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
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2006
Publication Information
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Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press,
Physical Description
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224 p. : ill.
Subject Term
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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
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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Corner Brook (WCB) | Adult NFic Oversize | Adult Non-Fiction Oversize Book | 971 H97 | Checked In |
St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | Adult NFic NL Ref - Vault Oversize | Adult Non-Fiction NL Reference - Vault Oversize | 971 H97 | NonCirculating |
St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | Adult NFic Oversize | Adult Non-Fiction Oversize Book | 971 H97 | Checked In |