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Chamois hunting in the mountains of Bavaria and in the Tyrol
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue432
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1860
- Author
- Boner, Charles
- Publisher
- London : Chapman & Hall
- Edition
- New ed
- Call Number
- SK299 B65
- Author
- Boner, Charles
- Edition
- New ed
- Publisher
- London : Chapman & Hall
- Published Date
- 1860
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- SK299 B65
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Colorado : its resources, parks and prospects as a new field for emigration
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue411
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1869
- Author
- Blackmore, William
- Publisher
- London : Low and Marston
- Call Number
- F782 C8 B3
- Author
- Blackmore, William
- Publisher
- London : Low and Marston
- Published Date
- 1869
- Call Number
- F782 C8 B3
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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- Date
- 1861
- Material
- paper; wood; lead; paint; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.06.1046 a-y
- Description
- Green cardboard box (a), containing twenty-four coloured pencils (b-y).The box has two pockets inside, which can be lifted vertically to stand upright within the box, providing the user with easy access to the coloured pencils The box folds together and is held closed via a snap-on button/belt on t…
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- Title
- Coloured Pencil
- Date
- 1861
- Material
- paper; wood; lead; paint; metal
- Dimensions
- 3.3 x 10.3 x 18.7 cm
- Description
- Green cardboard box (a), containing twenty-four coloured pencils (b-y).The box has two pockets inside, which can be lifted vertically to stand upright within the box, providing the user with easy access to the coloured pencils The box folds together and is held closed via a snap-on button/belt on the viewer-right side. On the top face of the box, there is text that reads, “ASSORTMENT No. 743”; “24 ASSORTED COLORS”; “MONGOL COLORED INDELIBLE EXTRA STRONG THIN LEAD PENCILS”; “CAN BE SHARPENED TO A NEEDLE POINT”; “”PAINT WITH PENCILS” USE BRUSH AND WATER”; “EBERHARD FABER MADE IN U.S.A. TRADE MARKS REG. U.S. PAT OFF. COPYRIGHT, EBERHARD FABER PENCIL CO.” On the top face of the view-left folder within the box, there is text and diagrams describing the technique of painting with pencils; on the top face of the viewer-right folder within the box, there is text that lists the 24 colours contained within the set.Inside the box, contained within the two folders, there are twenty-four assorted coloured pencils, 22 of which are original to the set, and 2 of which are not (b-c).(b) ”CARBON VENUS PENCIL CO. LTD. MADE IN CANADA 6113” (c) “MADE IN CANADA EAGLE TURQUOISE PRISMACOLOR AQUAMARINE 905”
- Subject
- Nicholas Morant
- households
- office
- art
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 105.06.1046 a-y
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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.0088
- Date
- 1860 – 1864
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0088
- Description
- Medal on linked ring chain which is flat and terminates in decorative bracket. Medal is scalloped oval shape. Centre relief design is Russian Imperial two headed eagle surrounded by stamped lettering "1864" and other writing in Cyrillic alphabet.
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- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1860 – 1864
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 7.0 x 56.0 cm
- Description
- Medal on linked ring chain which is flat and terminates in decorative bracket. Medal is scalloped oval shape. Centre relief design is Russian Imperial two headed eagle surrounded by stamped lettering "1864" and other writing in Cyrillic alphabet.
- Subject
- Indigenous
- animal
- bird, eagle
- Cyrillic
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0088
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- Date
- 1818 – 1924
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0125 a,b
- Description
- A pair of round shallow dishes set on tall pedestals. The dishes have a bold coloured border around the rim with a series of raised relief gold dots forming a band . The centre of each plate is decorated with a sheaf of leaves, grasses and flowers. Each pedestal is a column with acanthus leaves …
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- Title
- Compote Set
- Date
- 1818 – 1924
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 26.5 cm
- Description
- A pair of round shallow dishes set on tall pedestals. The dishes have a bold coloured border around the rim with a series of raised relief gold dots forming a band . The centre of each plate is decorated with a sheaf of leaves, grasses and flowers. Each pedestal is a column with acanthus leaves around the top with two sculpted figures playing about the column. The column rests on a large round base, with three feet curving under, and repeats the design of plate border. Both of the plates are marked with Royal Worcester hallmarks.a) A standing cherub holding a cloth scarf is facing outward and looking down at a seated cherub that is holding a cup on the other side of the pedestal.b) A standing cherub is peeking around the pedestal at a crawling cherub.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0125 a,b
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- Date
- 1860 – 1900
- Material
- metal, silver
- Catalogue Number
- 103.02.0009
- Description
- A knife with a very short blade set into a sterling silver handle decorated with an ornate floral pattern. The knife is stamped “Sterling, 30”.
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- Title
- Cuticle Knife
- Date
- 1860 – 1900
- Material
- metal, silver
- Dimensions
- 1.4 x 2.4 x 11.5 cm
- Description
- A knife with a very short blade set into a sterling silver handle decorated with an ornate floral pattern. The knife is stamped “Sterling, 30”.
- Subject
- households
- grooming
- Isabelle Brewster
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.02.0009
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Cuticle Knives
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.02.0008
- Date
- 1860 – 1900
- Material
- metal, silver
- Catalogue Number
- 103.02.0008
- Description
- Cuticle knive with very short curved blade set in an ornate sterling silver handle decorated with a lily pattern. The knife is stamped “Sterling, Birks”.
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- Title
- Cuticle Knives
- Date
- 1860 – 1900
- Material
- metal, silver
- Dimensions
- 1.3 x 2.2 x 11.5 cm
- Description
- Cuticle knive with very short curved blade set in an ornate sterling silver handle decorated with a lily pattern. The knife is stamped “Sterling, Birks”.
- Subject
- households
- grooming
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.02.0008
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- Date
- 1868
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1133 a-i
- Description
- Dallan metal developing tank (a) for six 5X7 inch plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT…
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- Title
- Developing Tank
- Date
- 1868
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 20.5 x 8.0 x 13.5 cm
- Description
- Dallan metal developing tank (a) for six 5X7 inch plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”(?). On the top face of the lid, there is raised text which reads: “DALLAN DEVELOPING TANK”. Inside the developing tank, there is a removable tray (c) with six removable plate-holders(d-i).
- Subject
- Nicholas Morant
- darkroom
- photography
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1133 a-i
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- Date
- 1868
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1134 a-o
- Description
- Dallan metal developing tank (a) for twelve quarter-plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GRE…
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- Title
- Developing Tank
- Date
- 1868
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 14.5 x 10.0 x 18.0 cm
- Description
- Dallan metal developing tank (a) for twelve quarter-plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”. On the top face of the lid, there is raised text stamped into the metal which reads: “DALLAN DEVELOPING TANK”. The body of the tank contains a spout on the viewer-left face. Inside the developing tank, there is a removable tray (c) with twelve removable plate-holders(d-o).
- Subject
- Nicholas Morant
- darkroom
- photography
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1134 a-o
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Die Hohen der Erde
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1785
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1815
- Author
- Miltenberg, Wilhelm Adolph
- Publisher
- Frankfurt am Main : Bronner
- Call Number
- GB501 M54
- Author
- Miltenberg, Wilhelm Adolph
- Publisher
- Frankfurt am Main : Bronner
- Published Date
- 1815
- Call Number
- GB501 M54
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Doldenhorn and Weisse Freau
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue2206
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1863
- Author
- Roth, Abraham
- Publisher
- Coblenz : Baedeker
- Call Number
- DQ841 D6 R6
- Author
- Roth, Abraham
- Publisher
- Coblenz : Baedeker
- Published Date
- 1863
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DQ841 D6 R6
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Dolomite Mountains : excursions through Tyrol.....in 1861, 1862 & 1863
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1122
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1864
- Author
- Gilbert, Josiah
- Publisher
- London : Longman
- Call Number
- DB466 G54
- Author
- Gilbert, Josiah
- Publisher
- London : Longman
- Published Date
- 1864
- Subjects
- Dolomite Alps
- Geology
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DB466 G54
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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- Date
- 1860 – 1980
- Material
- wood; metal; ivory
- Catalogue Number
- 108.01.0008
- Description
- A complete set of twenty eight rectangular tiles, each a sandwich of ebony and ivory held together by three brass rivets. Ivory face of each tile divided in half with one to six shallow circular dots marking each half.
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- Title
- Domino Set
- Date
- 1860 – 1980
- Material
- wood; metal; ivory
- Dimensions
- 0.8 x 2.2 x 4.5 cm
- Description
- A complete set of twenty eight rectangular tiles, each a sandwich of ebony and ivory held together by three brass rivets. Ivory face of each tile divided in half with one to six shallow circular dots marking each half.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 108.01.0008
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Double Bed Quilt
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.01.1004
- Date
- c. 1870
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 102.01.1004
- Description
- Hand sewn, thin quilt. Pattern is red on white.
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- Title
- Double Bed Quilt
- Date
- c. 1870
- Material
- fibre
- Description
- Hand sewn, thin quilt. Pattern is red on white.
- Subject
- households
- needlework
- quilting
- sewing
- White family
- Credit
- Gift of Ken Campbell, Qualicum Beach, 1987
- Catalogue Number
- 102.01.1004
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Eagles nest in the valley of Sixt
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue2892
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1860
- Author
- Wills, Sir Alfred
- Publisher
- London : Longman, Green [et al.]
- Edition
- 2d ed
- Call Number
- DQ841 S6 W5
- Author
- Wills, Sir Alfred
- Edition
- 2d ed
- Publisher
- London : Longman, Green [et al.]
- Published Date
- 1860
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DQ841 S6 W5
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Expeditions on the glaciers : including an ascent of Mont Blanc
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue315
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1864
- Author
- Barrow, John
- Publisher
- London : E. and F.N. Spon
- Call Number
- DQ825 B37
- Author
- Barrow, John
- Publisher
- London : E. and F.N. Spon
- Published Date
- 1864
- Notes
- Includes other ascents
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DQ825 B37
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Exploration - British North America ... 1857, 1858, 1859 and 1860
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1965
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1863
- Author
- Palliser, John
- Publisher
- London : Eyre & Spottiswoode
- Call Number
- F1060.8 P3 1863 Oversize C
- Author
- Palliser, John
- Publisher
- London : Eyre & Spottiswoode
- Published Date
- 1863
- Subjects
- Palliser Expedition
- Call Number
- F1060.8 P3 1863 Oversize C
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Finsteraarhornfahrt
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue2207
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1863
- Author
- Roth, Abraham
- Publisher
- Berlin : Julius Springer
- Call Number
- DQ841 F55 R6
- Author
- Roth, Abraham
- Publisher
- Berlin : Julius Springer
- Published Date
- 1863
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DQ841 F55 R6
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Four-Poster Bed
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.03.0057
- Date
- 1860 – 1900
- Material
- wood; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0057
- Description
- Four-poster, three quarter size bed, possibly maple, with turned (spool) posts. The bed has a shaped headboard, and canvas slung support for a mattress.
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- Title
- Four-Poster Bed
- Date
- 1860 – 1900
- Material
- wood; fibre
- Dimensions
- 138.5 x 137.0 x 202.0 cm
- Description
- Four-poster, three quarter size bed, possibly maple, with turned (spool) posts. The bed has a shaped headboard, and canvas slung support for a mattress.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0057
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The glaciers of the Alps
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue2682
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1860
- Author
- Tyndall, John
- Publisher
- London : Murray
- Call Number
- QE576 T95 1860
- Author
- Tyndall, John
- Publisher
- London : Murray
- Published Date
- 1860
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- QE576 T95 1860
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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