A man’s black hat, bowler style, shaped and hardened. The brim has a piece of leather (1.8cm wide) sewn in to keep the brim turned up. There is a black grosgrain ribbon sewn on for a hat band. On the inside of the light brown, soft leather sweatband, viewer’s right from the back seam, imprinted in …
A man’s black hat, bowler style, shaped and hardened. The brim has a piece of leather (1.8cm wide) sewn in to keep the brim turned up. There is a black grosgrain ribbon sewn on for a hat band. On the inside of the light brown, soft leather sweatband, viewer’s right from the back seam, imprinted in gold lettering “Made Expressly for W. JOHNSON Lyndhurst, ONT.” On the back seam near the brim there is a paper label with “B4” and then “7” underneath; opposite that on the hat band “RUSSIA LEATHER” imprinted in gold lettering. Hand written in pen under and 1.0cm away from this “Hnn” indiscernible could be “12.50”. There is a gold-coloured bowed ribbon sewn on the top of the back seam. On the inside crown a black fabric label with gold lettering “BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT” underneath the logo, under that “PITT STATE CAP MAKER & HATTER, WELLINGTON ST. STRAND MADE EXPRESSLY FOR W. JOHNSON LYNDHURST, ONT.”
A well worn, long leather jacket with rounded side slits, front closure, one breast pocket on viewer’s left, and two larger pockets left and right, below. Originally there were metal buttons to close the front, there are none remaining, one metal button (gold-coloured and has the image of a train e…
A well worn, long leather jacket with rounded side slits, front closure, one breast pocket on viewer’s left, and two larger pockets left and right, below. Originally there were metal buttons to close the front, there are none remaining, one metal button (gold-coloured and has the image of a train engine embossed on the front) remaining on the breast pocket and on the lower pocket, viewer’s left, and one metal button on each cuff. For front closure there is a faded green corded string in the buttonhole, viewer’s right, on the top buttonhole, and a large safety pin, viewer’s left, on the last buttonhole.
A framed (in a gold-coloured shadow box with a screwed-on wooden back) and glassed-in mound of bison dung surrounded by white tissue paper. There is a screwed-in hook at the top of the box for hanging. Au verso written in pen “THIS 100% PURE BUFFALO CHIP WAS CREATED ON THE PLAINS OF ALBERTA - ABOU…
A framed (in a gold-coloured shadow box with a screwed-on wooden back) and glassed-in mound of bison dung surrounded by white tissue paper. There is a screwed-in hook at the top of the box for hanging. Au verso written in pen “THIS 100% PURE BUFFALO CHIP WAS CREATED ON THE PLAINS OF ALBERTA - ABOUT 30 MILES S-E OF RED DEER - ON OR ABOUT THE 24TH DAY OF JULY 1881 - PRESERVED BY THE KINDNESS OF THE ABERHART GOVERNMENT”. Signed in pencil in script “Pat Lawrence P-L Ranches Red Deer”. On viewer’s left there is a white rectangular paper sticker with a red border, above this printed in pen “CERTIFIED GENUINE” and written on the paper, extending onto the wood, a signature in pen ESMeaueug?? underlined.
a) 36 white business cards (9.0cm in length X 4.8cm in width), written in black ink is “N Morant”; “Special Photographer”; “Public Relations and Advertising”; written in larger blue ink is “Canadian Pacific”; and written in black ink is “Banff, Alberta”.b) 80 beige business cards (9.0cm in length …
a) 36 white business cards (9.0cm in length X 4.8cm in width), written in black ink is “N Morant”; “Special Photographer”; “Public Relations and Advertising”; written in larger blue ink is “Canadian Pacific”; and written in black ink is “Banff, Alberta”.b) 80 beige business cards (9.0cm in length X 5.8cm in width), written in raised script italics in black ink is “Nicholas Morant”; “Illustrative Photography”. c) box, written in green ink on the front and back is “J. Emile Roy & Sons Inc.”; “MONTREAL”; written in green ink on the sides is “J. Emile & Fils Inc.”; “MONTREAL”. 1 business card (a) is taped on the top of the box with 2 pieces of discoloured transparent tape. The box is held together at each corner with white archival tape.
A camera in a brown leather case and a piece of paper with type-written instructions for trip camera setup:(a) a black and silver twin lens camera (7.5cm depth, width 8.0cm, 14.5cm high, 19.5 with the viewfinder) with a black leather strap for wearing the camera around the neck. On the top front in…
A camera in a brown leather case and a piece of paper with type-written instructions for trip camera setup:(a) a black and silver twin lens camera (7.5cm depth, width 8.0cm, 14.5cm high, 19.5 with the viewfinder) with a black leather strap for wearing the camera around the neck. On the top front in raised silver letters “ROLLEIFLEX ” below engraved, silver on black “DRP 645675 DRGM”; engraved around the lenses: the top “Heidoscop - Anastigmat 1:28”; across the middle separating the lenses “FRANKE & HEIDECKE BRAUNSCHWEIG”, below this, white lettering on black background around the lens “Nr 2155854 Tessar 1:3,5 f=7.5 Carl Zeiss Jena , below that “COMPUR - RAPID”. It has a film side-winding lever (viewer’s left) exposure instructions on a metal plate on the back, aperture and focus on viewer’s right, hinged back with an exposure guide in silver lettering on black - see photo. On the back of the pop-up viewfinder there is a white sticker with black felt pen lettering “TRI” and below that “ X”. Tripod attachment on the bottom with an arrow turning in anti-clockwise direction.(b) a brown leather case (14.5x9.0 wide) with”Rolleiflex” imprinted in script on the front, front metal closure, and hand strap for carrying. On the back there is a plastic see- through window stitched in. “GERMANY” imprinted on top of the window. There is a piece of masking tape on the inside cover “Trip to Shutter” printed with a black felt pen.(c) type-written note see photo
Two identical metal tripods with burgundy legs attached with white string. Three adjustable knobs are located at the top of the tripod allowing the metal bar inside to be adjusted maximizing the height. The folding and collapsible legs extend away from the vertical center in three sections to a len…
Two identical metal tripods with burgundy legs attached with white string. Three adjustable knobs are located at the top of the tripod allowing the metal bar inside to be adjusted maximizing the height. The folding and collapsible legs extend away from the vertical center in three sections to a length of 54.0 cm. A fourth adjustable knob, located at the bottom of the metal bar and meeting the top of the legs, allows the user to extend the legs of the tripod to the desired height. Each of the four knobs has the maker’s mark inscribed and reads: “ACME- LITE-CHICAGO- ” around the circumference. The feet are at a 45 degree angle and have a rubber stopper on the bottom giving the portable three-legged frame greater stability to resist lateral forces. A tripod may have been used for motion and still photography to prevent movement or to help achieve precise framing of an image.
The top of the cigar box contains the “House of Lords” logo sticker, which is red and circular with two crowns on either side of the script-style writing and a silver border running around the circumference. It appears as if someone has written on top of the sticker using the box as a support scrat…
The top of the cigar box contains the “House of Lords” logo sticker, which is red and circular with two crowns on either side of the script-style writing and a silver border running around the circumference. It appears as if someone has written on top of the sticker using the box as a support scratching the red backing to reveal the silver portion underneath. Below the sticker are the words, “By Appointment to His Excellency The Governor General” branded into the wood. Beneath the words there is a small hole in the centre and a partial fingerprint in black ink. On the bottom of the cigar box, in the centre, the words read, “50 Cigars”; “The manufacturers of the Cigars herein contained have compiled with all the requirements of the law. The following caution is to be strictly observed under the penalties provided by the Statutes of Canada.”; “1st. This package is to be opened in such a way as to break the stamp.”; “2nd. The package is not to be used again when the present contents are removed.”; “3rd. The contents are not to be removed except for immediate sale, and”; “4th. The package is empty the stamp and package must both be destroyed.” (Note: the words “must both be destroyed” seem to be underlined.) The revenue sticker contains the serial number “6-10-D BFC” and the words, “CANCEL HERE BY STAMP OR STENCIL” The front of the cigar box has a latch where the box could be fastened closed to keep the cigars fresh. In the centre there is the words, “Petit Coronas” branded in script-style writing. There are crowns on both sides of the words. There is also the word, “(CLARO)” written on the viewer right side. There is also a revenue sticker attached that extends on to the bottom of the box. In the centre on the back of the cigar box the words, “IMPERIAL TOBACCO CO. of CANADA Limited” “Sole Distributors” are branded. There are also three gold-coloured hinges spaced evenly apart , approximately 5.0 cm. (Each hinge measures 2.0 cm) The first hinge starts 3.0 cm from the edge of the cigar box. On both the viewer left and right side there are the words (in script-style writing), “House of Lords” with two crowns on either side of the writing branded into the wood. On the viewer right side there is a piece of tape that is affixed to the inside and extends to the outside. Inside the box, on the lid, there is the “House of Lords” logo sticker, which mimics the logo on the top of the box, which is red and circular with two crowns on either side of the script-style writing and a silver border running around the circumference. Underneath the sticker there are the words, “By Appointment to His Excellency The Governor General” branded into the wood. The top viewer left corner has “15¢@” written in pencil. Inside the box on the viewer right side the piece of white surgical tape that is prevalent from the viewer right side (on the outside) can be seen. This piece of surgical tape is white and has a smaller piece of gray tape underneath.
White, glazed novelty coffee mug with “Nick” written in black on the front above an automobile. Below this image are the words, “Cadillac Automobile 1903” written also in black lettering. When the image is facing the viewer the handle is on the viewer right side and is in a backward c-shape. On the…
White, glazed novelty coffee mug with “Nick” written in black on the front above an automobile. Below this image are the words, “Cadillac Automobile 1903” written also in black lettering. When the image is facing the viewer the handle is on the viewer right side and is in a backward c-shape. On the bottom of the mug inscribed in large capital letters are the word “PAPEL” with a swirl-style design on top. Below in an oval circle are the words, “Custom Card of Canada Ltd.” “Japan” written in green. The words “Custom Card” and “of Canada Ltd.” are separated by a crown. Also on the bottom is the remains of a sticker, possibly out there by the retailer to indicate the cost.
Composite material consisting of a base and enamel ware chamber pot. The base is not wood and is particle board that has been finished with a coat of varnish on the surface. The chamber pot contains a handle on the viewer right side. Attached to the wooden base is a plaque with inscriptions that re…
(a) 1.5; (b) 12.2; x (a) 25.5; (b) 29.0; (c) 5.0 x (a) 30.6; (b) 23.5; (c) 9.3 cm
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Composite material consisting of a base and enamel ware chamber pot. The base is not wood and is particle board that has been finished with a coat of varnish on the surface. The chamber pot contains a handle on the viewer right side. Attached to the wooden base is a plaque with inscriptions that read as follows: “PRESENTED TO NICK MORANT ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT APRIL 22, 1981” and “SO YOU WONDERED WHERE ALL THOSE GOOD IDEAS WENT…?” in script style writing. The plaque is not a heavy metal inscribed plaque, but simply a metal foil with printed text. The bottom of the base does not reveal any fixtures that would have been used to affix the metal pot to the base suggesting that is has been glued or adhered. Three holes have been drilled on the bottom of the base in the top viewer right corner and the bottom left and right corners. It is unclear as to why this has been done.
Round silver medal and box. The medal commemorates 125 years since Confederation. (a) A round silver medal honouring the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The medal was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The medal honours Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their …
(a) 0.4; (b) 1.3; (c) 1.3 x (a) 3.5; (b) 5.0 ; (c) 4.7 x (a) 9.8; (b) 11.0; (c) 10.5 cm
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Round silver medal and box. The medal commemorates 125 years since Confederation. (a) A round silver medal honouring the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The medal was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The medal honours Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, to their community, or to Canada. The medal is attached to a blue, white and red ribbon. At the top of the ribbon a pin has been attached so that the owner could wear it if desired. The case contains two holes for the pin to be clipped through, which would hold it in place. The Front of the medal contains the image of The Royal Cypher (EIIR) of the Queen of Canada, Elizabeth II, surmounted by a crown superimposed on a large single maple leaf, circumscribed with the legend “CONFEDERATION” and “CONFÉDÉRATION” and the dates “1867 — 1992” at the bottom.The Reverse Side contains The shield of arms of Canada encircled by the motto ribbon of the Order of Canada “DESIDERANTE MELIOREM PATRIAM,” which mean "They Desire a Better Country") ensigned by the central portion of the Royal Arms of Canada (a crowned lion holding a maple leaf in the right front paw) and circumscribed with the motto A MARI USQUE AD MARE at the bottom. The medal was only issued in 1992 and could not be awarded to a person who died prior to January 1, 1992. The Medal has no Bar or post-nominal. Nominations were made through the various branches of Government, as well as organization throughout the country.This Medal was awarded to approximately 42,000 Canadians.(b)The box is blue with both a top and bottom. The top of the lid has the crest of Canada in gold. Underneath the crest “CANADA” has been applied. Underneath the crest the dates “1867 – 1992” is indicated. When the lid has been removed one can see that the medal is resting on a cushioned support that has been retrofitted in the bottom of the box.
