Twin Baby Carriage
Early 20th century
Collection of Glenbow Museum
C-10382 A-B

Canadian Glasswares
19th - 20th century
Collection of Glenbow Museum
C-41814; C-41669; C-41622

The blown-glass pitcher, footed bowl and pressed glass goblet show the level of craftsmanship of early Canadian glassmakers. The rare footed bowl was made at the Mallorytown Glass Works in 1839-40 and is among the earliest Canadian-made glass.

Evening Dress
ca. 1912
Collection of Glenbow Museum
C-31841

Designed by Paris fashion house Paul Poiret, this dress was likely made in Calgary by Glanvilles Ltd. Prominent North American dressmaking firms were able to obtain designs for wealthy clients straight from Europe.

Squirrel-patterned Jacquard Coverlet
19th century, Scotland
Collection of Glenbow Museum. Gift of Mrs. Vona Anglin, 2002.
2002.102.001

Cold War Survival Kit
1961-1962
Collection of Glenbow Museum
2000.075.001 -.030

A Calgary family assembled this survival kit for use in their basement fallout shelter. The kit contains civil defense pamphlets, a first-aid kit, shaving kit, cosmetic kit, vitamins, cigarettes, hatchet and candles.