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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric; rubber; metal
Catalogue Number
102.01.0073 a,b
Description
Two rubber air mattresses covered in green khaki fabric. A is composed of two pieces laced together and b appears to be able to lace onto a to increase the length. each piece has a metal valve to inflate it and a stamp in one corner that bears a logo that says “AIRUBBER” and “MADE IN CHICAGO U.S.A …
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Title
Air Mattress
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric; rubber; metal
Dimensions
170.0 x 62.0 cm
Description
Two rubber air mattresses covered in green khaki fabric. A is composed of two pieces laced together and b appears to be able to lace onto a to increase the length. each piece has a metal valve to inflate it and a stamp in one corner that bears a logo that says “AIRUBBER” and “MADE IN CHICAGO U.S.A NO. 318 556”.
Subject
Moore home
camping
military
bedding
Philip Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.01.0073 a,b
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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
1905 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.1076
Description
Tarnished metal ashtray, circular with rest for cigarette.
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Title
Ashtray
Date
1905 – 1950
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.0 cm
Description
Tarnished metal ashtray, circular with rest for cigarette.
Subject
packers and guides
camping
smoking
Bert Riggall
Credit
Gift of Dale Burton, Surrey, 1999
Catalogue Number
102.04.1076
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Date
1940 – 1965
Material
wood, fibre; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1123
Description
Wooden pack board with green canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD No. 3. REGISTRATION No. 152720. SOLE MANUFACTURERS. JONES TENT & AWNING LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C.”
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Title
Backpack
Date
1940 – 1965
Material
wood, fibre; skin; metal
Dimensions
76.0 x 43.0 cm
Description
Wooden pack board with green canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD No. 3. REGISTRATION No. 152720. SOLE MANUFACTURERS. JONES TENT & AWNING LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C.”
Subject
parks
wardens
hiking
camping
Banff National Park
Credit
Gift of Henry Ness, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
103.08.1123
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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
fibre; wood; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1124
Description
Wooden pack board with beige canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD NO. 2. JONES . . . . LTD.” Part of label deteriorated.
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Title
Backpack
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
fibre; wood; skin; metal
Dimensions
76.0 x 43.0 cm
Description
Wooden pack board with beige canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD NO. 2. JONES . . . . LTD.” Part of label deteriorated.
Subject
parks
wardens
hiking
camping
Banff National Park
Credit
Gift of Henry Ness, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
103.08.1124
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
106.06.1024 a,b
Description
Cylindrical tin body, seamed at side, 3 horizontal ridges run in a band above centre. Top lid is rolled, bottom soldered. C shaped bail handle. looped through metal piece rivetted on sides. Pressed dome shaped lid with wire ring finger pull.
Title
Billy Can
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal
Dimensions
12.2 cm
Description
Cylindrical tin body, seamed at side, 3 horizontal ridges run in a band above centre. Top lid is rolled, bottom soldered. C shaped bail handle. looped through metal piece rivetted on sides. Pressed dome shaped lid with wire ring finger pull.
Subject
transportation
camping
Credit
Gift of Mrs. David Cowan, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
106.06.1024 a,b
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Date
1945
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.1105
Description
A metal bottle opener that also has a wrench and screwdriver at one end. The opener is marked: “FAIREY TURNBUTTON D93529 (?) 1945.”
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Title
Bottle Opener
Date
1945
Material
metal
Description
A metal bottle opener that also has a wrench and screwdriver at one end. The opener is marked: “FAIREY TURNBUTTON D93529 (?) 1945.”
Subject
sports
camping
households
Credit
Gift of Howard White, Banff, 2001
Catalogue Number
104.19.1105
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
104.20.1126 a-f
Description
6 small metal bowls: a) white enamel with blue trim around edge; b-f) aluminum.
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Title
Bowl
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Dimensions
6.0 cm
Description
6 small metal bowls: a) white enamel with blue trim around edge; b-f) aluminum.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.20.1126 a-f
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
104.20.1127 a-g
Description
7 large metal bowls: a-c) white enamel with black trim around edge; d-g) grey enamel.
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Title
Bowl
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Dimensions
7.0 cm
Description
7 large metal bowls: a-c) white enamel with black trim around edge; d-g) grey enamel.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.20.1127 a-g
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Date
1905 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.1133
Description
Small aluminum bowl, bottom stamped: “A&F Co.” Typewritten label by Bert Riggall’s daughter Doris Burton: “One of many Porrige Bowls that got very hot but Mr. Crosby Sr., for one, called for at least three refills!”
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Title
Bowl
Date
1905 – 1950
Material
metal
Dimensions
7.0 cm
Description
Small aluminum bowl, bottom stamped: “A&F Co.” Typewritten label by Bert Riggall’s daughter Doris Burton: “One of many Porrige Bowls that got very hot but Mr. Crosby Sr., for one, called for at least three refills!”
Subject
packers and guides
camping
Bert Riggall
Credit
Gift of Dale Burton, Surrey, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.20.1133
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