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Needlepoint Sampler

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Date: 1873 – 1873

Material: linen; wood; glass;

Catalogue Number: 107.02.1041

Description: Needlepoint sampler by Lucy Ann Andrew, aged 11 years, 1873. Mounted in a shadowbox with wooden frame and plexiglass front. The sampler is done in cross-stitch, multi-coloured (brown, dark grey, light grey and blue) on a loosely woven ecru linen. It depicts an alphabetical display of double upper a…

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Title: Needlepoint Sampler

Date: 1873 – 1873

Material: linen; wood; glass;

Dimensions: 32.5 x 24.2 cm

Description: Needlepoint sampler by Lucy Ann Andrew, aged 11 years, 1873. Mounted in a shadowbox with wooden frame and plexiglass front. The sampler is done in cross-stitch, multi-coloured (brown, dark grey, light grey and blue) on a loosely woven ecru linen. It depicts an alphabetical display of double upper and single lowercase needlepoint work including “Lucy Ann Andrew, her sampler, aged 11 years, August 6, 1873”, located in bottom one-third portion of sampler. There is a stitched hem around three-quarters of what would have been unfinished weft and warp.

Subject: households; decorative; children; crafts; needlework

Credit: Gift of Silvia and Eric Soole, Victoria, 2009

Catalogue Number: 107.02.1041

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Chromograph Picture

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Date: 1874 – 1874

Material: paper; varnish

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0074

Description: A varnished chromograph on cardboard with the texture of canvas showing. The picture is of a white clapboard church at the centre of a snowy landscape with a house in the left foreground and wagon sheds in the right foreground. There are people in winter clothing approaching the church on foot an…

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Title: Chromograph Picture

Date: 1874 – 1874

Material: paper; varnish

Dimensions: 39.5 (image); 42.4 (frame) x 50.0 (image); 53.2 (frame) cm

Description: A varnished chromograph on cardboard with the texture of canvas showing. The picture is of a white clapboard church at the centre of a snowy landscape with a house in the left foreground and wagon sheds in the right foreground. There are people in winter clothing approaching the church on foot and in horsedrawn wagons. The picture is framed with a very simple wood frame painted gold with two screw eyes and a wire at the back for hanging. The back of the picture is marked “--GE & CO. CHROMO --RIN. O.” in the blc, and “Entered according to A---& Sonoress (?) in the year 1874 by Strobridge & Co. in teh officeo fthe Librarian of Congress.” in the brc.

Subject: households; decorative; family; Moore

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0074

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Developer Liquid Measure

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Date: 1874

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1161

Description: A metal 24 ounce measuring jug with handle. The measuring jug has a slight lip for easy pouring. The scale has been inscribed on the inside of the measuring jug and contains both ounces and cubic centimeters or milliliters symbolized by “c.c.” The scale representing ounces begins at 2 ounces and i…

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Title: Developer Liquid Measure

Date: 1874

Description: A metal 24 ounce measuring jug with handle. The measuring jug has a slight lip for easy pouring. The scale has been inscribed on the inside of the measuring jug and contains both ounces and cubic centimeters or milliliters symbolized by “c.c.” The scale representing ounces begins at 2 ounces and increases in 2 ounce increments to 24 ounces. The cubic centimeter scale begins at 100 c.c. and increases in increments of 100 c.c. to 700 c.c. and then by 50 c.c. more to 750. The bottom of the measuring jug has an inscription that reads: “Vollrath” in cursive writing followed by “STAINLESS STEEL WARE” “8324” all in upper case letters. Vollrath is a manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminum parts and products for food service and custom uses.

Subject: dark room; photography; Nick Morant

Credit: Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1161

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Tree Blaze

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Date: 1876

Material: wood

Catalogue Number: 105.02.1082

Description: Section of tree mounted on rustic plaque, "J L" "JU 5 1876 AD". Bark forms frame around scar baring wood of the tree and bearing the deeply carved letters, plaque behind is single, thick plank of wood, beveled along the edges in a wide (3.7) band. Band textured with a pattern of fingertip depressio…

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Title: Tree Blaze

Date: 1876

Material: wood

Dimensions: 49.0 x 31.7 cm

Description: Section of tree mounted on rustic plaque, "J L" "JU 5 1876 AD". Bark forms frame around scar baring wood of the tree and bearing the deeply carved letters, plaque behind is single, thick plank of wood, beveled along the edges in a wide (3.7) band. Band textured with a pattern of fingertip depressions, tree blaze cut off square at top and bottom, but curves back into plaque at sides. Back of plaque reveals it is actually two planks skillfully joined, with 3 small knotholes, and 2 holes drilled through at opposite,diagonal corners holding deeply set screws which attach the blaze. At centre top is small, metal mounting plate with upside-down keyhole, and hole drilled through wood behind (for hanging plaque) front of plaque and bark of blaze have been shellacked, penciled mounting plate, "T".

Subject: exploration; Jean L'Heureux

Credit: Gift of Bruce Bell Smith, 1968

Catalogue Number: 105.02.1082

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Flag

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Date: 1877

Material: fibre, wool; cotton

Catalogue Number: 109.02.1032

Description: Royal blue background, Union Jack in top left corner 72.5x56.0, lower right 69.0x59.0 circular emblem. Top is a crown, laurel leaf with bow at bottom surrounds a shield shape with 10 panels. Left side: red cross on white background, 3 leaf clover, white on green, 2 thistles, fish, 1 thistle. Rig…

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Title: Flag

Date: 1877

Material: fibre, wool; cotton

Dimensions: 110.0 x 160.0 cm

Description: Royal blue background, Union Jack in top left corner 72.5x56.0, lower right 69.0x59.0 circular emblem. Top is a crown, laurel leaf with bow at bottom surrounds a shield shape with 10 panels. Left side: red cross on white background, 3 leaf clover, white on green, 2 thistles, fish, 1 thistle. Right side: 2 blue stylized sheafs of grain, lion, 3 leaf clover, green on white, sailing ship. Flag appears to be hand screened with some hand in-painting. Rope cord through sewn hem.

Subject: Indigenous; Stoney; government; Treaty No. 7; Tom Wesley

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1974

Catalogue Number: 109.02.1032

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Decorative Bowl

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Date: 1877

Material: ceramic

Catalogue Number: 102.04.1087

Description: Decorative bowl with grey, balck, and white design on top and white bottom. Seal imprinted into bottom of bowl with a large “R” in the middle and the lettering “IV, 9, G, G, D” around the sides. Same plate stamp appears in black ink on bottom of rim of bowl.

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Title: Decorative Bowl

Date: 1877

Material: ceramic

Dimensions: 3.3 x 26.0 cm

Description: Decorative bowl with grey, balck, and white design on top and white bottom. Seal imprinted into bottom of bowl with a large “R” in the middle and the lettering “IV, 9, G, G, D” around the sides. Same plate stamp appears in black ink on bottom of rim of bowl.

Subject: Morant

Credit: Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006

Catalogue Number: 102.04.1087

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Mug

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Date: 1878 – 1878

Material: metal, silver

Catalogue Number: 104.20.0066

Description: A round, flat bottomed silver mug with a large handle. A wide band around middle is decorated in low relief with figures of marching children followed by a woman with a tambourine. The mug is monogrammed “EBM” and “PAM” and has the dates “Dec 1878” and “Sept. 1908” engraved near the monograms. T…

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Title: Mug

Date: 1878 – 1878

Material: metal, silver

Dimensions: 9.0 cm

Description: A round, flat bottomed silver mug with a large handle. A wide band around middle is decorated in low relief with figures of marching children followed by a woman with a tambourine. The mug is monogrammed “EBM” and “PAM” and has the dates “Dec 1878” and “Sept. 1908” engraved near the monograms. The mug is also marked with “Tiffany & Co. 5470 M 603 Sterling Silver”.

Subject: households; social customs; children; souvenirs; Philip Moore; Edmee Moore

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 104.20.0066

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Calling Card

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Date: 1878

Material: paper

Catalogue Number: 105.02.0124 a-j

Description: Japanese, different coloured scenes. Delicately printed colour scenes, mostly left corner. One inscribed: "To Miss Edith Morse, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Tatsu Kikuchi."

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Title: Calling Card

Date: 1878

Material: paper

Dimensions: 5.8 x 9.0 cm

Description: Japanese, different coloured scenes. Delicately printed colour scenes, mostly left corner. One inscribed: "To Miss Edith Morse, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Tatsu Kikuchi."

Subject: households; Christmas; Edith Morse Robb; Tatsu Kikuchi

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 105.02.0124 a-j

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Revolver

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Date: 1878

Material: metal; wood

Catalogue Number: 104.04.1008

Description: Single action revolver; ammunition loaded through loading gate on right hand side of cylinder; cylinder has five chambers; wooden grip; crosshatching on top of hammer; no trigger guard; trigger is shaped to match support;Marks: on grip: “Diablo” in cursive writing carved into grip on left side; …

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Title: Revolver

Date: 1878

Material: metal; wood

Dimensions: 3 x 8 x 18 cm

Description: Single action revolver; ammunition loaded through loading gate on right hand side of cylinder; cylinder has five chambers; wooden grip; crosshatching on top of hammer; no trigger guard; trigger is shaped to match support;Marks: on grip: “Diablo” in cursive writing carved into grip on left side; stamped under cylinder on left hand side: “38 CAL”; “C”; stamped on top of barrel: “colt’s pt f a. mfg. cc hartford. ct. u.s.a.”

Subject: Bill Peyto; packers and guides

Credit: Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999

Catalogue Number: 104.04.1008

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Commemorative Coin

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Date: 1970

Material: metal; plastic

Catalogue Number: 105.02.1109

Description: 1970 Banff Indian Days Kiwanis Dollar in plastic envelope "Indian Days, value one dollar in Banff, expires Sept.30, 1970". On one side is a picture of a tepee with mountain background, the obverse is a head signed by Charlie Beil. Around the outside "Banff Canada Kiwanis Dollar" housed in a clear…

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Title: Commemorative Coin

Date: 1970

Material: metal; plastic

Description: 1970 Banff Indian Days Kiwanis Dollar in plastic envelope "Indian Days, value one dollar in Banff, expires Sept.30, 1970". On one side is a picture of a tepee with mountain background, the obverse is a head signed by Charlie Beil. Around the outside "Banff Canada Kiwanis Dollar" housed in a clear plastic envelope 4.7 square with fold-over flap 2.2.

Subject: Banff Indian Days; artists; Charlie Beil

Credit: Gift of Jim Walls, 1970

Catalogue Number: 105.02.1109

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Animal Figurine

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Date: 1970 – 1970

Material: plaster; wood

Catalogue Number: 107.02.0003

Description: A carved plaster squirrel standing on its hind legs with its front paws held to its mouth. The squirrel is painted grey with a black eye outlined in yellow. The squirrel is attached to a round tree section with bark. The bottom is marked with a maker’s mark, the letters “HAL” joined together, an…

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Title: Animal Figurine

Date: 1970 – 1970

Material: plaster; wood

Dimensions: 5.5; 3.0 (base) x 3.8; 6.2 (base) x 7.2; 6.2 (base) cm

Description: A carved plaster squirrel standing on its hind legs with its front paws held to its mouth. The squirrel is painted grey with a black eye outlined in yellow. The squirrel is attached to a round tree section with bark. The bottom is marked with a maker’s mark, the letters “HAL” joined together, and “70.”

Subject: households; animals, squirrels; crafts; carving; Hal Bieler

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 107.02.0003

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Bird Figurine

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Date: 1970 – 1970

Material: plaster; skin; metal; wood

Catalogue Number: 107.02.0006

Description: A smoothly carved plaster bird (partridge or grouse) with a small leather crest on top of its head and metal legs. The bird has a red head with a white stripe around each eye that extends to encircle the head and neck, dark grey body, white belly and a red stripe under each wing. The bird stands …

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Title: Bird Figurine

Date: 1970 – 1970

Material: plaster; skin; metal; wood

Dimensions: 8.2; 3.3 (base) x 4.5; 6.5 (base) x 10.8; 6.5 (base) cm

Description: A smoothly carved plaster bird (partridge or grouse) with a small leather crest on top of its head and metal legs. The bird has a red head with a white stripe around each eye that extends to encircle the head and neck, dark grey body, white belly and a red stripe under each wing. The bird stands on a round slice of tree branch or trunk. The bottom marked with a maker’s mark “HAL” joined together and “70.”

Subject: households; animals, birds; crafts; carving; Hal Bieler

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 107.02.0006

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Scroll

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Date: 1970

Material: paper; wood; fibre

Catalogue Number: 105.02.0091

Description: A long scroll rolled on a wooden dowel, with light red brown piece of silk stiffened with paper lining which rolls around outside to form cover, tying with long purple braided silk cord attached at end, scroll which is pieced in several places, unrolls to show long, continuous scene of monkeys, har…

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Title: Scroll

Date: 1970

Material: paper; wood; fibre

Dimensions: 12.5 cm

Description: A long scroll rolled on a wooden dowel, with light red brown piece of silk stiffened with paper lining which rolls around outside to form cover, tying with long purple braided silk cord attached at end, scroll which is pieced in several places, unrolls to show long, continuous scene of monkeys, hares, frogs and other animals engaged in various human activities. Long paper label on end of scroll with Japanese writing, presumably the title. Scroll is contained in long rectangular cardboard box with red brown lid and same label as on scroll pasted to top of lid, and ink stamped Japanese writing inside base of box. Also contains green paper sheets in English and Japanese explaining the scroll, and a sheet of white paper completely in Japanese.Made in Japan.

Subject: households; decorative; animal; monkey; hare; frog; travel; souvenir

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 105.02.0091

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Cream Pitcher

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Date: 1970

Material: ceramic

Catalogue Number: 104.20.0392

Description: Beige slip glaze with temmoku, iron-brown, decoration near rim on outside, trimmed foot, signed on bottom, pouring rim has small chip.

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Title: Cream Pitcher

Date: 1970

Material: ceramic

Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.6 x 9.7 cm

Description: Beige slip glaze with temmoku, iron-brown, decoration near rim on outside, trimmed foot, signed on bottom, pouring rim has small chip.