2011.051.004 » Picturesque Cranbrook Set of 4 Postcards - Dining Car Argyle

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Accession: 2011.051.004
Object: textual record : postcard
Title: Picturesque Cranbrook Set of 4 Postcards - Dining Car Argyle
Description: Picturesque Cranbrook Set of 4 Postcards - Dining Car Argyle. The interior of the restored dining-room of the dining-car "Argyle" at the Railway Museum. Built in 1929 for the fabulous "Trans-Canada Limited" of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the car is the last of its type. It contains highly-varnished black walnut paneling with delicate inlaid patterns, authentic table settings and a tea-room.
Item Date: Unknown
Size: 19 x 12.5 cm
Author: Cranbrook Archives Museum & Landmark Foundation
Photographer: Graham, Phillip
Creator: Cranbrook Archives, Museum & Landmark Foundation
Publisher: Cranbrook Archives, Museum & Landmark Foundation
Location: 1-5-8-17
Indexed In: Railroad » Rolling Stock » Passenger » Diner » Argyle » After Restoration
Railroad » Company » CP Rail
Cranbrook » History
Arts » Visual » Photography
Cranbrook » Museum » Facilities