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- Date
- 1925 – 1930
- Material
- metal; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1135 a-s
- Description
- A collection of athletic prizes including 3 medals and 16 ribbons. The medals are for ski jumping (1926), and running. The ribbons are from the Banff High School: 6 red (first), 5 blue (second), 1 grey (faded?; second), and 4 white (third).
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1925 – 1930
- Material
- metal; fibre
- Description
- A collection of athletic prizes including 3 medals and 16 ribbons. The medals are for ski jumping (1926), and running. The ribbons are from the Banff High School: 6 red (first), 5 blue (second), 1 grey (faded?; second), and 4 white (third).
- Credit
- Gift of Arthur Gray Harris, Vancouver, 1992
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1135 a-s
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- Date
- 1922 – 1925
- Material
- metal; wood; fabric
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1234 a-r
- Description
- A collection of 18 medals belonging to Banff speed skater Stanley Johnson. The medals are pinned on a wood shield covered with faded black velvet. From viewer’s left, the medals are as follows:(a) is silver, round, and measures 2.8cm in diameter. The front has a relief of a head and neck of a Bigho…
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1922 – 1925
- Material
- metal; wood; fabric
- Description
- A collection of 18 medals belonging to Banff speed skater Stanley Johnson. The medals are pinned on a wood shield covered with faded black velvet. From viewer’s left, the medals are as follows:(a) is silver, round, and measures 2.8cm in diameter. The front has a relief of a head and neck of a Bighorn sheep; a ram with curling horns. Above the ram’s head is the word “BANFF” in raised printing, on the viewer’s left of the ram’s neck “WINTER”, and on the viewer’s right “SPORTS”. Engraved on the back of the medal, at the top, an arced “440 -YD SKATE” under that “1922”. On the bottom an arced “STERLING” and underneath it appears to say “BANFF” but is indiscernible.(b) is gold in the shape of a Maltese cross and measures 3.20cm square. There is a circular medal superimposed on the cross. In the middle is a relief of a speed skater in action; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back is “B.W.C.”, under that “SKATING”, under that “220” “SR”, under that “ -1923-” (between the “19” and the “23” is the solder point for the the circle on the front), and under that “1st”. On the bottom of the medal is bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.(c) is a silver medal; a bar pin (3.50cmx1.0 at its widest part), from which, suspended by a red and yellow ribbon looped through a metal ring, is a circular medal measuring 2.90cm in diameter. The bar pin has a scrolled top and a rectangular framed space in which “FIRST PRIZE” is engraved in italics. There is a hinged pin fastened by a metal clasp on the back of the bar pin. The suspended circular medal has a bound wreath of laurel leaves around the rim and inside the circle of leaves these words are engraved in a rimmed circle “EDMONTON - WINTER - CARNIVAL” and inside another rimmed circle in the middle “SENIOR” and underneath “ONE MILE”. On the back, on the top “Won by” is engraved in script and on the bottom “STERLING” and something indiscernable (a hallmark).(d) A gold six-pointed star (3.50cm) interspersed with maple leaves. There is a circlular medal superimposed on the cross. In the middle is a relief of a speed skater in action; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. On the back “B.W.C., under that “SKATING” under that “880 Sr”, under that something that looks like“ -19 indiscernible-” (between the “19” and the indiscernible is the solder point for the the circle on the front) and under that “1st” underlined and ”-1924--” underlined. On the bottom of the medal is bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.(e) is silver, round, and measures 2.8cm in diameter. The front has a relief of the head and neck of a Bighorn sheep; a ram with curling horns. Above the ram’s head is the word “BANFF” in raised printing, on viewer’s left of the ram’s neck “WINTER” and on viewer’s right “SPORTS”. Engraved on the back of the medal, at the top an arced “ONE MILE SKATE” underneath that “1922” On the bottom an arced “STERLING” and underneath it appears to say “BANFF” but is indiscernible.(f) is gold in the shape of a Maltese cross with four scrolled edges. There is a rimmed circular medal dropped in and soldered. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “B.W.C.”, under that “SKATING”, under that “1 MILE”, under that something indiscernible (could be a scroll), under that “-1st-”, and under that “1924”. On the bottom of the medal is bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.(g) is gold, only three-quarters is a circle (2.40cm diameter) as there is a scrolled bottom. There is a beaver on top of a shield; engraved on the shield “EDMONTON - WINTER - CARNIVAL” under that “1923”. On both sides of the engraved shield there are maple leaves. Engraved on the back “2nd”, under that arced “SEN. 220YDS RACE”, under that “WON BY”. On the bottom of the medal something that looks like a star in a circle followed by a star (hallmarks).(h) is gold, only three-quarters of the medal is a circle (2.40cm diameter), as there is a scrolled bottom. There is a beaver on top an shield; engraved on the shield “EDMONTON - WINTER - CARNIVAL” under that “1923”. On both sides of the engraved shield there are maple leaves. Engraved on the back “-SEN-”, under that arced “440YDS. RACE”, under that “2nd”, under that “WON BY”. On the bottom of the medal something that looks like a star in a circle followed by a star (hallmarks).(i) is a silver medal measuring 3.0cmx2.50cm wide; a shield superimposed on three cutout scrolls on top and a cutout wreaths of leaves around the medal, with the crossed stems on the bottom. Engraved on the shield is “EDMONTON”, under that “WINTER”, under that “CARNIVAL”, under that “1923”. On the back is engraving “3RD”, underneath that “800 YDS RACE”, under that “WON BY”. On the bottom, viewer’s left, the word “STERLING” is imprinted.(j) an elaborately scrolled silver frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circlular medal dropped in and soldered. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING”, under that “CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that, in script “Blatchford Cup”, under that “-1MILE-”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom ‘STERLING” and “925” and something indiscernible.(k) a silver Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cmx3.0cm ) with a superimposed circular medal soldered on in the middle. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath him is a laurel wreath. Engraved in an arc over the skater is “BANFF W.S. 1925”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “2ND” and underneath “440YDS”; printed on the bottom “STERLING 925” and something indiscernible.(l) a gold Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cmx3.0cm ) with a rimmed circlular silver medal dropped in and soldered on. Engraved on the medal in arced printing is “EDMONTON”, under that “WINTER”, under that “CARNIVAL”, under that “1923”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “1ST”, underneath that “SEN. 5 MILE RACE”; and underneath “WON BY”. Imprinted on the bottom of the medal is a bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.m) a silver Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cmx2.50cm wide) with a scroll on top.There is a rimmed circular medal dropped in and soldered on. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. “BANFF W.S. 1925”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “2ND” and underneath “1/2 MILE”; printed on the bottom “STERLING 925” and something indiscernible.(n) an elaborately scrolled silver frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circular gold medal dropped in and soldered. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that “Blatchford Cup” in script, under that “-3MILES-”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom ‘STERLING” and “925” and something indiscernible.(o) an elaborately scrolled copper frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circular copper medal dropped in and soldered on. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that “Blatchford Cup” in script, under that “440YDS”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom a “B” in script.(p) a silver Maltese cross shape (measuring radius of 4.0cm) superimposed on a cut-out circular wreath (measuring radius of 3.50cm) of laurel leaves. Superimposed on the cross is a rimmed circular gold medal. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. “BANFF W.S. 1924”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “220YD” and underneath “1/2 MILE”; printed on the bottom “925” something indiscernible and “STERLING. (q) an elaborately scrolled copper frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circular copper medal dropped in and soldered on. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that “Blatchford Cup” in script, under that “220YDS”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom a “B” in script.(r) a gold Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cm) superimposed on a cut-out circular wreath (measuring 3.5cm) of maple leaves. Superimposed on the cross is a rimmed circular gold medal. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. On the back of the medal, engraved on the top part “B.W.C.” underneath that “SKATING”, underneath that “2 MILE”, underneath that “1925”, and underneath that imprinted on the bottom of the Maltese cross-shaped medal is a bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.
- Subject
- sports
- speed skating
- Banff
- Stanley Johnson
- Credit
- Gift of Howard Johnson, 2009
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1234 a-r
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Athletic Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1244
- Date
- 1922
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1244
- Description
- A circular, 10K gold medal with a ram’s head and neck, around which is printed “BANFF WINTER SPORTS”, on one side and on the other ”1922” “SENIOR HOCKEY” 10K B.M. CO.
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1922
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 3.0 radius cm
- Description
- A circular, 10K gold medal with a ram’s head and neck, around which is printed “BANFF WINTER SPORTS”, on one side and on the other ”1922” “SENIOR HOCKEY” 10K B.M. CO.
- Credit
- Gift of Horace Baker, Banff , 2011
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1244
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Athletic Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.0107
- Date
- 1925 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0107
- Description
- Small, thin, rectangular, brass plaque with relief figure of swimmer diving, diagonally across front. Four small eyelet rings, two at top and two at bottom, to fasten medal to something, chain links? .
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1925 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2.3 x 0.1 x 2.8 cm
- Description
- Small, thin, rectangular, brass plaque with relief figure of swimmer diving, diagonally across front. Four small eyelet rings, two at top and two at bottom, to fasten medal to something, chain links? .
- Subject
- Whyte home
- sports
- swimming
- diving
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0107
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- Date
- 1924 – 1931
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1071 a,b
- Description
- Two sports medals (a) BBC 1931 "Men's Club War Canoe", 3.4 high, round silver medal. Canoe on front, wreath on back. (b) Banff WC 1924 "Ladies Championship", 3.7 high. Fancy rectangular gold medal, hockey player on front with three maple leaves underneath.
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1924 – 1931
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 3.4 cm
- Description
- Two sports medals (a) BBC 1931 "Men's Club War Canoe", 3.4 high, round silver medal. Canoe on front, wreath on back. (b) Banff WC 1924 "Ladies Championship", 3.7 high. Fancy rectangular gold medal, hockey player on front with three maple leaves underneath.
- Credit
- Gift of Dorothy Boyce, Banff, 1985
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1071 a,b
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- Date
- 1921 – 1926
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1011 a,b
- Description
- Two small metal athletic medals. (a) 1926 girls' race, round, silver coloured, round gold coloured crest in centre "Banff 1926", snowshoer in forest. On back "100 yds Girls under 14 2nd. (b) 1921 Bankhead Park League. Octanonal shaped gold coloured, crest in centre has a soccer player, wreath b…
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1921 – 1926
- Material
- metal
- Description
- Two small metal athletic medals. (a) 1926 girls' race, round, silver coloured, round gold coloured crest in centre "Banff 1926", snowshoer in forest. On back "100 yds Girls under 14 2nd. (b) 1921 Bankhead Park League. Octanonal shaped gold coloured, crest in centre has a soccer player, wreath below. On back "Bankhead F.C. Natl Park League Winners 1921 A. Wright".
- Credit
- Gift of W. J. Wright, Kamloops, 1969
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1011 a,b
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- Date
- 1922
- Material
- metal; fibre; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1021 a,b
- Description
- Silver coloured soccer medal in box. (a) Medal is oval, 4.7x3.0. 'ribbons' top and bottom etched "Hutchinson (top) and cup 1922 (bottom), Central part of medal is a man standing with his right leg on top of a soccer ball. To his right is a shield shape enameled design, green bottom tip. "Won b…
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1922
- Material
- metal; fibre; paper
- Description
- Silver coloured soccer medal in box. (a) Medal is oval, 4.7x3.0. 'ribbons' top and bottom etched "Hutchinson (top) and cup 1922 (bottom), Central part of medal is a man standing with his right leg on top of a soccer ball. To his right is a shield shape enameled design, green bottom tip. "Won by" on back. (b) Red clam shell box, lined, top with cream coloured satin and bottom lined with dark blue velvet.
- Subject
- sports
- summer
- Jack White
- Dave White Jr.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1021 a,b
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Athletic Medal
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- Date
- 1928
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1038
- Description
- Dr. Quigley's "1928 Trap Shooting, Green Shoot". Rectangular silver coloured medal, "Banff Winter Sports" at top, "1928" at bottom, mountain lake scene on front. "Trap Shooting Green Shoot 2nd" on back.
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1928
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 3.1 x 2.2 cm
- Description
- Dr. Quigley's "1928 Trap Shooting, Green Shoot". Rectangular silver coloured medal, "Banff Winter Sports" at top, "1928" at bottom, mountain lake scene on front. "Trap Shooting Green Shoot 2nd" on back.
- Credit
- Gift of Cyril Paris, Banff, 1968
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1038
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Athletic Medal
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- Date
- 1928
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1060
- Description
- Rectangular silver coloured medal, "1928" on bottom, wreath extending in a half circle upwards "Canoe Doubles Banff" at top.
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1928
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2.3 x 1.5 cm
- Description
- Rectangular silver coloured medal, "1928" on bottom, wreath extending in a half circle upwards "Canoe Doubles Banff" at top.
- Subject
- sports
- summer
- canoeing
- Forrest Kidney
- Pop Kidney
- Credit
- Gift of Karin MacAulay, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1060
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Athletic Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1099
- Date
- 1922
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1099
- Description
- Gold coloured round medal, ram's head in centre. "Banff Winter Sports" along edge of medal completely surrounding the ram. "1922 Senior Hockey" on back.
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1922
- Material
- metal
- Description
- Gold coloured round medal, ram's head in centre. "Banff Winter Sports" along edge of medal completely surrounding the ram. "1922 Senior Hockey" on back.
- Subject
- sports
- winter
- hockey
- Banff Winter Sports
- Credit
- Gift of Mabel Aubin, Banff, 1970
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1099
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- Date
- 1925 – 1935
- Material
- wood; lacquer
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0123
- Description
- A flat bottomed bowl with a lid. The lid has four semi-circle raised rim edges. Both the bowl and lid are decorated with red and black lacquer and stylized trees in gold. There is a sea scene on the lid. This piece is in excellent condition.
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- Title
- Trinket Box
- Date
- 1925 – 1935
- Material
- wood; lacquer
- Dimensions
- 7.5 cm
- Description
- A flat bottomed bowl with a lid. The lid has four semi-circle raised rim edges. Both the bowl and lid are decorated with red and black lacquer and stylized trees in gold. There is a sea scene on the lid. This piece is in excellent condition.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0123
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- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- paper; lacquer; paint
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0124
- Description
- A rectangular black lacquer box with a box-type lid decorated with a stylized tree, mountain, and boat design in gold paint.
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- Title
- Trinket Box
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- paper; lacquer; paint
- Dimensions
- 2.0 x 4.5 x 7.0 cm
- Description
- A rectangular black lacquer box with a box-type lid decorated with a stylized tree, mountain, and boat design in gold paint.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0124
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- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- wood; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0128
- Description
- A round wooden container with a fitted flat lid with a knob handle. The lid and sides are covered with tooled leather and decorated with a fleur de lis and triangle design. A sticker inside reads “Garantiert Handarbeit, Kunsthandwerklich, Westarbeit 6693”.
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- Title
- Trinket Box
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- wood; skin
- Dimensions
- 5.0 cm
- Description
- A round wooden container with a fitted flat lid with a knob handle. The lid and sides are covered with tooled leather and decorated with a fleur de lis and triangle design. A sticker inside reads “Garantiert Handarbeit, Kunsthandwerklich, Westarbeit 6693”.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- crafts
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0128
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- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- wood; paint
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0129
- Description
- A rectangular wooden box with a lid. The lid has a carved and painted likeness of a duck as a handle.
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- Title
- Trinket Box
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- wood; paint
- Dimensions
- 8.0 x 9.0 x 14.0 cm
- Description
- A rectangular wooden box with a lid. The lid has a carved and painted likeness of a duck as a handle.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0129
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- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- wood; paint
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0130
- Description
- A rectangular wooden box with a hinged lid. The box and lid have shaped edges painted gold and the sides are painted green. There is green, red and gold decoration on the lid. The paint is worn and scratched.
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- Title
- Trinket Box
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- wood; paint
- Dimensions
- 4.2 x 11.5 x 17.0 cm
- Description
- A rectangular wooden box with a hinged lid. The box and lid have shaped edges painted gold and the sides are painted green. There is green, red and gold decoration on the lid. The paint is worn and scratched.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0130
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- Date
- 1925 – 1940
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0153
- Description
- A small, lidded basket made with natural coloured fibre with dyed grasses forming word "Jamaica" on the side, and there is a foliage decoration on the lid. There is minor fibre loss on the lid.
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- Title
- Trinket Box
- Date
- 1925 – 1940
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 6.7 cm
- Description
- A small, lidded basket made with natural coloured fibre with dyed grasses forming word "Jamaica" on the side, and there is a foliage decoration on the lid. There is minor fibre loss on the lid.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- crafts
- souvenirs
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0153
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- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- metal; stone
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0196
- Description
- A small, cylindrical, lidded brass box, flat-bottomed, with a flush fitting, slightly domed lid which has a flange fitting into the straight, vertical wall of the box. Both box wall and lid have chips of turquoise set into enamel and polished flush with the surface. The dome of the lid is bare bras…
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- Title
- Trinket Box
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- metal; stone
- Dimensions
- 2.0 x 3.7 cm
- Description
- A small, cylindrical, lidded brass box, flat-bottomed, with a flush fitting, slightly domed lid which has a flange fitting into the straight, vertical wall of the box. Both box wall and lid have chips of turquoise set into enamel and polished flush with the surface. The dome of the lid is bare brass in the rough configuration of a posy.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0196
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- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- stone
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0202
- Description
- A rectangular lidded box, hand-carved from soft marble-talc, which is black with white streaks in it. The box and its base are fluted on all exposed surfaces, and the top, but not the sides, of the lid is similarly fluted. The lid is a flat slab which fits flushly into/onto the box. Interior of box…
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- Title
- Trinket Box
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- stone
- Dimensions
- 4.3 x 6.2 x 8.6 cm
- Description
- A rectangular lidded box, hand-carved from soft marble-talc, which is black with white streaks in it. The box and its base are fluted on all exposed surfaces, and the top, but not the sides, of the lid is similarly fluted. The lid is a flat slab which fits flushly into/onto the box. Interior of box is somewhat roughly carved and finished.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0202
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- Date
- 1920 – 1935
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0210
- Description
- A long rectangular lidded box made of very light wood. The detached lid fits over a flange flush. The box is decorated with gold floral patterns defined in black, on the lid top is a stylized lion walking left in a black ground. Base and interior are painted glossy black. Sticker on the base reads …
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- Title
- Trinket Box
- Date
- 1920 – 1935
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 6.7 x 10.1 x 30.3 cm
- Description
- A long rectangular lidded box made of very light wood. The detached lid fits over a flange flush. The box is decorated with gold floral patterns defined in black, on the lid top is a stylized lion walking left in a black ground. Base and interior are painted glossy black. Sticker on the base reads “Made in Burma” and another partial sticker reads “ . . . . wone New York Chicago”
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0210
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- Date
- 1920 – 1935
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0211
- Description
- A cylindrical, cloisonne box of brass with a flush fitting detached domed lid; box and lid are heavily decorated with bursts of flowers, and the edge of the lid is covered with scale-like patterning; base and interior are covered with a plain light blue enamel.
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- Title
- Trinket Box
- Date
- 1920 – 1935
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 8.4 x 7.6 cm
- Description
- A cylindrical, cloisonne box of brass with a flush fitting detached domed lid; box and lid are heavily decorated with bursts of flowers, and the edge of the lid is covered with scale-like patterning; base and interior are covered with a plain light blue enamel.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0211
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