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Storage Basket
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- Date
- 1920
- Material
- grass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0020
- Description
- A small basket that is made with natural and dyed straw woven in a checkerboard pattern. The basket has a pronounced shoulder which angles in to a narrower mouth. There is a coiled, flat, straw lid that fits into the opening.
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- Title
- Storage Basket
- Date
- 1920
- Material
- grass
- Dimensions
- 17.0 cm
- Description
- A small basket that is made with natural and dyed straw woven in a checkerboard pattern. The basket has a pronounced shoulder which angles in to a narrower mouth. There is a coiled, flat, straw lid that fits into the opening.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0020
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Storage Basket
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.19.0022
- Date
- 1920
- Material
- grass; hair, sheep; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0022
- Description
- A deep, rectangular, flat bag woven of corn husks. The bag is decorated with colums of triangles stitched or woven with yarn. The basket has a long leather thong carrying strap.
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- Title
- Storage Basket
- Date
- 1920
- Material
- grass; hair, sheep; skin
- Dimensions
- 30.0 x 45.0 cm
- Description
- A deep, rectangular, flat bag woven of corn husks. The bag is decorated with colums of triangles stitched or woven with yarn. The basket has a long leather thong carrying strap.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0022
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Child’s Snowshoes
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact106.04.1061%20a%2cb
- Date
- 1920
- Material
- wood; sinew; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 106.04.1061 a,b
- Description
- A child’s snowshoes circa 1920, made of wood. The snowshoes have bent wooden frames nailed together at the tail and toe is squared-off. Bracing the frame are two wooden bars which separate the gut webbing into three sections; the toe section and the section closest to the tail is laced in fine gut,…
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- Title
- Child’s Snowshoes
- Date
- 1920
- Material
- wood; sinew; fibre
- Dimensions
- 24.5 x 84.0 cm
- Description
- A child’s snowshoes circa 1920, made of wood. The snowshoes have bent wooden frames nailed together at the tail and toe is squared-off. Bracing the frame are two wooden bars which separate the gut webbing into three sections; the toe section and the section closest to the tail is laced in fine gut, tightly woven, the middle is heavier gut webbing wound around both wooden pieces, and interlaced with the finely woven toe and tail sections. There is a hole under the toe and just beneath that, a strip of white woven canvas to tie over a boot. The toe and tail have holes through the frame where the gut is laced through and there are tufts of red wool strung through the holes as decoration.
- Subject
- sports
- winter
- snowshoeing
- Credit
- Gift of Bill Greenhough, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 106.04.1061 a,b
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Athletic Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1099
- Date
- 1922
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1099
- Description
- Gold coloured round medal, ram's head in centre. "Banff Winter Sports" along edge of medal completely surrounding the ram. "1922 Senior Hockey" on back.
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1922
- Material
- metal
- Description
- Gold coloured round medal, ram's head in centre. "Banff Winter Sports" along edge of medal completely surrounding the ram. "1922 Senior Hockey" on back.
- Subject
- sports
- winter
- hockey
- Banff Winter Sports
- Credit
- Gift of Mabel Aubin, Banff, 1970
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1099
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Athletic Medal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1244
- Date
- 1922
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1244
- Description
- A circular, 10K gold medal with a ram’s head and neck, around which is printed “BANFF WINTER SPORTS”, on one side and on the other ”1922” “SENIOR HOCKEY” 10K B.M. CO.
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- Title
- Athletic Medal
- Date
- 1922
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 3.0 radius cm
- Description
- A circular, 10K gold medal with a ram’s head and neck, around which is printed “BANFF WINTER SPORTS”, on one side and on the other ”1922” “SENIOR HOCKEY” 10K B.M. CO.
- Credit
- Gift of Horace Baker, Banff , 2011
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1244
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- Date
- 1923
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1082
- Description
- Round metal pin, picture of a ram in purple on front centre on a white circular background. "Feb. 24 - Mar. 5 1923" in purple lettering along edge surrounding ram. Outer border of pin is purple with white lettering "Banff Winter Carnival". Straight pin on back.
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- Title
- Lapel Pin
- Date
- 1923
- Material
- metal
- Description
- Round metal pin, picture of a ram in purple on front centre on a white circular background. "Feb. 24 - Mar. 5 1923" in purple lettering along edge surrounding ram. Outer border of pin is purple with white lettering "Banff Winter Carnival". Straight pin on back.
- Subject
- sports
- winter
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Credit
- Gift of Mike Will, Calgary, 1985
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1082
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Windbreaker Jacket
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- Date
- 1927
- Material
- fibre; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1115
- Description
- A handmade anorak, heavy cotton (canvas), hood and snaps at neck. On the front a round patch with remnants of "Banff Winter Sports" and ram's head. On the back an appliqued running black dog. Remnants of purple bands over shoulders. Written with pen on back right shoulder: "Presented to Bill …
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- Title
- Windbreaker Jacket
- Date
- 1927
- Material
- fibre; metal
- Description
- A handmade anorak, heavy cotton (canvas), hood and snaps at neck. On the front a round patch with remnants of "Banff Winter Sports" and ram's head. On the back an appliqued running black dog. Remnants of purple bands over shoulders. Written with pen on back right shoulder: "Presented to Bill Tempest by Ike Mills 1927 with (...?) Banff Winter Carnival"
- Credit
- Gift of Jack Tempest, Edmonton, 1992
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.1115
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- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- stone; metal; amber; skin; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.0024 a-c
- Description
- Pair granite stones with amber handles and storage box. (a,b) curling stones 27.0 diameter, polished granite, an unpolished band ca. 4.0 wide runs around the middle. Scalloped edged leather padding under the steel handle, hand grip 5.5 long x 2.6 diameter is of amber. (c) sturdy wooden box, 67.5 x …
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- Title
- Curling Stone
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- stone; metal; amber; skin; wood
- Description
- Pair granite stones with amber handles and storage box. (a,b) curling stones 27.0 diameter, polished granite, an unpolished band ca. 4.0 wide runs around the middle. Scalloped edged leather padding under the steel handle, hand grip 5.5 long x 2.6 diameter is of amber. (c) sturdy wooden box, 67.5 x 29.0 x 35.5. 2 compartments modified to hold each rock secure. Hinged lid, 2 handles and lock of metal. Brass letters "DW" nailed on to front of box.
- Subject
- activities
- sports
- winter
- curling
- Dave White
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 108.04.0024 a-c
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- Date
- 1925 – 1935
- Material
- skin; fibre, felt; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.03.1006 a,b
- Description
- Palmer boots (Ontario) with blue felt at ankle, early ski boots ca. 1930, sturdy ankle-high brown leather, 3.2 cm band of thick navy blue felt around inside of top edge, square toes, two brass brackets around sole edge on either side of toe, leather laces through 8 metal eyelets each side soft leat…
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- Title
- Ski Boots
- Date
- 1925 – 1935
- Material
- skin; fibre, felt; metal
- Dimensions
- 16.3 x 9.5 x 29.0 cm
- Description
- Palmer boots (Ontario) with blue felt at ankle, early ski boots ca. 1930, sturdy ankle-high brown leather, 3.2 cm band of thick navy blue felt around inside of top edge, square toes, two brass brackets around sole edge on either side of toe, leather laces through 8 metal eyelets each side soft leather folding tongue stitched at sides to opening, yellow numbers stamped inside ankle: "7 3547", grooves around heel for ski binding.
- Subject
- sports
- winter
- skiing
- Paris family
- Credit
- Gift of Cyril Paris, Banff, 1968
- Catalogue Number
- 103.03.1006 a,b
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- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- metal, silver
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0025
- Description
- A heavy silver man's ring with an oval shaped flat face on top. There are three deep incisions into the oval plane and side of the ring on each side.
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- Title
- Ring
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- metal, silver
- Dimensions
- 2.3 cm
- Description
- A heavy silver man's ring with an oval shaped flat face on top. There are three deep incisions into the oval plane and side of the ring on each side.
- Subject
- decorative
- clothing
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0025
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- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0033
- Description
- A metal (possibly silver) pendant, cut out in the shape of the Jerusalem cross with an inscribed outline around the edge. Four smaller Greek crosses are around the centre and join each arm of the larger cross. The word 'JERUSALEM'' is inscribed across the horizontal bar of the large cross. There…
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- Title
- Pendant
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.2 x 2.8 x 3.5 cm
- Description
- A metal (possibly silver) pendant, cut out in the shape of the Jerusalem cross with an inscribed outline around the edge. Four smaller Greek crosses are around the centre and join each arm of the larger cross. The word 'JERUSALEM'' is inscribed across the horizontal bar of the large cross. There is loop at the top of the large cross for hanging the pendant, and a gold colured loop clasp is attached. The back of the large cross is the same as the front, with the image of the whole pendant repeated and inscribed at centre of the large cross.
- Subject
- religion
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0033
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- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0039
- Description
- A silver-coloured (possibly silver) heptagonal pendant featuring the profile of woman with upswept hair and a background texture of close concentric circles. The flat edge of the heptagon is at the bottom of the pendant, and a round loop is attached around the top point for hanging. The back of th…
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- Title
- Pendant
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.1 x 2.7 x 3.3 cm
- Description
- A silver-coloured (possibly silver) heptagonal pendant featuring the profile of woman with upswept hair and a background texture of close concentric circles. The flat edge of the heptagon is at the bottom of the pendant, and a round loop is attached around the top point for hanging. The back of the pendant is stamped with “9”.
- Subject
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0039
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- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0041
- Description
- A round pendant with a flat ring soldered to the top for hanging. One side of the pendant bears a relief image of an open roadster on a mountain road with spruce trees and mountains in background. The other side bears a relief image of a bearded man, holding a tall staff and wearing a toga or robe…
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- Title
- Pendant
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.1 x 2.4 cm
- Description
- A round pendant with a flat ring soldered to the top for hanging. One side of the pendant bears a relief image of an open roadster on a mountain road with spruce trees and mountains in background. The other side bears a relief image of a bearded man, holding a tall staff and wearing a toga or robe, carrying a child on one shoulder while walking through a forest.
- Subject
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0041
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- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- skin; quill, porcupine; glass; fibre; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0037 a,b
- Description
- A piece of leather (possibly moosehide) in the shape of a very wide tied cravat (a). The cravat has a floral design running up the centre, done in embroidered quillwork, that ends in a flower in the centre of the 'knot'. Outlined with satin in a contrasting colour and edged with beads, the cravat…
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- Title
- Beaded Necktie
- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- skin; quill, porcupine; glass; fibre; metal
- Dimensions
- 15.0 (a); 7.5 (b) x 29.5 (a); 39.0 (b) cm
- Description
- A piece of leather (possibly moosehide) in the shape of a very wide tied cravat (a). The cravat has a floral design running up the centre, done in embroidered quillwork, that ends in a flower in the centre of the 'knot'. Outlined with satin in a contrasting colour and edged with beads, the cravat attaches to a matching collar. The collar (b) is also leather, and its contruction and beadwork design match the cravat.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.0037 a,b
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- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- skin, moose
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0001
- Description
- A rectangular flat bag of moosehide with a long moosehide fringe and a handle formed from two strips of moosehide tied together. The front of the bag is entirely beaded, with a background of turquoise patterned with red diagonal stripes in a row along each side and a column of red pyramids up the…
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- Title
- Beaded Bag
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- skin, moose
- Dimensions
- 10.0 x 35.0 cm
- Description
- A rectangular flat bag of moosehide with a long moosehide fringe and a handle formed from two strips of moosehide tied together. The front of the bag is entirely beaded, with a background of turquoise patterned with red diagonal stripes in a row along each side and a column of red pyramids up the centre.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0001
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- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- skin, deer
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0013
- Description
- A small, rounded flat deerskin pouch with a thong at the neck used to close the pouch. The bag has a fringe of beads along all of its edges and is decorated in the centre with a large circle of beads with five diamond shapes around a smaller inner circle. There is also beadwork at the end of the…
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- Title
- Beaded Bag
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- skin, deer
- Dimensions
- 11.0 x 16.5 cm
- Description
- A small, rounded flat deerskin pouch with a thong at the neck used to close the pouch. The bag has a fringe of beads along all of its edges and is decorated in the centre with a large circle of beads with five diamond shapes around a smaller inner circle. There is also beadwork at the end of the fastening thong with three beaded loops.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0013
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- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- skin, deer; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0017
- Description
- A long narrow bag made of deerskin which is cinched in the middle allowing either end to hang down and hold items. Both ends of the bag are fringed and have beadwork forming three spikey white leaves outlined in red with small red flowers. The bag is lined with sheer aqua coloured rayon or nylon,…
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- Title
- Beaded Bag
- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- skin, deer; fibre
- Dimensions
- 13.0 x 49.0 cm
- Description
- A long narrow bag made of deerskin which is cinched in the middle allowing either end to hang down and hold items. Both ends of the bag are fringed and have beadwork forming three spikey white leaves outlined in red with small red flowers. The bag is lined with sheer aqua coloured rayon or nylon, and has two leather covered rings that push down to secure the bag’s contents.
- Subject
- Indigenous, Stoney
- decorative
- regalia
- beadwork
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.0017
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- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- skin, deer; fibre; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.10.0004
- Description
- A deerskin sheath with a canvas backing made to hold a rifle. The case has bands of beadwork at the top and bottom, each about 1/5 of length of the case. The beadwork has a white beaded background with a design of two triangles joined at tips in yellows, red and blue. There is a leather fringe a…
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- Title
- Gun Case
- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- skin, deer; fibre; glass
- Dimensions
- 104.0 cm
- Description
- A deerskin sheath with a canvas backing made to hold a rifle. The case has bands of beadwork at the top and bottom, each about 1/5 of length of the case. The beadwork has a white beaded background with a design of two triangles joined at tips in yellows, red and blue. There is a leather fringe along the side of the beadwork and around the top of the case.
- Subject
- Indigenous, Blackfoot
- sports
- hunting
- crafts
- decorative
- beadwork
- regalia
- tourism
- trading
- Philip Moore
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.10.0004
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- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- skin; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.10.0006
- Description
- A simply shaped sheath for a knife with a leather strap to hang the sheath from a belt. The sheath is decorated with beadwork in a band along the top edge composed of blue, green, red, yellow and black crosses on white background. Another band of beadwork follows the rounded shape of the sheath …
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- Title
- Knife Sheath
- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- skin; glass
- Dimensions
- 12.0 x 29.0 cm
- Description
- A simply shaped sheath for a knife with a leather strap to hang the sheath from a belt. The sheath is decorated with beadwork in a band along the top edge composed of blue, green, red, yellow and black crosses on white background. Another band of beadwork follows the rounded shape of the sheath with a pattern of coloured diagonal stripes on a white background. There is an attached tie-shaped decorative flap of leather that has a beaded floral design at the centre and is trimmed with beads along the edges.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.10.0006
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Toothpick Holder
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- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0090 a,b
- Description
- A pair of small brass toothpick holders. The holders are shaped like Dutch clogs, with pointed upturned toes, and each has a geometric design incised on top.
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- Title
- Toothpick Holder
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 7.5 cm
- Description
- A pair of small brass toothpick holders. The holders are shaped like Dutch clogs, with pointed upturned toes, and each has a geometric design incised on top.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0090 a,b
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