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Animal Figurine Group

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Date
1976 – 1977
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
107.01.0111
Description
Four wooden monkeys seated on flat, rectangular base. The first three monkeys represent respectively, Speak No, Hear No, and See No Evil. The last monkey is also seated with hands in crotch. Varnished wood. Each monkey is anchored by a peg in base and is also glued to same.
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Title
Animal Figurine Group
Date
1976 – 1977
Material
wood
Dimensions
6.5 x 2.6 x 11.7 cm
Description
Four wooden monkeys seated on flat, rectangular base. The first three monkeys represent respectively, Speak No, Hear No, and See No Evil. The last monkey is also seated with hands in crotch. Varnished wood. Each monkey is anchored by a peg in base and is also glued to same.
Subject
households
decorative
miniatures
animal
monkey
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0111
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Date
1976
Material
ivory; bean
Catalogue Number
107.01.0106 a,b
Description
(a) is a hollowed out, red bean into which rests a stopper in the form of an ivory elephant. Inside the beans lie approximately 100 very miniature elephants enclosed in cellophane. Enclosed in small cardboard box. (b) many very miniature elephants and 1 larger elephant stopper like in (a).
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Title
Animal Figurine Set
Date
1976
Material
ivory; bean
Dimensions
1.3 x 0.5 x 1.0 cm
Description
(a) is a hollowed out, red bean into which rests a stopper in the form of an ivory elephant. Inside the beans lie approximately 100 very miniature elephants enclosed in cellophane. Enclosed in small cardboard box. (b) many very miniature elephants and 1 larger elephant stopper like in (a).
Subject
Whyte home
households
decorative
miniatures
animal
elephant
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0106 a,b
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Date
1976 – 1977
Material
wood; ivory
Catalogue Number
107.01.0115 a-c
Description
Three hand carved elephants, two in red brown wood and one in medium brown wood. All have ivory tusks and inset eyes and are in a walking position with trunks hanging to ground.
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Title
Animal Figurine Set
Date
1976 – 1977
Material
wood; ivory
Dimensions
5.5 x 3.2 x 6.5 cm
Description
Three hand carved elephants, two in red brown wood and one in medium brown wood. All have ivory tusks and inset eyes and are in a walking position with trunks hanging to ground.
Subject
households
decorative
miniatures
craft
carving
animal
elephant
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0115 a-c
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Artist
Abba
Date
c. 1952
Catalogue Number
AbA.06.01
Description
A walrus is laying on its left side, head up. Incised flippers and facial features. “ABBA E7 416” is engraved on the base. There is also a white label with “395” attached to the base.
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Artist
Abba
Title
Animal Sculpture
Date
c. 1952
Dimensions
7.5 x 4.5 x 8.5 cm
Description
A walrus is laying on its left side, head up. Incised flippers and facial features. “ABBA E7 416” is engraved on the base. There is also a white label with “395” attached to the base.
Subject
animal
walrus
seal
aquatic
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
AbA.06.01
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Date
1945 – 1955
Material
wood, bamboo
Catalogue Number
104.33.0009
Description
Two hollow different sized bamboo tubes with half of each tube cut away, lengthwise, at the top. The tubes are each suspended, by a crescent shaped hole near the top, on two bamboo sticks and braced between three tall verticals of split bamboo in a row forming a frame around the tubes. The base of…
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Title
Anklung
Date
1945 – 1955
Material
wood, bamboo
Dimensions
39.0 x 4.2 x 25.2 cm
Description
Two hollow different sized bamboo tubes with half of each tube cut away, lengthwise, at the top. The tubes are each suspended, by a crescent shaped hole near the top, on two bamboo sticks and braced between three tall verticals of split bamboo in a row forming a frame around the tubes. The base of the frame is another hollow tube with two square holes at the top where the legs of suspended tubes attach.
Subject
households, music
hobbies
crafts
carving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.33.0009
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1944
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.265
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Ansons near Calgary
Date
1944
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
27.6 x 35.0 cm
Subject
military
transportation, airplane
Peter Whyte
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.265
Notes
Artistry Revealed: Peter Whyte, Catharine Robb Whyte and Their Contemporaries; June 17, 2018 to October 21, 2018
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Artist
Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius (1869 – 1959, American)
Date
1946
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
RuC.03.06
Description
A finely detailed drawing of an antelope head, the antelope is facing to the left
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Artist
Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius (1869 – 1959, American)
Title
Antelope head
Date
1946
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
23.0 x 27.5 cm
Description
A finely detailed drawing of an antelope head, the antelope is facing to the left
Subject
animal, antelope
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
RuC.03.06
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Artist
Noboru Sawai (1931 – , Canadian )
Date
c. 1979
Medium
woodcut; etching, copper on paper
Catalogue Number
SwN.04.01
Description
An antique seat is centered, on the seat is a triptych of erotica.
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Artist
Noboru Sawai (1931 – , Canadian )
Title
Antique Seat
Date
c. 1979
Medium
woodcut; etching, copper on paper
Dimensions
51.0 x 65.5 cm
Description
An antique seat is centered, on the seat is a triptych of erotica.
Subject
figure, group
erotica
Credit
Gift of Noboru Sawai, Vancouver, 1980
Catalogue Number
SwN.04.01
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Date
1970 – 1999
Material
wood; metal;
Catalogue Number
103.09.0393
Description
Black engraved metal plaque mounted on decoratively carved wood. The plaque is made out to Eddie Hunter from the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing as a token of appreciation for his film “The Turn in My Life” and the subsequent promotion of disabled skiing in Canada.
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Title
Appreciation Plaque
Date
1970 – 1999
Material
wood; metal;
Dimensions
1.9 x 22.8 x 30.7 cm
Description
Black engraved metal plaque mounted on decoratively carved wood. The plaque is made out to Eddie Hunter from the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing as a token of appreciation for his film “The Turn in My Life” and the subsequent promotion of disabled skiing in Canada.
Subject
Eddie Hunter
skiing
film-making
disabled skiing
Canadian Association of Disabled Skiing;
Credit
Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
Catalogue Number
103.09.0393
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Date
prior to 1960
Material
skin; plastic; rubber; metal; hair, sheep; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.1037 a,b
Description
A pair of red leather and sealskin boots with sheepskin lining. Metal lace hooks, red fabric laces and off white rubber gooved soles.
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Title
Apres-Ski Boots
Date
prior to 1960
Material
skin; plastic; rubber; metal; hair, sheep; fibre
Description
A pair of red leather and sealskin boots with sheepskin lining. Metal lace hooks, red fabric laces and off white rubber gooved soles.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Karin MacAulay
Credit
Gift of Jack MacAulay, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
103.03.1037 a,b
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Date
1945
Material
fabric; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.09.1236
Description
A khaki-coloured heavy cotton twill weave armband with two buttons attached by a piece of twine, 2.3cm from the fabric, to allow for arm width, four buttonholes on the other side, stamped in black on the front, “No. 115 Coy.”, underneath, “P.C.M.R.” and underneath that “GOLDEN RANGERS”.
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Title
Armband
Date
1945
Material
fabric; plastic
Dimensions
9.0 x 16.0 x 35.5 cm
Description
A khaki-coloured heavy cotton twill weave armband with two buttons attached by a piece of twine, 2.3cm from the fabric, to allow for arm width, four buttonholes on the other side, stamped in black on the front, “No. 115 Coy.”, underneath, “P.C.M.R.” and underneath that “GOLDEN RANGERS”.
Subject
military
insignia
uniforms
Golden Rangers
Ken Jones
Credit
Gift of Bridget Jones, 2009
Catalogue Number
103.09.1236
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
fibre; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
103.08.1058
Description
Metal tubular frame, web straps with metal buckles, grommet top closure. Three outside pockets with leather straps and metal buckles, top flap has inside zipper pocket, stamped on flap "US", US Army issue backpack.
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Title
Army, Usa Backpack
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
fibre; metal; skin
Dimensions
57.0 x 39.0 cm
Description
Metal tubular frame, web straps with metal buckles, grommet top closure. Three outside pockets with leather straps and metal buckles, top flap has inside zipper pocket, stamped on flap "US", US Army issue backpack.
Subject
sports
hiking
climbing
Rex Gibson
Credit
Gift of Maurice Legris, Edmonton, 1990
Catalogue Number
103.08.1058
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Date
1949 – 1951
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
107.01.0109
Description
Stick figure of painter with palette, standing and facing easel. Both on coiled, circular carpet like base. Made from multi coloured pieces of telephone cable wire, formed and glued.
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Title
Artist Figurine
Date
1949 – 1951
Material
metal
Dimensions
6.0 x 6.0 x 6.4 cm
Description
Stick figure of painter with palette, standing and facing easel. Both on coiled, circular carpet like base. Made from multi coloured pieces of telephone cable wire, formed and glued.
Subject
households
decorative
miniatures
craft
Christmas
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0109
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Ashcroft Country, B.C.

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Artist
Ernest C. W Lamarque (1879 – 1970, Canadian)
Date
1948
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
LaE.05.57
Description
See photo blhc: brhc: “E Lamarque”
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Artist
Ernest C. W Lamarque (1879 – 1970, Canadian)
Title
Ashcroft Country, B.C.
Date
1948
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
22.8 x 30.3 cm
Description
See photo blhc: brhc: “E Lamarque”
Subject
landscape
mountains
water
urban, buildings
Ernest Lamarque
Credit
Gift of Ernest Lamarque (Estate), 1971
Catalogue Number
LaE.05.57
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.0342
Description
Flat, triangular tray with rounded corners and raised rim. Tray is smooth, rim has been tooled into irregular, bumpy ridge. Stamped on bottom "Handarbeide i Tinn, A. Ruud".
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Title
Ashtray
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.0 x 7.0 x 12.4 cm
Description
Flat, triangular tray with rounded corners and raised rim. Tray is smooth, rim has been tooled into irregular, bumpy ridge. Stamped on bottom "Handarbeide i Tinn, A. Ruud".
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0342
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Date
1970 – 1990
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.1046
Description
Copper coloured ashtray with circular picture in the bottom of an RCMP member on horseback, “Royal Canadian Mounted Police” printed above image, and label which reads: “Miette Hot Springs”.
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Title
Ashtray
Date
1970 – 1990
Material
metal
Description
Copper coloured ashtray with circular picture in the bottom of an RCMP member on horseback, “Royal Canadian Mounted Police” printed above image, and label which reads: “Miette Hot Springs”.
Subject
households
smoking
souvenirs
Credit
Purchased from Rundle Memorial United Church, Banff, 1988
Catalogue Number
102.04.1046
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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.1073 a,b
Description
Two ashtrays: a) square black with red lettering: “Carling’s. Lager. Red Cap Ale. Stout”; b) circular, brass with ornate design.
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Title
Ashtray
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
metal
Description
Two ashtrays: a) square black with red lettering: “Carling’s. Lager. Red Cap Ale. Stout”; b) circular, brass with ornate design.
Subject
households
smoking
Credit
Purchased from Phyllis Cain, Banff, 1988
Catalogue Number
102.04.1073 a,b
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Aspen Trees near Massive

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Artist
Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)
Date
1945 – 1960
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyC.01.126
Description
Looking out to Massive Mountain with aspen trees in foreground. Mount Brett and Pilot Mountain to the left of Massive Mountain.
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Artist
Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)
Title
Aspen Trees near Massive
Date
1945 – 1960
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
28.0 x 35.5 cm
Description
Looking out to Massive Mountain with aspen trees in foreground. Mount Brett and Pilot Mountain to the left of Massive Mountain.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Massive Mountain
Mt. Brett
Pilot Mountain
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyC.01.126
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Artist
Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)
Date
1945 – 1960
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyC.01.266
Description
View of a row of seven trees in the foreground with a valley beyond. The base of seven thin trees can be seen with dark brown bark becoming ochre-coloured near the trees' lower branches. The trees' leaves are bright yellow. The trees cast shadows towards the viewer coloured grey-green, ochre and or…
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Artist
Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)
Title
Aspens at Muleshoe
Date
1945 – 1960
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
25.4 x 30.3 cm
Description
View of a row of seven trees in the foreground with a valley beyond. The base of seven thin trees can be seen with dark brown bark becoming ochre-coloured near the trees' lower branches. The trees' leaves are bright yellow. The trees cast shadows towards the viewer coloured grey-green, ochre and orange-red. The grass about the trees and in the valley is a yellow-green with touches of ochre, orange-red and grey-green. In the middleground, to the left of centre, zigzags a river (whose banks are defined by lines of brown and white). A forest of dark brown and dark green surrounds the river on the left and from behind. The background is an undefined area of green, indicating the base of the mountains lining the valley.
Subject
landscape
mountain
Canadian Rockies
lake
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyC.01.266
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Artist
Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)
Date
1945 – 1955
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyC.01.183
Description
Yellow aspens.
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Artist
Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)
Title
Aspens, Autumn
Date
1945 – 1955
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
28.0 x 22.8 cm
Description
Yellow aspens.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
botanical
aspens
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyC.01.183
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