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Date
1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1233 a,b
Description
A commemorative silver band that can be nailed onto a walking stick. The rectangular silver is shaped into a circular form, each end has two holes (.03cm from each edge, 1.50cm apart) to put nails through and attach it to a walking stick. There is a piece of wire threaded through the holes to keep …
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Title
Commemorative Band
Date
1950
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.5 x 9.3 cm
Description
A commemorative silver band that can be nailed onto a walking stick. The rectangular silver is shaped into a circular form, each end has two holes (.03cm from each edge, 1.50cm apart) to put nails through and attach it to a walking stick. There is a piece of wire threaded through the holes to keep piece of metal in a circular shape. The middle of the band has the Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies logo; a shield- shaped crest with the letters “SLTH” on top, a hiking boot crossed by a walking stick or alpenstock, and underneath it a “C”, the bottom of the walking stick passing between, and then the “R”. To the viewer’s right of the crest, inscribed on the bottom are the words “BIRKS STERLING”.Re: inventory 2014 s/b (a) and (b) because there is a box.
Subject
sports
hiking
commemorative
Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Vaux family
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 2007
Catalogue Number
103.09.1233 a,b
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Date
1917
Material
skin; fibre; metal; glass; paper
Catalogue Number
104.38.1006 a,b
Description
Two pair binoculars in leather cases. Binoculars of dark green metal marked: “CARL ZEISS. JENA. Fernglas 08” Pair (a) has “Nr. 26615” & “IV 1917” and pair (b) marked “Nr. 31134” & “V 1917”. Both cases have label of German text inside lid. Case (a) has a label on top of original label which reads: “…
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Title
Binoculars
Date
1917
Material
skin; fibre; metal; glass; paper
Dimensions
14.5 x 8.0 x 17.5 cm
Description
Two pair binoculars in leather cases. Binoculars of dark green metal marked: “CARL ZEISS. JENA. Fernglas 08” Pair (a) has “Nr. 26615” & “IV 1917” and pair (b) marked “Nr. 31134” & “V 1917”. Both cases have label of German text inside lid. Case (a) has a label on top of original label which reads: “Please return to: George Vaux Jr. Gulph Rd. Bryn Mawr. Penna. U.S.A.” Case (a) has leather strap and case (b) has a canvas strap.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
tourism
military
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.38.1006 a,b
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Date
c. 1915
Material
metal; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.44.1013 a-c
Description
3 prismatic compasses, olive-drab painting on the body, military issue, marked: “U.S.E.D. CREAGH-OSBORNE MARCHING COMPASS. MARK VII. MOD.E. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. In leather carrying cases. “Captain Frank Osborne Creagh-Osborne, Royal Navy, (1867/1943) was Superintendent of Compasses …
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Title
Compass
Date
c. 1915
Material
metal; glass; skin
Dimensions
9.0 x 7.0 cm
Description
3 prismatic compasses, olive-drab painting on the body, military issue, marked: “U.S.E.D. CREAGH-OSBORNE MARCHING COMPASS. MARK VII. MOD.E. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. In leather carrying cases. “Captain Frank Osborne Creagh-Osborne, Royal Navy, (1867/1943) was Superintendent of Compasses with the British Admiralty and inventor. His various inventions were built by H. Hughes & Son Ltd, Dent & Co & Johnson Ltd, Sperry Gyroscopes Co., etc. There exist two versions of a sturdy and heavy LENSATIC marching compass made by SPERRY GYROSCOPE Co. BROOKLYN N.Y.” “MARK VII MOD.E. Technical Data: - Foldable rifle-type sighting system- Adjustable lense- Case: brass- Dimensions: 85 x 60 x 32 mm- Weight: 230 gr- Fluid damped compass card”Quoted material from: http://www.compassmuseum.com/hand/hand_2.htm
Subject
photography
Vaux family
surveying
science
sports
hiking
military
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.44.1013 a-c
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Date
1897 – 1905
Material
metal; glass; skin; fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
104.38.1007 a-c
Description
Pair of binoculars (a) marked: “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y. Zeiss - Stereo. Day Marine Glass. Pat. June 22. 97. Power 12. Engraved: “George Vaux Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Leather neck strap and hard leather carrying case (c), lined with blue velvet, with small round compass embedded in li…
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Title
Binoculars
Date
1897 – 1905
Material
metal; glass; skin; fibre; paper
Dimensions
14.0 x 17.0 cm
Description
Pair of binoculars (a) marked: “Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Rochester, N.Y. Zeiss - Stereo. Day Marine Glass. Pat. June 22. 97. Power 12. Engraved: “George Vaux Jr. Philadelphia, Pa. Leather neck strap and hard leather carrying case (c), lined with blue velvet, with small round compass embedded in lid of case and torn paper tag reading: “GEORG .. BR..” (b)
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
tourism
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.38.1007 a-c
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.38.1008
Description
Pair of binoculars without manufacturer’s stamp, label reads: “THIS INSTRUMENT HAS ‘COATED OPTICS’ CLEAN LENSES CAREFULLY.” Hard leather carrying case stamped “SARD”.
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Title
Binoculars
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; skin
Dimensions
24.0 x 24.0 cm
Description
Pair of binoculars without manufacturer’s stamp, label reads: “THIS INSTRUMENT HAS ‘COATED OPTICS’ CLEAN LENSES CAREFULLY.” Hard leather carrying case stamped “SARD”.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
tourism
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.38.1008
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.38.1009
Description
Pair of binoculars without manufacturer’s stamp. Marked “ COATED OPTICS. 9 x 50. A013843”. Hard brown leather carrying case, marked “GENUINE TOP GRAIN COWHIDE. MADE IN U.S.A.”
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Title
Binoculars
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; skin
Dimensions
12.0 x 20.0 cm
Description
Pair of binoculars without manufacturer’s stamp. Marked “ COATED OPTICS. 9 x 50. A013843”. Hard brown leather carrying case, marked “GENUINE TOP GRAIN COWHIDE. MADE IN U.S.A.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
tourism
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.38.1009
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Date
1880 – 1885
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
102.05.1018
Description
Black metal lantern with large glass lens in opening door. Inside is a removable fuel reservoir with knob to adjust wick. Sliding screen controls amount of light. “Private Property. VAUX 84” scratched into base of lantern.
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Title
Kerosene Lantern
Date
1880 – 1885
Material
metal; glass
Dimensions
17.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
Black metal lantern with large glass lens in opening door. Inside is a removable fuel reservoir with knob to adjust wick. Sliding screen controls amount of light. “Private Property. VAUX 84” scratched into base of lantern.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
camping
hiking
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
102.05.1018
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.50.1016
Description
8 canvas straps, khaki or beige in colour, with metal buckles and clips. Some are closure straps and some are carrying straps.
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Title
Strap
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
2.5 x 150.0 cm
Description
8 canvas straps, khaki or beige in colour, with metal buckles and clips. Some are closure straps and some are carrying straps.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
camping
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.50.1016
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Date
1900 – 1940
Material
wood; metal; cork; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.18.1034 a-e
Description
Five bundles of fishing rods. Rods are collapsible. Four of the five have fabric carrying cases. (a) is two rods tied together. (d) has a net with handle to attach to fishing pole.
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Title
Fishing Rod
Date
1900 – 1940
Material
wood; metal; cork; fibre
Dimensions
117.0 x 7.0 cm
Description
Five bundles of fishing rods. Rods are collapsible. Four of the five have fabric carrying cases. (a) is two rods tied together. (d) has a net with handle to attach to fishing pole.
Subject
Vaux family
sports
fishing
hiking
camping
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.18.1034 a-e
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Date
1890 – 1910
Material
wood; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
108.04.1133 a-f
Description
Six ice axes with wooden handles, metal heads and tips. (a) has a leather head cover and tip cover. Cover marked “RICHARD COOGAN,” head marked: “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA. SOLID CAST STEEL.” (b) has a leather head cover and tip cover. Head marked “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA. SOLID CAST STE…
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Title
Ice Ax
Date
1890 – 1910
Material
wood; metal; skin
Dimensions
28.0 x 115.0 cm
Description
Six ice axes with wooden handles, metal heads and tips. (a) has a leather head cover and tip cover. Cover marked “RICHARD COOGAN,” head marked: “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA. SOLID CAST STEEL.” (b) has a leather head cover and tip cover. Head marked “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA. SOLID CAST STEEL.” (c) has leather head cover and tip cover. Head is stamped: “C.P.R.” & “F. JORG. ZWEILUTSCHINEN. BERNEROBERLAND” and an “X” is carved into the wooden handle just below the head. (d) has “GEORGE VAUX” engraved on head, also manufacturer’s stamp with crown and text obscured by rust. “INTERLAKEN” is the only legible word on the manufacturer’s stamp. (e) has a leather head cover and is made by “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA. (f) has a leather tip cover, is stamped: “FAYETTE R. PLUMB. PHILADELPHIA” and the initials “MV” are carved into the wooden handle near the head.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
sports
hiking
camping
climbing
Credit
Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1133 a-f
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