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Date
1892 – 1892
Material
metal, silver
Catalogue Number
104.20.0122
Description
A small silver bowl with a rounded bottom that is decorated with a swirled design. There is a gadroon band around the neck which flares slightly at the lip. The bottom of the bowl has an inset British coin and is marked “old Sterling Silver London H.M. 1892”.
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Title
Bowl
Date
1892 – 1892
Material
metal, silver
Description
A small silver bowl with a rounded bottom that is decorated with a swirled design. There is a gadroon band around the neck which flares slightly at the lip. The bottom of the bowl has an inset British coin and is marked “old Sterling Silver London H.M. 1892”.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0122
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Date
1893
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.1142
Description
One sterling souvenir spoon from the World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois in 1893. The front of the spoon has, in relief: a head surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath on the tip of the handle, underneath that “WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION”, Maritime emblems on the handle, and a ship at sea on…
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Title
Souvenir Spoon
Date
1893
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.2 x 10.2 cm
Description
One sterling souvenir spoon from the World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois in 1893. The front of the spoon has, in relief: a head surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath on the tip of the handle, underneath that “WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION”, Maritime emblems on the handle, and a ship at sea on the bowl. On the back, on the tip of the handle, is a circle of laurel leaves, inside the wreath a king wearing a crown, below crossed swords, underneath that a globe with “1492 1893”, below that a circle with “ THE WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION SEAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS”, under that “STERLING”.
Subject
households
souvenir
World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois
Credit
Gift of Kerry Guenter, 2009
Catalogue Number
104.20.1142
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Date
1893
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0145
Description
A small brass coloured, metal disk from World's Fair in 1893. Coin-like charm has hole drilled through top with small brass ring though for hanging. Face contains portrait of man with hair falling over his ears and "World's Fair 1893" around the edge. Obverse is printed with raised letters, the e…
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Title
Charm
Date
1893
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.9 x 0.1 cm
Description
A small brass coloured, metal disk from World's Fair in 1893. Coin-like charm has hole drilled through top with small brass ring though for hanging. Face contains portrait of man with hair falling over his ears and "World's Fair 1893" around the edge. Obverse is printed with raised letters, the entire Lord's Prayer. Gold plate over copper.
Subject
Whyte home
households
adornment
World's Fair
religious
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0145
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Date
1901
Material
fibre, cotton; metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.1127
Description
White cotton, high necked long dress. Front yoke of lace, panel of lace each side to the waist. High necked lace collar with tiny ruffled net material around the top. Bodice alternates lace and fine pleated cotton. Inset band of same lace at waist. Long skirt alternates with 4 vertical lace p…
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Title
Wedding Dress
Date
1901
Material
fibre, cotton; metal
Dimensions
41.0 x 121.0 cm
Description
White cotton, high necked long dress. Front yoke of lace, panel of lace each side to the waist. High necked lace collar with tiny ruffled net material around the top. Bodice alternates lace and fine pleated cotton. Inset band of same lace at waist. Long skirt alternates with 4 vertical lace panels 4.5 wide with cotton. One lace panel all around 6.0 above hem. Three quarter length puffed sleeves of white cotton with 2 bands of lace and 2 bands of pleats. Back is fastened to the hips with 16 hooks and sewn eyes. On each side of back opening there are tiny pleats and a band of lace which extends downwards 54.0 below waist, the 2 bands are then joined with a horizontal band which is 52.0 long.
Subject
households
clothing
weddings
Annie White
Credit
Gift of Clifford J. White, Victoria, 1994
Catalogue Number
103.05.1127
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Date
1902
Material
fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
104.45.1012
Description
Hand made small folding needle case. The light brown fabric cover is made in one piece and decorated with delicate embroidered flowers and the initials “A” and “J.” The interior of the case is lined with darker brown fabric and has two section. Inside the case is a small card with “This needle b…
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Title
Needle Case
Date
1902
Material
fibre; paper
Description
Hand made small folding needle case. The light brown fabric cover is made in one piece and decorated with delicate embroidered flowers and the initials “A” and “J.” The interior of the case is lined with darker brown fabric and has two section. Inside the case is a small card with “This needle book belonged to Jane or Bettie Jefferis sisters of Jacob Jefferis My mother’s grandfather Mary T.S. Schaffer Feb. 2nd 1902” handwritten in pencil.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
embroidery
Mary Schaffer
Jane Jefferis
Bettie Jefferis
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.45.1012
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Date
1902 – 1902
Material
bone; oil paint; metal
Catalogue Number
107.02.0018
Description
A bison hunting scene painted in oils on the shoulder blade of a buffalo. The scene is of a large expanse of yellow-green praries with mountains in the background and blue sky above with two bison running in opposite directions, one chased by figure on pony with bow and arrow cocked ready to shoot.…
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Title
Painting
Date
1902 – 1902
Material
bone; oil paint; metal
Dimensions
23.0 x 11.0 x 47.5 cm
Description
A bison hunting scene painted in oils on the shoulder blade of a buffalo. The scene is of a large expanse of yellow-green praries with mountains in the background and blue sky above with two bison running in opposite directions, one chased by figure on pony with bow and arrow cocked ready to shoot. The work is signed “J.A. Dippie 1902” on the brc. The bone hangs from a chain attached at each side of the top. A paper sticker has been removed from the back with “A/TS HX/” showing beneath.
Subject
households
crafts
painting
hunting
animals, buffalo
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0018
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Date
1902
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.07.1005
Description
Silver chain and medal, 1.2 diameter amulet with rope and anchor, "B" on either side of anchor, 4 three-pointed rays, on back "Gym. Albert Hall 1902" also silversmith's stamp including "W.J.D", 3.2 long button hole bar, chain is 27.0 long
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Title
Watch Fob
Date
1902
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.2 x 30.5 cm
Description
Silver chain and medal, 1.2 diameter amulet with rope and anchor, "B" on either side of anchor, 4 three-pointed rays, on back "Gym. Albert Hall 1902" also silversmith's stamp including "W.J.D", 3.2 long button hole bar, chain is 27.0 long
Subject
households
adornment
Sam Ward
Credit
Gift of Sam Ward, Banff, 1973
Catalogue Number
103.07.1005
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Date
1905
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.0542
Description
Ivory coloured mug with gold lustre trim decoration and writing, as well as two child portraits. Written "A Present to Peter R. Whyte Born 22nd Jan 1905 ...Alberta N.W.T. Canada".
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Title
Mug
Date
1905
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
8.2 x 7.7 x 9.6 cm
Description
Ivory coloured mug with gold lustre trim decoration and writing, as well as two child portraits. Written "A Present to Peter R. Whyte Born 22nd Jan 1905 ...Alberta N.W.T. Canada".
Subject
households
PW
Alberta, NWT
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0542
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Date
1906 – 1906
Material
wax; metal
Catalogue Number
107.01.0078
Description
A molded frame of wax compound with a deep relief of the interior of a room with a flagstone floor, a fireplace on the left wall, a table and two chairs and two cupboards on the back wall, a curtained bed in a niche and a grandfather clock on the right wall. The plaque is a yellowed ivory colour wi…
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Title
Plaque
Date
1906 – 1906
Material
wax; metal
Dimensions
15.0 x 24.2 cm
Description
A molded frame of wax compound with a deep relief of the interior of a room with a flagstone floor, a fireplace on the left wall, a table and two chairs and two cupboards on the back wall, a curtained bed in a niche and a grandfather clock on the right wall. The plaque is a yellowed ivory colour with brown and black staining of furniture and textures. “Burns' Cottage Interior” is carved into the bottom left corner of the frame, and the initails “AO” are in the bottom right corner of the relief. The back is marked “AO 1906 copyright” and has two small brass eyes with rings and wire for hanging.
Subject
households
souvenirs
collectables
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0078
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Date
1906 – 1906
Material
wax; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
107.01.0079
Description
A molded frame of wax compound with a deep relief of a bridged gateway across a narrow old city street with close tall buildings at either side and filled with milling people and carriages. The gateway filling the centre of the relief has an ornate arched facade with statues in niches at either si…
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Title
Plaque
Date
1906 – 1906
Material
wax; metal; fibre
Dimensions
26.5 x 20.5 cm
Description
A molded frame of wax compound with a deep relief of a bridged gateway across a narrow old city street with close tall buildings at either side and filled with milling people and carriages. The gateway filling the centre of the relief has an ornate arched facade with statues in niches at either side of a tall window. The plaque is a yellowed ivory colour with black stain to enhance details. “Temple Bar in Dr. Johnson's Time” is carved into the bottom left corner of the frame, and the initials “AO” are in the bottom right corner of the relief. The back has “AO 1906 copyright” and two metal eyes with cord between them for hanging.
Subject
households
collectables
souvenirs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0079
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Date
1908 – 1908
Material
metal, silver
Catalogue Number
104.20.0437
Description
A wide sterling silver band with shaped edges. The napkin ring has a raised design of flowers and leaves with a smooth area which is engraved “E.B.M. Xmas 1908”. The ring is marked “sterling B2598”.
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Title
Napkin Ring
Date
1908 – 1908
Material
metal, silver
Dimensions
3.0 cm
Description
A wide sterling silver band with shaped edges. The napkin ring has a raised design of flowers and leaves with a smooth area which is engraved “E.B.M. Xmas 1908”. The ring is marked “sterling B2598”.
Subject
households
children
holidays
gifts
Christmas
Edmee Moore
flowers
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0437
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Date
1908 – 1908
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.0018
Description
Hand-written invitation to Mr. & Mrs. John Brewster for the 1st Annual Ball of the Calgary Old Timers Association with illustrations in the corners: a tepee in the upper left, an old timer (Sam Livingston) in the upper right, a horse and travois in lower left, and a Red River cart in lower right. …
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Title
Invitation
Date
1908 – 1908
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Dimensions
11.9; 20.8 (frame) x 18.4; 25.9 (frame) cm
Description
Hand-written invitation to Mr. & Mrs. John Brewster for the 1st Annual Ball of the Calgary Old Timers Association with illustrations in the corners: a tepee in the upper left, an old timer (Sam Livingston) in the upper right, a horse and travois in lower left, and a Red River cart in lower right. The invitation is matted and in a plain wooden frame.
Subject
households
events
John Brewster
Isabella Brewster
organizations, Calgary Old Timer’s Association
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0018
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Date
1909
Material
fibre; shell
Catalogue Number
103.05.1178 a-c
Description
A white (appears to be handmade) christening outfit consisting of three pieces:(a) a long white cotton gown, 63.0cmx 61.0 wide from sleeve ends, 21.0cm wide at the shoulders, lace around the neck and sleeve cuffs, embroidered eyelets on cotton backing on the yoke, plain white cotton skirt gathered …
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Title
Christening Gown
Date
1909
Material
fibre; shell
Description
A white (appears to be handmade) christening outfit consisting of three pieces:(a) a long white cotton gown, 63.0cmx 61.0 wide from sleeve ends, 21.0cm wide at the shoulders, lace around the neck and sleeve cuffs, embroidered eyelets on cotton backing on the yoke, plain white cotton skirt gathered from the yoke below a 0.70cm embroidered ridge, embroidered eyelets above the turned hem and binding on the seams. There are three mother-of-pearl buttons with corresponding buttonholes on the back of the gown and the neck and cuffs are lace trimmed.(b) a short white gown made out of finer cotton, completely hand sewn, very delicate stitching 54.0cmx26.0 wide across the shoulders, 72.0cm wide from cuff to cuff. Lace around the neck and cuffs, delicate veritical fold overs in groups of four stitched down across the front of yoke, gathered underneath, the bottom has twelve horizontal fold overs sewn down above the hem. The back of the yoke has a cotton twill tie on the neck and below that one mother-of-pearl button, viewer’s left, button hole viewer’s right, on either side of the opening six vertical sewn-down fold overs. At the top of the neck opening, back of the gown, on the same side as the button there is stitching with dark pink thread.(c) a white flannel cotton undershirt, (hand sewn), 50cm (86cm with tie) x 14cm wide, stitched around the outside, slit (7cmx 1.5cm wide) on viewer’s left side, 36cmx1.5 wide cotton twill tie viewer’s right, 9cmx1.5cm wide cotton twill sewn on to make loops for a baby’s arms to go through.
Subject
households
clothing
religious
christening
Credit
Gift of Nanci Gaudry, Robert’s Creek, 2009
Catalogue Number
103.05.1178 a-c
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Date
1909
Material
horn; wood; metal
Catalogue Number
112.01.1014
Description
Pair of bison horns mounted together on a piece of wood 4.0 thick which is mounted on a shaped piece of wood for hanging. Brass hanger screwed on to centre back.
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Title
Bison Horns
Date
1909
Material
horn; wood; metal
Dimensions
21.0 x 47.0 cm
Description
Pair of bison horns mounted together on a piece of wood 4.0 thick which is mounted on a shaped piece of wood for hanging. Brass hanger screwed on to centre back.
Subject
households
furnishings
Sir Donald
animal
buffalo
bison
Credit
Gift of Glenbow Museum, Calgary, 1991
Catalogue Number
112.01.1014
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Date
1950
Material
skin; metal; plastic; paper
Catalogue Number
105.06.1017
Description
Leather covered box with lid, pigskin covered box, inside lined in suede, bottom fabric covered. Insidea brass plate 7.5x1.7 wide, plastic tip on end. One end is attached to lid to brace lid open. Surface tear inside box, red pen mark trc lid.
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Title
Stationery Box
Date
1950
Material
skin; metal; plastic; paper
Dimensions
3.5 x 14.0 x 16.0 cm
Description
Leather covered box with lid, pigskin covered box, inside lined in suede, bottom fabric covered. Insidea brass plate 7.5x1.7 wide, plastic tip on end. One end is attached to lid to brace lid open. Surface tear inside box, red pen mark trc lid.
Subject
households
Phillip Moore
Pearl Moore
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
105.06.1017
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Date
1950
Material
steel; wood
Catalogue Number
104.05.0006
Description
A simple knife with a single edged steel blade about 2/3 of its length. The knife has a plain wood handle held together by two rivets.
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Title
Utility Knife
Date
1950
Material
steel; wood
Dimensions
4.2 (widest point) x 34.2 cm
Description
A simple knife with a single edged steel blade about 2/3 of its length. The knife has a plain wood handle held together by two rivets.
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
households
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.05.0006
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Date
1950
Material
horn, sheep
Catalogue Number
104.19.0001
Description
A ladle with a narrow handle and a wide bowl showing the grain of the mountain sheep horn.
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Title
Ladle
Date
1950
Material
horn, sheep
Dimensions
45.0 (tip of handle to tip of ladle) cm
Description
A ladle with a narrow handle and a wide bowl showing the grain of the mountain sheep horn.
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
households
crafts
tools
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0001
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Date
1950 – 1950
Material
wood; metal; plastic, polystyrene
Catalogue Number
102.04.0163
Description
A handmade (mortise and tenon construction) wooden box with feet and a hinged lid. The top has an inlaid wood design of a cougar attacking a mountain goat.
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Title
Trinket Box
Date
1950 – 1950
Material
wood; metal; plastic, polystyrene
Dimensions
5.7 x 10.5 x 13.7 cm
Description
A handmade (mortise and tenon construction) wooden box with feet and a hinged lid. The top has an inlaid wood design of a cougar attacking a mountain goat.
Subject
households
decorative
games
F.O. “Pat” Brewster
Dorothy Cranstone
crafts
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0163
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Date
1950
Material
metal; paper; glass; paint
Catalogue Number
104.47.1007
Description
An old-fashioned metal alarm clock with a manual bell (4.0x8.0cm wide) on top. The face is off-white in colour and made from paper. The numbers on the face are in Roman numerals with gold-coloured ornate crosses in between each number. There is a round, intricate, gold-coloured design (7.0cm radi…
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Title
Alarm Clock
Date
1950
Material
metal; paper; glass; paint
Dimensions
25.0 x 17.5 cm
Description
An old-fashioned metal alarm clock with a manual bell (4.0x8.0cm wide) on top. The face is off-white in colour and made from paper. The numbers on the face are in Roman numerals with gold-coloured ornate crosses in between each number. There is a round, intricate, gold-coloured design (7.0cm radius) in the centre of the face. There are two black clock hands, hour and minute, and two smaller mini faces (both measuring 2.0cm wide) above and below the centre of the face. The top mini face is an alarm, with numbers 1-12. The bottom mini face displays the seconds, in degrees of 10 with numbers. On top of the bell there is a gold-coloured ring, possibly used for carrying. There are two gold-coloured splayed legs to support the clock when upright. There is a golden banded detail around the circumference of the face and the body. On the back of the clock, there are two wind-up mechanisms, the viewer-left key is marked with “W.A.” and has an arrow pointing in a clockwise direction, the viewer-right key is marked with “W.T.” and has an arrow pointing in a counterclockwise direction. Situated between these wind-up mechanisms are two buttons that are arranged vertically. The top button controls the alarm and moves the hands in a clockwise direction. The bottom button is missing. Above the top button there is an “A”, and below the bottom button there is an “H”. There is also a slide-adjustment knob marked with an “F” on viewer-left and “S” on viewer-right (possibly used as a faster-slower feature for the alarm bell). There is also a button missing from underneath this slide-adjustment knob. Scratched into the top of the back of the clock is “Nick Morant Banff”. Written upside-down at the top viewer-right is “55.”
Subject
households
timekeeping
Nick Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.47.1007
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Date
1950
Material
skin
Catalogue Number
106.06.0012 a,b
Description
A pair of large flat rectangular cases made up of strips of elk hide (from legs), with light brown hair attached, sewn together. There are holes pierced through at top of each strip for hanging during the drying process.
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Title
Pannier Carrier, Cargo
Date
1950
Material
skin
Dimensions
57.0 (approx.) x 62.0 (approx.) cm
Description
A pair of large flat rectangular cases made up of strips of elk hide (from legs), with light brown hair attached, sewn together. There are holes pierced through at top of each strip for hanging during the drying process.
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
transportation
households
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
106.06.0012 a,b
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