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Secretary; Writing Desk
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.03.1027
- Date
- 1850
- Material
- wood, mahogany;
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.1027
- Description
- A writing desk that features a curved and inlaid centre portion which folds back to expose four small drawers and open compartments above a pull-out writing/working surface. The desk is supported by two richly carved legs depicting acanthus leaves, terminating in brass casters. It’s flanked by a pa…
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- Title
- Secretary; Writing Desk
- Date
- 1850
- Material
- wood, mahogany;
- Description
- A writing desk that features a curved and inlaid centre portion which folds back to expose four small drawers and open compartments above a pull-out writing/working surface. The desk is supported by two richly carved legs depicting acanthus leaves, terminating in brass casters. It’s flanked by a pair of brass candle holders. Below the working surface are a pair of fielded flamed mahogany doors with brass accents which enclose a storage area. The upper portion features a bookcase with a pair of glazed doors with brass accents. This mahogany secretary features numerous decorative elements including gilt mounts, brass ornamentations, detailed carvings, flamed mahogany panels and an overall exhibition of superior craftsmanship.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Mary Schaffer
- Credit
- Gift of Jan McGregor, Edmonton, 2014
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.1027
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- Date
- 1875 – 1880
- Material
- wood; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0006 a,b
- Description
- Two Chippendale arm chairs used for dining. Each chair is made of wood with rust-coloured velvet upholstery. The backrest is a splat with three scroll-sawed vertical openings.
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- Title
- Dining Chair
- Date
- 1875 – 1880
- Material
- wood; fibre
- Dimensions
- 109.3 x 58.0 x 61.3 cm
- Description
- Two Chippendale arm chairs used for dining. Each chair is made of wood with rust-coloured velvet upholstery. The backrest is a splat with three scroll-sawed vertical openings.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0006 a,b
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Buffet Sideboard
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.03.0009
- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0009
- Description
- A mahogany buffet with a surmounted mirror in an Empire frame. This buffet has three top drawers, cupboards, and a long bottom drawer. There are four cupboard doors; two centre doors and two side doors. The cupboards are centered over a long drawer at the bottom of the piece. The buffet has four…
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- Title
- Buffet Sideboard
- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; glass
- Dimensions
- 166.0 x 63.2 x 156.0 cm
- Description
- A mahogany buffet with a surmounted mirror in an Empire frame. This buffet has three top drawers, cupboards, and a long bottom drawer. There are four cupboard doors; two centre doors and two side doors. The cupboards are centered over a long drawer at the bottom of the piece. The buffet has four ball-and-claw feet.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0009
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- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0010
- Description
- Table with an undershelf and fitted with a centre drawer. The wheels of this cart are almost hidden by four claw feet.
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- Title
- Tea Cart
- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany
- Dimensions
- 78.5 x 41.5 x 101.5 cm
- Description
- Table with an undershelf and fitted with a centre drawer. The wheels of this cart are almost hidden by four claw feet.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0010
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Occasional Chair
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.03.0015
- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; paint; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0015
- Description
- A mahogany occasional chair with a woven rush seat. The back of the chair is gilt decorated mahogany with a back splat that is hand carved and painted.
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- Title
- Occasional Chair
- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; paint; fibre
- Dimensions
- 82.5 x 54.0 x 50.0 cm
- Description
- A mahogany occasional chair with a woven rush seat. The back of the chair is gilt decorated mahogany with a back splat that is hand carved and painted.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- crafts
- carving
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0015
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- Date
- 1850 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0018
- Description
- A centre pedestal dining table, in the Chippendale style, standing on four lion claw suports. This table is made of mahogany and another wood. There are seven fitted leaves for this table, and not all of them are in the table while it is on display (extra leaves are stored in basement).
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- Title
- Dining Table
- Date
- 1850 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; wood
- Dimensions
- 74.0 x 150.0 x 150.0 cm
- Description
- A centre pedestal dining table, in the Chippendale style, standing on four lion claw suports. This table is made of mahogany and another wood. There are seven fitted leaves for this table, and not all of them are in the table while it is on display (extra leaves are stored in basement).
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0018
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- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- glass; wood;
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0028
- Description
- A round wall mirror surrounded by an ornate gilt frame. The frame features two cornucopias, one on each side of the mirror, and an eagle with outspread wings at top.
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- Title
- Wall Mirror
- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- glass; wood;
- Dimensions
- 56.0 x 13.0 x 67.0 cm
- Description
- A round wall mirror surrounded by an ornate gilt frame. The frame features two cornucopias, one on each side of the mirror, and an eagle with outspread wings at top.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0028
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Campaign Chest
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.03.0031
- Date
- 1875 – 1910
- Material
- wood; metal, brass; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0031
- Description
- A two-piece mahogany inlay campaign chest with six drawers; three small drawers and three long drawers. Between the two small top drawers is a third drawer face that is fitted to pull out as desk with leather writing pad and pigeon holes. The chest has brass pulls and brass plates at each corner.
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- Title
- Campaign Chest
- Date
- 1875 – 1910
- Material
- wood; metal, brass; skin
- Dimensions
- 101.5 x 99.0 cm
- Description
- A two-piece mahogany inlay campaign chest with six drawers; three small drawers and three long drawers. Between the two small top drawers is a third drawer face that is fitted to pull out as desk with leather writing pad and pigeon holes. The chest has brass pulls and brass plates at each corner.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0031
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- Date
- 1870 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; fibre, silk; metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0032
- Description
- Mahogany settee, with rolled arms, on Duncan Phyfe style legs with brass footings. The sofa features carved wood trim. This piece is stuffed with horsehair, has an overpadding of cotton, and is upholstered with corded gold-coloured silk. There are two matching gold-coloured silk uphostered bolst…
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- Title
- Sofa
- Date
- 1870 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; fibre, silk; metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 97.0 x 65.0 x 204.0 cm
- Description
- Mahogany settee, with rolled arms, on Duncan Phyfe style legs with brass footings. The sofa features carved wood trim. This piece is stuffed with horsehair, has an overpadding of cotton, and is upholstered with corded gold-coloured silk. There are two matching gold-coloured silk uphostered bolsters, one placed at each end of the sofa.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0032
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Footstool Stool
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.03.0034
- Date
- 1870 – 1900
- Material
- wood; hair, sheep; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0034
- Description
- Long footrest, the length of a standard sofa, that sits directly on the floor (it has no legs). One side arcs from the corners of the other, straight, edge and is slighly scalloped. The piece is covered with walnut burl veneer. The centre of the footrest features a large guage needlepoint design…
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- Title
- Footstool Stool
- Date
- 1870 – 1900
- Material
- wood; hair, sheep; fibre
- Dimensions
- 13.5 x 30.0 x 122.0 cm
- Description
- Long footrest, the length of a standard sofa, that sits directly on the floor (it has no legs). One side arcs from the corners of the other, straight, edge and is slighly scalloped. The piece is covered with walnut burl veneer. The centre of the footrest features a large guage needlepoint design worked in wool on satin upholstery. The needlepoint is a floral design with a red background, white flowers, and green and brown leaves.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- crafts
- needlepoint
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0034
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- Date
- 1870 – 1900
- Material
- wood; glass; paint
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0035
- Description
- A rectangular hanging mirror that is framed in gilt, gold leaf and ebonized wood. The gilt panel at the top of the mirror frame is decorated with foliage and fruit in relief.
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- Title
- Wall Mirror
- Date
- 1870 – 1900
- Material
- wood; glass; paint
- Dimensions
- 114.0 x 54.4 cm
- Description
- A rectangular hanging mirror that is framed in gilt, gold leaf and ebonized wood. The gilt panel at the top of the mirror frame is decorated with foliage and fruit in relief.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0035
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- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- wood, oak; metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0037
- Description
- Blanket chest of ornately carved oak with hinged lid and brass lock. The top of the chest is plain wood, the sides are partially carved, and the front is entirely carved (four panels).
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- Title
- Blanket Chest
- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- wood, oak; metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 73.0 x 58.0 x 138.5 cm
- Description
- Blanket chest of ornately carved oak with hinged lid and brass lock. The top of the chest is plain wood, the sides are partially carved, and the front is entirely carved (four panels).
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0037
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Drop-Leaf Table
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- Date
- 1850 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0039
- Description
- Round cornered, rectangular-shaped, drop-leaf table (two side leaves). The table has a deep centre drawer with two lion's head drawer pulls. The turned legs are tapered towards the bottom, and each is finished with a brass caster.
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- Title
- Drop-Leaf Table
- Date
- 1850 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 71.5 x 43.7 x 80.0 cm
- Description
- Round cornered, rectangular-shaped, drop-leaf table (two side leaves). The table has a deep centre drawer with two lion's head drawer pulls. The turned legs are tapered towards the bottom, and each is finished with a brass caster.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0039
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Fender Accessory, Fireplace
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.03.0040
- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- meat, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0040
- Description
- Brass fireplace fender with six brass ornaments supporting fender rod.
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- Title
- Fender Accessory, Fireplace
- Date
- 1875 – 1900
- Material
- meat, brass
- Dimensions
- 17.2 x 20.5 x 147.5 cm
- Description
- Brass fireplace fender with six brass ornaments supporting fender rod.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0040
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- Date
- 1850 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; stone, marble; glass; metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0044
- Description
- Dark mahogany occasional table with marble top. A drawer is inset and centered under the table top, and has brass and glass drawer pulls (each different). The legs of the table are turned and joined near the bottom with a shelf.
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- Title
- Side Table
- Date
- 1850 – 1900
- Material
- wood, mahogany; stone, marble; glass; metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 74.0 x 46.3 x 67.9 cm
- Description
- Dark mahogany occasional table with marble top. A drawer is inset and centered under the table top, and has brass and glass drawer pulls (each different). The legs of the table are turned and joined near the bottom with a shelf.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0044
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Dressing Table
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.03.0053
- Date
- 1875 – 1910
- Material
- wood, mahogany; glass; metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0053
- Description
- Mahogany dressing table with carved bow front. There are three drawers, two deep side drawers each with a single brass pull, and a shallow centre drawer with two brass pulls. The scallop-shaped mirror swings on brass rings. The table is supported by four legs, two cabriole legs in front, and tw…
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- Title
- Dressing Table
- Date
- 1875 – 1910
- Material
- wood, mahogany; glass; metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 159.0 x 51.5 x 88.0 cm
- Description
- Mahogany dressing table with carved bow front. There are three drawers, two deep side drawers each with a single brass pull, and a shallow centre drawer with two brass pulls. The scallop-shaped mirror swings on brass rings. The table is supported by four legs, two cabriole legs in front, and two squared plain legs in back. There is carving at top of mirror frame, bottom of centre drawer, and where mirror supports join to table top.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0053
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- Date
- 1875 – 1910
- Material
- wood; metal, brass
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0054
- Description
- Square, tilt-top table on swivel pedestal base, with curved tripod legs. The wood of top and legs is inlaid. The table top can be turned three hundred and sixty degrees. There is a square birdcage under and supporting the table top.
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- Title
- Candlestand
- Date
- 1875 – 1910
- Material
- wood; metal, brass
- Dimensions
- 69.0 x 44.0 x 45.0 cm
- Description
- Square, tilt-top table on swivel pedestal base, with curved tripod legs. The wood of top and legs is inlaid. The table top can be turned three hundred and sixty degrees. There is a square birdcage under and supporting the table top.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0054
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Four-Poster Bed
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.03.0055
- Date
- 1850 – 1900
- Material
- mahogany
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0055
- Description
- Four poster mahogamy bed (single size) with carved headboard and acorn finials on the four posts. There is a turned horizontal bar at foot end. The bed has a box spring and mattress and wheel casters at base of each post.
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- Title
- Four-Poster Bed
- Date
- 1850 – 1900
- Material
- mahogany
- Dimensions
- 132.5 x 97.5 x 210.0 cm
- Description
- Four poster mahogamy bed (single size) with carved headboard and acorn finials on the four posts. There is a turned horizontal bar at foot end. The bed has a box spring and mattress and wheel casters at base of each post.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0055
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- Date
- 1870 – 1880
- Material
- wood, oak
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0056
- Description
- Plain wooden cradle, higher at head than at foot, with two crescent shaped rockers.
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- Title
- Cradle
- Date
- 1870 – 1880
- Material
- wood, oak
- Dimensions
- 45.6 x 41.5 x 104.0 cm
- Description
- Plain wooden cradle, higher at head than at foot, with two crescent shaped rockers.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- children
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0056
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Dressing Table
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- Date
- 1850 – 1910
- Material
- wood; glass; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0058
- Description
- Three drawer dresser, finished with ivory-coloured paint. The dresser has a bow front and carved feet. The two smaller drawers are on top of the third, larger drawer. Each drawer has brass handles and a brass keyhole to lock. The dresser is topped with a bevel-edged, oval-shaped swivel mirror.
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- Title
- Dressing Table
- Date
- 1850 – 1910
- Material
- wood; glass; metal
- Dimensions
- 181.5 x 55.0 x 111.5 cm
- Description
- Three drawer dresser, finished with ivory-coloured paint. The dresser has a bow front and carved feet. The two smaller drawers are on top of the third, larger drawer. Each drawer has brass handles and a brass keyhole to lock. The dresser is topped with a bevel-edged, oval-shaped swivel mirror.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0058
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