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- n.d.
- Material
- metal; cork
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1107 a-c
- Description
- A three-part metal cooker for camping: (a) the canister for heating water, soup etc. is a cylindrical metal container narrowing at the opening; seals with a cork plug.(b) a cylindrical hollow metal container, into which the canister fits, with thirteen round holes cut into the top part below the ri…
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- Title
- Camping Cooker
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; cork
- Dimensions
- 26.5 x 12.3 cm
- Description
- A three-part metal cooker for camping: (a) the canister for heating water, soup etc. is a cylindrical metal container narrowing at the opening; seals with a cork plug.(b) a cylindrical hollow metal container, into which the canister fits, with thirteen round holes cut into the top part below the rim and eleven at the bottom, and one small hole cut out opposite from, but higher than, the larger rectangular hole cut out at the bottom. There is a thin metal rod, attached to the sides of the container, molded into a shape to support the canister; this shaped metal rod serves as a handle to carry the canister and also to prop the it up on the stove. The metal handle moves easily back and forth.(c) a metal top, which fits over the canister and carrier, that serves as a pot. It has two metal handles attached by rivets; these can be pulled out for a handle, and when not in use, can be folded neatly around the rim.
- Subject
- recreational
- cooking
- camping
- climbing
- Credit
- Gift of H. A. Buckmaster, 2009
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1107 a-c
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- brass; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0283 a,b
- Description
- Portable brass SVEA 123 stove. It comes in two components the main component, which includes the fuel tank, control valve and adjusting key, and burner, and the outer/top component with an area on top to cook and protect user from flame. Across the top of the fuel is etched in text that reads “MADE…
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- Title
- Camping Stove
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- brass; metal
- Dimensions
- 11.3 x 9.6 x 9.6 cm
- Description
- Portable brass SVEA 123 stove. It comes in two components the main component, which includes the fuel tank, control valve and adjusting key, and burner, and the outer/top component with an area on top to cook and protect user from flame. Across the top of the fuel is etched in text that reads “MADE IN SWEDEN SVEA 123 BENZOLINE PETROL ESSENCE BENSIN”. Above “MADE IN SWEDEN” is “BAD” in handwriting. Underneath the fuel tank is a strip of tape that reads “BAD”. The adjusting key is attached to the base of the burner via chain. On the side of the fuel tank a silver sticker reads “ WARNING — Use campstove fuel only. No automative fuel permitted.” b) The outer/top component is a hollow cylindrical structure that features two sections. The bottom section features a series of rounded rectangles with 3 larger squares in order to accommodate the control valve and adjusting key, there is no base in order for it to fit on top of the main component. The top section features a hole in the base where the burner will fit through and along the wall is one long rectangle. Attached to the top section is three metal right angle rods which feature four notches on top. 10.4 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm
- Subject
- Svea 123
- stove
- camping
- climbing
- Chic Scott
- mountaineering
- traverse
- Buggaboos
- Roger’s Pass
- Northern Selkirk Mountain
- Mt. Logan
- Credit
- Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 2003
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0283 a,b
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; brass; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0284 a-g
- Description
- A portable metal SIGG-TOURIST cook set that nests completely into container with a clear plastic strap. a) The top of the cook set or lid, features two small handles, one of which has one end of the plastic strap with a metal buckle. Along the bottom edge of the lid reads “SIGG-TOURIST”.b) The SVEA…
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- Title
- Camping Stove
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; brass; plastic
- Dimensions
- 4.1 x 21.3 x 20 cm
- Description
- A portable metal SIGG-TOURIST cook set that nests completely into container with a clear plastic strap. a) The top of the cook set or lid, features two small handles, one of which has one end of the plastic strap with a metal buckle. Along the bottom edge of the lid reads “SIGG-TOURIST”.b) The SVEA 123 portable brass stove main component, which includes the fuel tank, adjusting key and burner. Along the top of the fuel tank is text etched which reads “ MADE IN SWEDEN SVEA 123 BENZOLINE PETROL ESSENCE BENSIN”. There is a sticker along the bottom wall but text is indecipherable. On the bottom of the stove is a strip of tape that reads “UNKNOWN” in handwriting. The adjusting key is attached via a chain attached to the base of the burner. 11.2 x 9.6 x 9.6 cm.c) A mini pump, used to pressurize the SVEA 123 stove. It is metal cylinder with a triangle with the point attached to the cylinder at one end and a different piece of metal, a brass circle with a post in the middle. There is a silver sticker along the pump that has text but is indecipherable. 8.8 x 2.1 x 2.1 cm. d) Windscreen #1, which features circles with two lines through them and large squares around the wall of windscreen. In the base of container is an indent inner circle, which appears to be where the stove would sit. There are two small circles with smaller circles. On the bottom is etched text that reads “SIGG SWITZERLAND”. 8.0 x 15.6 x 15.6 cm. e) Windscreen #2, which features long rounded rectangles along the top edge of the wall and two rows of circles on the outer edge of the base and a larger circle in the middle. 6.9 x 16.7 x 16.7 cm.f) Bowl/container #1, a medium sized metal bowl. 8.0 x 17.6 x 17.6 cm.g) Bowl/container #2, a larger sized bowl that fits the rest of the set inside. 9.6 x 18.9 x 18.9 cm.
- Subject
- cook set
- cookware
- climbing
- camping
- Chic Scott
- mountaineering
- traverse
- Buggaboos
- Roger’s Pass
- Northern Selkirk Mountain
- Mt. Logan
- Credit
- Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 2003
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0284 a-g
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- Date
- 1940 – 1980
- Material
- fibre; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1121
- Description
- Large green canvas duffle bag with side pocket with snap closure, carrying handle, carrying strap, large metal rivets at top end for closure. Paper sticker inside with owner’s name and address.
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- Title
- Duffle Bag
- Date
- 1940 – 1980
- Material
- fibre; metal
- Dimensions
- 58.0 x 92.0 cm
- Description
- Large green canvas duffle bag with side pocket with snap closure, carrying handle, carrying strap, large metal rivets at top end for closure. Paper sticker inside with owner’s name and address.
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- camping
- Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1121
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- Date
- 1890 – 1900
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1035
- Description
- Four rusted tin cans, three have been opened crudely with a knife, some contain moss and dirt.
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- Title
- Food Can
- Date
- 1890 – 1900
- Material
- metal
- Description
- Four rusted tin cans, three have been opened crudely with a knife, some contain moss and dirt.
- Subject
- camping
- climbing
- exploring
- Ice Lake
- Mount Temple
- Moraine Lake
- Walter Wilcox
- S.E.S. Allen
- Jon Whyte
- Credit
- Gift of Robert Smith, Banff, 2002
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1035
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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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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- metal; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1129 a-f
- Description
- Aluminum pot with bail handle, smaller aluminum pot with lid, aluminum canister with screw-on lid, and two aluminum cups with wire handles.
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- Title
- Mess Kit
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- metal; plastic
- Dimensions
- 17.0 cm
- Description
- Aluminum pot with bail handle, smaller aluminum pot with lid, aluminum canister with screw-on lid, and two aluminum cups with wire handles.
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- camping
- Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1129 a-f
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- Date
- 1956
- Material
- metal; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1106 a-c
- Description
- A small portable stove, consisting of two parts, in its original box and an instruction booklet: (a) a fuel tank canister/pipe with coil burners with a metal stand (for propping up the canister) attached to the canister; and (b) a metal hook:(a) the bomb-shaped fuel canister has a screw-on bottom t…
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- Title
- Portable Stove
- Date
- 1956
- Material
- metal; paper
- Dimensions
- 6.0 x 16.5 cm
- Description
- A small portable stove, consisting of two parts, in its original box and an instruction booklet: (a) a fuel tank canister/pipe with coil burners with a metal stand (for propping up the canister) attached to the canister; and (b) a metal hook:(a) the bomb-shaped fuel canister has a screw-on bottom that can be opened to insert fuel. The other end has a U-shaped, solid flat piece of metal soldered onto the canister. Two metal coils (each 0.50cm) are soldered on 0.50cm from the flat part that stabilizes it. Engraved on the flat part “BORDE” “PATENT” forming a circle with the logo inside. The flat metal ‘stovetop’ on which a pot would be placed, has eight metal prongs extending from a depressed circular piece; the four large prongs are bent, four small are straight. The fuel tank (16.3x6.0 wide) has a metal rod (0.50cm wide) coiled twice with each end soldered to the top of the fuel canister. There is a piece of metal tubing soldered onto the coil. The stand (9.0x4.5cm wide) is a metal rod fashioned to hold the fuel tank; each end is bent in the shape of a circle/coil to hold the stove; it fits over the canister. (b) the hook (15.0cmx1.0cm wide) is a straight metal rod with a curved hook at the end. The curved hook is for opening and closing the fuel outlet.The stove is contained in the original paper box with “BORDE”, underneath “Benzin-Brenner” and underneath that “Zurich / Switzerland” printed in black lettering.(c) the instruction booklet for the stove.
- Subject
- recreational
- cooking
- camping
- climbing
- Credit
- Gift of H. A. Buckmaster, 2009
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.1106 a-c
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- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre; feather
- Catalogue Number
- 102.01.1006
- Description
- Down sleeping bag, orange fabric, stamped “U.S.” at bottom, possibly army issue. Stuff sack green heavy cotton.
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- Title
- Sleeping Bag
- Date
- 1950 – 1980
- Material
- fibre; feather
- Description
- Down sleeping bag, orange fabric, stamped “U.S.” at bottom, possibly army issue. Stuff sack green heavy cotton.
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- camping
- Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 102.01.1006
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- Date
- 1940 – 1970
- Material
- fibre, cotton
- Catalogue Number
- 101.01.1008
- Description
- One cotton tent with label: “PIONEER BRAND MADE BY Jones Tent and Awning Ltd. 43 Hastings Street West Vancouver, B.C. Phone Seymour 9261.”
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- Title
- Tent
- Date
- 1940 – 1970
- Material
- fibre, cotton
- Description
- One cotton tent with label: “PIONEER BRAND MADE BY Jones Tent and Awning Ltd. 43 Hastings Street West Vancouver, B.C. Phone Seymour 9261.”
- Subject
- sports
- camping
- climbing
- Lawrence Grassi
- Credit
- Gift of Denis de Montigny, Chilliwack, 2001
- Catalogue Number
- 101.01.1008
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