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Date
1850 – 1910
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
104.19.0027
Description
A round wooden butter mold that is a circular press carved with a handle which passes through a hole in the top of the mold. The press has a thistle and leaf design carved into it.
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Title
Butter Mold
Date
1850 – 1910
Material
wood
Dimensions
12.5 cm
Description
A round wooden butter mold that is a circular press carved with a handle which passes through a hole in the top of the mold. The press has a thistle and leaf design carved into it.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0027
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Date
1850 – 1925
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0032
Description
An oval silver-plated copper dish with a flared lip. The dish stands on a short pedestal with a square base. The dish has a tall arched handle that is hinged and attached on each side. The basket is decorated with ornate floral trim along the edge of the dish and along the top of the handle.
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Title
Cake Basket
Date
1850 – 1925
Material
metal
Dimensions
28.0 cm
Description
An oval silver-plated copper dish with a flared lip. The dish stands on a short pedestal with a square base. The dish has a tall arched handle that is hinged and attached on each side. The basket is decorated with ornate floral trim along the edge of the dish and along the top of the handle.
Subject
households
social customs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0032
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Date
prior to 1870
Material
stone, catlinite; wood; quill; fibre
Catalogue Number
109.02.0014 a,b
Description
A quill-wrapped wooden pipe stem with a carved pipestone bowl.a) A long pipe stem made from a hollowed piece of wood wrapped with multi-coloured quills. b) A red-brown right angle pipe bowl carved from pipestone.
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Title
Calumet
Date
prior to 1870
Material
stone, catlinite; wood; quill; fibre
Dimensions
8.5 (bowl) x 54.0 cm
Description
A quill-wrapped wooden pipe stem with a carved pipestone bowl.a) A long pipe stem made from a hollowed piece of wood wrapped with multi-coloured quills. b) A red-brown right angle pipe bowl carved from pipestone.
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
Plains Cree
Woodland Ojibwa
Plains Ojibwa
crafts
carving
quillwork
smoking
ceremonial
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
109.02.0014 a,b
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Date
1995
Material
leather; metal; wood; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.41.0081 a-d
Description
Case: Manufacturer label on inside of lid reads G.R. TAYLOR LTD. TRUNKS & SAMPLE CASES WINNIPEG. No manufacturer details available online. Case is triangular in shape with a central carrying handle and metal clasps located along the narrow upper edge - one side of the case folds down. Padded suppor…
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Title
Camera Tripod
Date
1995
Material
leather; metal; wood; plastic
Dimensions
28.3 x 28.6 x 138.5 cm
Description
Case: Manufacturer label on inside of lid reads G.R. TAYLOR LTD. TRUNKS & SAMPLE CASES WINNIPEG. No manufacturer details available online. Case is triangular in shape with a central carrying handle and metal clasps located along the narrow upper edge - one side of the case folds down. Padded supports and buckled leather straps located inside to keep the tripod in place - straps not done up at time of processing. NICHOLAS MORANT written in white along the narrow top edge on either side of carrying handle, TR1 written in yellow paint in the top left end of narrow edge and in top right corner of opening side, the torn remains on a Canadian Pacific Railway label remains on the side that does not open. Tripod: Manufacturer mark on metal support below the camera support base reads [D]INEMA EQUIPMENT CO. No manufacturer details available online. Tripod dimensions are 124.1x14.7x14.7 cm. The legs of the tripod are wood, with metal spikes at the bottoms, metal brackets, and a metal camera support rig [possibly cast iron]. The legs are held together with a buckled strip of leather at the bottom. Also in the case is a metal pole with a black plastic handle that can screw into the camera support base for use as a controller and a plastic zip-lock baggie containing a length of chain with 4 metal clasps throughout 286.0 cm in length.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
camera equipment
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.0081 a-d
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Date
1991
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.0176
Description
A tiny metal cylinder, shaped like a beer can and covered in a wrap advertising “Miller HIGH LIFE”. The cylinder has a small brass button on the top that, when pressed, releases a metal bottle opener from the opposite end. The end with the bottle opener is stamped with “MADE IN W. GERMANY”
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Title
Can Opener
Date
1991
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.0 x 2.0 x 6.5 cm
Description
A tiny metal cylinder, shaped like a beer can and covered in a wrap advertising “Miller HIGH LIFE”. The cylinder has a small brass button on the top that, when pressed, releases a metal bottle opener from the opposite end. The end with the bottle opener is stamped with “MADE IN W. GERMANY”
Subject
Whyte home
drinking
tools
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0176
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Date
1850 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.05.0050
Description
A rustic-manufacture pierced tin lantern, flat base, cylindrical body, conical top which terminates in a metal hanging flat loop. Cylinder has door which by a simple slot clasp fits over a flange for opening and closing. Pattern on door is made of slits punched out from behind into a star and borde…
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Title
Candle Lantern
Date
1850 – 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
32.0 x 16.2 cm
Description
A rustic-manufacture pierced tin lantern, flat base, cylindrical body, conical top which terminates in a metal hanging flat loop. Cylinder has door which by a simple slot clasp fits over a flange for opening and closing. Pattern on door is made of slits punched out from behind into a star and border pattern in lines and dots, and a similar pattern is punched out on the rest of the cylinder,the conic top is punched in radial slit lines. Lantern is open at top of cone (about 3 cm.)
Subject
households
decorative
Dave White
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.05.0050
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
metal, copper; metal, silver
Catalogue Number
102.05.0003 a,b
Description
A pair of candlesticks each with a square pyramidal shaped base of copper with an overlaid silver design. Each candlestick has a square stem and a square top with a round candleholder.
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Title
Candlestick
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
metal, copper; metal, silver
Dimensions
11.0 x 8.7 (base) x 8.7 (base) cm
Description
A pair of candlesticks each with a square pyramidal shaped base of copper with an overlaid silver design. Each candlestick has a square stem and a square top with a round candleholder.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.05.0003 a,b
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Date
1850 – 1910
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.05.0007 a,b
Description
A short candlestick (a) with saucer base and a handle. The saucer has an inscribed design, and the candleholder is fluted with a flaring lip. The candlesnuffer ( b) is a blossom shape and attaches to the candlestick’s handle.
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Title
Candlestick
Date
1850 – 1910
Material
metal
Dimensions
9.0 (a); 9.5 (b) cm
Description
A short candlestick (a) with saucer base and a handle. The saucer has an inscribed design, and the candleholder is fluted with a flaring lip. The candlesnuffer ( b) is a blossom shape and attaches to the candlestick’s handle.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.05.0007 a,b
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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
1850 – 1940
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
104.20.0705 a,b
Description
Pair chopsticks with four sided handles, narrowing to dowel like handling tips. Ideogram on each handle, as well as floral decoration which joins when two sticks set beside each other.
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Title
Chopsticks
Date
1850 – 1940
Material
wood
Dimensions
0.5 x 19.3 cm
Description
Pair chopsticks with four sided handles, narrowing to dowel like handling tips. Ideogram on each handle, as well as floral decoration which joins when two sticks set beside each other.
Subject
households
kitchen
Japanese
Edward S. Morse
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0705 a,b
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Date
1700 – 1900
Material
clay; glaze
Catalogue Number
111.01.0002 a-g
Description
Collection of pottery sherds.a) bright blue/cobalt glaze (7.9 cm x 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm) - remnant from the base and side of a very thick pot; base has trimmed wide foot and shows moulded relief rising from crackled glaze; outside of shard fully glazed with triangular shape showing clay inside where gla…
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Title
Collection Sherd
Date
1700 – 1900
Material
clay; glaze
Description
Collection of pottery sherds.a) bright blue/cobalt glaze (7.9 cm x 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm) - remnant from the base and side of a very thick pot; base has trimmed wide foot and shows moulded relief rising from crackled glaze; outside of shard fully glazed with triangular shape showing clay inside where glaze was not applied; one edge of side is smooth and glazed forming a finished edge; other edges rough where broken. b) bright blue cobalt glaze (6.5 cm x 4.0 cm x 2.0 cm) - almost rectangular thick sherd; slightly curved and unglazed on inside.c) same as b, possible same vessel (5.5 cm x 5.0 cm x 2.0 cm) - one edge glazed (possibly rim) and bleeding slightly to inside.d) bright green (lead?) glaze (4.0 cm x 3.0 cm x 1.5 cm) - rhombus shape; broken obliquely through thickness to be very thick at one end and thin at the other e) bright aqua glaze (3.5 cm x 2.0 cm x 1.5 cm) - small triangular sherd, slightly curved and glazed on inside with outside rough and unglazed. f) dull turquoise glaze (5.0 cm x 2.0 cm x 1.7 cm) - small triangular shape with moulded relief-glaze covered surface on one face, smooth glazed surface on opposite face.
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
111.01.0002 a-g
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Date
1856
Material
paper; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.0103 a,b
Description
Two crinkly parchment diplomas from Union College belonging to Patrick Robb, both etched in Latin using italic script, with certain words handwritten. (a) Bachelor of Arts, etching of three women dressed in Greek togas, Wisdom, Fame, and Happiness, walking beneath an arch of clouds at middle right…
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Title
College Diploma
Date
1856
Material
paper; metal
Dimensions
39.6 x 44.1 cm
Description
Two crinkly parchment diplomas from Union College belonging to Patrick Robb, both etched in Latin using italic script, with certain words handwritten. (a) Bachelor of Arts, etching of three women dressed in Greek togas, Wisdom, Fame, and Happiness, walking beneath an arch of clouds at middle right side. Awarded by the curators of Union college in Schenectady, New York to "Patricius Robb", (handwritten), on August 10, 1856, signed by five professors and the president. In lower left corner is white oval paper seal stamped deeply with the Union College impression. (b) Delphic Society, at top middle, etching of three women in Greek togas, with Greek temple sitting on a high mountains in the background, awarded to "Patricius Robb", and signed by four officers and three members of the society from Union College, dated as (a), with the etched seal of the society printed at bottom. Canister, tin tube, 42.0 x 5.1 diam. with folded seam down length and high cap which slips on, slightly domed ended.
Subject
Patrick Robb
Union College
scholastic
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0103 a,b
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Date
1850 – 1920
Material
shell; metal
Catalogue Number
103.02.1019
Description
Folding decorative comb hand cut and carved from tortoise shell. Finely carved figure of a woman in profile, wearing a long skirt, carrying a large shoulder bag and holding a dead bird in one hand. A rivet at the top of the figure allows a fancy carved comb to swivel out from her head.
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Title
Comb
Date
1850 – 1920
Material
shell; metal
Description
Folding decorative comb hand cut and carved from tortoise shell. Finely carved figure of a woman in profile, wearing a long skirt, carrying a large shoulder bag and holding a dead bird in one hand. A rivet at the top of the figure allows a fancy carved comb to swivel out from her head.
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer
carving
crafts
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.02.1019
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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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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.
Subject
Brewster
tourism
Pat Hart
Ted Hart
souvenirs
Credit
Gift of Ted J. Hart, Banff, 1992
Catalogue Number
105.02.1044 a-g
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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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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.
Subject
riding
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
horses
Credit
Gift of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.09.1192
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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”.
Subject
Mountain Guides’ Ball
Alpine Club of Canada
Credit
Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1992
Catalogue Number
103.09.1243
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Commemorative T-Shirt

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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

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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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