam cov…
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Title
Miniature Bed
Date
1980
Material
metal; fibre; foam
Description
Two miniature gold-coloured four-poster metal beds covered with hand-woven cotton bedspreads both four-harness overshot:(a) The metal headboard measures 16.0cmx11.8cm wide and two posters on the foot measure 9.5 cmx11.8cm wide. The two metal slats on the frame have a mattress and a pillow (foam covered with white cotton cloth) covered with a blue and white patterned “cat’s tracks and snail’s trails” cotton woven bedspread. On the frame rung next to the foot of the bed there is a gold paper sticker with black lettering that reads ”MADE IN TAIWAN”.(b) The metal headboard measures 10.5cmx9.5cm wide and footboard measures 9.0cmx9.5 cm wide. The two metal slats on the frame have a support (paper and foam covered with pink, white and green flowers and pink and white patterned cotton cloth) and then two pieces of uncovered yellow foam on top of that; one for the mattress and a smaller one for the pillow. The cotton bedspread is woven in a brown and white pattern of wigrose design.
Subject
households
crafts
spinning
weaving
Mary Andrews
Credit
Gift of Mary Garnham Andrews, Banff, 2009
Catalogue Number
104.45.1039 a,b
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Date
1980
Material
skin; fabric; metal; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.1120 a,b
Description
A pair of black leather touring boots (a=right, b=left), over ankle, Vibram-soled, grooved at the heel for a cable, five metal lace D-rings and two metal lace hooks at the top, sporting black laces. The tongue is leather-lined as well as the top of the boot, the insides have a soft fabric lining o…
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Title
Ski Touring Boots
Date
1980
Material
skin; fabric; metal; rubber
Dimensions
18.0 x 11.0 x 33.5 cm
Description
A pair of black leather touring boots (a=right, b=left), over ankle, Vibram-soled, grooved at the heel for a cable, five metal lace D-rings and two metal lace hooks at the top, sporting black laces. The tongue is leather-lined as well as the top of the boot, the insides have a soft fabric lining over foam, blue fabric insoles, “MERRELL” on the top of the outside of the tongue, inside the the boot and the outside ankles “Men” underneath “MADE IN ITALY” and on the inside “101/2 687 M”. The soles are rubber; under the instep a cut-out section, painted yellow and imprinted with “vibram”; on top of this viewer’s left a “C” encircled, viewer’s right “R” encircled.
Subject
sports
skiing
guiding
Ken Jones
Credit
Gift of Bridget Jones, 2009
Catalogue Number
103.03.1120 a,b
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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
1987 – 1988
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1178 a-g
Description
7 Parks Canada guide badges. Rectangular shape, white background with blue lettering. All badges read: “Environment Canada. Parks. GUIDE.” with date “1987-88” at bottom. Under “GUIDE” each badge is identified with the type of guide: a) “FISH”; b) “SKI INSTRUCTOR”; c) “TRAIL & BOATING TRIP”; d) “TR…
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Title
Guide Pin
Date
1987 – 1988
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.0 x 7.0 cm
Description
7 Parks Canada guide badges. Rectangular shape, white background with blue lettering. All badges read: “Environment Canada. Parks. GUIDE.” with date “1987-88” at bottom. Under “GUIDE” each badge is identified with the type of guide: a) “FISH”; b) “SKI INSTRUCTOR”; c) “TRAIL & BOATING TRIP”; d) “TRAIL ‘C’”; e) “SKI”; f) “MOUNTAIN”; g) “TRAIL ‘A’”.
Subject
Banff National Park
guides
skiing
fishing
boating
hiking
sports
Parks Canada
Credit
Gift of Wendy Bush, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
103.09.1178 a-g
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Date
1970 – 1975
Material
metal; fibre; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1080
Description
Fujica G690 120 rangefinder camera with black metal body. Fujinon 100mm f/3.5 lens. Made in Japan.
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Title
Rangefinder Camera
Date
1970 – 1975
Material
metal; fibre; glass
Dimensions
11.5 x 18.0 cm
Description
Fujica G690 120 rangefinder camera with black metal body. Fujinon 100mm f/3.5 lens. Made in Japan.
Subject
photography
Bruno Engler
Credit
Gift of Greg Yavorsky, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
104.41.1080
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Date
1970 – 1990
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1180
Description
One embroidered felt crest: “Alpine Club of Canada. Kootenay section” in black. Pale green background with embroidered red border, embroidered ice axe in center and two interlocking caribiners.
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Title
Patch
Date
1970 – 1990
Material
fibre
Dimensions
14.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
One embroidered felt crest: “Alpine Club of Canada. Kootenay section” in black. Pale green background with embroidered red border, embroidered ice axe in center and two interlocking caribiners.
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Alpine Club of Canada
Credit
Gift of Jane M.W. Steed, Nelson, 1998
Catalogue Number
103.09.1180
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Date
1980 – 1999
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
109.02.1001
Description
Large canvas banner, handpainted “National Army Cadet Band - Banff, Alberta” with Cadet Insignia in centre. Red fringe along edges.
Title
Banner
Date
1980 – 1999
Material
fibre
Dimensions
90.0 x 250.0 cm
Description
Large canvas banner, handpainted “National Army Cadet Band - Banff, Alberta” with Cadet Insignia in centre. Red fringe along edges.
Subject
National Army Cadet Band
National Army Cadet Camp
Credit
Gift of Conrad C. Hedberg, Canmore, 1999
Catalogue Number
109.02.1001
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Date
1980
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
104.20.1124 a,b
Description
Two clear glass mugs, one large (14.0 cm high, 11.5 cm in diameter) and one small (7.0 cm high, 7.0 cm in diameter). “Banff Winter Festival” and logo in white on back and front of each mug.
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Title
Mug
Date
1980
Material
glass
Dimensions
14.0 cm
Description
Two clear glass mugs, one large (14.0 cm high, 11.5 cm in diameter) and one small (7.0 cm high, 7.0 cm in diameter). “Banff Winter Festival” and logo in white on back and front of each mug.
Subject
sports
Banff Winter Festival
souvenirs
Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce
Credit
Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1992
Catalogue Number
104.20.1124 a,b
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Date
1979 – 1980
Material
metal; rubber; plastic; paper
Catalogue Number
104.15.1003
Description
Kaypro II computer (a) with file folder (b) containing manuals, cords, etc.
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Title
Kaypro Ii Computer
Date
1979 – 1980
Material
metal; rubber; plastic; paper
Dimensions
20.5 x 46.0 cm
Description
Kaypro II computer (a) with file folder (b) containing manuals, cords, etc.
Subject
writers
Jon Whyte
Credit
Gift of Jon Whyte, Banff, 1992
Catalogue Number
104.15.1003
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