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Date
1875 – 1935
Material
ivory; metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0124 a,b
Description
Two small, carved, ivory elephants. (a) African (?), squat, thick elephant, with small brass eye screwed into back holding loose brass ring for hanging. Tiny black specks as eyes, ebony? Large ears can be seen carved against shoulders. (b) Indian (?), tall, thin elephant with sloping back. Harness…
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Title
Charm
Date
1875 – 1935
Material
ivory; metal
Dimensions
2.1 x .7 x )2.1 cm
Description
Two small, carved, ivory elephants. (a) African (?), squat, thick elephant, with small brass eye screwed into back holding loose brass ring for hanging. Tiny black specks as eyes, ebony? Large ears can be seen carved against shoulders. (b) Indian (?), tall, thin elephant with sloping back. Harness of very fine, twisted bronze wire passes under chest and around neck, and is twisted into small loop on top for hanging. Distinctly carved wrinkles on back, separate tail, and long trunk hanging to ground, small ears, small marks for eyes.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
animal
elephant
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0124 a,b
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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0179
Description
Small silver, coin like disk with rigid at top for hanging. One side contains relief of horseman with long spear trampling on a dragon and around the outside, "S: George: Eqvitvmptrn", obverse, square rigged ship on stormy sea with wind blowing and sails billowing loose. Around the outside "Intempt…
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Title
Charm
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.5 x 1.8 x 2.2 cm
Description
Small silver, coin like disk with rigid at top for hanging. One side contains relief of horseman with long spear trampling on a dragon and around the outside, "S: George: Eqvitvmptrn", obverse, square rigged ship on stormy sea with wind blowing and sails billowing loose. Around the outside "Intempte: Secvritas". Heavy hanging ring at right angle to medal has ridged surface outside.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
animal
dragon
horse
St. George
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0179
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Date
1875 – 1925
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0173
Description
Small, narrow gold band with 8 x .5 cm plain oval plaque on front with name “Marion” engraved in script. Scalloped edges. Band each side of front engraved with diagonal design, band has been sized.
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Title
Child's Ring
Date
1875 – 1925
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.5 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm
Description
Small, narrow gold band with 8 x .5 cm plain oval plaque on front with name “Marion” engraved in script. Scalloped edges. Band each side of front engraved with diagonal design, band has been sized.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0173
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal; stone; glass
Catalogue Number
103.01.0135 a,b
Description
Two large, garish brooches with spring clasps and predominant green colour. (a) rocket shaped - central shaft of finely polished, green stone with point at end, gold coloured, base metal, triangular wings at either side. Wings stepped down in thickness from central shaft three times. Back of solid …
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Title
Clip Brooch
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal; stone; glass
Dimensions
1.0 x 3.1 x 4.6 cm
Description
Two large, garish brooches with spring clasps and predominant green colour. (a) rocket shaped - central shaft of finely polished, green stone with point at end, gold coloured, base metal, triangular wings at either side. Wings stepped down in thickness from central shaft three times. Back of solid base metal with spring clasp hinged at base of triangular shape. Clasp is wide, flat bar the length of pin with three small teeth at end to grip fabric. Marks: stamped in clasp, “ pat. apld. for” (b) rhinestone - large, slightly curved, vertical band, pointed at bottom. Set with square cut green glass gemstones in shape of "T". Four, wide, emerald cut white rhinestones at each side beneath crosspiece of "T" extending halfway down shaft. Rest of area beside shaft and around bottom in pointed shape is encrusted with brilliant cut white rhinestones. Large clasp at back hinged behind crossbar of "T". Small sharp teeth at end to grip fabric. Marks: oval plate on clasp: “S. Friedman/ N.Y.”
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0135 a,b
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Date
1935 – 1968
Material
metal; stone
Catalogue Number
103.01.0177 a-e
Description
A collection of five rings set with turquoise stones. (a) heavy square stone, 2.3x.9x1.9, rough, heavy, silver ring with large square, slightly domed, turquoise stone set at front. Light blue stone spotted with green at one corner, ring slightly askew. A single design deeply stamped on band each si…
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Title
Collection Ring
Date
1935 – 1968
Material
metal; stone
Dimensions
2.3 x 0.9 x 1.9 cm
Description
A collection of five rings set with turquoise stones. (a) heavy square stone, 2.3x.9x1.9, rough, heavy, silver ring with large square, slightly domed, turquoise stone set at front. Light blue stone spotted with green at one corner, ring slightly askew. A single design deeply stamped on band each side of front, handmade. (b) turquoise band 2.1x3x2.0, simple, narrow silver band with raised strip in front containing three narrow, rectangular stones of turquoise. Stones set in flush with silver, and separated by lines of silver between. (c) six separate round stones, 2.2x4x2.0, narrow silver band with six, small, round stones of turquoise set side by side along the front. Three chevrons incised either side of front on band. (d) five separate square stones, 2.2x6x2.0, as (c), but square stones. Small silver disk at each side of front on band. (e) copper band, 2.2x8x2.0, narrow copper band with five, small, separate, uniformly coloured, turquoise stones set side by side along front. Small copper knob juts out from band on each side of each stone. Tag attached in Catharine’s handwriting: “Christine Ear pawned for $20.00/ Nov. 10th ‘78”
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0177 a-e
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Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
108.05.0096 a-f
Description
Japanese novelties to attach to purses, fans etc:(a) wing-shaped red sleeve with white lining, from doll's kimono?, designa both sides, two flying cranes one side, one flying crane other side both with grass. (b) 10.0 x 4.5, quilted badminton racket design one side with ball and birdie.(c) 6.8 x …
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Title
Decorative Ornament
Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre
Dimensions
4.0 x 8.3 cm
Description
Japanese novelties to attach to purses, fans etc:(a) wing-shaped red sleeve with white lining, from doll's kimono?, designa both sides, two flying cranes one side, one flying crane other side both with grass. (b) 10.0 x 4.5, quilted badminton racket design one side with ball and birdie.(c) 6.8 x 5.3, pear-shaped and quilted on one side, scowling man's face.(d) 7.3 x 3.0, gourd-shaped, stuffed one side, green to orange tied ribbons.(e) 5.0 x 3.0, back view of sitting cat, light coloured black spots, faded red ribbon tied at neck. (f) 8.0 x 3.8, inverted basket with black and white cat playing with yarn under it.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
miniatures
animal
cat
bird
crane
sports
Japanese
Edward S. Morse
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
108.05.0096 a-f
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Date
1875 – 1925
Material
metal; pearl; mineral
Catalogue Number
103.01.0156 a,b
Description
A pair of long, green, translucent drops hanging from a strand of simulated pearls. Chrysoprase drops, 3.6 cm long, are very smooth and even, tapering at the top where they are held with small silver caps. Caps attach to a short length 1.5 cm of silver wire threaded with five small simulated pearls…
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Title
Drop Earrings
Date
1875 – 1925
Material
metal; pearl; mineral
Dimensions
6.0 x 0.6 x 1.4 cm
Description
A pair of long, green, translucent drops hanging from a strand of simulated pearls. Chrysoprase drops, 3.6 cm long, are very smooth and even, tapering at the top where they are held with small silver caps. Caps attach to a short length 1.5 cm of silver wire threaded with five small simulated pearls with a bluish cast. These dangle from silver screw-back fitting with tiny, 0.5 x 0.5 cm three lobed blossom motif at front of ear.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0156 a,b
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Date
1850 – 1925
Material
metal; stone
Catalogue Number
103.01.0046 a,b
Description
Two heavy, large, silver hoop earrings with large teardrop-shaped turquoise stone in heavy silver setting attached at one side. Hoops split with gap between ends, and uneven ringed texture on the surface. Each hoop has a circular ring of metal around to stop it at the pierced ear hole. Stones set …
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Title
Earrings
Date
1850 – 1925
Material
metal; stone
Dimensions
7.0 x 5.5 cm
Description
Two heavy, large, silver hoop earrings with large teardrop-shaped turquoise stone in heavy silver setting attached at one side. Hoops split with gap between ends, and uneven ringed texture on the surface. Each hoop has a circular ring of metal around to stop it at the pierced ear hole. Stones set in heavy silver teardrop shaped setting with double row of gadrooning at bottom supporting a series of small silver balls heaped on top around the stone (a) larger stone setting has four larger silver balls at point of teardrop, silver stopping ring at one end of hoop. 15.5 cm leather thong attached to hoop beneath setting.( b) smaller, texture worn on hoop. Uneven stopping ring in middle of one side of hoop. Small silver loop at pointed end of setting, with string of loosely spun wool through loop.(b) is 6.0 x 4.5 cm
Subject
Whyte home
accessories
fashion
jewlery
travel
souvenir
households
adornment
women
Nepal
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0046 a,b
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Date
1875 – 1935
Material
stone; metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0157 a,b
Description
A pair of earring pendants of mottled blue and grey polished stones. Stones approximately same size and shape, rounded and smoothly polished. Top capped with bracht-like silver fitting with ring at top holding a second, loose ring to attach to earring fitting (missing). Stones are lapis lazuli.
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Title
Earrings
Date
1875 – 1935
Material
stone; metal
Dimensions
3.1 x 1.2 x 1.7 cm
Description
A pair of earring pendants of mottled blue and grey polished stones. Stones approximately same size and shape, rounded and smoothly polished. Top capped with bracht-like silver fitting with ring at top holding a second, loose ring to attach to earring fitting (missing). Stones are lapis lazuli.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0157 a,b
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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0102
Description
A tiny, flat, silver horseshoe with ring attached at top. Gracefully shaped U curve, tapering toward the ends, and bevelled along inner edge. Outer edge of each leg has groove with marks representing nail holes which would be used to attach shoe to hoof. Small, permanent ring soldered just to right…
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Title
Good Luck Charm
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.5 x .1 x 1.3 cm
Description
A tiny, flat, silver horseshoe with ring attached at top. Gracefully shaped U curve, tapering toward the ends, and bevelled along inner edge. Outer edge of each leg has groove with marks representing nail holes which would be used to attach shoe to hoof. Small, permanent ring soldered just to right of top, with separate ring through, possibly rhodium plated (no tarnishing). Stamped into back: “sterling (hallmark)”
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0102
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Date
1875 – 1910
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0138 a,b
Description
Two ring guards. Flat circles of gold with centres cut out, machine made. (a) tiny vertical grooves milled around outer edge. (b) tiny vertical grooves spaced around outer edge, one of flat sides beveled at inner edge.
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Title
Guard Ring
Date
1875 – 1910
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.2 x 1.9 cm
Description
Two ring guards. Flat circles of gold with centres cut out, machine made. (a) tiny vertical grooves milled around outer edge. (b) tiny vertical grooves spaced around outer edge, one of flat sides beveled at inner edge.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0138 a,b
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Date
1870 – 1890
Material
metal; fibre; plastic; coral; ivory
Catalogue Number
103.01.0199 a-j
Description
Assorted Japanese hair pins and combs, all Kanzashi (a) red-coloured comb shaped into a half circle, 11.61x5.6, fine teeth. Spine is decorated buy 3-D white fabric peonies with green leaves and gold-coloured thread winding around the spine. The thread covers old-coloured circles and silver-coloured…
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Title
Hair Ornament
Date
1870 – 1890
Material
metal; fibre; plastic; coral; ivory
Dimensions
18.2 cm
Description
Assorted Japanese hair pins and combs, all Kanzashi (a) red-coloured comb shaped into a half circle, 11.61x5.6, fine teeth. Spine is decorated buy 3-D white fabric peonies with green leaves and gold-coloured thread winding around the spine. The thread covers old-coloured circles and silver-coloured flowers.(b) white ivory tine forms hair pin , 14.01 x 6.0, decorative twisted wire and springs attached to orange coloured pieces of metal form decoration at top of pin. (c) silver coloured hair pin, 16.61 x 2.0, single tine extending to gold coloured flower at top with one gold coloured and one silver coloured leaf.(d) white ivory hair pin with single tine, 14.51 x 3.5. Decoration at top of tine is a red and white fabric flower with two green leaves as well as three additional small round flowers. (e) hair pin with a single black plastic tine, 17.01 x 1.8. Fabric rabbit attached to the top of the tine by a small spring.(f) hair pin with a single black plastic tine, 17.01 x 1.8. Fabric rabbit attached to the top of the tine by a small spring. (g) hair pin with ivory tine, 13.11 x 2.3. Fabric Japanese man attached to tine by a small green wire. (h) rectangular yellow plastic comb, 7.31 x 2.4.(i) rectangular blue coloured paper and red fabric, 5.01 x 1.3. hair pin with a single black plastic tine, 17.01 x 1.8. Fabric rabbit attached to the top of the tine by a small spring.(j) silver coloured hair pin ,18.21 x 2.0, double tined pin with decorative 'scrolls' from which small rectangular dangles are attached at top of pin. Ear cleaner extends from top of decoration.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Japanese
E. S. Morse
accessories
styling
fashion
keepsake
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0199 a-j
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Date
1880 – 1910
Material
metal; paper; hair; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.01.0164 a,b
Description
Two flat, round, gold lockets, hinged at bottom to open, with loose ring through soldered ring at top. (a) plain, small thumbnail slot near top to open. Inside of locket recessed with flat gold ring around edge which snaps in over celluloid to hold in place, one side contains lock of yellow-white h…
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Title
Locket
Date
1880 – 1910
Material
metal; paper; hair; plastic
Dimensions
3.4 x .4 cm
Description
Two flat, round, gold lockets, hinged at bottom to open, with loose ring through soldered ring at top. (a) plain, small thumbnail slot near top to open. Inside of locket recessed with flat gold ring around edge which snaps in over celluloid to hold in place, one side contains lock of yellow-white hair under celluloid. Celluloid missing from other side. Marks: scratched into empty side, "42"(?) (b) photo on front,gold filled, with cast wreath around hand tinted photo of a street in "West Port, Newburgh" covered with celluloid. Inside recessed with rings as above, each side holding another photo scene identified as "Lindores, Newburgh" and "The Schools, Newburgh". Inner rings of copper back cast with scrolled feather design flowing around one side. Large hinge on bottom. Lip around one frame inside, fits into recess on other side to latch when closed. Stamped into one side of edge, "P.Patent”
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0164 a,b
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Date
1875 – 1925
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
103.01.0165
Description
In flat, small buckskin pouch: Small, engraved, gold disk with black enamel line decoration. Completely engraved over front and back surface with tiny scrolling and curlicues, design accented with champleve technique using black enamel to form a linear design of six pointed star on front surroundin…
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Title
Locket
Date
1875 – 1925
Material
metal; glass
Dimensions
.6 x 1.7 x 2.7 cm
Description
In flat, small buckskin pouch: Small, engraved, gold disk with black enamel line decoration. Completely engraved over front and back surface with tiny scrolling and curlicues, design accented with champleve technique using black enamel to form a linear design of six pointed star on front surrounding small blue enamelled flower at centre. Tall knob at top holds large ring, both of which are chased on the surface. Small fingernail flange near top opens locket, hinge at bottom. Each half inside recessed with slight lip around. Portrait of man, photo? tintype? daguerrotype? barely discernible under round glass window fitting into one half. Marks: inside empty half, scratched into metal, “17”
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0165
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Date
1875 – 1900
Material
shell; stone; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.01.0196
Description
Long, double strand of tiny seed pearls with three moonstones. Pearls approximately 1.0 mm in diameter, moonstones are rounded ovals reflecting bluish tinge, and set in simple, oval, gold fittings with 2 small gold eyes at each end to hold the double strand of pearls. Pearls threaded in lengths o…
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Title
Necklace
Date
1875 – 1900
Material
shell; stone; metal; fibre
Dimensions
0.4 x 60.0 cm
Description
Long, double strand of tiny seed pearls with three moonstones. Pearls approximately 1.0 mm in diameter, moonstones are rounded ovals reflecting bluish tinge, and set in simple, oval, gold fittings with 2 small gold eyes at each end to hold the double strand of pearls. Pearls threaded in lengths of approximately 23 cm between the moonstones, middle length broken. Several loose seed pearls from this necklace, as well as some medium sized pearls, and some larger pearls, not all are genuine, plus a small rod of metal. In small, 7.1x4.0x2.3, wooden Japanese box marked "Edie Morse from Mrs Yatabe" Box lined with a piece of soft paper which folds over contents and has red, stamped, Japanese calligraphy on top.
Subject
households
adornment
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0196
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Date
1875 – 1935
Material
shell; metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0197 a,b
Description
Two pearl necklaces in a small white drawstring bag patterned with blue flowers. (a) 20.5 long, triple strand of tiny seed pearls approximately 2.0 mm in diameter, strands joined with gold bolt ring clasp, natural pearls. (b) 22.0 long, graduated pearls, single strand of pearls progressing in siz…
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Title
Necklace
Date
1875 – 1935
Material
shell; metal
Dimensions
0.6 x 20.5 cm
Description
Two pearl necklaces in a small white drawstring bag patterned with blue flowers. (a) 20.5 long, triple strand of tiny seed pearls approximately 2.0 mm in diameter, strands joined with gold bolt ring clasp, natural pearls. (b) 22.0 long, graduated pearls, single strand of pearls progressing in size from 2.5 mm at the ends to 6.0 mm at the centre. Cultured pearls, knot in string between each pearl. Small ellipitical silver filigree clasp set with diamond chip in the middle. Bag also contains three necklace clasps in small envelope marked "Nela's nephrene clasps".
Subject
households
adornment
Petronella Phinney
Nela Phinney
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0197 a,b
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Date
1875 – 1925
Material
metal; coral
Catalogue Number
103.01.0142
Description
A small, rectangular gold clasp with a coral rose carved at center. Two small scalloped bevels on each side of clasp top with inscribed lines on surface describing diamond shaped grid. Curved slightly on back. Orange pink coral rose set in small serrated ring at centre. Ring at each side to attach …
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Title
Necklace Clasp
Date
1875 – 1925
Material
metal; coral
Dimensions
0.3 x 0.8 x 2.0 cm
Description
A small, rectangular gold clasp with a coral rose carved at center. Two small scalloped bevels on each side of clasp top with inscribed lines on surface describing diamond shaped grid. Curved slightly on back. Orange pink coral rose set in small serrated ring at centre. Ring at each side to attach necklace, one completely wrapped with dark pink string, the other releases by pressing together with small lever next to clasp, and pulling, bar pressure spring inside. Engraved on back: “E.E.O.”
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
jewlery
fashion
accessories
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0142
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Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
108.05.0095 a,b
Description
Japanese, to attach to purses or fans, etc. two fabric covered pieces joined at top, string loop at center, (a) front blue silk fabric with brown quilted horned bull, lying down, facing to the right (b) front green silk fabric with light brown quilted goat, lying down, with horns and beard, goat fa…
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Title
Novelty Decoration
Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre; paper
Dimensions
5.5 x 3.7 cm
Description
Japanese, to attach to purses or fans, etc. two fabric covered pieces joined at top, string loop at center, (a) front blue silk fabric with brown quilted horned bull, lying down, facing to the right (b) front green silk fabric with light brown quilted goat, lying down, with horns and beard, goat facing to the left
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
miniatures
animal
goat
Japanese
Edward S. Morse
Edith Morse Robb
travel
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
108.05.0095 a,b
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Date
1885 – 1920
Material
metal; stone
Catalogue Number
103.01.0115
Description
A simple, plain, green jade heart on a thick, double link gold chain. Heart is mottled with whitish colour, and very simply shaped with rounded edges and not a definitely defined cleavage. Small ring pierced with hole carved at cleavage, with loose gold ring through hole. Chain is lush and thick, w…
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Title
Pendant
Date
1885 – 1920
Material
metal; stone
Dimensions
3.0 x 0.3 x 2.7 cm
Description
A simple, plain, green jade heart on a thick, double link gold chain. Heart is mottled with whitish colour, and very simply shaped with rounded edges and not a definitely defined cleavage. Small ring pierced with hole carved at cleavage, with loose gold ring through hole. Chain is lush and thick, with ornate clasp at front which forms bar from which pendant hangs. Bar clasp is ornate, cast gold, elliptic shape with ring at each end attached to short hexagonal sleeve which holds end of chain. Small ring soldered at middle of bar holds end of chain. Small ring soldered at middle of bar holds latching ring clasp which is fastened through ring of pendant. Clasp in bar operated by pressing together small tab and ring at one side, and pulling a short pressure bar out.
Subject
Whyte home
jewlery
fashion
accessories
gift
keepsake
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0115
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Date
1930 – 1945
Material
metal; glass; enamel
Catalogue Number
104.47.0018
Description
A simple, round, brass coloured pocket watch with large stem, crown and ring. Case is absolutely plain with bezel framing the dial, crystal is bevelled. Enamelled white face with plain black numerals around edge inside a band of small lines marking off the minutes. The number six is replaced with a…
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Title
Pocket Watch
Date
1930 – 1945
Material
metal; glass; enamel
Dimensions
1.5 x 5.2 x 6.0 cm
Description
A simple, round, brass coloured pocket watch with large stem, crown and ring. Case is absolutely plain with bezel framing the dial, crystal is bevelled. Enamelled white face with plain black numerals around edge inside a band of small lines marking off the minutes. The number six is replaced with a small recessed dial containing a second hand and marked off with small lines noting the seconds. Plain, straight black hands. Large, flat, circular crown at top of watch, with D-shaped ring for attaching fob, watch runs when wound. Marks: on face, "Westclox Day shock resistant made in Canada".
Subject
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.47.0018
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