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Date
1934 – 1989
Material
cardboard; metal; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1209 a-i
Description
a) Rectangular, orange box with the image of a flashbulb, the company’s insignia, and the words “FULL CARTON GUARANTEE TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS”. The insignia and “TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS” is repeated on the long sides (one side in English and the other in French). The shorter sides are black and have the…
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Title
Camera Flashbulbs
Date
1934 – 1989
Material
cardboard; metal; glass
Dimensions
25.2 x 10.8 x 4.0 cm
Description
a) Rectangular, orange box with the image of a flashbulb, the company’s insignia, and the words “FULL CARTON GUARANTEE TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS”. The insignia and “TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS” is repeated on the long sides (one side in English and the other in French). The shorter sides are black and have the company’s insignia, a #5 and the words “INTERCHANGEABLE WITH PRESS 25 FLASHBULBS” (once in English and once in French). the bottom of the box says “CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC MADE IN CANADA/FABRICATION CANADIENNE” and has a chart of exposure information.b-i) flashbulb with the Canadian General Electric insignia branded in red on the top. Each bulb has a silver metal base and two main silver coiled wires on the inside.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
camera equipment
flashbulbs
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1209 a-i
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Date
1934 – 1995
Material
cardboard; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1210 a-m
Description
a. Top of box has the writing “ SYLVANIA FLASHBULBS / BLUE DOT / DOUZE LAMPES CLAIRES PRESS 25 TWELVE CLEAR BULBS”, the background is white and the foreground features a Caucasian, brunette woman holding a camera with a cartoon-esq pink flash. The sides feature the same written message as the top, …
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Title
Camera Flashbulbs
Date
1934 – 1995
Material
cardboard; glass; metal
Dimensions
27.2 x 10.1 x 4.4 cm
Description
a. Top of box has the writing “ SYLVANIA FLASHBULBS / BLUE DOT / DOUZE LAMPES CLAIRES PRESS 25 TWELVE CLEAR BULBS”, the background is white and the foreground features a Caucasian, brunette woman holding a camera with a cartoon-esq pink flash. The sides feature the same written message as the top, except the background is black instead of white. The short sides have “LAMPES-ECLAIR SYLVANIA / BLUE DOT PRESS 25” written on them. The bottom of the box has a chart with information about the shooting distance of the bulbs.b-m. Flashbulbs with a blue dot and “SYLVANIA P25” stamped on the top. The bulbs are made of clear glass and contain two tungsten rods on the insides.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
camera accessories
flashbulbs
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1210 a-m
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Date
1962 – 1995
Material
metal; cardboard; rhenium; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1211 a-e
Description
a. Rectangular box with a yellow and white background, a red image of a bulb, and the wording “TWELVE CLEAR BULBS #5 / GUARANTEED RHENIUM Flashbulbs / GENERAL ELECTRIC” in blue and red on the top. The message is repeated on the long and short sides (excluding the manufacturer’s name). The bottom of…
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Title
Camera Flashbulbs
Date
1962 – 1995
Material
metal; cardboard; rhenium; glass
Dimensions
22.1 x 11.5 x 4 cm
Description
a. Rectangular box with a yellow and white background, a red image of a bulb, and the wording “TWELVE CLEAR BULBS #5 / GUARANTEED RHENIUM Flashbulbs / GENERAL ELECTRIC” in blue and red on the top. The message is repeated on the long and short sides (excluding the manufacturer’s name). The bottom of the box has a detailed chart of exposure information and a consumer guarantee.b-e. Padded cardboard package containing four flashbulbs with the General Electric insignia in red on the top. Each package has information on the shooting distance and a warning that the bulbs can explode on the top. The writing is in blue and the background is white. The sides have “GUARANTEED flashbulbs” written on them in black with a yellow background and “#5” and the General Electric logo in blue. The bottom of the package is plain white.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
camera equipment
flashbulbs
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1211 a-e
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Date
1934 – 1989
Material
cardboard; metal; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1214 a-j
Description
a. Rectangular, blue and white box with the image of a flashbulb, the company’s insignia, and the words “FULL CARTON GUARANTEE TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS”. The insignia and “TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS” is repeated on the long sides (one side in English and the other in French). The shorter sides are black and …
Title
Camera Flashbulbs
Date
1934 – 1989
Material
cardboard; metal; glass
Dimensions
25.2 x 10.8 x 4.0 cm
Description
a. Rectangular, blue and white box with the image of a flashbulb, the company’s insignia, and the words “FULL CARTON GUARANTEE TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS”. The insignia and “TWELVE #5 FLASHBULBS” is repeated on the long sides (one side in English and the other in French). The shorter sides are black and have the company’s insignia, a #5 and the words “INTERCHANGEABLE WITH PRESS 25 FLASHBULBS” (once in English and once in French). the bottom of the box says “CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC MADE IN CANADA/FABRICATION CANADIENNE” and has a chart of exposure information.b-j. flashbulb with the Canadian General Electric insignia branded in red on the top. Each bulb is blue tinted and has a silver metal base and two main silver coiled wires on the inside.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
camera equipment
flashbulbs
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1214 a-j
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.05.1038
Description
Bronze coloured model train on tracks with a base that has “1875 DOUBLE-END TANK LOCOMOTIVE” engraved on the side. The underside of the base is hollow, but the train is not. Inside the base is an insignia with the letters “K.L”.
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Title
Toy Train
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.7 x 9.8 x 3.3 cm
Description
Bronze coloured model train on tracks with a base that has “1875 DOUBLE-END TANK LOCOMOTIVE” engraved on the side. The underside of the base is hollow, but the train is not. Inside the base is an insignia with the letters “K.L”.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
engine
toy
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
108.05.1038
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Date
1958 – 1967
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.05.1039
Description
Model showman’s engine with a red body, cream roof, and yellow wheels (small front wheels and large back wheels) and detailing. “LESNEY’S MODERN AMUSEMENTS” in yellow lettering on sides of roof, “MADE IN ENGLAND BY LESNEY” engraved on bottom, and “MODELS OF YESTERDAY No 9 FOWLER SHOWMANS ENGINE” en…
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Title
Toy Train
Date
1958 – 1967
Material
metal
Dimensions
5.1 x 8.3 x 3.2 cm
Description
Model showman’s engine with a red body, cream roof, and yellow wheels (small front wheels and large back wheels) and detailing. “LESNEY’S MODERN AMUSEMENTS” in yellow lettering on sides of roof, “MADE IN ENGLAND BY LESNEY” engraved on bottom, and “MODELS OF YESTERDAY No 9 FOWLER SHOWMANS ENGINE” engraved on interior of roof. Black cannon on left side of roof of locomotive.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
toy
engine
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
108.05.1039
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Date
n.d.
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
108.05.1040
Description
Light green toy engine with red detailing and black and silver wheels. (two big and two little per side). “WESTERN ECH. 1/87 MAJORETTE No 278 MADE IN FRANCE” written on bottom.
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Title
Toy Train
Date
n.d.
Material
plastic; metal
Dimensions
3.7 x 7.9 x 3.1 cm
Description
Light green toy engine with red detailing and black and silver wheels. (two big and two little per side). “WESTERN ECH. 1/87 MAJORETTE No 278 MADE IN FRANCE” written on bottom.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
toy
engine
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
108.05.1040
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Date
1958 – 1959
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.05.1041
Description
Green body steam roller locomotive with gold detailing and four wheels (two large ones and two connected front ones that are red and a fourth decorative one on the left side that is black). “MODELS OF YESTERYEAR “AVELING AND PORTER” ROAD-ROLLER No 11 MADE IN ENGLAND BY LESNEY” engraved on the inter…
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Title
Toy Train
Date
1958 – 1959
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.6 x 7.7 x 2.8 cm
Description
Green body steam roller locomotive with gold detailing and four wheels (two large ones and two connected front ones that are red and a fourth decorative one on the left side that is black). “MODELS OF YESTERYEAR “AVELING AND PORTER” ROAD-ROLLER No 11 MADE IN ENGLAND BY LESNEY” engraved on the interior of the roof.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
toy
engine
steam roller
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
108.05.1041
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.05.1042 a-b
Description
(a) Small silver coloured model engine with a large funnel on front and one train car behind.(b) Same as (a) but in dark grey with gold patches and a knob extending out from in front of the funnel.
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Title
Toy Train
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.0 x 3.1 x 0.3 cm
Description
(a) Small silver coloured model engine with a large funnel on front and one train car behind.(b) Same as (a) but in dark grey with gold patches and a knob extending out from in front of the funnel.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
toy
engine
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
108.05.1042 a-b
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Date
1988 – 1988
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
108.05.1044
Description
Brown boxcar with two functional sliding doors (one on each side), eight black wheels on the bottom, and small black attachments on each side to connect train to other cars. White lettering on the sides says “CANADIAN NATIONAL C.N. 473966 CAP 120000 LD LMT 124600 LT WT 44400 NEW 2-46” and “CNR SERV…
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Title
Toy Train
Date
1988 – 1988
Material
plastic; metal
Dimensions
5.6 x 17.2 x 3.9 cm
Description
Brown boxcar with two functional sliding doors (one on each side), eight black wheels on the bottom, and small black attachments on each side to connect train to other cars. White lettering on the sides says “CANADIAN NATIONAL C.N. 473966 CAP 120000 LD LMT 124600 LT WT 44400 NEW 2-46” and “CNR SERVES ALL CANADA” surrounded in a green maple leaf.
Subject
C.N.R.
Canadian National Railway
Nicholas Morant
train
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
108.05.1044
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