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Date
1890
Material
fibre; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0014
Description
A thick necklace formed by wrapping a strand of small glass beads around a length of cloth with one large brass metal bead at each end. The small beads are black, blue, and green, attached in colour-block sections along the length of the necklace. The two ends of the length of cloth are beaded tog…
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Title
Beaded Necklace
Date
1890
Material
fibre; glass; metal
Dimensions
57.0 cm
Description
A thick necklace formed by wrapping a strand of small glass beads around a length of cloth with one large brass metal bead at each end. The small beads are black, blue, and green, attached in colour-block sections along the length of the necklace. The two ends of the length of cloth are beaded together so the necklace forms a loop.
Subject
decorative
Indigenous
Stoney
beadwork
regalia
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0014
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Date
1890
Material
glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.01.0001
Description
A necklace made of two thick strands wrapped with dark blue and red beads. Hanging from the centre of the necklace there are two thick ropes of wrapped beads which split into two pieces at each end. Cotton ribbons secure the necklace at the neck.
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Title
Beaded Necklace
Date
1890
Material
glass; fibre
Dimensions
150.0 cm
Description
A necklace made of two thick strands wrapped with dark blue and red beads. Hanging from the centre of the necklace there are two thick ropes of wrapped beads which split into two pieces at each end. Cotton ribbons secure the necklace at the neck.
Subject
Indigenous
Stoney
decorative
beadwork
regalia
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0001
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Date
1890
Material
glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.01.0003 a,b
Description
A pair of armlets, each consisting of three thick strands wrapped with stripes of dark blue, yellow and red beads. Two wrapped strands hang from the centre of each armlet with loops of beads at the ends and where they attach.
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Title
Beaded Armlet
Date
1890
Material
glass; fibre
Dimensions
32.5 cm
Description
A pair of armlets, each consisting of three thick strands wrapped with stripes of dark blue, yellow and red beads. Two wrapped strands hang from the centre of each armlet with loops of beads at the ends and where they attach.
Subject
Indigenous
Stoney
beadwork
regalia
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0003 a,b
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Date
1895
Material
skin, buffalo; glass; fabric
Catalogue Number
103.05.0003
Description
An entirely beaded boy's vest with fringe along both of the sides and the bottom. The vest has blanket trim and a v-neck. The vest is decorated with nine diamond motifs of red and blue beads forming a square on the back, and six diamonds centred on the front and two on the front shoulders. The en…
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Title
Beaded Vest
Date
1895
Material
skin, buffalo; glass; fabric
Dimensions
42.0 x 55.0 (includes 9.0 cm fringe) cm
Description
An entirely beaded boy's vest with fringe along both of the sides and the bottom. The vest has blanket trim and a v-neck. The vest is decorated with nine diamond motifs of red and blue beads forming a square on the back, and six diamonds centred on the front and two on the front shoulders. The entire vest is beaded with a light blue background.
Subject
Indigenous
First Nations
Stoney
Sioux
children
regalia
beadwork
decorative
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0003
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Date
1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.50.1008
Description
One pair of scissors with long blades and squared handles. One of the handles are engraved with “Official Openning MT NORQUAY SKI JUMP” along with more words and the date “1960.”
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Title
Scissors
Date
1960
Material
metal
Description
One pair of scissors with long blades and squared handles. One of the handles are engraved with “Official Openning MT NORQUAY SKI JUMP” along with more words and the date “1960.”
Subject
ceremonial
Norquay
sports
skiing
ski jumping
Credit
Gift of Winnie Tweedley, Banff, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.50.1008
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Date
1960
Material
metal; skin
Catalogue Number
106.04.1021 a-f
Description
Two pairs of metal bindings for X-country skis and a metal carrier with leather straps.
Title
Ski Bindings
Date
1960
Material
metal; skin
Description
Two pairs of metal bindings for X-country skis and a metal carrier with leather straps.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Roy Andersen
Credit
Gift of Roy Andersen, Banff, 1987
Catalogue Number
106.04.1021 a-f
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Date
1960
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1015
Description
Blue oval armband made of felt with an elastic band at back. In lighter blue "Alberta Junior Ski Racing School 1960 Banff"
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Title
Membership Armband
Date
1960
Material
fibre
Dimensions
9.0 x 14.0 cm
Description
Blue oval armband made of felt with an elastic band at back. In lighter blue "Alberta Junior Ski Racing School 1960 Banff"
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Alberta Junior Ski Racing School
Doug Robinson
Credit
Gift of Douglas Robinson, 1970
Catalogue Number
103.09.1015
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Date
1960
Material
fibre; metal; plastic; elastic
Catalogue Number
103.08.1150 a,b
Description
(a) One pair beige-coloured goggles with yellow lenses, triangular metal frames with fabric edging; ribbon around the metal portion, stretch nylon gussets and velveteen on the portion against the wearer’s face. , the second set wider spaced, has twine threaded through to attach the frame to the foa…
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Title
Ski Goggles
Date
1960
Material
fibre; metal; plastic; elastic
Dimensions
5.0 x 13.0 cm
Description
(a) One pair beige-coloured goggles with yellow lenses, triangular metal frames with fabric edging; ribbon around the metal portion, stretch nylon gussets and velveteen on the portion against the wearer’s face. , the second set wider spaced, has twine threaded through to attach the frame to the foam rubber cushion around the metal. The eyepieces are connected by a piece of elastic fabric across the nose and an adjustable elastic head strap that has lost most of its elasticity and is held together by metal clips.(b) A round aluminum storage container, 7.2cm high and 6.7cm radius, with a screw-on lid. On the bottom engraved “Switzerland”.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
climbing
Hans Gmoser
Credit
Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1989
Catalogue Number
103.08.1150 a,b
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Date
1961
Material
wax; cardboard
Catalogue Number
106.04.0081
Description
Cardboard box containing ski wax. Box is blue with a white mountain shape and the image of a skier. box reads “Holmenkol Piste-wax” on front with German text on sides and text in multiple languages on black. Box is stamped with “75 c” Unused blocks of wax inside is blue and has irregular shape and …
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Title
Ski Wax
Date
1961
Material
wax; cardboard
Dimensions
10.5 x 7.0 cm
Description
Cardboard box containing ski wax. Box is blue with a white mountain shape and the image of a skier. box reads “Holmenkol Piste-wax” on front with German text on sides and text in multiple languages on black. Box is stamped with “75 c” Unused blocks of wax inside is blue and has irregular shape and is engraved with “Holmenkol”.
Subject
Whyte home
ski
skiing
sports
equipment
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
106.04.0081
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Date
1966
Material
fibre; metal; feather
Catalogue Number
103.05.1078
Description
Dark blue down filled jacket with detachable hood. Red lining, zipper and snaps.
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Title
Winter Jacket
Date
1966
Material
fibre; metal; feather
Description
Dark blue down filled jacket with detachable hood. Red lining, zipper and snaps.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1990
Catalogue Number
103.05.1078
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Date
1967
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1010
Description
Skier's racing bib "28 Veteran Ski Race". White bib with red trim and lettering. Twill tape from top edges to go over head, bottom edges have twill strips to tie around bodice. "Veteran Ski Race Tita's Trophy 28 Banff, Alberta 1967".
Title
Ski Bib
Date
1967
Material
fibre
Dimensions
24.5 x 28.0 cm
Description
Skier's racing bib "28 Veteran Ski Race". White bib with red trim and lettering. Twill tape from top edges to go over head, bottom edges have twill strips to tie around bodice. "Veteran Ski Race Tita's Trophy 28 Banff, Alberta 1967".
Subject
sports
skiing
Veteran Ski Race
Tita's
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1970
Catalogue Number
108.04.1010
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Date
1968 – 1968
Material
plastic; fabric; paper;
Catalogue Number
103.09.0389
Description
A square paper name tag inside a yellow plastic sleeve with a safety pin attached to the back and a black nylon cord for hanging around the neck. The name tag has “EDDIE HUNTER” written in blue ink at the top, a logo along the left-hand side, and “duMAURIER INTERNATIONAL / FEB. 27-28 / MARCH 1 / PH…
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Title
Name Tag
Date
1968 – 1968
Material
plastic; fabric; paper;
Dimensions
1.3 x 6.3 x 44.1 cm
Description
A square paper name tag inside a yellow plastic sleeve with a safety pin attached to the back and a black nylon cord for hanging around the neck. The name tag has “EDDIE HUNTER” written in blue ink at the top, a logo along the left-hand side, and “duMAURIER INTERNATIONAL / FEB. 27-28 / MARCH 1 / PHOTOG.” throughout the rest. The name tag was most likely for the 1968 Du Maurier International World Cup Event, a skiing competition held partially in British Columbia and partially in Quebec.
Subject
Eddie Hunter
photography
media
skiing
skiing competition
Du Maurier International World Cup Event;
Credit
Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
Catalogue Number
103.09.0389
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Date
1968
Material
metal; plastic; rubber; skin
Catalogue Number
108.04.1056 a-d
Description
Alpine racing skis with aluminum poles (a,b) pair skis 220.0x7.0, red, orange and yellow stripes along full length. "HEAD" across top 6.8x41.0. "CANADA" behind bindings 2.3x41.8. On side "220 DH12642". "LOOK" bindings, swivel heel, adjustable screws for toe and heel. LOOK made in France. (c,d…
Title
Alpine Skis
Date
1968
Material
metal; plastic; rubber; skin
Dimensions
7.0 x 220.0 cm
Description
Alpine racing skis with aluminum poles (a,b) pair skis 220.0x7.0, red, orange and yellow stripes along full length. "HEAD" across top 6.8x41.0. "CANADA" behind bindings 2.3x41.8. On side "220 DH12642". "LOOK" bindings, swivel heel, adjustable screws for toe and heel. LOOK made in France. (c,d) ski poles: 122.0 long, metal basket 11.0 dia. rubber supports. "SCOTT USA SUN VALLEY" embossed on rubber. Plastic handgrips 13.5 long with leather loops. 10.5 wide paper label on shaft: "World Cup Skiing" "Bank of Montreal International", below that another label stylized "S", scratched onto pole "VIKING" ("Viking" is the nickname of RoyAndersen.)
Subject
sports
skiing
World Cup Racing
Roy Andersen
Credit
Gift of Roy Andersen, Banff, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1056 a-d
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Date
1969
Material
fibre, synthetic; feather; skin
Catalogue Number
103.07.0125 a,b
Description
Pair of navy blue nylon and leather ski mitts stuffed with down or feathers. Back of mittens are nylon, blue with three lines of white stitching in "V" shapes. Panel of white nylon runs along sides and separates the nylon from leather which covers thumb and inside of hand. Mittens are lined with or…
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Title
Ski Mittens
Date
1969
Material
fibre, synthetic; feather; skin
Dimensions
14.0 x 25.0 cm
Description
Pair of navy blue nylon and leather ski mitts stuffed with down or feathers. Back of mittens are nylon, blue with three lines of white stitching in "V" shapes. Panel of white nylon runs along sides and separates the nylon from leather which covers thumb and inside of hand. Mittens are lined with orange nylon. The two mittens hook together, right hand has hook and left one has hoop for hook. Tags on right mitten, Quebec 1969 NEW MATERIALS ONLY in accordance with the stuffing and upholstered and stuffed articles act. Permit" "Gordini, Men's Medium"
Subject
households
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0125 a,b
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Date
1969
Material
glass; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
104.47.3001
Description
Man's wristwatch, large grey face marked with “ELGIN,” “AUTOMATIC,” and “SWISS.” The numbers are marked with single silver bars, with double bars for the quarter and half hour marks. Wide blue and red heavily beaded wrist band with leather and metal buckle. Note in CRW's writing: "Rosalie Two Yo…
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Title
Beaded Wristwatch
Date
1969
Material
glass; skin; metal
Dimensions
4.0 x 23.0 cm
Description
Man's wristwatch, large grey face marked with “ELGIN,” “AUTOMATIC,” and “SWISS.” The numbers are marked with single silver bars, with double bars for the quarter and half hour marks. Wide blue and red heavily beaded wrist band with leather and metal buckle. Note in CRW's writing: "Rosalie Two Youngman Dec 27th 1969."
Subject
households
Indigenous, Stoney
Rosalie Twoyoungman
beadwork
crafts
clothing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.47.3001
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Date
1965 – 1970
Material
skin; glass; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1153
Description
One men’s beaded buckskin jacket. Buckskin fringe from yoke and along jacket bottom. Beadwork on yoke, cuffs, pockets and along front placket, floral design in red, blue, green, orange and white. Beige fabric lining.
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Title
Beaded Jacket
Date
1965 – 1970
Material
skin; glass; metal; fibre
Description
One men’s beaded buckskin jacket. Buckskin fringe from yoke and along jacket bottom. Beadwork on yoke, cuffs, pockets and along front placket, floral design in red, blue, green, orange and white. Beige fabric lining.
Subject
Indigenous
regalia
beadwork
Andy Russell
Credit
Gift of Andy Russell, Waterton Park, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.05.1153
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Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.1105
Description
Evening bag with shaped metal opening. Metal is silver plated with elaborately embossed design of roses and cherubs. The bag has a cross over snap closure and a silver linked chain carrying handle. The bag is made of black beads witha colourful design on both sides of a peacock sitting on a bran…
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Title
Beaded Purse
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal; glass; fibre
Description
Evening bag with shaped metal opening. Metal is silver plated with elaborately embossed design of roses and cherubs. The bag has a cross over snap closure and a silver linked chain carrying handle. The bag is made of black beads witha colourful design on both sides of a peacock sitting on a branch. Looped strands of black beads hang from the bottom edge.
Subject
Mary Schaffer
birds
needlework
beadwork
crafts
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.08.1105
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Date
1960 – 1990
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
105.02.1124
Description
Two souvenir patches. A round white patch with “Sunshine VIllage” below green triangles over a yellow half-circle. A blue shield-shaped patch with a red border featuring an embroidered scene with a red and yellow skier, white trees, red and white gondola, and white mountain landscape and “Ski LAK…
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Title
Patch
Date
1960 – 1990
Material
fibre
Description
Two souvenir patches. A round white patch with “Sunshine VIllage” below green triangles over a yellow half-circle. A blue shield-shaped patch with a red border featuring an embroidered scene with a red and yellow skier, white trees, red and white gondola, and white mountain landscape and “Ski LAKE LOUISE” in yellow.
Subject
souvenirs
Sunshine Village
Lake Louise
sports
skiing
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
105.02.1124
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Date
1960 – 1979
Material
fibre; wood; glass
Catalogue Number
103.05.3019
Description
Soft, light doeskin laced on to wooden board (63.7 x 21.0 cm) with hide thong and blue gingham fabric. Two loom-woven bead strips with green lines and white, yellow and blue diamonds attached on either side of the bag’s front opening. The machine-sewn bag is lined with green cotton at the top, pr…
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Title
Mossbag
Date
1960 – 1979
Material
fibre; wood; glass
Dimensions
25.0 x 75.0 cm
Description
Soft, light doeskin laced on to wooden board (63.7 x 21.0 cm) with hide thong and blue gingham fabric. Two loom-woven bead strips with green lines and white, yellow and blue diamonds attached on either side of the bag’s front opening. The machine-sewn bag is lined with green cotton at the top, printed baby fabric with kittens and balls of yarn, and blue fabric at the bottom of the bag. The board has two rectangular handles near the top. There is a bent stick with notched ends and bark removed (attaches for sunshade?). Tag attached: “Plains Ind? very soft doeskin.”
Subject
Indigenous
regalia
beadwork
sewing
children
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.3019
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.3027
Description
Light hide machine sewn vest with two pockets on the front and four thong ties at the front opening. The yoke is lined with grey fabric (nylon?). The vest has fringe (14.6 cm long) along the yoke at the front and back. The vest is decorated with beading in geometric patterns on the pockets and f…
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Title
Beaded Vest
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Dimensions
53.7 x 69.4 cm
Description
Light hide machine sewn vest with two pockets on the front and four thong ties at the front opening. The yoke is lined with grey fabric (nylon?). The vest has fringe (14.6 cm long) along the yoke at the front and back. The vest is decorated with beading in geometric patterns on the pockets and front and back of the yoke in dark blue, blue, yellow, red and white.
Subject
Indigenous
regalia
beadwork
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.3027
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