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Date
1965 – 1985
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.1118
Description
Kelty framepack, red nylon fabric pack with aluminum frame, padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Manufacturer’s label on top flap of pack: “KELTY Pack. SUN VALLEY, CALIF. 91352”
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Title
Backpack
Date
1965 – 1985
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
74.0 x 38.0 cm
Description
Kelty framepack, red nylon fabric pack with aluminum frame, padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Manufacturer’s label on top flap of pack: “KELTY Pack. SUN VALLEY, CALIF. 91352”
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.08.1118
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Date
prior to 1980
Material
skin; rubber; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.1036 a,b
Description
Pair of rubber soled, leather uppers laced women's outdoor boot, moulded rubber sole and foot, chgain design tread, written on heel back "Maine Hunting Shoe, L. L. Beane Inc. Freeport, Me." and arch: "Made in the USA", leather uppers sewn on to shoe, 7 eyes for round woven laces, full tongue sewn t…
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Title
Boot
Date
prior to 1980
Material
skin; rubber; metal; fibre
Dimensions
23.0 x 10.5 x 29.0 cm
Description
Pair of rubber soled, leather uppers laced women's outdoor boot, moulded rubber sole and foot, chgain design tread, written on heel back "Maine Hunting Shoe, L. L. Beane Inc. Freeport, Me." and arch: "Made in the USA", leather uppers sewn on to shoe, 7 eyes for round woven laces, full tongue sewn to sides, extra piece of leather up back of boot has a loop sewn at end to form pull tab.
Subject
sports
hiking
climbing
Lillian Gest
Credit
Gift of Lillian Gest, Philadelphia, USA, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.03.1036 a,b
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Date
1965 – 1985
Material
skin; metal; fibre; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.1068 a,b
Description
Pair of leather hiking/climbing boots.
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Title
Boots
Date
1965 – 1985
Material
skin; metal; fibre; rubber
Description
Pair of leather hiking/climbing boots.
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1991
Catalogue Number
103.03.1068 a,b
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Date
1969 – 1980
Material
plastic; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.41.1111
Description
Camera, accesories and instruction booklets in a black case with metal hinges and clasp. The camera is a “POLAROID LAND CAMERA 360” with a flash, bellows and instructions printed on various parts of the camera. The case also contains empty film packs, instruction booklets, an electronic flash, a ch…
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Title
Camera
Date
1969 – 1980
Material
plastic; metal; fibre
Dimensions
11.8 x 27.0 x 38.7 cm
Description
Camera, accesories and instruction booklets in a black case with metal hinges and clasp. The camera is a “POLAROID LAND CAMERA 360” with a flash, bellows and instructions printed on various parts of the camera. The case also contains empty film packs, instruction booklets, an electronic flash, a charger for the flash unit, two batteries, and a “POLAROID CLOSE-UP KIT” in a white and grey plastic case. There is also a receipt and business card from “Super S Drugs Ltd.” The address on the card is “Head Office - 14th Street S. W. at 11th and 12th Avenues CALGARY 3, CANADA.”
Subject
photography
Polaroid
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
104.41.1111
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Date
1965 – 1975
Material
plastic, glass, metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1051
Description
Instantmatic with flash and bulbs in case; grey plastic body, colour black and white selection knob with manufacturer's name on face plate; fitted lens; viewfinder window top left corner; camera back release on bottom next to film advance knob; cloth strap;viewfinder eyepiece top left corner; frame…
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Title
Camera
Date
1965 – 1975
Material
plastic, glass, metal
Dimensions
22.3 x 9.6 x 13.4 cm
Description
Instantmatic with flash and bulbs in case; grey plastic body, colour black and white selection knob with manufacturer's name on face plate; fitted lens; viewfinder window top left corner; camera back release on bottom next to film advance knob; cloth strap;viewfinder eyepiece top left corner; frame number window in middle of back; 2 sockets for flash attachment; red button on top for shutter release; flash attachment - 2 brass prongs on bottom; reflective concave dish with bulb socket in centre; red button on back for releasing spent bulbs; screw for opening to insert batteries; 2 packages "Sylvania" flashbulbs; hard grey plastic case; depressions inside for flash and camera.
Subject
photography
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.41.1051
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Date
1969 – 1975
Material
metal; plastic; glass;
Catalogue Number
104.41.0150
Description
An Asahi Pentax 6x7 camera fitted with “Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR” lens. The main body of the camera has four small round metal protrusions on the front where accessories such as a flash can be attached. There appears to still be a roll of film inside the camera.
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Title
Camera
Date
1969 – 1975
Material
metal; plastic; glass;
Dimensions
14.4 x 18.0 x 14.5 cm
Description
An Asahi Pentax 6x7 camera fitted with “Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR” lens. The main body of the camera has four small round metal protrusions on the front where accessories such as a flash can be attached. There appears to still be a roll of film inside the camera.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
camera equipment;
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.0150
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Date
1967 – 1990
Material
metal; plastic; fabric
Catalogue Number
104.41.0097
Description
Dull grey travel case with shiny metal corner brackets, reinforcements along the edges, handle on the lid, and two lockable clasps. A black label underneath the handle on the lid reads “ASAHI PENTAX 6x7 TAKUMAR 1:4 f=600mm ASAHI OPT. CO. JAPAN.” Attached to the handle is a brown leather travel tag …
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Title
Camera Case
Date
1967 – 1990
Material
metal; plastic; fabric
Dimensions
25.5 x 23.9 x 45.5 cm
Description
Dull grey travel case with shiny metal corner brackets, reinforcements along the edges, handle on the lid, and two lockable clasps. A black label underneath the handle on the lid reads “ASAHI PENTAX 6x7 TAKUMAR 1:4 f=600mm ASAHI OPT. CO. JAPAN.” Attached to the handle is a brown leather travel tag with a clear plastic window - visible through the window is a white card that reads “N Morant Special Photographer Public Relations and Advertising Canadian Pacific Banff, Alberta.”The interior of the case is lined with red velvet and consists of different-shaped supports throughout the main body and inside the lid. Case most likely used to house Pentax camera bodies and lenses.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
camera equipment
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.0097
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Date
1969 – 1975
Material
metal; leather; plastic; fabric; paper; wood;
Catalogue Number
104.41.0169 a-d
Description
Black hard-sided travel case with silver metal brackets on the corners and, two metal clasps holding the hinged lid closed, a central slide lock [unlocked], metal loop attachments on both short sides [possibly for a carry strap], and a leather handle attached to the lid with metal loops. The exteri…
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Title
Camera Case
Date
1969 – 1975
Material
metal; leather; plastic; fabric; paper; wood;
Dimensions
25.2 x 19.7 x 33.5 cm
Description
Black hard-sided travel case with silver metal brackets on the corners and, two metal clasps holding the hinged lid closed, a central slide lock [unlocked], metal loop attachments on both short sides [possibly for a carry strap], and a leather handle attached to the lid with metal loops. The exterior of the case has the remnants of several different shipping labels [mostly on the front], a piece of masking tape along the right-hand side of the lid has “PENTAX 6x7” written in blue ink, and “FRAGILE” stenciled in white along the lid. The interior is lined in blue velvet - the body of the case is divided into two compartments and there are velvet-covered spacers in the larger compartment and in the lid to keep contents from shifting. Inside the case is a fabric camera strap still in its original plastic packaging, a wood and metal handle camera attachment in its original Asahi cardboard box [the box has several strips of masking tape throughout, none of which keep it closed], an Asahi Pentax lens hood in a black leather pouch, and a screw.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
camera
camera equipment
travel;
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.0169 a-d
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Date
1962 – 1965
Material
leather; fabric; metal; glass; plastic;
Catalogue Number
104.41.0138
Description
A Mamiya twin reflex lens with a plastic lens cap housed in a leather case lined with red velvet. The lens has a solid metal mount where it fits into a camera. Both lenses are 1:4.5 f=18cm.The case has a leather hinged lid, leather brackets on both short sides where a strap could be attached, and i…
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Title
Camera Lens
Date
1962 – 1965
Material
leather; fabric; metal; glass; plastic;
Dimensions
11.0 x 8.5 x 13.5 cm
Description
A Mamiya twin reflex lens with a plastic lens cap housed in a leather case lined with red velvet. The lens has a solid metal mount where it fits into a camera. Both lenses are 1:4.5 f=18cm.The case has a leather hinged lid, leather brackets on both short sides where a strap could be attached, and is held closed with a snap on a leather tab.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
camera equipment;
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.0138
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Date
c. 1965
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1066 a,b
Description
Two climbing carabiners (a) lozenge shape with screw security nut (b) oval shape, no security nut.
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Title
Climbing Carabiner
Date
c. 1965
Material
metal
Dimensions
10.0 cm
Description
Two climbing carabiners (a) lozenge shape with screw security nut (b) oval shape, no security nut.
Subject
sports
climbing
Credit
Gift of Robert Kelly, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
108.04.1066 a,b
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1048 a,b
Description
Cast aluminum, Chic Scott's, pair "Hiebler Steigklemme" 2 part construction, 10.0 long bar with 1.5 dia. rope hole on end. Other end has a shaped brake clamp, spring loaded. Manufacturer's stamp on side bar: "SALEWA", other side "Jn.U.A.Pat.ang.".
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Title
Climbing Ascenders
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Dimensions
6.0 x 11.0 cm
Description
Cast aluminum, Chic Scott's, pair "Hiebler Steigklemme" 2 part construction, 10.0 long bar with 1.5 dia. rope hole on end. Other end has a shaped brake clamp, spring loaded. Manufacturer's stamp on side bar: "SALEWA", other side "Jn.U.A.Pat.ang.".
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1048 a,b
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; plastic
Catalogue Number
108.04.1055
Description
Red nylon belay seat, Chic Scott's. Seat is red nylon, a 2.5 wide nylon strap is sewn onto seat across the top and bottom. The strap is continuous and has 2 long loops both sides. The loops are ca. 45.0 long but both have knots tied near the ends. Numerous holes and tears throughout. Felt pen: "BK…
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Title
Climbing Belay Seat
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; plastic
Dimensions
32.0 x 69.0 cm
Description
Red nylon belay seat, Chic Scott's. Seat is red nylon, a 2.5 wide nylon strap is sewn onto seat across the top and bottom. The strap is continuous and has 2 long loops both sides. The loops are ca. 45.0 long but both have knots tied near the ends. Numerous holes and tears throughout. Felt pen: "BK".
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1055
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Date
1960 – 1965
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1051
Description
3 piece brake bar, Chic Scott's. Each loop 1.0 dia. rod, 10.2x5.0, with 5.5 long gate opening. 2 outer loops have a solid locking bar 6.3x1.5, one side rounded. "Cmi" stamped on crossbars, system caused extreme wear on ropes, and fell into disrepute.
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Title
Climbing Brake Bar
Date
1960 – 1965
Material
metal
Description
3 piece brake bar, Chic Scott's. Each loop 1.0 dia. rod, 10.2x5.0, with 5.5 long gate opening. 2 outer loops have a solid locking bar 6.3x1.5, one side rounded. "Cmi" stamped on crossbars, system caused extreme wear on ropes, and fell into disrepute.
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1051
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1052 a-f
Description
Aluminum "D" ring, Chic Scott's. Solid aluminum rods, shaped into typical "D" carabiner, spring loaded latch 5.0 long on short side. Embossed on long side "P.ALLAIN 1600 Kg", other side"BREVETE S G D G".
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Title
Climbing Carabiners
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Dimensions
5.5 x 11.0 cm
Description
Aluminum "D" ring, Chic Scott's. Solid aluminum rods, shaped into typical "D" carabiner, spring loaded latch 5.0 long on short side. Embossed on long side "P.ALLAIN 1600 Kg", other side"BREVETE S G D G".
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1052 a-f
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Date
1960 – 1980
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1131
Description
7 various climbing chocks: 1 #9 hexcentric chock manufactured by Chouinard Equipment, slung with purple nylon rope; 1 smaller hexcentric chock, slung with purple and orange nylon perlon; 3 wedge chocks, various sizes, possibly custom machined, 1 slung with purple and orange nylon perlon and 2 slung…
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Title
Climbing Chocks
Date
1960 – 1980
Material
metal; fibre
Description
7 various climbing chocks: 1 #9 hexcentric chock manufactured by Chouinard Equipment, slung with purple nylon rope; 1 smaller hexcentric chock, slung with purple and orange nylon perlon; 3 wedge chocks, various sizes, possibly custom machined, 1 slung with purple and orange nylon perlon and 2 slung with orange and purple nylon perlon; 2 wire copperheads (chocks) slung with metal cable and suaged with copper.
Subject
sports
climbing
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1131
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1054 a-g
Description
Various straps for crampons, Chic Scott's. 3 hemp with metal buckles. (a,b) 1.5 wide (c) 1.8 wide. 4 leather, 1.0 wide.
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Title
Climbing Crampon Straps
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Description
Various straps for crampons, Chic Scott's. 3 hemp with metal buckles. (a,b) 1.5 wide (c) 1.8 wide. 4 leather, 1.0 wide.
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1054 a-g
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Climbing Ice Axe Ring

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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1053
Description
Aluminum ring with hemp strap, Chic Scott's. Solid aluminum ring, .3 thick with strap eye. 1.7 wide hemp strap is sewn back onto itself thought the eye.
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Title
Climbing Ice Axe Ring
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
25.5 cm
Description
Aluminum ring with hemp strap, Chic Scott's. Solid aluminum ring, .3 thick with strap eye. 1.7 wide hemp strap is sewn back onto itself thought the eye.
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1053
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Date
1965 – 1975
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1067 a,b
Description
(a) One piece of metal rod .7 cm dia. with screw one end and bent around other end for handle. (b) Aluminum, screw on one side only, hollowed other side, small finger handle and welded on keeper.
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Title
Climbing Ice Screw
Date
1965 – 1975
Material
metal
Dimensions
21.3 cm
Description
(a) One piece of metal rod .7 cm dia. with screw one end and bent around other end for handle. (b) Aluminum, screw on one side only, hollowed other side, small finger handle and welded on keeper.
Subject
sports
climbing
Credit
Gift of Robert Kelly, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
108.04.1067 a,b
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1050
Description
TITON climbing nut, aluminum, Jon Jones'. Solid aluminum, central bar has base 7.5x5.8 with other end 5.5x4.2. 2round holes 1.3 dia. in each end centered both sides of central bar. Stamped one side of bar: "3" and "COLORADO NY", scratched on base "JON". Can be wedged in big crack for holding car…
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Title
Climbing Nut
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Dimensions
7.5 x 5.8 x 7.7 cm
Description
TITON climbing nut, aluminum, Jon Jones'. Solid aluminum, central bar has base 7.5x5.8 with other end 5.5x4.2. 2round holes 1.3 dia. in each end centered both sides of central bar. Stamped one side of bar: "3" and "COLORADO NY", scratched on base "JON". Can be wedged in big crack for holding carabiner or rope.
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Jon Jones
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1050
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Date
1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1157
Description
A hand-forged, thin-blade piton for micro cracks called a ‘RURP’, an acronym for Realized Ultimate Reality Piton. The tapered blade is short and fine on the end; there are two holes on the wider, thicker end for rings. Engraved with “LONGWARE” and also “H G”.
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Title
Climbing Piton
Date
1960
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.0 x 3.1 cm
Description
A hand-forged, thin-blade piton for micro cracks called a ‘RURP’, an acronym for Realized Ultimate Reality Piton. The tapered blade is short and fine on the end; there are two holes on the wider, thicker end for rings. Engraved with “LONGWARE” and also “H G”.
Subject
sports
climbing
Hans Gmoser
Credit
Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1991
Catalogue Number
108.04.1157
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