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Developer Liquid Measure

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Date
1874
Catalogue Number
104.41.1161
Description
A metal 24 ounce measuring jug with handle. The measuring jug has a slight lip for easy pouring. The scale has been inscribed on the inside of the measuring jug and contains both ounces and cubic centimeters or milliliters symbolized by “c.c.” The scale representing ounces begins at 2 ounces and i…
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Title
Developer Liquid Measure
Date
1874
Description
A metal 24 ounce measuring jug with handle. The measuring jug has a slight lip for easy pouring. The scale has been inscribed on the inside of the measuring jug and contains both ounces and cubic centimeters or milliliters symbolized by “c.c.” The scale representing ounces begins at 2 ounces and increases in 2 ounce increments to 24 ounces. The cubic centimeter scale begins at 100 c.c. and increases in increments of 100 c.c. to 700 c.c. and then by 50 c.c. more to 750. The bottom of the measuring jug has an inscription that reads: “Vollrath” in cursive writing followed by “STAINLESS STEEL WARE” “8324” all in upper case letters. Vollrath is a manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminum parts and products for food service and custom uses.
Subject
dark room
photography
Nick Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1161
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Date
1870 – 1900
Material
wood, leather, glass, metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1049
Description
Folding plate camera with two plate holders; leather covered wood body with fold out bed; bellows - lens assembly rides on a brass track; distance indicator on left side "30" inscribed on the bed;optical viewfinder which tilts for use of vertical and horizontal shots; lens pole floats up/down on 2 …
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Title
Folding Camera
Date
1870 – 1900
Material
wood, leather, glass, metal
Dimensions
17.7 x 15.2 x 12.5 cm
Description
Folding plate camera with two plate holders; leather covered wood body with fold out bed; bellows - lens assembly rides on a brass track; distance indicator on left side "30" inscribed on the bed;optical viewfinder which tilts for use of vertical and horizontal shots; lens pole floats up/down on 2 posts, geared knob on left side; shutter selection above lens; aperture selection below; shutter release on right right; Bausch &Lomb Opt. Co. lens; Model name plate; maroon leather bellows; 2 plateholders made of wood; brass fasteners; cardboard dividers; metal exposure guards; door on right side for inserting plate holders; door at back opens for fine focusing; leather carrying strap on top.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1049
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Date
1870 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1056 a
Description
Kerosene darkroom safe light, green; fuel tank as base, ring one side for carrying; wire clasp holds top unit down, hinged at back; wick; wick holder and turn knobs to lengthen wick in shielded area directly on top of fuel tank; hole in bottom of top unit (shade)where wick assembly enters; this rec…
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Title
Kerosene Safelight
Date
1870 – 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
10.0 x 20.3 x 10.0 cm
Description
Kerosene darkroom safe light, green; fuel tank as base, ring one side for carrying; wire clasp holds top unit down, hinged at back; wick; wick holder and turn knobs to lengthen wick in shielded area directly on top of fuel tank; hole in bottom of top unit (shade)where wick assembly enters; this rectangular box has a slot in front; a red sheet of glass is inserted, a flap (hinged at top) falls over the glass area;top of the box is a round extension which acts as a chimney; painted green.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1056 a
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Date
1870 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1056 b
Description
Darkroom kerosene safe light, painted red; fuel tank as base, ring to one side for carrying; thin metal clasp in front holds down top unit; hinged at the back (broken); hole in bottom if unit allows wick assembly on fuel tank to be inserted; top unit (shade) has flat face with a rounded back; flap …
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Title
Kerosene Safelight
Date
1870 – 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
11.2 x 20.3 x 12.6 cm
Description
Darkroom kerosene safe light, painted red; fuel tank as base, ring to one side for carrying; thin metal clasp in front holds down top unit; hinged at the back (broken); hole in bottom if unit allows wick assembly on fuel tank to be inserted; top unit (shade) has flat face with a rounded back; flap falls over a red glass plate inserted in slots at face; hinged at top; rounded extension above shade acts as chimney.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1056 b
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Mountain And Mining Transit

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Date
1870 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; glass; fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
104.44.1015
Description
Gurley M&M (mountain and mining) transit. Original wooden box contains blued and brass instrument, field tools, sun shade fitting, ground cloth, plumb bob, etc. Paper labels inside lid of box.
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Title
Mountain And Mining Transit
Date
1870 – 1900
Material
wood; metal; glass; fibre; paper
Dimensions
32.0 x 25.0 cm
Description
Gurley M&M (mountain and mining) transit. Original wooden box contains blued and brass instrument, field tools, sun shade fitting, ground cloth, plumb bob, etc. Paper labels inside lid of box.
Subject
photography
Vaux family
surveying
Credit
Gift of Hugh J. McCauley, Bryn Mawr, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.44.1015
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Date
1875 – 1900
Material
wood; fibre; glass; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
107.01.0063
Description
Two shallow black boxes joined together at one side by brass hinges to open like a book. The case is lined with red velvet on the inside with a cut floral pattern. A rectangular, narrow, high arched gilt (?) border that follows the shape of the frame which is shaped like high curved arch. One si…
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Title
Photograph Case
Date
1875 – 1900
Material
wood; fibre; glass; metal, brass
Dimensions
9.4 x 8.3 cm
Description
Two shallow black boxes joined together at one side by brass hinges to open like a book. The case is lined with red velvet on the inside with a cut floral pattern. A rectangular, narrow, high arched gilt (?) border that follows the shape of the frame which is shaped like high curved arch. One side has a low relief design of crossed cannons with U.S. flags and a shield.Cross-reference: 105.02.0010 (daguerreotype)Given to Pearl Moore as a gift in 1968. Letter enclosed. 'Dear Pearl, July 25 1....8/I am
Subject
photography
households
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0063
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Date
1870 – 1890
Material
paper
Catalogue Number
105.02.0125 a-e
Description
Japanese scenes, pasted on to card. (a) "Ninagawa's house, Kioto. Inner gate and a very old tree planted about 300 years ago." plus Japanese writing, photograph 5.8 x 9.7 pasted on card 7.3 x 10.8. (b-e) prints 5.7 x 9.0 pasted on card 6.3 x 10.5, scenes of bridge construction, 2 over water, 2 ov…
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1870 – 1890
Material
paper
Description
Japanese scenes, pasted on to card. (a) "Ninagawa's house, Kioto. Inner gate and a very old tree planted about 300 years ago." plus Japanese writing, photograph 5.8 x 9.7 pasted on card 7.3 x 10.8. (b-e) prints 5.7 x 9.0 pasted on card 6.3 x 10.5, scenes of bridge construction, 2 over water, 2 over land.
Subject
households
hobbies
photography
Japanese;Edward S. Morse
Edith Morse Robb
industry
construction
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0125 a-e
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Date
1870 – 1900
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.44.1018
Description
Large wooden tripod for use with transit (104.44.1015). Varnished wood with collapsing (telescoping) three legs with brass leg points and thumb screws for leg adjustments. The top bezel of threaded brass has a round wooden cover cap. Brass leg brackets are stamped: “W. & L.E. GURLEY, TROY, N.Y.”
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Title
Tripod
Date
1870 – 1900
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
93.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
Large wooden tripod for use with transit (104.44.1015). Varnished wood with collapsing (telescoping) three legs with brass leg points and thumb screws for leg adjustments. The top bezel of threaded brass has a round wooden cover cap. Brass leg brackets are stamped: “W. & L.E. GURLEY, TROY, N.Y.”
Subject
photography
Vaux family
surveying
Credit
Gift of Hugh J. McCauley, Bryn Mawr, USA, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.44.1018
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