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Date
1860 – 1900
Material
wood; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.03.0057
Description
Four-poster, three quarter size bed, possibly maple, with turned (spool) posts. The bed has a shaped headboard, and canvas slung support for a mattress.
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Title
Four-Poster Bed
Date
1860 – 1900
Material
wood; fibre
Dimensions
138.5 x 137.0 x 202.0 cm
Description
Four-poster, three quarter size bed, possibly maple, with turned (spool) posts. The bed has a shaped headboard, and canvas slung support for a mattress.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0057
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Date
1866
Material
plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.02.1025
Description
A rectangular nail brush with natural bristles. The bristles are short and strong to slough dirt that has collected under the nails and can also be useful in removing stains from the hands. The bristles are connected to a rectangular-shaped clear plastic base/body. The clear plastic base/body has t…
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Title
Hand Brush
Date
1866
Material
plastic; fibre
Dimensions
2.8 x 3.8 x 9.6 cm
Description
A rectangular nail brush with natural bristles. The bristles are short and strong to slough dirt that has collected under the nails and can also be useful in removing stains from the hands. The bristles are connected to a rectangular-shaped clear plastic base/body. The clear plastic base/body has the name “Simms” etched, which is a company specializing in the sale of paint products, although they also sell a variety of natural and synthetic nail brushes as well.
Subject
Nick Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
103.02.1025
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[Hunting party preparing to depart from Banff Indian Grounds or Brewster Corrals, Banff]

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Part Of
Pat Brewster fonds
Scope & Content
Image of five people on horseback with five pack horses
Date Range
1850-1910
Reference Code
v91 / 12 / a / na66 - 1716
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Photograph, print
  1 image  
Part Of
Pat Brewster fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M2 / V91 / S21
Sous-Fonds
V91
Reference Code
v91 / 12 / a / na66 - 1716
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Photograph, print
Date Range
1850-1910
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative : copy negative
Scope & Content
Image of five people on horseback with five pack horses
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Sports and Recreation
Transportation
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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J. Norman Collie Prints

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Part Of
J. Norman Collie fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of Norman Collie, family, friends and associates.
Date Range
[ca.1863]-1935
Reference Code
V62 / PA 88 - 1 to 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
J. Norman Collie fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M279 / V62
Sous-Fonds
V62
Accession Number
1809
Reference Code
V62 / PA 88 - 1 to 9
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1863]-1935
Physical Description
9 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of Norman Collie, family, friends and associates.
Name Access
Collie, J. Norman
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w tintype. Tintype documents an older woman posing for a portrait in a studio setting. Her cheeks have been tinted. she has been idenitified as Margaret Pyncheon.
Date Range
[ca. 1860 - 1880]
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 29
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 29
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
Date Range
[ca. 1860 - 1880]
Physical Description
Cased Photograph : 1 b&w tintype --
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w tintype. Tintype documents an older woman posing for a portrait in a studio setting. Her cheeks have been tinted. she has been idenitified as Margaret Pyncheon.
Subject Access
Portrait
Language
English
Title Source
Title as found on item
Content Details
Tintype in wooden case. Case covered with brown coated paper. Front and back covers feature architectural and vegetal design in relief. The inside cover features a design debossed in red velvet. The tintype is framed in a brass coloured, decorative metal mat. A small piece of paper is found loose in the case that reads “Margaret Pyncheon daughter of Dr. Joseph Pyncheon of Boston. Our Great Grandmother.”
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w tintype. Tin type documents a young girl, (possibly Marion Robb) seated for a portrait. Her cheeks have been tinted and her necklace has been tinted with metallic or gold paint.
Date Range
ca. 1860 - ca. 1870
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 9
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Tintype
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 9
GMD
Tintype
Photograph
Date Range
ca. 1860 - ca. 1870
Physical Description
Cased Photograph : 1 b&w tintype --
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w tintype. Tin type documents a young girl, (possibly Marion Robb) seated for a portrait. Her cheeks have been tinted and her necklace has been tinted with metallic or gold paint.
Subject Access
Family
Language
English
Title Source
Title as found on item.
Content Details
Cased tin type in black coated paper case. Tin type is framed in a brass coloured frame. Inside of front cover has a design is debossed in red velvet. A red adhesive sticker that reads “Marion Robb” is found in the front cover. Front and back of case has a floral and architectural design in relief.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w tintype. Tin type documents a young girl, (possibly Marion Robb) seated for a portrait. Her cheeks have been tinted and her necklace has been tinted with metallic or gold paint.
Date Range
ca. 1860 - ca. 1870
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 10
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 10
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
Date Range
ca. 1860 - ca. 1870
Physical Description
Cased Photograph : 1 b&w tintype --
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w tintype. Tin type documents a young girl, (possibly Marion Robb) seated for a portrait. Her cheeks have been tinted and her necklace has been tinted with metallic or gold paint.
Subject Access
Family
Language
English
Title Source
Title as found on item.
Content Details
Cased tin type in brown coated paper case. Tin type is framed in a brass coloured frame. Inside of the front cover has a design is debossed in red velvet. A red adhesive sticker that reads “Marion Robb” is found in the front cover. Front and back of case has geometrical design in relief.
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1865 – 1915
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.0010
Description
A cylindrical, copper-plated pitcher with a strap handle and a pouring lip that is attached halfway around the circumference opposite the handle. There is a rectangular brass plate on the side of the pitcher below the lip that reads “1/2 PINT”. The words on the plate are ringed with an oval of e…
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Title
Measuring Cup
Date
1865 – 1915
Material
metal
Dimensions
10.5 cm
Description
A cylindrical, copper-plated pitcher with a strap handle and a pouring lip that is attached halfway around the circumference opposite the handle. There is a rectangular brass plate on the side of the pitcher below the lip that reads “1/2 PINT”. The words on the plate are ringed with an oval of embossed dots. A manufacturer’s symbol is incribed in the copper below the brass plate.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0010
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Date
1860 – 1925
Material
wood; ceramic; wood
Catalogue Number
104.20.0226
Description
Very small round flat bottomed wicker woven basket with tall rounded handle of two pieces of split bamboo ? wrapped together at the top. Small cylindrical wickerwork basket around tube of bamboo ? attached at one side. Larger basket has ring of bamboo at neck with braided finish at rim and is worke…
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Title
Mustard Pot
Date
1860 – 1925
Material
wood; ceramic; wood
Dimensions
8.4 x 3.2 x 4.6 cm
Description
Very small round flat bottomed wicker woven basket with tall rounded handle of two pieces of split bamboo ? wrapped together at the top. Small cylindrical wickerwork basket around tube of bamboo ? attached at one side. Larger basket has ring of bamboo at neck with braided finish at rim and is worked around small ceramic celadon glazed pot inside.
Subject
households
miniatures
Edward S. Morse
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0226
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Date
1866
Material
viscose
Catalogue Number
102.04.1088
Description
Doily with pattern of three red roses with green leaves needlepointed into center. Background is a cream colour with green velvet around exterior. Edges are lined with a red, yellow, and green decorative weaving of threads. Underside of doily has two tags: the first says “Ogilvy’s” and the second s…
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Title
Needlepoint Doily
Date
1866
Material
viscose
Dimensions
23.2 x 0.1 cm
Description
Doily with pattern of three red roses with green leaves needlepointed into center. Background is a cream colour with green velvet around exterior. Edges are lined with a red, yellow, and green decorative weaving of threads. Underside of doily has two tags: the first says “Ogilvy’s” and the second says “RICARDO ART 1260” “MADE IN BELGIUM”.
Subject
Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
102.04.1088
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w tintype. Tintype documents a young woman posing for the portrait in front of a non-descript background. She has been identified as a member of the Newbury family.
Date Range
[ca. 1860 - 1880]
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 24
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 24
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
Date Range
[ca. 1860 - 1880]
Physical Description
Cased Photograph : 1 b&w tintype --
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w tintype. Tintype documents a young woman posing for the portrait in front of a non-descript background. She has been identified as a member of the Newbury family.
Subject Access
Portrait
Language
English
Title Source
Title as found on item
Content Details
Tintype in wooden case. Case covered with brown coated paper. Front cover of case is no longer attached and present. Back cover features architectural and vegetal design in relief. An adhesive sticker that reads “Newbury” has been placed on cover glass.
Processing Status
Processed
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Artist
Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith, R. C. A. (1846 – 1923, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1880
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
BeS.05.02
Description
Ottertails Mountain range, blue grey with snow in crevases, some blue sky but mostly cloudy, foreground spruce trees and rocks in lower left, mostly green with yellow.
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Artist
Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith, R. C. A. (1846 – 1923, Canadian)
Title
The Ottertails
Date
prior to 1880
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
16.7 x 24.3 cm
Description
Ottertails Mountain range, blue grey with snow in crevases, some blue sky but mostly cloudy, foreground spruce trees and rocks in lower left, mostly green with yellow.
Subject
landscape, mountain
Ottertails Mountain range
Credit
Purchased from Sotheby Parke Bernet (Canada) Ltd, Toronto, 1982
Catalogue Number
BeS.05.02
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Date
1860 – 1890
Material
skin; fibre; metal, brass; glass
Catalogue Number
107.01.0062
Description
A photograph case hinged to open like a book. The case is covered with red-brown leather with a raised simple scroll and leaf design on a pebbly surface. The case has a small brass hook latch. Inside the lid is lined with purple satin and has a picture frame with an arch with brass border and n…
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Title
Photograph Case
Date
1860 – 1890
Material
skin; fibre; metal, brass; glass
Dimensions
9.5 x 8.1 cm
Description
A photograph case hinged to open like a book. The case is covered with red-brown leather with a raised simple scroll and leaf design on a pebbly surface. The case has a small brass hook latch. Inside the lid is lined with purple satin and has a picture frame with an arch with brass border and narrow velvet trim (no photograph in case).
Subject
households
photography
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0062
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Date
1860 – 1900
Material
metal, brass; glass; skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
107.01.0064
Description
Two rectangular embossed (floral pattern) leather frames with very narrow gold borders joined together with a leather hinge to close like a book. The 'cover' is lined with dark green velvet cut with a floral design and is held shut with two small brass latches.
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Title
Photograph Case
Date
1860 – 1900
Material
metal, brass; glass; skin; fibre
Dimensions
9.3 x 8.0 cm
Description
Two rectangular embossed (floral pattern) leather frames with very narrow gold borders joined together with a leather hinge to close like a book. The 'cover' is lined with dark green velvet cut with a floral design and is held shut with two small brass latches.
Subject
households
family
photography
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0064
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Date
1860 – 1900
Material
paper
Catalogue Number
105.02.0007
Description
Faded portrait of a man sitting and resting his head on his arm. He is wearing a jacket that has been painted red.
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1860 – 1900
Material
paper
Dimensions
5.3 x 4.1 cm
Description
Faded portrait of a man sitting and resting his head on his arm. He is wearing a jacket that has been painted red.
Subject
military
uniforms
photography
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0007
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Date
1860 – 1900
Material
skin; metal, brass; paper
Catalogue Number
105.06.0001
Description
A rectangular leather covered case with hard edges like box. There is a design scored into the leather in a border around the edges. A shaped flap folds over the front and latches into a circular brass lock at centre. The case has a turquoise paper lining. The flap has gold lettering: “J.W. BRO…
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Title
Portable File
Date
1860 – 1900
Material
skin; metal, brass; paper
Dimensions
15.0 x 6.5 x 28.0 cm
Description
A rectangular leather covered case with hard edges like box. There is a design scored into the leather in a border around the edges. A shaped flap folds over the front and latches into a circular brass lock at centre. The case has a turquoise paper lining. The flap has gold lettering: “J.W. BROWN.”
Subject
households
business
Philip Moore
office
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.06.0001
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[portrait of a two young men]

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Ambrotype depicts a portrait of a two young men sitting [one man identified by the sticker on glass as ‘Patrick Robb on the left’].
Date Range
ca. 1860 - ca. 1870
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 20
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 20
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
Date Range
ca. 1860 - ca. 1870
Physical Description
Cased Photograph : 1 b&w ambrotype --
Scope & Content
Ambrotype depicts a portrait of a two young men sitting [one man identified by the sticker on glass as ‘Patrick Robb on the left’].
Subject Access
Home
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Cased ambrotype. Case covered with brown coated paper. Front and back covers feature a stylized design in relief. The inside cover features a floral design debossed in red velvet or silk fabric. There is an adhesive sticker stuck on the fabric that reads “Patrick Robb on the left”. The ambrotype is framed in a brass coloured, decorative metal mat. The decorative metal mat has two embossed A.SOMES.’ and ‘SCHEN’Y’
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Portrait of General U. S. Grant

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Artist
William E. Marshall
Date
1868
Medium
engraving on paper
Catalogue Number
MaW.04.02
Description
A head and shoulders portrait of General U. S. Grant. He is facing to his left, dressed in dark suit and tie. An oval mat frames the portrait.
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Artist
William E. Marshall
Title
Portrait of General U. S. Grant
Date
1868
Medium
engraving on paper
Dimensions
53.0 x 41.0 cm
Description
A head and shoulders portrait of General U. S. Grant. He is facing to his left, dressed in dark suit and tie. An oval mat frames the portrait.
Subject
portrait, male
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
MaW.04.02
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 b&w. prints. The prints pertain to the Robb/Morse family and friends. Prints include photographs of Edith Owen Morse through the years, including in kimono with John.
Date Range
ca.1867 to ca.1897
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PA - 78 to 99
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
  2 images  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / A: Robb/Morse Family Series: Personal
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PA - 78 to 99
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
Date Range
ca.1867 to ca.1897
Physical Description
Photographs: 21 prints; b&w.
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 b&w. prints. The prints pertain to the Robb/Morse family and friends. Prints include photographs of Edith Owen Morse through the years, including in kimono with John.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 b&w. prints. The prints pertain to the White/Curren family. Images are of J.D. Curran as a young man, Annie Curran White as a young girl, Annie with the children and in front of the White Park Store, a trip to Mt. Assiniboine, and various images around Banff. Other people are…
Date Range
ca.1865 to ca.1910
Reference Code
V683 / V / C / PA - 1 to 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  3 images  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / V / C: White/Curren Family Series: J.D. Curren Sub-Series
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / V / C / PA - 1 to 18
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca.1865 to ca.1910
Physical Description
Photographs: 18 prints; b&w.
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 b&w. prints. The prints pertain to the White/Curren family. Images are of J.D. Curran as a young man, Annie Curran White as a young girl, Annie with the children and in front of the White Park Store, a trip to Mt. Assiniboine, and various images around Banff. Other people are unidentified. Some images are annotated.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file.
Processing Status
Processed
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