Narrow Results By
- 1920s
- 1950s 932
- 1900s 868
- 1930s 857
- 1940s 598
- 1910s 565
- 1870s 474
- 1960s 473
- 1890s 362
- 1970s
- 1880s 226
- 1980s
- 1850s 126
- 1800s 85
- 1990s 50
- 1860s 38
- 1820s 28
- 1830s
- 1840s 14
- 1750s 10
- 1780s 9
- 2000s 9
- 1810s 8
- 1790s 7
- 2010s 7
- 1700s 5
- 2020s 4
- 1600s 2
- 1770s 2
- 1080s 1
- 1300s 1
- 1500s 1
- 1530s 1
- 1550s 1
- 1620s 1
- 1690s 1
- 1720s 1
- 1760s
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- metal; metal, brass; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.27.0004
- Description
- An atomizer with two long thin silver-coloured tubular horizontal arms that pass through a round button and emerge at the other end as a single nozzle. The button is threaded at the bottom to screw onto a bottle, and holds a short glass tube perpendicular to the arms. The arms are clamped togethe…
1 image
- Title
- Atomizer
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- metal; metal, brass; glass
- Dimensions
- 5.4 x 1.6 x 14.3 cm
- Description
- An atomizer with two long thin silver-coloured tubular horizontal arms that pass through a round button and emerge at the other end as a single nozzle. The button is threaded at the bottom to screw onto a bottle, and holds a short glass tube perpendicular to the arms. The arms are clamped together with metal a clip and have a hollow oval mouthpiece which slips over a brass nipple at the end of the arms. The button of the atomizer is marked “DeVilbiss 15 Toledo, O. U.S.A.” and the brass nipple is marked “UP”.
- Subject
- households
- grooming
- medicinal
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.27.0004
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1970 – 1985
- Material
- plastic; metal; paper; cardboard;
- Catalogue Number
- 104.01.0004
- Description
- Clear plastic Cousino Echo-matic II self threading tape cartridge in original cardboard box.
1 image
- Title
- Audio Tape
- Date
- 1970 – 1985
- Material
- plastic; metal; paper; cardboard;
- Dimensions
- 2.5 x 9.2 x 13.7 cm
- Description
- Clear plastic Cousino Echo-matic II self threading tape cartridge in original cardboard box.
- Credit
- Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
- Catalogue Number
- 104.01.0004
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
Avalanche Probe
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact108.04.0059%20
- Date
- 1980
- Material
- leather; metal; cable
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.0059
- Description
- A dark grey metal avalanche probe held in a bright orange leather pouch with a metal clasp. The avalanche probe features 7 pieces connected via a cable that runs throughout the probe. One end of the probe has a lighter silver knob with tap near it. The other end has a brass-coloured metal end. The …
1 image
- Title
- Avalanche Probe
- Date
- 1980
- Material
- leather; metal; cable
- Dimensions
- 2.5 x 7.5 x 53.9 cm
- Description
- A dark grey metal avalanche probe held in a bright orange leather pouch with a metal clasp. The avalanche probe features 7 pieces connected via a cable that runs throughout the probe. One end of the probe has a lighter silver knob with tap near it. The other end has a brass-coloured metal end. The orange leather pouch features text along the middle on one side which reads “Lindenmann Lawinen-Sonde” and text at the top of the pouch which reads “SCOTT” in handwriting.
- Subject
- ski
- skiing
- winter
- avalanche
- safety
- Chic Scott
- mountaineering
- Credit
- Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 2003
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.0059
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
Avalanche Transceiver
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.04.1013%20a%2cb
- Date
- 1980 – 1985
- Material
- metal; plastic; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 105.04.1013 a,b
- Description
- Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”
1 image
- Title
- Avalanche Transceiver
- Date
- 1980 – 1985
- Material
- metal; plastic; fibre
- Dimensions
- 11.7 x 7.0 cm
- Description
- Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”
- Credit
- Gift of Douglas Leonard, Canmore, 1998
- Catalogue Number
- 105.04.1013 a,b
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1986
- Material
- wood; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1046
- Description
- Best non-commercial float, 1986 Canada Day Parade. Brass plate 14.5x9.5 screwed onto wooden base with 4 screws. Etched into brass: "1986 July 1st Parade Banff, Alberta Best Non-Commercial Float"
1 image
- Title
- Award Plaque
- Date
- 1986
- Material
- wood; metal
- Dimensions
- 2.2 x 12.8 x 18.0 cm
- Description
- Best non-commercial float, 1986 Canada Day Parade. Brass plate 14.5x9.5 screwed onto wooden base with 4 screws. Etched into brass: "1986 July 1st Parade Banff, Alberta Best Non-Commercial Float"
- Subject
- events
- Canada Day Parade
- Whyte Museum
- Credit
- Gift of Robert Smith, Banff, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1046
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1971 – 2016
- Material
- wood; metal; plastic; fibre; tape
- Catalogue Number
- 109.02.1050
- Description
- A single ski pole, wood, with black, red and blue tape up the pole. black handle with string holding a paper label (covered with plastic) “The Tuesday Hikers Old Ski Pole Award for the Biggest Laugh of the Ski season (1979-1994) and after that for “something memorable”inscription is bordered in red…
1 image
- Title
- Award Pole
- Date
- 1971 – 2016
- Material
- wood; metal; plastic; fibre; tape
- Dimensions
- 144 x 6 cm
- Description
- A single ski pole, wood, with black, red and blue tape up the pole. black handle with string holding a paper label (covered with plastic) “The Tuesday Hikers Old Ski Pole Award for the Biggest Laugh of the Ski season (1979-1994) and after that for “something memorable”inscription is bordered in red. each red tape has a name written on it and a associated year. Blue tape has “No award given” and the black tape circles up the pole underneath. Names:Grace McCruden 1979, Grace McGredor 1980, Hattie Boothman 1981 , Jean Gaucher 1982, Anne Aitken 1983, Meta Mano 1984, - 1985, - 1986, Edith Zwirner 1987, Grace McCruden 1988, Vreni Gretener 1989, Peg Mills 1990 , Em Gregg 1991, - 1992, Gwlad Orr 1993, Grace McCruden 1994, - 1995, Danuta Zandechi 1996, Helen Travares 1997, Jean Gaucher 1998, - 1999, - 2000, - 2001, Marion Wolff 2002, Helen Travares 2003, - 2004, - 2005 , Hattie Boothman 2006, - 2007 , Anne Aitken 2009
- Credit
- Gift of Margaret Oliver, Calgary, 2017
- Catalogue Number
- 109.02.1050
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1836
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1187
- Description
- Small cream coloured baby dress with puff sleeves. Lace around neckline, sleeves, and at bodice. Two ties are in bows at the neckline and just below. Circle of lace approx. 9 cm above hem of dress. Waist of dress is 20 cm, width at bottom 77.5 cm.
1 image
- Title
- Baby Dress
- Date
- 1836
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 64 x 77.5 cm
- Description
- Small cream coloured baby dress with puff sleeves. Lace around neckline, sleeves, and at bodice. Two ties are in bows at the neckline and just below. Circle of lace approx. 9 cm above hem of dress. Waist of dress is 20 cm, width at bottom 77.5 cm.
- Credit
- Gift of Shelagh Nolan Lester, Calgary, 2005
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1187
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1970 – 1974
- Material
- fibre, synthetic; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0332
- Description
- Orange nylon backpack with orange metal frame. Four side pockets, one front pocket and one map pocket on front closure flap. Upper and lower compartments on main bag. Bag detaches from frame. Padded shoulder straps and adjustable.
1 image
- Title
- Backpack
- Date
- 1970 – 1974
- Material
- fibre, synthetic; metal
- Dimensions
- 83.5 x 18.0 x 37.5 cm
- Description
- Orange nylon backpack with orange metal frame. Four side pockets, one front pocket and one map pocket on front closure flap. Upper and lower compartments on main bag. Bag detaches from frame. Padded shoulder straps and adjustable.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0332
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- fibre; skin; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1041
- Description
- Canvas sack with grommet and string closure, small top flap with leather strap and metal buckle, leather shoulder straps with metal buckles, all but the right leather buckle appears to be not original leather, stamped on back "Manufactured by Woods Mfg Co Ltd Ottawa Canada", 2 front pockets
1 image
- Title
- Backpack
- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- fibre; skin; metal
- Dimensions
- 48.0 x 52.0 cm
- Description
- Canvas sack with grommet and string closure, small top flap with leather strap and metal buckle, leather shoulder straps with metal buckles, all but the right leather buckle appears to be not original leather, stamped on back "Manufactured by Woods Mfg Co Ltd Ottawa Canada", 2 front pockets
- Credit
- Gift of Bob and Marjory Hind, Calgary, 1990
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1041
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1980 – 1990
- Material
- fibre; skin; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1076
- Description
- Sack type bag with drawstring closure. Inner top extension of waxed nylon has drawstring closure, top pocket has zippered pocket. Two black webbing strips sewn on front 55.0 long, metal buckle on each, 4 leather strips with slots on sides. Padded nylon shoulder pads with web straps and metal buc…
1 image
- Title
- Backpack
- Date
- 1980 – 1990
- Material
- fibre; skin; metal
- Dimensions
- 75.0 x 48.0 cm
- Description
- Sack type bag with drawstring closure. Inner top extension of waxed nylon has drawstring closure, top pocket has zippered pocket. Two black webbing strips sewn on front 55.0 long, metal buckle on each, 4 leather strips with slots on sides. Padded nylon shoulder pads with web straps and metal buckles. Two heavy web inserts near bottom back have 3 grommets each, inside of top flap has written "B Cuthbert BC Canada"
- Credit
- Gift of Greg Yavorsky, Banff, 1992
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1076
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1970 – 1980
- Material
- plastic; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1036
- Description
- Red nylon day pack, inside waterproofed, sack has 7 grommets on top edge through which a drawstring is laced, 2 outside zippered pockets 26.0x15.0 flap closure with sewn-on ring, web straps attached to body, has a snap to attach to flap, woven nylon shoulder straps, leather rivetted onto pack to s…
1 image
- Title
- Backpack
- Date
- 1970 – 1980
- Material
- plastic; metal
- Dimensions
- 39.0 x 43.0 cm
- Description
- Red nylon day pack, inside waterproofed, sack has 7 grommets on top edge through which a drawstring is laced, 2 outside zippered pockets 26.0x15.0 flap closure with sewn-on ring, web straps attached to body, has a snap to attach to flap, woven nylon shoulder straps, leather rivetted onto pack to secure straps, 2 crests sewn on top flap: "Lake O'Hara Trails Club" "The Alpine Club of Canada"
- Subject
- sports
- Lillian Gest
- hiking
- Credit
- Gift of Lillian Gest, Philadelphia, USA, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1036
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- fibre; skin; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1125
- Description
- Brown canvas rucksack with leather straps and front pocket, drawstring closure with metal grommets and leather thong for tying. Manufacturer’s label inside: “Woods Camp Supplies. Woods Mfg. Co. Ltd. Ottawa, Can.”
1 image
- Title
- Backpack
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- fibre; skin; metal
- Dimensions
- 47.0 x 48.0 cm
- Description
- Brown canvas rucksack with leather straps and front pocket, drawstring closure with metal grommets and leather thong for tying. Manufacturer’s label inside: “Woods Camp Supplies. Woods Mfg. Co. Ltd. Ottawa, Can.”
- Subject
- packers and guides
- Bert Riggall
- Credit
- Gift of Dale Burton, Surrey, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1125
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
Badminton Shuttlecocks
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact108.04.0048
- Date
- 1928 – 1950
- Material
- cardboard; plastic; rubber; feathers;
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.0048
- Description
- Orange, black, and grey cardboard tube with four shuttlecocks inside - all four are predominantly white, two have red accents and two have purple. All appear used.
1 image
- Title
- Badminton Shuttlecocks
- Date
- 1928 – 1950
- Material
- cardboard; plastic; rubber; feathers;
- Dimensions
- 15.5 cm
- Description
- Orange, black, and grey cardboard tube with four shuttlecocks inside - all four are predominantly white, two have red accents and two have purple. All appear used.
- Subject
- Crosby family
- Abegweit
- sports equipment
- sports;
- Credit
- Gift of Robert Crosby Family, Banff, 1998
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.0048
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1920 – 1945
- Material
- fibre, flax
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0050
- Description
- A flat linen bag with pointed sides and a flat bottom. The bag is made from natural linen bound with a light brown band across both the bottom and the top. The bag has two very narrow short brown handles, and is decorated with a small embroidered basket of flowers on side.
1 image
- Title
- Bag
- Date
- 1920 – 1945
- Material
- fibre, flax
- Dimensions
- 30.5 x 50.0 cm
- Description
- A flat linen bag with pointed sides and a flat bottom. The bag is made from natural linen bound with a light brown band across both the bottom and the top. The bag has two very narrow short brown handles, and is decorated with a small embroidered basket of flowers on side.
- Subject
- households
- crafts
- needlework
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0050
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1920 – 1955
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.1046
- Description
- Knit wool balaclava, dark olive green with pompom on top.
1 image
- Title
- Balaclava
- Date
- 1920 – 1955
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 25.0 x 44.0 cm
- Description
- Knit wool balaclava, dark olive green with pompom on top.
- Credit
- Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.1046
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0107 a,b
- Description
- Two, roughly circular, gold, bangle bracelets, each with a split in the side. (a) round gold wire, hollow and slightly dented all around, split at side separates approximately .6 cm. (b) hollow, flat, gold band approximately .2 x .3 cm. design etched on outer surface consisting of faceted band alon…
1 image
- Title
- Bangle Bracelet
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.2 x 6.0 x 6.9 cm
- Description
- Two, roughly circular, gold, bangle bracelets, each with a split in the side. (a) round gold wire, hollow and slightly dented all around, split at side separates approximately .6 cm. (b) hollow, flat, gold band approximately .2 x .3 cm. design etched on outer surface consisting of faceted band along each edge with line texture between forming diamond and X-shapes around circumference. Roughly oval with dents and creases all around, ends touch at split in side, but do not meet. Marks: “WAB 14K”
- Subject
- Whyte home
- households
- adornment
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0107 a,b
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0111 a-d
- Description
- A collection of four bangle bracelets, (a) gold wire, circle of hollow gold wire .2 mm in diameter. (b) twisted wire, pinkish gold circle of twisted wire 2 mm in diameter. (c,d) flat silver hoops, handmade from wire 3 x 2 mm.
1 image
- Title
- Bangle Bracelet
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.2 x 5.9 x 6.8 cm
- Description
- A collection of four bangle bracelets, (a) gold wire, circle of hollow gold wire .2 mm in diameter. (b) twisted wire, pinkish gold circle of twisted wire 2 mm in diameter. (c,d) flat silver hoops, handmade from wire 3 x 2 mm.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- households
- adornment
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0111 a-d
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
- Date
- 1980 – 1999
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 109.02.1001
- Description
- Large canvas banner, handpainted “National Army Cadet Band - Banff, Alberta” with Cadet Insignia in centre. Red fringe along edges.
- Title
- Banner
- Date
- 1980 – 1999
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 90.0 x 250.0 cm
- Description
- Large canvas banner, handpainted “National Army Cadet Band - Banff, Alberta” with Cadet Insignia in centre. Red fringe along edges.
- Credit
- Gift of Conrad C. Hedberg, Canmore, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 109.02.1001
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
Barometer Altimeter
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.44.1011
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- metal; glass; wood; skin; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.1011
- Description
- Pocket-style aneroid barometer-altimeter, gold coloured metal with manufacturer’s name on face: “J.J. HICKS, LONDON, ENG. Compensated.” In wooden case with bergundy coloured leather covering.
1 image
- Title
- Barometer Altimeter
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- metal; glass; wood; skin; paper
- Description
- Pocket-style aneroid barometer-altimeter, gold coloured metal with manufacturer’s name on face: “J.J. HICKS, LONDON, ENG. Compensated.” In wooden case with bergundy coloured leather covering.
- Subject
- sports, climbing, Arnold Wexler
- Credit
- Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.44.1011
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.
Baseball Cap Hat
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.04.0122
- Date
- 1982
- Material
- fabric; plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.0122
- Description
- A red snap-brim baseball cap, front panel solid fabric with triangular patch that reads “EVEREST 82” underneath a Canadian flag. Back of hat is open red mesh, adjustable with snap closure. Written in black marker on the underside of the brim “L GALLAGHER.” Written in green marker on the foam inside…
1 image
- Title
- Baseball Cap Hat
- Date
- 1982
- Material
- fabric; plastic
- Dimensions
- 11.0 x 21.4 x 27.7 cm
- Description
- A red snap-brim baseball cap, front panel solid fabric with triangular patch that reads “EVEREST 82” underneath a Canadian flag. Back of hat is open red mesh, adjustable with snap closure. Written in black marker on the underside of the brim “L GALLAGHER.” Written in green marker on the foam inside front panel “Robbie G.”
- Credit
- Gift of Peter Spear, 2017
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.0122
Images
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.