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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
104.48.1009
Description
A four-sided wooden yardstick, inches marked on two sides. On third side: “Frank Wheatley Industries.” On fourth side: “Your Best Buy .... Is FWI!” Hole drilled through one end of stick.
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Title
Yardstick
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood
Dimensions
2.0 x 2.0 x 91.5 cm
Description
A four-sided wooden yardstick, inches marked on two sides. On third side: “Frank Wheatley Industries.” On fourth side: “Your Best Buy .... Is FWI!” Hole drilled through one end of stick.
Subject
households
advertising
Frank Wheatley Industries
Credit
Gift of Don Bourdon, Banff, 2001
Catalogue Number
104.48.1009
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Date
1945
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.1105
Description
A metal bottle opener that also has a wrench and screwdriver at one end. The opener is marked: “FAIREY TURNBUTTON D93529 (?) 1945.”
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Title
Bottle Opener
Date
1945
Material
metal
Description
A metal bottle opener that also has a wrench and screwdriver at one end. The opener is marked: “FAIREY TURNBUTTON D93529 (?) 1945.”
Subject
sports
camping
households
Credit
Gift of Howard White, Banff, 2001
Catalogue Number
104.19.1105
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Date
1890 – 1939
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
103.07.1047 a,b
Description
Two embroidered collars.a) Fine net collar with three rows of embroidery around the outside edge. The collar is wide at the back and tapers to rounded ends for tying at the front.b) Fine cotton collar with a stand-up neck band. The collar is embroidered around the bottom edge and around the edge…
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Title
Collar
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
fibre, cotton
Description
Two embroidered collars.a) Fine net collar with three rows of embroidery around the outside edge. The collar is wide at the back and tapers to rounded ends for tying at the front.b) Fine cotton collar with a stand-up neck band. The collar is embroidered around the bottom edge and around the edge of the neck band.
Subject
households
clothing
Mary Schaffer
crafts
embroidery
needlework
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.07.1047 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.19.1033
Description
A ceramic jar, with no lid, labelled on one side: ”JAMES KEILLER & SON LTD. DUNDEE ORANGE MARMALADE” inside a wreath, “12 FLUID OZS” inside a circle, and “PRODUCT OF GREAT BRITAIN PACKED FOR NESTLE (CANADA) LIMITED TORONTO, CANADA.”
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Title
Food-Storage Jar
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
ceramic
Description
A ceramic jar, with no lid, labelled on one side: ”JAMES KEILLER & SON LTD. DUNDEE ORANGE MARMALADE” inside a wreath, “12 FLUID OZS” inside a circle, and “PRODUCT OF GREAT BRITAIN PACKED FOR NESTLE (CANADA) LIMITED TORONTO, CANADA.”
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Ken Campbell, Qualicum Beach, 1987
Catalogue Number
104.19.1033
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.19.1034
Description
A white and black hinged electric mixer on a stand. The mixer has two beaters.
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Title
Electric Mixer
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal; plastic
Description
A white and black hinged electric mixer on a stand. The mixer has two beaters.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Ken Madsen, Banff, 1992
Catalogue Number
104.19.1034
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
glass; metal, aluminum; wood
Catalogue Number
104.19.1075
Description
Small aluminum coffee maker with a wooden handle. The lid has a glass insert.
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Title
Coffee Maker
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
glass; metal, aluminum; wood
Description
Small aluminum coffee maker with a wooden handle. The lid has a glass insert.
Subject
Lou Crosby
households
Credit
Gift of Evelyn Crosby, Banff, 1988
Catalogue Number
104.19.1075
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.19.1081
Description
A white enamelled teakettle with red on the edge of the spout, top of the lid’s handle, and where the handle attaches to the kettle. An arched metal handle has a red wooden handhold at the center.
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Title
Teakettle
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal; wood
Description
A white enamelled teakettle with red on the edge of the spout, top of the lid’s handle, and where the handle attaches to the kettle. An arched metal handle has a red wooden handhold at the center.
Subject
households
Verkuil
Credit
Gift of Bertha Verkuil Davis, Calgary, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.19.1081
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.1082 a,b
Description
A pot and lid.a) White enamel pot with a red handle and a red rim.b) Enamel lid with a red handle and a red rim.
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Title
Pot
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal
Description
A pot and lid.a) White enamel pot with a red handle and a red rim.b) Enamel lid with a red handle and a red rim.
Subject
households
Verkuil
Credit
Gift of Bertha Verkuil Davis, Calgary, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.19.1082 a,b
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Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal; glass; fibre; skin
Catalogue Number
104.20.1048
Description
Hinged metal box covered with brown fabric. The cover has snaps on the sides and top. Two metal boxes with hinged lids swing out to expose the inside of the kit. Inside the lid four saucers and four small plates are fastened in place with leather straps. Inside, in the bottom of the box, metal …
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Title
Picnic Set
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal; glass; fibre; skin
Description
Hinged metal box covered with brown fabric. The cover has snaps on the sides and top. Two metal boxes with hinged lids swing out to expose the inside of the kit. Inside the lid four saucers and four small plates are fastened in place with leather straps. Inside, in the bottom of the box, metal clamps hold four cups. Also included in the kit are: two lidded glass bottles (one with sugar cubes), mismatched salt and pepper shakers, four teaspoons, four forks, one knife, and one bottle opener. The bottle opener is marked “Calgary Brewing & Malting Co.”
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.20.1048
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Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.1050
Description
Round flat tray with a handle attached at the centre. There is a cut-out leaf pattern border inside the tray’s edge.
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Title
Serving Tray
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal
Description
Round flat tray with a handle attached at the centre. There is a cut-out leaf pattern border inside the tray’s edge.
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.20.1050
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Date
1890 – 1939
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.1052 a,b
Description
A footed rectangular dish, with shaped sides, that has two dividers inside. The dish has a matching lid. Both pieces have a very ornate blue on white floral pattern.
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Title
Serving Tray
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
ceramic
Description
A footed rectangular dish, with shaped sides, that has two dividers inside. The dish has a matching lid. Both pieces have a very ornate blue on white floral pattern.
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.20.1052 a,b
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.1055
Description
A white Spode art deco cup decorated with gold. The cup has a scene of the Brett Sanitarium Hotel and “SANITARIUM HOTEL, BANFF, ALTA.”
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Title
Cup
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
ceramic
Description
A white Spode art deco cup decorated with gold. The cup has a scene of the Brett Sanitarium Hotel and “SANITARIUM HOTEL, BANFF, ALTA.”
Subject
households
Dr. R.G. Brett
hotels
souvenirs
Credit
Gift of Wolfgang Blonowski, Banff, 1990
Catalogue Number
104.20.1055
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Date
1940 – 1985
Material
fibre; skin; plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.1058
Description
A hard brown suitcase-style case with slots and straps inside to hold picnic accessories. The set includes: cutlery, plates, thermos, salt and pepper, cups, and glasses.
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Title
Picnic Set
Date
1940 – 1985
Material
fibre; skin; plastic; metal
Description
A hard brown suitcase-style case with slots and straps inside to hold picnic accessories. The set includes: cutlery, plates, thermos, salt and pepper, cups, and glasses.
Subject
households
Credit
Purchased from Yogi’s Futons, Furniture & Collectables, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
104.20.1058
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Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.1099
Description
Oval shaped tray that stands on four feet shaped to look like bird talons holding a ball. The tray has a cut-out design on the sides. There are five shaped dividers that are soldered to metal strips attached to the tray. The centre divider has a carrying ring on top. There is a trademark on one…
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Title
Napkin Holder
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal
Description
Oval shaped tray that stands on four feet shaped to look like bird talons holding a ball. The tray has a cut-out design on the sides. There are five shaped dividers that are soldered to metal strips attached to the tray. The centre divider has a carrying ring on top. There is a trademark on one side of one of the feet.
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.20.1099
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Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.20.1100 a-c
Description
A three-piece footed serving dish with handles. The handles on the dish and lid are french ivory. A removeable ring fits inside the dish. The lid is fitted and has a fancy border design.
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Title
Serving Dish
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal; plastic
Description
A three-piece footed serving dish with handles. The handles on the dish and lid are french ivory. A removeable ring fits inside the dish. The lid is fitted and has a fancy border design.
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.20.1100 a-c
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Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.1101 a,b
Description
A serving dish with a lid. The dish has a fancy rim, two handles and four feet. The bottom of the dish is open. The lid has a fancy border around the raised centre where a solid knob handle is attached.
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Title
Serving Dish
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal
Description
A serving dish with a lid. The dish has a fancy rim, two handles and four feet. The bottom of the dish is open. The lid has a fancy border around the raised centre where a solid knob handle is attached.
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.20.1101 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.1102 a,b
Description
Beige-coloured butter dish with cover. A scene of Niagara Falls, with the American falls featured prominently, is on both the lid and the dish.
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Title
Butter Dish
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
ceramic
Description
Beige-coloured butter dish with cover. A scene of Niagara Falls, with the American falls featured prominently, is on both the lid and the dish.
Subject
Phyllis Cain
households
souvenirs
Niagara Falls
Credit
Purchased from Phyllis Cain, Banff, 1988
Catalogue Number
104.20.1102 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1980
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
104.20.1114
Description
One well used heavy yellow tablecloth. The cloth is patterned with leaves, place settings, teapots and cups and saucers in red blue, white and grey.
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Title
Tablecloth
Date
1940 – 1980
Material
fibre
Description
One well used heavy yellow tablecloth. The cloth is patterned with leaves, place settings, teapots and cups and saucers in red blue, white and grey.
Subject
households
Verkuil
Credit
Gift of Bertha Verkuil Davis, Calgary, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1114
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Date
1890 – 1940
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
104.20.1116
Description
A cylindrical cake cover with a knob handle centred on the top. The cover has a label “Kitchen Maid Brand Oven Fresh Cake Since 1863.”
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Title
Food Cover
Date
1890 – 1940
Material
fibre
Description
A cylindrical cake cover with a knob handle centred on the top. The cover has a label “Kitchen Maid Brand Oven Fresh Cake Since 1863.”
Subject
households
Verkuil
Credit
Gift of Bertha Verkuil Davis, Calgary, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1116
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Date
1890 – 1950
Material
horn, sheep
Catalogue Number
104.20.1119
Description
Ladle made from sheep horn.
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Title
Ladle
Date
1890 – 1950
Material
horn, sheep
Description
Ladle made from sheep horn.
Subject
households
Simpson family
Credit
Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1968
Catalogue Number
104.20.1119
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