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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1937
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.01
Description
A realistic rendering of a male downhill skier in action, right leg and ski slightly in front of left, knees bent, elbows up holding metal ski poles. The ski poles have metal baskets soldered on to main shaft. The base is a triangular shaped piece 8.7 cm at the back tapering to the front which is 2…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Downhill Skier
Date
1937
Dimensions
29.0 x 9.5 x 28.0 cm
Description
A realistic rendering of a male downhill skier in action, right leg and ski slightly in front of left, knees bent, elbows up holding metal ski poles. The ski poles have metal baskets soldered on to main shaft. The base is a triangular shaped piece 8.7 cm at the back tapering to the front which is 2.5 cm high. The whole sculpture, excluding the poles, is painted silver.
Subject
figure
skier
activity
skiing
Credit
Gift of Bob Leighton, 1971
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.01
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Engineer's House and South Wall (Lower Fort Garry)

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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Date
1931
Medium
wood engraving on paper
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.42
Description
Two houses in landscape or farm setting. Signed W.J. Phillips brc. Was mailed in white Christmas Greeting card from the Phillips and is glued at its top edge to inside of card. Xmas greeting in 1931 and again in 1951, this copy is from later date. This print is #179 in R. Boulet Catalogue.
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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Title
Engineer's House and South Wall (Lower Fort Garry)
Date
1931
Medium
wood engraving on paper
Dimensions
9.6 x 13.4 cm
Description
Two houses in landscape or farm setting. Signed W.J. Phillips brc. Was mailed in white Christmas Greeting card from the Phillips and is glued at its top edge to inside of card. Xmas greeting in 1931 and again in 1951, this copy is from later date. This print is #179 in R. Boulet Catalogue.
Subject
landscape
rural
Christmas
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.42
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Fishing Boats, Gimli Dock

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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Date
1937
Medium
wood cut on paper
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.32
Description
Docked boat, man standing on dock, dog in foreground on shoreline;
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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Title
Fishing Boats, Gimli Dock
Date
1937
Medium
wood cut on paper
Dimensions
12.3 x 18.3 cm
Description
Docked boat, man standing on dock, dog in foreground on shoreline;
Subject
landscape
lake
figure, male
animal, dog
boat
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.32
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1938
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.04
Description
A realistic rendering of a man doing a jump turn, skis pointed off to the right, arms at sides with poles back into snow, snow trails from skis onto base which a is a wedge-shaped form, inscribed at front of base: “Peter Whyte '38”. Modelled by Peter Whyte and cast by Charlie Beil.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Gelandesprung
Date
1938
Dimensions
48.0 x 37.0 x 40.0 cm
Description
A realistic rendering of a man doing a jump turn, skis pointed off to the right, arms at sides with poles back into snow, snow trails from skis onto base which a is a wedge-shaped form, inscribed at front of base: “Peter Whyte '38”. Modelled by Peter Whyte and cast by Charlie Beil.
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1971
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.04
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Golf Club House B.S.H. Banff

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Artist
Margaret Dorothy Shelton (1915 – 1984, Canadian)
Date
c. 1938
Medium
woodcut on paper
Catalogue Number
ShM.04.04
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Artist
Margaret Dorothy Shelton (1915 – 1984, Canadian)
Title
Golf Club House B.S.H. Banff
Date
c. 1938
Medium
woodcut on paper
Dimensions
11.0 x 14.0 cm
Subject
architecture
activity
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
ShM.04.04
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Hunter Pulling Up Seal

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Artist
Eli Weetalooktook ( – 1958, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1958
Medium
stone; sinew; wood
Catalogue Number
WeS.06.01
Description
green stone; a parka clad Inuit hunter sitting with legs braced; leaning back to be almost horizontal; carved features; a piece of sinew in both hands which connects to a wood peg in a hole; the hole is in the centre of a carved point in a carved circle which is in a 2.5 wide carved depression ac…
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Artist
Eli Weetalooktook ( – 1958, Canadian)
Title
Hunter Pulling Up Seal
Date
prior to 1958
Medium
stone; sinew; wood
Dimensions
7.2 x 11.5 cm
Description
green stone; a parka clad Inuit hunter sitting with legs braced; leaning back to be almost horizontal; carved features; a piece of sinew in both hands which connects to a wood peg in a hole; the hole is in the centre of a carved point in a carved circle which is in a 2.5 wide carved depression across base foreground.
Subject
figure, male
activity, hunting
fishing
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
WeS.06.01
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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Date
1935 – 1940
Medium
engraving, wood on paper
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.55
Description
A mostly black picture, with outline of lily pads floating in the water, one pad is blossoming.
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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Title
Lily
Date
1935 – 1940
Medium
engraving, wood on paper
Dimensions
7.5 x 13.4 cm
Description
A mostly black picture, with outline of lily pads floating in the water, one pad is blossoming.
Subject
botanical, water lilies
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.55
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Mistaya Valley, Peyto Lake

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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Date
1937
Medium
engraving, wood on paper
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.53
Description
The distinctive shape of Peyto Lake lies white in the foreground. The surrounding mountains are various shades of black and grey. The top right corner is white indicating sky.
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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Title
Mistaya Valley, Peyto Lake
Date
1937
Medium
engraving, wood on paper
Dimensions
12.1 x 17.7 cm
Description
The distinctive shape of Peyto Lake lies white in the foreground. The surrounding mountains are various shades of black and grey. The top right corner is white indicating sky.
Subject
landscape
mountain
lake
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.53
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Artist
Ebenezer William Peyto (1869 – 1943, Canadian)
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
PyB.06.01
Artist
Ebenezer William Peyto (1869 – 1943, Canadian)
Title
Owl
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
19.5 x 22.3 x 44.5 cm
Subject
animal, owl
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
PyB.06.01
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Artist
Aldro T. Hibbard (1886 – 1972, American)
Date
1936 – 1937
Medium
wood cut on paper
Catalogue Number
HbA.04.01
Description
Sleigh approaching village, signed brc A.T. Hibbard. Printed on pale turquoise paper with dark blue ink and later hand-coloured, was an Xmas card sent by artist to the Whytes.
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Artist
Aldro T. Hibbard (1886 – 1972, American)
Title
Sleigh and Village
Date
1936 – 1937
Medium
wood cut on paper
Dimensions
11.9 x 15.7 cm
Description
Sleigh approaching village, signed brc A.T. Hibbard. Printed on pale turquoise paper with dark blue ink and later hand-coloured, was an Xmas card sent by artist to the Whytes.
Subject
landscape, mountains
architecture, urban
animal, horse
winter
Christmas
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
HbA.04.01
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The Source of the Bow

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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Date
prior to 1936
Medium
woodcut on paper
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.14
Description
Colour: black with white. Lower area is water tumbling between black rocks which arch up overhead. The water can be seen going back up center into the rocks to a third down from the top.Same as PhW.04.54
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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Title
The Source of the Bow
Date
prior to 1936
Medium
woodcut on paper
Dimensions
11.6 x 17.5 cm
Description
Colour: black with white. Lower area is water tumbling between black rocks which arch up overhead. The water can be seen going back up center into the rocks to a third down from the top.Same as PhW.04.54
Subject
landscape
waterfall
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1969
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.14
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The Source of the Bow

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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Date
1936
Medium
engraving, wood on paper
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.54
Description
A mostly black picture, walls of the canyon both sides faintly indicated. The waterfall cascades from centre right to across the full bottom of the picture. Same as PhW.04.14
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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Title
The Source of the Bow
Date
1936
Medium
engraving, wood on paper
Dimensions
19.5 x 14.0 cm
Description
A mostly black picture, walls of the canyon both sides faintly indicated. The waterfall cascades from centre right to across the full bottom of the picture. Same as PhW.04.14
Subject
landscape
waterfall
river
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.54
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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Date
1933 – 1940
Medium
engraving, wood on paper
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.56
Description
An old-time street scene runs from bottom right to centre left. Right side is in shadow. 2 trees in front of building. Further down the street a man is sitting on a scaffold painting the side of the building. 2 figures in front of the building.
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Artist
Walter Joseph Phillips, R. C. A. (1884 – 1963, Canadian)
Title
Stockton, Manitoba
Date
1933 – 1940
Medium
engraving, wood on paper
Dimensions
10.7 x 19.2 cm
Description
An old-time street scene runs from bottom right to centre left. Right side is in shadow. 2 trees in front of building. Further down the street a man is sitting on a scaffold painting the side of the building. 2 figures in front of the building.
Subject
architecture, urban
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
PhW.04.56
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Artist
Earl F. Spencer
Date
1936
Medium
wood; paint; glue
Catalogue Number
SpE.06.01
Description
. Circular base painted black, standing female figure with left toe pointed and arms clasped behind back, painted gold. Black hair and eyes, red lip and cheek colour. Rubber stamp on unpainted base says Earl F. Spencer Banff, Alberta, Canada
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Artist
Earl F. Spencer
Title
Untitled
Date
1936
Medium
wood; paint; glue
Dimensions
47.7 cm
Description
. Circular base painted black, standing female figure with left toe pointed and arms clasped behind back, painted gold. Black hair and eyes, red lip and cheek colour. Rubber stamp on unpainted base says Earl F. Spencer Banff, Alberta, Canada
Subject
figure, female
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
SpE.06.01
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1915 – 1930
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.24
Description
A ski jumper, dressed in knickers, sweater, hood, no gloves, is at the ready, knees slightly bent, arms outstretched; the skis have a flattened point. The skis are pointed downwards, center two thirds is on a sloped white base which is on a oval, painted wooden base. The wood is so painted to resem…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled
Date
1915 – 1930
Dimensions
48.5 x 36.0 x 33.5 cm
Description
A ski jumper, dressed in knickers, sweater, hood, no gloves, is at the ready, knees slightly bent, arms outstretched; the skis have a flattened point. The skis are pointed downwards, center two thirds is on a sloped white base which is on a oval, painted wooden base. The wood is so painted to resemble mahogany perhaps. The metal analysis was provided by Olive (Mrs. Charles) Bell.
Subject
figure, female
activity, skiing
Credit
Gift of Joe A. Brewster, Banff, 1980
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.24
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Untitled (Dogsled, team, driver)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.122 a-g
Description
a) Driver: Carved in ivory. 5.2 cm high. Broken right foot and left hand, no repairs. Face is incised and stained.b) Sled: 11.4 x 4.5 cm. Sled composed of ivory and string? The runners are drilled through to take threads which are tied around cross boards. Dogs: Average length is 4.5 cm, four in iv…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Dogsled, team, driver)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Description
a) Driver: Carved in ivory. 5.2 cm high. Broken right foot and left hand, no repairs. Face is incised and stained.b) Sled: 11.4 x 4.5 cm. Sled composed of ivory and string? The runners are drilled through to take threads which are tied around cross boards. Dogs: Average length is 4.5 cm, four in ivory (c, d, f, g), one in steatite (e). Reins appear to be cotton string, harnesses may be hide. Faces detailed with incised mouths and nostrils, tail positions differ in each, eyes and ears are in various expressions. Some have defined toes, all are intact, no repairs. Stone dog is less detailed- perhaps a replacement of a lost ivory dog?
Subject
animal
dog
sled, driver
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.122 a-g
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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.112
Description
A goose with a long neck is carved from a taupe porous whalebone.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Goose)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
4 x 3.5 cm
Description
A goose with a long neck is carved from a taupe porous whalebone.
Subject
animal
goose
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.112
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Untitled (Harpoon Head Bit)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.120
Description
A harboon head bit is carved with a wood or bone handle, with a central hole. Attached at the tip is a rusted metal point.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Harpoon Head Bit)
Date
c. 1920
Dimensions
2.7 x 12.4 cm
Description
A harboon head bit is carved with a wood or bone handle, with a central hole. Attached at the tip is a rusted metal point.
Subject
harpoon
bit
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.120
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Artist
Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)
Date
1936
Medium
plaster
Catalogue Number
BeC.06.04
Description
A blue /black horse makes it’s way down a green coloured rocky base. The horse’s back legs are bent.This is the only existing cast; there is no mould for it anymore, according to Mrs. Olive Beil. Charlie made it for the Whyte's.
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Artist
Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)
Title
Untitled [horse]
Date
1936
Medium
plaster
Dimensions
21.8 x 9.5 x 24.8 cm
Description
A blue /black horse makes it’s way down a green coloured rocky base. The horse’s back legs are bent.This is the only existing cast; there is no mould for it anymore, according to Mrs. Olive Beil. Charlie made it for the Whyte's.
Subject
animal
horse
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
BeC.06.04
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Untitled (Ivory bird)

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.116
Description
A small ivory bird. The anus and eyes are incised and stained.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Untitled (Ivory bird)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
1.1 x 2.2 cm
Description
A small ivory bird. The anus and eyes are incised and stained.
Subject
animal
bird
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Hubert E. Green Jr., Banff, 2014
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.116
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