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Ceremonial Pen
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.06.1029
- Date
- 1990
- Material
- metal ; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 105.06.1029
- Description
- Official Cross pen used at incorporation ceremonies, Town of Banff, Town Office, January 1, 1990 and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies January 27, 1990. Engraved on the side"Town of Banff Jan 1, 1990". Clam shell case. Underneath velvety presentation piece is a small set of instructions tucked…
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- Title
- Ceremonial Pen
- Date
- 1990
- Material
- metal ; fibre
- Dimensions
- 13.4 cm
- Description
- Official Cross pen used at incorporation ceremonies, Town of Banff, Town Office, January 1, 1990 and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies January 27, 1990. Engraved on the side"Town of Banff Jan 1, 1990". Clam shell case. Underneath velvety presentation piece is a small set of instructions tucked into a layer of beige paper.
- Subject
- incorporation
- town
- Town of Banff
- Credit
- Gift of Town of Banff, Banff, 1990
- Catalogue Number
- 105.06.1029
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- Date
- 1825 – 1875
- Material
- wood, mahogany; glass; metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0014
- Description
- Standing mirror with acorn finials and a platform base with claw feet. The mirror frame has two pivot points, located midway in the height of the mirror, attached to two side supports so that the mirror angle can be changed.
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- Title
- Cheval Mirror
- Date
- 1825 – 1875
- Material
- wood, mahogany; glass; metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 193.0 x 61.0 x 86.6 cm
- Description
- Standing mirror with acorn finials and a platform base with claw feet. The mirror frame has two pivot points, located midway in the height of the mirror, attached to two side supports so that the mirror angle can be changed.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0014
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Child's Undergarment
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.06.1002
- Date
- 1830 – 1900
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.06.1002
- Description
- Fine cotton, handsewn, undersleeve, a long piece of hemmed fabric with armholes, a trianglular piece has a 2.0 cm gathered hem, has a buttonloop at point of triangle to attach to a tiny covered embroidered button at the shoulder
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- Title
- Child's Undergarment
- Date
- 1830 – 1900
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 14.0 x 70.0 cm
- Description
- Fine cotton, handsewn, undersleeve, a long piece of hemmed fabric with armholes, a trianglular piece has a 2.0 cm gathered hem, has a buttonloop at point of triangle to attach to a tiny covered embroidered button at the shoulder
- Credit
- Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 103.06.1002
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- Date
- 1825 – 1910
- Material
- metal; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0179 a,b
- Description
- A pair of plain, small silver pinch clasps with jaws touching at one end, held apart at other. Small, oval backing plate attached to smooth, rectangular front plate by means of spring hinge between. Small serrated teeth at closed end clamp together when at rest. Teeth released by pinching open ends…
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- Title
- Clasp
- Date
- 1825 – 1910
- Material
- metal; fibre
- Dimensions
- 0.8 x 1.1 x 2.4 cm
- Description
- A pair of plain, small silver pinch clasps with jaws touching at one end, held apart at other. Small, oval backing plate attached to smooth, rectangular front plate by means of spring hinge between. Small serrated teeth at closed end clamp together when at rest. Teeth released by pinching open ends of metal plates together. Small ring holding another, loose ring at tail of oval backing plate. Short length of red cord threaded through rings to tie clasps together.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- households
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0179 a,b
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- Date
- 1825 – 1900
- Material
- stone
- Catalogue Number
- 104.06.0015
- Description
- A fairly large natural rock, sandstone? of rough texture except for one flat side which is slightly polished and smooth. Grooved indentation carved about middle, to hold thong for swinging .
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- Title
- Clubhead
- Date
- 1825 – 1900
- Material
- stone
- Dimensions
- 16.0 x 11.0 x 14.5 cm
- Description
- A fairly large natural rock, sandstone? of rough texture except for one flat side which is slightly polished and smooth. Grooved indentation carved about middle, to hold thong for swinging .
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.06.0015
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- Date
- 1820 – 1875
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0011
- Description
- A round, flat bottomed copper-plated colander with slightly flaring sides and a rolled lip. The bottom is pierced with small holes. There are two heavy round loop handles, one on each sides.
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- Title
- Colander
- Date
- 1820 – 1875
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 11.0 cm
- Description
- A round, flat bottomed copper-plated colander with slightly flaring sides and a rolled lip. The bottom is pierced with small holes. There are two heavy round loop handles, one on each sides.
- Subject
- households
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0011
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Commemorative Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1247%20a-b
- Date
- 1992
- Material
- metal; fabric; cardboard
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1247 a-b
- Description
- Round silver medal and box. The medal commemorates 125 years since Confederation. (a) A round silver medal honouring the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The medal was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The medal honours Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their …
- Title
- Commemorative Medal
- Date
- 1992
- Material
- metal; fabric; cardboard
- Dimensions
- (a) 0.4; (b) 1.3; (c) 1.3 x (a) 3.5; (b) 5.0 ; (c) 4.7 x (a) 9.8; (b) 11.0; (c) 10.5 cm
- Description
- Round silver medal and box. The medal commemorates 125 years since Confederation. (a) A round silver medal honouring the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The medal was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The medal honours Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, to their community, or to Canada. The medal is attached to a blue, white and red ribbon. At the top of the ribbon a pin has been attached so that the owner could wear it if desired. The case contains two holes for the pin to be clipped through, which would hold it in place. The Front of the medal contains the image of The Royal Cypher (EIIR) of the Queen of Canada, Elizabeth II, surmounted by a crown superimposed on a large single maple leaf, circumscribed with the legend “CONFEDERATION” and “CONFÉDÉRATION” and the dates “1867 — 1992” at the bottom.The Reverse Side contains The shield of arms of Canada encircled by the motto ribbon of the Order of Canada “DESIDERANTE MELIOREM PATRIAM,” which mean "They Desire a Better Country") ensigned by the central portion of the Royal Arms of Canada (a crowned lion holding a maple leaf in the right front paw) and circumscribed with the motto A MARI USQUE AD MARE at the bottom. The medal was only issued in 1992 and could not be awarded to a person who died prior to January 1, 1992. The Medal has no Bar or post-nominal. Nominations were made through the various branches of Government, as well as organization throughout the country.This Medal was awarded to approximately 42,000 Canadians.(b)The box is blue with both a top and bottom. The top of the lid has the crest of Canada in gold. Underneath the crest “CANADA” has been applied. Underneath the crest the dates “1867 – 1992” is indicated. When the lid has been removed one can see that the medal is resting on a cushioned support that has been retrofitted in the bottom of the box.
- Subject
- Nick Morant
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1247 a-b
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Commemorative Package
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1044%20a-g
- Date
- 1992
- Material
- fibre; metal; paper; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1044 a-g
- Description
- Seven items from Brewster’s 100 years reunion all bearing the same special logo: (a) one white t-shirt, (b) one empty beer can, (c) (d) two name tags, (e) (f) two pins, (g) and one pen.(a) t-shirt has black and white logo on front left chest. colour logo on back.(b) logo on two sides of can(c) nam…
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- Title
- Commemorative Package
- Date
- 1992
- Material
- fibre; metal; paper; plastic
- Description
- Seven items from Brewster’s 100 years reunion all bearing the same special logo: (a) one white t-shirt, (b) one empty beer can, (c) (d) two name tags, (e) (f) two pins, (g) and one pen.(a) t-shirt has black and white logo on front left chest. colour logo on back.(b) logo on two sides of can(c) name tag of TED HART, AUTHOR-BREWSTER STORY(d) name tag of PAT HART, GUEST(e) soft enamel pin of 100 years logo(f) soft enamel pin of 100 years logo(g) burgundy pen with logo and contact info written on side.
- Credit
- Gift of Ted J. Hart, Banff, 1992
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1044 a-g
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Commemorative Pin
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1110%20a%2cb
- Date
- 1990
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1110 a,b
- Description
- Two metal pins with sun rising over Mount Rundle. (a) "Town of Banff Citizen Jan 1 1990" (b) "Town of Banff commemorative Jan 1 1990"
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- Title
- Commemorative Pin
- Date
- 1990
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2.8 cm
- Description
- Two metal pins with sun rising over Mount Rundle. (a) "Town of Banff Citizen Jan 1 1990" (b) "Town of Banff commemorative Jan 1 1990"
- Subject
- Town of Banff
- souvenir
- Credit
- Gift of Dave Irwin, Canmore, 1990
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1110 a,b
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Commemorative Plaque
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1192
- Date
- 1998
- Material
- metal; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1192
- Description
- 75th anniversary plaque - Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. 1923-1998. Framed anniversary belt buckle with horse and rider in relief, and pin, encased in metal and plexiglas.
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- Title
- Commemorative Plaque
- Date
- 1998
- Material
- metal; plastic
- Dimensions
- 17.0 x 19.0 cm
- Description
- 75th anniversary plaque - Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. 1923-1998. Framed anniversary belt buckle with horse and rider in relief, and pin, encased in metal and plexiglas.
- Credit
- Gift of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1192
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Commemorative Plaque
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1243
- Date
- 1997
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1243
- Description
- A piece of rundlestone in the shape of a mountain with stencilled engraving“MOUNTAIN GUIDES’ BALL 1997”.
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- Title
- Commemorative Plaque
- Date
- 1997
- Dimensions
- 12.0 x 17.0 cm
- Description
- A piece of rundlestone in the shape of a mountain with stencilled engraving“MOUNTAIN GUIDES’ BALL 1997”.
- Credit
- Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1992
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1243
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Commemorative T-Shirt
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.05.1205
- Date
- 1991
- Material
- fibre; 100% cotton
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1205
- Description
- Red L/G t-shirt, “Made in Canada”“Tuesday Hikers; 1971-1991” under a mountain logo with a cartoon sun smiling above a bold “TH”. Logo is printed in White slightly above center of the shirt.
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- Title
- Commemorative T-Shirt
- Date
- 1991
- Material
- fibre; 100% cotton
- Dimensions
- 81 x 77 cm
- Description
- Red L/G t-shirt, “Made in Canada”“Tuesday Hikers; 1971-1991” under a mountain logo with a cartoon sun smiling above a bold “TH”. Logo is printed in White slightly above center of the shirt.
- Credit
- Gift of Margaret Oliver, Calgary, 2017
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1205
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Commemorative T-Shirt
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.05.1142
- Date
- 1993
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1142
- Description
- Typical white cotton t-shirt. Centered on front on a yellow square at the top: "Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau Presents The 1st Annual" below that a round decorative plate with "A Taste of Banff Lake Louise" centered and a fork to the left and knife to the right. Below that: October 2 & 3, 19…
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- Title
- Commemorative T-Shirt
- Date
- 1993
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 50.0 x 70.0 cm
- Description
- Typical white cotton t-shirt. Centered on front on a yellow square at the top: "Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau Presents The 1st Annual" below that a round decorative plate with "A Taste of Banff Lake Louise" centered and a fork to the left and knife to the right. Below that: October 2 & 3, 1993. On the back in red: "Big Rock Traditional Pure Beers Brewed in Alberta"
- Subject
- households
- clothing
- Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Taste of Banff
- souvenir
- Credit
- Gift of Phyllis H. Horpenuk, Banff, 1997
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1142
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- Date
- 1830 – 1880
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 103.06.1003
- Description
- Wooden corset stay, Serena Potts’, shaped with rounded ends, .2 thick piece of wood
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- Title
- Corset Stay
- Date
- 1830 – 1880
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 3.3 x 35.0 cm
- Description
- Wooden corset stay, Serena Potts’, shaped with rounded ends, .2 thick piece of wood
- Credit
- Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 103.06.1003
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- Date
- 1825 – 1875
- Material
- metal, silver; metal, copper; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0477
- Description
- A round wooden cup with two carved angular handles. The cup has a silver plated copper lining. There is an illegible sticker remnant on the base.
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- Title
- Cup
- Date
- 1825 – 1875
- Material
- metal, silver; metal, copper; wood
- Dimensions
- 4.0 x 11.0 cm
- Description
- A round wooden cup with two carved angular handles. The cup has a silver plated copper lining. There is an illegible sticker remnant on the base.
- Subject
- households
- crafts
- woodwork
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0477
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- Date
- 1800 – 1880
- Material
- metal, iron; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 104.05.0001
- Description
- A hand forged iron 'beaver tail' dagger with a pointed, triangular shaped blade attached to a narrow shaft which leads into a hilt with a cross piece. There is a piece of thong tied through the handle. The handle of the dagger is almost as long as blade
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- Title
- Dagger
- Date
- 1800 – 1880
- Material
- metal, iron; skin
- Dimensions
- 26.5 cm
- Description
- A hand forged iron 'beaver tail' dagger with a pointed, triangular shaped blade attached to a narrow shaft which leads into a hilt with a cross piece. There is a piece of thong tied through the handle. The handle of the dagger is almost as long as blade
- Subject
- households
- trading
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.05.0001
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Decorative Bowl
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.04.0260
- Date
- 1800 – 1890
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0260
- Description
- Hand-thrown, trimmed footed small bowl with elaborate floral enamel and gold lustre design on exterior. Interior bowl has portrait of man (wearing earring) holding ball surrounded by halo of gold lustre polka dots. Calligraphy inside bowl.
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- Title
- Decorative Bowl
- Date
- 1800 – 1890
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 3.4 x 7.6 cm
- Description
- Hand-thrown, trimmed footed small bowl with elaborate floral enamel and gold lustre design on exterior. Interior bowl has portrait of man (wearing earring) holding ball surrounded by halo of gold lustre polka dots. Calligraphy inside bowl.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- miniatures
- E. S. Morse
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0260
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Decorative Bowl
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.04.0261
- Date
- 1800 – 1890
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0261
- Description
- Mushroom shaped bowl showing (underside) gills and curved stem. Outside bowl represents cap of mushroom. Interior glaze grey/beige. Exterior (cap) glaze mottled beige, brown, yellow. Was previously broken and repaired with lustre close to stem. Two other pieces along rim have been repaired and ther…
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- Title
- Decorative Bowl
- Date
- 1800 – 1890
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 2.8 x 9.1 cm
- Description
- Mushroom shaped bowl showing (underside) gills and curved stem. Outside bowl represents cap of mushroom. Interior glaze grey/beige. Exterior (cap) glaze mottled beige, brown, yellow. Was previously broken and repaired with lustre close to stem. Two other pieces along rim have been repaired and there is still a .8 x .5 cm. chip missing from same area.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- E. S. Morse
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0261
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Decorative Vase
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.04.0258
- Date
- 1800 – 1890
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0258
- Description
- Hand-thrown, trimmed footed, amphora shaped container with two affixed, animal head handles where bottle narrows then flares out to tooled, flat rim. Blue/green/rush decoration at neck and very pale, transparent green over-glaze.
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- Title
- Decorative Vase
- Date
- 1800 – 1890
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 24.3 x 10.4 cm
- Description
- Hand-thrown, trimmed footed, amphora shaped container with two affixed, animal head handles where bottle narrows then flares out to tooled, flat rim. Blue/green/rush decoration at neck and very pale, transparent green over-glaze.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- E. S. Morse
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0258
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Decorative Vase
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.04.0262
- Date
- 1800 – 1890
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0262
- Description
- Hard-thrown, trimmed footed, urn-shaped vase with indent at shoulder with flared neck and rim. Transparent glaze with two decorative panels surrounded by deep orange and gold enamel decorations. One panel floral, other two men aside tree. Various orange and gold border trims. Calligraphy on base.
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- Title
- Decorative Vase
- Date
- 1800 – 1890
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 16.1 x 6.4 cm
- Description
- Hard-thrown, trimmed footed, urn-shaped vase with indent at shoulder with flared neck and rim. Transparent glaze with two decorative panels surrounded by deep orange and gold enamel decorations. One panel floral, other two men aside tree. Various orange and gold border trims. Calligraphy on base.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- E. S. Morse
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0262
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