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Communication Objects; Documentary Object

Objects created as expressions of human thought or to comment on, interpret or enhance environments, functioning either symbolically or literally.
Objects created to communicate information to people and to present points of view, images or sets of ideas, often with the aim of enlightening or swaying people's attitudes.

Community pin

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Start Date: 
ca. 1979
End Date: 
ca. 2011
Date Range: 
[ca. 1979 - 2011]
Physical Description: 

0.7 cm of object. - 1 pin : col, ; 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 cm

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Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
011
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-008
Container Number: 
008
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General Description: 

A metal lapel pin.

Colour: 

white, blue, teal, yellow, orange

Date Reported: 
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 00:00
Style or Pattern: 
circle, hand, text, curves
Process: 
printed, wrapped
Marks: 
"IT TAKES A WHOLE COMMUNITY TO RAISE A CHILD"
Object Type: 
Description Level: 
GMD: 
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Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: 

Metis Nation of Ontario pin and sash

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Creator: 

Metis Nation of Ontario

Start Date: 
ca. 1994
End Date: 
ca. 2011
Date Range: 
[ca. 1994 - 2011]
Physical Description: 

1 cm of object. - 1 pin and sash : col, ; 2.9 x 1 x 1 cm

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Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
010
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-008
Container Number: 
008
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General Description: 

A metal lapel pin and woven miniature sash. (B) 35 x 3.4 x 1 cm

Colour: 

red, blue, silver, green, orange, yellow, white

Date Acquired: 
Mon, 04/02/2012 - 00:00
Date Reported: 
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 00:00
Style or Pattern: 
weave, loops, text
Process: 
woven, pressed, filled
Marks: 
"Metis Nation of Ontario"
Object Type: 
Description Level: 
GMD: 
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Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: 

Metis Nation of Ontario pin and sash

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Creator: 

Metis Nation of Ontario

Start Date: 
ca. 1994
End Date: 
ca. 2011
Date Range: 
[ca. 1994 - 2011]
Physical Description: 

1 cm of object. - 1 pin and sash : col, ; 2.9 x 1 x 1 cm

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Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
009
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-008
Container Number: 
008
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General Description: 

A metal lapel pin and miniature woven sash. (B) 35 x 3.4 x 1 cm

Colour: 

red, blue, silver, green, orange, yellow, white

Date Acquired: 
Mon, 04/02/2012 - 00:00
Date Reported: 
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 00:00
Style or Pattern: 
weave, loops, text
Process: 
woven, pressed, filled
Marks: 
"Metis Nation of Ontario"
Object Type: 
Description Level: 
GMD: 
Hide Conservation-Treatment
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: 

Michipicoten First Nation pin

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Creator: 

Michipicoten First Nation

Start Date: 
ca. 1960
End Date: 
ca. 2011
Date Range: 
[ca. 1960 - 2011]
Physical Description: 

1 cm of object. - 1 pin : col, ; 1 x 7.8 cm

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Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
008
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-008
Container Number: 
008
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General Description: 

A metal lapel pin.

Colour: 

red, silver,black, yellow, white

Date Reported: 
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011-5_007_056
Style or Pattern: 
text, circle, curves
Process: 
pressed, filled, stamped
Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Maker's Mark - Back - stamped - due to construction methods

Object Type: 
Description Level: 
GMD: 
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Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: 

Nishnawbe Aski Nation pin

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Creator: 

Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Start Date: 
ca. 1981
End Date: 
ca. 2011
Date Range: 
[ca. 1981 - 2011]
Physical Description: 

1 cm of object. - 1 pin : col, ; 2.3 c 3.1 x 1 cm

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Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
007
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-008
Container Number: 
008
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General Description: 

A metal lapel pin.

Colour: 

red, white, gold

Date Reported: 
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011-5_007_055
Style or Pattern: 
lines, text, curves
Process: 
pressed, filled
Marks: 
"NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION"; "UNITY-STRENGTH-SUCCESS"
Object Type: 
Description Level: 
GMD: 
Hide Conservation-Treatment
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: 

Garden River First Nation pin

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Creator: 

Garden River First Nation

Start Date: 
ca. 1994
End Date: 
ca. 2011
Date Range: 
[ca. 1994 - 2011]
Physical Description: 

0.6 cm of object. - 1 pin : col, ; 0.6 x 1.9 x 3 cm

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Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
006
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-008
Container Number: 
008
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General Description: 

A metal lapel pin.

Colour: 

silver, black, white, red, yellow

Date Acquired: 
Sun, 04/03/2011 - 00:00
Date Reported: 
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
2011-5_007_054
Style or Pattern: 
circle, feathers, lines, text
Process: 
pressed, filled, stamped
Marks: 
"GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION"; "COMMUNITY TRUST"
Object Type: 
Description Level: 
GMD: 
Hide Conservation-Treatment
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: 

Cree Nation of Wemindji pin

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Creator: 

Cree Nation of Wemindji

Start Date: 
ca. 1958
End Date: 
ca. 2011
Date Range: 
[ca. 1958 - 2011]
Physical Description: 

0.6 cm of object. - 1 pin : col, ; 2.5 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm

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Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
004
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-008
Container Number: 
008
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General Description: 

A metal lapel pin.

Colour: 

red, black, gold, cream, grey

Date Acquired: 
Thu, 03/03/2011 - 00:00
Date Reported: 
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011-5_001_057
Style or Pattern: 
bird, square, text,curves, circle
Process: 
pressed, filled
Marks: 
"CREE NATION OF WEMINDJI"; "IMP. HARRICANA"; "(819)-732-8335"
Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Maker's Mark - Back bottom - stamped - due to construction process

Object Type: 
Description Level: 
GMD: 
Hide Conservation-Treatment
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: 

Algoma University College pin

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Creator: 

Algoma University College

Start Date: 
1987
End Date: 
1987
Date Range: 
1987
Physical Description: 

0.6 cm of object. - 1 pin : col, ; 1.5 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm

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Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
003
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-008
Container Number: 
008
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General Description: 

A metal lapel pin.

Colour: 

green, gold

Date Acquired: 
Thu, 03/03/2011 - 00:00
Date Reported: 
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011-5_001_056
Style or Pattern: 
square, thunderbird, text, curves
Process: 
pressed, filled
Marks: 
"AUC" "1967" "1987"
Object Type: 
Description Level: 
GMD: 
Hide Conservation-Treatment
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: 

Anishinabek Nation pin

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Creator: 

Anishinabek Nation

Start Date: 
ca. 1960
End Date: 
ca. 2011
Date Range: 
[ca. 1960 - 2011]
Physical Description: 

0.6 cm of object. - 1 pin : col, ; 0.6 x 5.3 cm

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Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
002
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-008
Container Number: 
008
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General Description: 

A metal lapel pin.

Colour: 

burgundy, gold

Date Acquired: 
Sat, 03/03/2012 - 00:00
Date Reported: 
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011-5_001_055
Style or Pattern: 
circle, thunderbird, lines, text
Process: 
pressed, filled
Marks: 
"ANISHINABEK"
Object Type: 
Description Level: 
GMD: 
Hide Conservation-Treatment
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: 

Anishinabek Nation pin

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Creator: 

Anishinabek Nation

Start Date: 
ca. 1960
End Date: 
ca. 2011
Date Range: 
[ca. 1960 - 2011]
Physical Description: 

0.6 cm of object. - 1 pin : col, ; 0.6 x 5.3 cm

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Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
001
Shelf Location: 
2011-005-008
Container Number: 
008
Hide Conservation
General Description: 

A metal lapel pin.

Colour: 

burgundy, gold

Date Acquired: 
Thu, 03/03/2011 - 00:00
Date Reported: 
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011-5_001_054
Style or Pattern: 
circle, thunderbird, lines, text
Process: 
pressed, filled
Marks: 
"ANISHINABEK"
Object Type: 
Description Level: 
GMD: 
Hide Conservation-Treatment
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
Image: