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Barometer Altimeter
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- Date
- 1935 – 1945
- Material
- brass; glass; metal; skin; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.0006
- Description
- Maroon leather case with green satin velvet lining holds combination altimeter barometer of pocket watch like design. Brass casing and suspension loop. Casing rim ridged for gripping and rotation of altitude dial, inner dial, under crystal, is fixed and indicates barometric pressure in inches of m…
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- Title
- Barometer Altimeter
- Date
- 1935 – 1945
- Material
- brass; glass; metal; skin; fibre
- Dimensions
- 2.7 x 6.0 x 6.5 cm
- Description
- Maroon leather case with green satin velvet lining holds combination altimeter barometer of pocket watch like design. Brass casing and suspension loop. Casing rim ridged for gripping and rotation of altitude dial, inner dial, under crystal, is fixed and indicates barometric pressure in inches of mercury. Instrument is an aneroid barometer and needle varies with changes in atmospheric pressure, whether by change of altitude or change of weather. On dial face are following marks "rain change fair...compensated. Harrison & Co. Montreal, Made in England". On back of instrument casing is screw adjustment to correct for local conditions. Barometric pressure range is 17 to 31, altitude 0 to 16,000 feet.
- Subject
- households
- World War II
- RCAF
- PW
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.0006
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- Date
- 1925 – 1927
- Material
- paper
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0109
- Description
- A very small, white, cardboard card with "Peter White (sic)" printed in Gothic lettering at centre, and Banff, Alta", in plain lettering in lower right corner.
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- Title
- Calling Card
- Date
- 1925 – 1927
- Material
- paper
- Dimensions
- 1.9 x 3.7 cm
- Description
- A very small, white, cardboard card with "Peter White (sic)" printed in Gothic lettering at centre, and Banff, Alta", in plain lettering in lower right corner.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0109
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- Date
- 1929 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0193
- Description
- Small, thin, silver disk with initials either side. Round disk has milled edge. Plain block letters on one side "P.W." and on other "C.R." Tiny 1.0 mm hole drilled through at top.
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- Title
- Charm
- Date
- 1929 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.1 x 1.6 cm
- Description
- Small, thin, silver disk with initials either side. Round disk has milled edge. Plain block letters on one side "P.W." and on other "C.R." Tiny 1.0 mm hole drilled through at top.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0193
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Chauffeur's Jacket
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.05.0102
- Date
- 1925 – 1930
- Material
- hair, fibre; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0102
- Description
- Grey tailored Brewster Transfer Co. jacket. Four front patch pockets with buttoned flaps, three button front closure. Buttons are silver metal and carry Brewster logo in center and the words "THE BREWSTER TRANSFER CO. LTD." around rims. 29.2cm vent in back. Label on inside breast pocket "CARLINGTO…
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- Title
- Chauffeur's Jacket
- Date
- 1925 – 1930
- Material
- hair, fibre; metal
- Dimensions
- 39.0 x 76.0 cm
- Description
- Grey tailored Brewster Transfer Co. jacket. Four front patch pockets with buttoned flaps, three button front closure. Buttons are silver metal and carry Brewster logo in center and the words "THE BREWSTER TRANSFER CO. LTD." around rims. 29.2cm vent in back. Label on inside breast pocket "CARLINGTON CLOTHES Made to Measure, THE KIND THAT GENTLEMEN WEAR" Lining has been repaired by hand along center back and under left arm.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0102
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Collection Necktie
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- Date
- 1930 – 1960
- Material
- fibre; hair
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0121 a-f
- Description
- A collection of six neckties of varying widths and length. (a) red silk like polyester, 124.0 x 8.0, manufacturer's label, "Emily Concord U.S. pat. EXTRA WAY TIE Bosley mass'tts pending" Seams only at side so tie is reversible. (b) Tweed tie , 134.0 x 5.5, black and green, brown wool with seam up…
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- Title
- Collection Necktie
- Date
- 1930 – 1960
- Material
- fibre; hair
- Description
- A collection of six neckties of varying widths and length. (a) red silk like polyester, 124.0 x 8.0, manufacturer's label, "Emily Concord U.S. pat. EXTRA WAY TIE Bosley mass'tts pending" Seams only at side so tie is reversible. (b) Tweed tie , 134.0 x 5.5, black and green, brown wool with seam up back. Label, "Made expressly for THE WOOL SHOP Wellesley Concord Osterville". (c) black wool, 124.0 x 8.5, seam at centre back. Label, "CURRIE imported fabric TRU TIE construction Reg'd Pat. 1938. (d) red and green plaid, 115.0 x 8.0, wool with centre back seam. Label, "Laurie 89 Princess St. Edinburgh". ( e) Light brown wool, 118.5 x 9.0, reinforced with stitching at neck area, and central back seam. (f) green gabardine, 129.0 x 9.5, centre back seam. Label, "Gabardine by ABBEY ATC fabric made in Canada".
- Subject
- households
- PW
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0121 a-f
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Detachable Collar Collection
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- Date
- 1925 – 1945
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0122 a-i
- Description
- A collection of two different types of detachable collars for dress shirts, in red plaid taffeta drawstring pouch. (a-g) seven very stiffly starched wing collars with buttonholes for studs at each end, and a single buttonhole at the middle back for attachment to the shirt. (h) one unstarched white …
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- Title
- Detachable Collar Collection
- Date
- 1925 – 1945
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 39.8 cm
- Description
- A collection of two different types of detachable collars for dress shirts, in red plaid taffeta drawstring pouch. (a-g) seven very stiffly starched wing collars with buttonholes for studs at each end, and a single buttonhole at the middle back for attachment to the shirt. (h) one unstarched white cotton collar band turned up slightly at each end containing a buttonhole for studs, and small nearly square straight collar. (i) one unstarched white cotton collar with collar band turning down slightly, a buttonhole at each end for studs and one in the middle for attachment to shirt, and collar which is slightly pointed at tips.
- Subject
- households
- PW
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0122 a-i
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- Date
- 1930 – 1960
- Material
- skin; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1043
- Description
- Plain buckskin, full length zipper, belonged to Peter Whyte. Soft, fine buckskin, stand-up collar, zippers from collar to hem, 4.0 wide plackets, plackets and yoke have notched edges, side inserts have 8 holes for thong lacing, right side has leather thong, sewn-in back waistband 4.0 wide, centre …
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- Title
- Jacket
- Date
- 1930 – 1960
- Material
- skin; metal
- Dimensions
- 57.0 x 52.0 cm
- Description
- Plain buckskin, full length zipper, belonged to Peter Whyte. Soft, fine buckskin, stand-up collar, zippers from collar to hem, 4.0 wide plackets, plackets and yoke have notched edges, side inserts have 8 holes for thong lacing, right side has leather thong, sewn-in back waistband 4.0 wide, centre back sewn-in pleat from yoke to waistband 25.0 long
- Subject
- households
- clothing
- Peter Whyte
- PW
- Credit
- Gift of Marie Sinclair, Banff, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1043
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- Date
- 1933 – 1960
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0134
- Description
- Man's kimono in a visually textured brown and black fabric, lined in navy blue cotton. Large rectangular sleeves, 48.5 x 31 with a 31cm. opening on outer edge. Marks, hand written on twill tape sewn onto collar "P. WHYTE".
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- Title
- Man's Kimono
- Date
- 1933 – 1960
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 59.0 x 138.0 cm
- Description
- Man's kimono in a visually textured brown and black fabric, lined in navy blue cotton. Large rectangular sleeves, 48.5 x 31 with a 31cm. opening on outer edge. Marks, hand written on twill tape sewn onto collar "P. WHYTE".
- Subject
- households
- PW
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0134
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- Date
- 1939 – 1945
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0118
- Description
- A small pair of silver wings around an enamelled seal of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Very realistic bird wings on each side. Round seal surmounted by imperial crown with motto banner beneath. Seal separate and soldered to wings behind. Seal light blue enamel at centre with blue band around contai…
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- Title
- Military Pin
- Date
- 1939 – 1945
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 1.3 x 0.5 x 2.8 cm
- Description
- A small pair of silver wings around an enamelled seal of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Very realistic bird wings on each side. Round seal surmounted by imperial crown with motto banner beneath. Seal separate and soldered to wings behind. Seal light blue enamel at centre with blue band around containing motto, "per ardua ad astra", and silver eagle flying across middle. Imperial crown atop of silver with red behind blue banner beneath seal, "Royal Can Air Force". Horizontal hinged pin from wingtip to wingtip on back fastens into locking clasp.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- military
- R.C.A.F.
- World War II
- PW
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0118
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- Date
- 1930 – 1950
- Material
- hair
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0106
- Description
- Long coat made from white Hudson's Bay blanket with broad yellow, red, green and black stripes at hem, bottom of sleeves, across shoulders and on hood. Extremely long pointed hood with diamond shaped tab at point. Simple rectangular cut with dropped shoulders and top of front opening curved to form…
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- Title
- Parka Coat
- Date
- 1930 – 1950
- Material
- hair
- Dimensions
- 70.5 x 114.0 cm
- Description
- Long coat made from white Hudson's Bay blanket with broad yellow, red, green and black stripes at hem, bottom of sleeves, across shoulders and on hood. Extremely long pointed hood with diamond shaped tab at point. Simple rectangular cut with dropped shoulders and top of front opening curved to form lapels. Edges and seams bound with red wool, seam on underside of hood stitched with large crossed slip stitch, handsewn. Three short horizontal lines at right front edge show blanket as a three-point in value.
- Subject
- households
- William Twin
- PW
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0106
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