The maple leaf forever : a celebration of Canadian symbols / by Donna & Nigel Hutchins.

The maple leaf forever : a celebration of Canadian symbols / by Donna & Nigel Hutchins.

By
Hutchins, Donna Farron.

Publication Date
2006

Publication Information
Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press,

Physical Description
224 p. : ill.

Subject Term
Emblems, National -- Canada -- Pictorial works.
 
Maple leaf (Emblem)

Geographic Term
Canada -- Symbolic representation.

Additional Contributors
Hutchins, Nigel, 1945-

Summary
A centuries-old fishing spear and a modern goalie's mask Vintage toys and tacky taxidermy War medals and Easter eggs Comic books, quilts and museum artifacts. The uniquely Canadian products are accompanied by foreign manufactured tourist souvenirs. High art meets low kitsch. These are the things that define a nation beyond all politics, and this remarkable collection celebrates them all. It will be appreciated by collectors, antique hunters and lovers of Canadiana.

Language
English

ISBN
9781550464740


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St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH)Adult NFic OversizeAdult Non-Fiction Oversize Book971 H97Checked In