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- Date
- 1883 – 1926
- Material
- cardboard; metal; glass;
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0129 a,b
- Description
- Two camera lenses housed in a repurposed Hammond box with “OLD ‘ADON’ Telephoto in shutter circa 1990’s” written in black ink on the front.The larger lens with shutter was manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., originally a company that produced prescription eye-wear in the mid to late-1800s be…
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- Title
- Camera Lenses
- Date
- 1883 – 1926
- Material
- cardboard; metal; glass;
- Dimensions
- 5.7 x 7.8 x 14.5 cm
- Description
- Two camera lenses housed in a repurposed Hammond box with “OLD ‘ADON’ Telephoto in shutter circa 1990’s” written in black ink on the front.The larger lens with shutter was manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., originally a company that produced prescription eye-wear in the mid to late-1800s before expanding into camera lenses and microscopes/telescopes towards the turn of the century. The company was founded in Rochester NY.The smaller lens was manufactured by Gundlach-Manhattan Optical Co., a merged company between Gundlach Optical Co. and Manhattan Optical Co. that took place in 1902, which produced various kinds of bellows cameras. Both companies were based in Rochester NY prior to merging.
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.0129 a,b
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- Date
- 1880 – 1920
- Material
- metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.0095
- Description
- A tall, brass, spool-turned candlestick on square base, with large knob at middle incised with a series of concentric circles; piece is cast brass; low squared base has corners cut off, and holds a series of spooled knobs and shapes one atop the other; large knob at middle of stick is flattened on …
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- Title
- Candlestick
- Date
- 1880 – 1920
- Material
- metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 19.7 x 10.9 x 11.2 cm
- Description
- A tall, brass, spool-turned candlestick on square base, with large knob at middle incised with a series of concentric circles; piece is cast brass; low squared base has corners cut off, and holds a series of spooled knobs and shapes one atop the other; large knob at middle of stick is flattened on six sides, each flat face containing concentrically grooved, deep rings 2.0 cm wide; flat drip pan at top.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.05.0095
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- Date
- 1887 – 1887
- Material
- wood; metal, silver
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0107
- Description
- A straight walking stick with a textured silver handle that is bent at a right angle to the stick. An inscription on the handle reads: “H.F.M. to J.W.B. April 18, ‘87”. The handle is also marked “sterling”.
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- Title
- Cane
- Date
- 1887 – 1887
- Material
- wood; metal, silver
- Dimensions
- 85.0 cm
- Description
- A straight walking stick with a textured silver handle that is bent at a right angle to the stick. An inscription on the handle reads: “H.F.M. to J.W.B. April 18, ‘87”. The handle is also marked “sterling”.
- Subject
- assistive device
- social customs
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0107
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- Date
- 1880 – 1900
- Material
- fibre, silk; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0033
- Description
- A woman's cape of black silk bordered extensively with netted jet bads and fringe. The silk is shoulder width at the top and narrows down to points hanging below the waist. The cape is a small size and very heavy in weight. The cape has a high collar that closes with hooks, and the bodice also f…
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- Title
- Cape
- Date
- 1880 – 1900
- Material
- fibre, silk; glass
- Dimensions
- 36.0 x 64.0 cm
- Description
- A woman's cape of black silk bordered extensively with netted jet bads and fringe. The silk is shoulder width at the top and narrows down to points hanging below the waist. The cape is a small size and very heavy in weight. The cape has a high collar that closes with hooks, and the bodice also fastens with hooks at the front.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0033
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- Date
- 1888
- Material
- skin; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1103
- Description
- A fine leather purse attached to a metal clasp, scrollwork on sides and" P.M. Potts" engraved in centre.
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- Title
- Change Purse
- Date
- 1888
- Material
- skin; metal
- Dimensions
- 8.2 x 8.0 cm
- Description
- A fine leather purse attached to a metal clasp, scrollwork on sides and" P.M. Potts" engraved in centre.
- Credit
- Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1103
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- Date
- 1880 – 1900
- Material
- skin
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.3012
- Description
- Tag attached: “chaps anorga black Archie Daniels 1890s.”
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- Title
- Chaps
- Date
- 1880 – 1900
- Material
- skin
- Description
- Tag attached: “chaps anorga black Archie Daniels 1890s.”
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.3012
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- Date
- 1880 – 1900
- Material
- metal; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 105.03.0017
- Description
- Hand bell with wooden handle and brass collar and bell. Brass clapper suspended on iron hook. Collar at base of wooden handle was riveted but has loosened. Clapper marks inside bell rim.
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- Title
- Church Bell
- Date
- 1880 – 1900
- Material
- metal; wood
- Dimensions
- 21.5 cm
- Description
- Hand bell with wooden handle and brass collar and bell. Brass clapper suspended on iron hook. Collar at base of wooden handle was riveted but has loosened. Clapper marks inside bell rim.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.03.0017
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- Date
- 2004
- Material
- fibre; plastic; glue
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.1154
- Description
- A grey fibre rope, coiled, wrapped round, and tied with a butterfly coil knot. The rope is kept from fraying and coming apart by secured ends with white adhesive tape on the tips, and black duct tape above that.
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- Title
- Climbing Rope
- Date
- 2004
- Material
- fibre; plastic; glue
- Dimensions
- 1.50 x 105.0 cm
- Description
- A grey fibre rope, coiled, wrapped round, and tied with a butterfly coil knot. The rope is kept from fraying and coming apart by secured ends with white adhesive tape on the tips, and black duct tape above that.
- Credit
- Gift of Bridget Jones, 2009
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.1154
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- Date
- 1880 – 1910
- Material
- stone; wood; skin; metal; hair, buffalo; feather, eagle; sinew
- Catalogue Number
- 104.06.0004
- Description
- A war club/pony club made of an oval-shaped stone attached to a leather-covered stick handle with a leather strap. The leather strap has a tuft of eagle down at its end. The end of the handle has a leather loop with a bunch of long dark bison hair tied together at one end.
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- Title
- Club
- Date
- 1880 – 1910
- Material
- stone; wood; skin; metal; hair, buffalo; feather, eagle; sinew
- Dimensions
- 55.0 cm
- Description
- A war club/pony club made of an oval-shaped stone attached to a leather-covered stick handle with a leather strap. The leather strap has a tuft of eagle down at its end. The end of the handle has a leather loop with a bunch of long dark bison hair tied together at one end.
- Subject
- Indigenous
- Stoney
- military
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.06.0004
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Combination Shoehorn
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- Date
- 1882 – 1920
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.1021
- Description
- Folding combination shoe horn and button hook. Shoe horn 9.5 long, concave shape. Rivetted at one end to solid round hook 8.0 long. Inscribed on back of shoe horn: :"Pat. Nov. 7. 82"
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- Title
- Combination Shoehorn
- Date
- 1882 – 1920
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 3.7 x 17.0 cm
- Description
- Folding combination shoe horn and button hook. Shoe horn 9.5 long, concave shape. Rivetted at one end to solid round hook 8.0 long. Inscribed on back of shoe horn: :"Pat. Nov. 7. 82"
- Subject
- households
- clothing
- Credit
- Gift of H. (Mrs.) T. Montgomery, Banff, 1965
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.1021
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Commemorative Trowel
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- Date
- 1887
- Material
- wood; metal; silver
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1006
- Description
- Sterling silver, corner stone Methodist Church , on the face of the silver trowel is the inscription from base to point "Presented to Mrs. Geo. A. Stewart on the occasion of laying the Corner Stone of the Methodist Church, National Park, Banff, Alberta, Aug't 24, 1887, Clement Williams Pastor" the…
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- Title
- Commemorative Trowel
- Date
- 1887
- Material
- wood; metal; silver
- Dimensions
- 3.5 x 12.0 cm
- Description
- Sterling silver, corner stone Methodist Church , on the face of the silver trowel is the inscription from base to point "Presented to Mrs. Geo. A. Stewart on the occasion of laying the Corner Stone of the Methodist Church, National Park, Banff, Alberta, Aug't 24, 1887, Clement Williams Pastor" there is some fancy engraving at the head and the base, the handle of the trowel is wood with a metal cap.
- Credit
- Gift of William (Mrs.) W. Foster, 1969
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1006
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- Date
- 1880 – 1930
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0293
- Description
- Wooden lidded porcelain jar with cobalt slip and transparent over glaze. Straight cylinder sided container. Water, mountains, house and boats in scene. Lid lathe turned with knob.
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- Title
- Condiment Jar
- Date
- 1880 – 1930
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 9.8 x 5.7 cm
- Description
- Wooden lidded porcelain jar with cobalt slip and transparent over glaze. Straight cylinder sided container. Water, mountains, house and boats in scene. Lid lathe turned with knob.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0293
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- Date
- 1880 – 1920
- Material
- glass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0146 a,b
- Description
- A pair of handblown stemmed liqueur glasses with an etched design of loops just below the rim. The glasses have fairly thick stems that flare slightly into the round bases.
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- Title
- Cordial Glass
- Date
- 1880 – 1920
- Material
- glass
- Dimensions
- 10.0 cm
- Description
- A pair of handblown stemmed liqueur glasses with an etched design of loops just below the rim. The glasses have fairly thick stems that flare slightly into the round bases.
- Subject
- households
- social customs
- crafts
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0146 a,b
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Corner Cabinet
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- Date
- 1880 – 1900
- Material
- hardwood; glass; metal, brass; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0004
- Description
- A china cabinet made of hardwood with a carved wood decoration at the top and a six legged base. The cabinet has front glass doors in the upper section, and the lower portion has wooden doors. The shelves of the cabinet are lined with velvet and the cabinet’s hardware is brass.
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- Title
- Corner Cabinet
- Date
- 1880 – 1900
- Material
- hardwood; glass; metal, brass; fibre
- Dimensions
- 205.0 x 43.0 x 105.0 cm
- Description
- A china cabinet made of hardwood with a carved wood decoration at the top and a six legged base. The cabinet has front glass doors in the upper section, and the lower portion has wooden doors. The shelves of the cabinet are lined with velvet and the cabinet’s hardware is brass.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0004
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Cosmetic Container
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- Date
- 1880 – 1940
- Material
- glass; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.02.1020
- Description
- Low glass jar with push-on silver lid. Lid is very decorative repousse with the letter “M” engraved in the centre of a shield shape. Inside is remnants of orange coloured soap.
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- Title
- Cosmetic Container
- Date
- 1880 – 1940
- Material
- glass; metal
- Description
- Low glass jar with push-on silver lid. Lid is very decorative repousse with the letter “M” engraved in the centre of a shield shape. Inside is remnants of orange coloured soap.
- Subject
- households
- Mary Schaffer
- Credit
- Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 103.02.1020
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Cowbell Bell, Animal
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- Date
- 1885 – 1910
- Material
- metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.03.0001
- Description
- A round brass bell made from a sheet of metal that has been bent and riveted into shape along the sides. The bell has a loop handle at the top.
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- Title
- Cowbell Bell, Animal
- Date
- 1885 – 1910
- Material
- metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 19.0 x 9.0 x 15.0 cm
- Description
- A round brass bell made from a sheet of metal that has been bent and riveted into shape along the sides. The bell has a loop handle at the top.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.03.0001
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Cowbell Bell, Animal
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- Date
- 1885 – 1940
- Material
- metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.03.0002
- Description
- A brass bell that is cast in the shape of a truncated pyramid with a lug on top for hanging. There are bent metal eyes through the lug. The clapper is made of a single, heavy, piece of metal that hangs from a hook inside at the top.
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- Title
- Cowbell Bell, Animal
- Date
- 1885 – 1940
- Material
- metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 6.0 x 3.7 x 4.9 cm
- Description
- A brass bell that is cast in the shape of a truncated pyramid with a lug on top for hanging. There are bent metal eyes through the lug. The clapper is made of a single, heavy, piece of metal that hangs from a hook inside at the top.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.03.0002
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Cowbell Bell, Animal
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- Date
- 1885 – 1940
- Material
- metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.03.0003
- Description
- A square, flattened, bell that is folded at the top. The bell is made from one sheet of metal folded into shape with a small loop handle at the top. The bell is riveted and braised on both sides. The bell’s clapper is a single light piece of metal that hangs from a large loop inside at the top.
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- Title
- Cowbell Bell, Animal
- Date
- 1885 – 1940
- Material
- metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 4.5 x 2.7 x 4.6 cm
- Description
- A square, flattened, bell that is folded at the top. The bell is made from one sheet of metal folded into shape with a small loop handle at the top. The bell is riveted and braised on both sides. The bell’s clapper is a single light piece of metal that hangs from a large loop inside at the top.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.03.0003
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Cowbell Bell, Animal
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- Date
- 1885 – 1910
- Material
- metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.03.0004
- Description
- A long cylindrical brass bell made from a single sheet of metal that has been cut, folded and braised together at sides to form shape. There is a flat loop handle at the top of the bell. A rolled light metal clapper hangs from a hook inside the bell at the top.
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- Title
- Cowbell Bell, Animal
- Date
- 1885 – 1910
- Material
- metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 8.0 x 3.5 x 4.0 cm
- Description
- A long cylindrical brass bell made from a single sheet of metal that has been cut, folded and braised together at sides to form shape. There is a flat loop handle at the top of the bell. A rolled light metal clapper hangs from a hook inside the bell at the top.
- Subject
- industry
- dairy
- farming
- Pearl Moore
- John Brewster
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.03.0004
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Cut-Film Holder
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- Date
- 1885 – 1900
- Material
- metal; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1104
- Description
- Metal box with opening compartments and leather carrying handle marked “45”. “Pat. May 31. 87. Aug. 3. 90” stamped on top. Spring loaded film changing apparatus inside.
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- Title
- Cut-Film Holder
- Date
- 1885 – 1900
- Material
- metal; skin
- Dimensions
- 4.5 x 11.5 cm
- Description
- Metal box with opening compartments and leather carrying handle marked “45”. “Pat. May 31. 87. Aug. 3. 90” stamped on top. Spring loaded film changing apparatus inside.
- Subject
- photography
- Vaux family
- Credit
- Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1104
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