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Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.01.0012
Description
Optical illusion quilt made with multi-coloured scraps of cloth handquilted into cube pattern. The quilt is lined with paper and backed with cotton. Many squares are deteriorating.
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Title
Quilt
Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre
Dimensions
150.0 x 165.0 cm
Description
Optical illusion quilt made with multi-coloured scraps of cloth handquilted into cube pattern. The quilt is lined with paper and backed with cotton. Many squares are deteriorating.
Subject
households
furnishings
crafts
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.01.0012
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Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.01.0023
Description
Japanese silk quilt for doll to sit on, backing white silk. Probably has silk batting inside, front has 4 panels ca. 11.0 wide with 3 alternating designs, grey with light brown each end, orange with orange then green with beige, 5 silk string loops sewn through quilt at 2 ends, 2 sides and middle.
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Title
Doll Quilt
Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre
Dimensions
42.0 x 42.0 cm
Description
Japanese silk quilt for doll to sit on, backing white silk. Probably has silk batting inside, front has 4 panels ca. 11.0 wide with 3 alternating designs, grey with light brown each end, orange with orange then green with beige, 5 silk string loops sewn through quilt at 2 ends, 2 sides and middle.
Subject
households
furnishings
playthings
children
Japanese
E.S. Morse
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.01.0023
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Date
c. 1875
Material
fibre; cotton; wool
Catalogue Number
102.01.1010
Description
Patterned blue and beige blanket with beige fringe along the edge.
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Title
Blanket
Date
c. 1875
Material
fibre; cotton; wool
Dimensions
100 x 250 cm
Description
Patterned blue and beige blanket with beige fringe along the edge.
Subject
households
Sharples
weaving
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2012
Catalogue Number
102.01.1010
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Date
1870 – 1900
Material
hair, sheep; fibre, hemp
Catalogue Number
102.02.0002
Description
Small wool rug woven on a hemp warp with an intricate geometric design. Deep red is the dominant colour, along with yellow and white. Possibly a prayer rug, this piece has been repaired, with a loss of 10 cm weaving in length.
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Title
Prayer Rug
Date
1870 – 1900
Material
hair, sheep; fibre, hemp
Dimensions
52.0 x 65.0 cm
Description
Small wool rug woven on a hemp warp with an intricate geometric design. Deep red is the dominant colour, along with yellow and white. Possibly a prayer rug, this piece has been repaired, with a loss of 10 cm weaving in length.
Subject
households
furnishings
weaving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.02.0002
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Date
1875 – 1900
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
102.02.0025
Description
Nearly square Persian rug with velvety brick-red background. Fifteen medallion shapes worked in pink and white outlined in dark blue are aligned in three rows in the central square section, wide geometric border of the same colours but smaller geometric motif. Rug fringed at ends with three narrow …
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Title
Prayer Rug
Date
1875 – 1900
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
100.0 x 110.0 cm
Description
Nearly square Persian rug with velvety brick-red background. Fifteen medallion shapes worked in pink and white outlined in dark blue are aligned in three rows in the central square section, wide geometric border of the same colours but smaller geometric motif. Rug fringed at ends with three narrow blue lines woven between the border and the fringe at these ends, side edges bound with blue.
Subject
households
furnishings
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.02.0025
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Date
1875 – 1895
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
102.02.0032
Description
Multi-coloured Turkoman rug with very close pile (700-800 knots per square inch). Rust-brown background with navy blue as predominant pattern colour, patterned primarily in geometric shapes and abstract flowers. Series of sixteen medallions dominate pattern. This series is framed by a complex of…
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Title
Throw Rug
Date
1875 – 1895
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
80.0 x 117.0 cm
Description
Multi-coloured Turkoman rug with very close pile (700-800 knots per square inch). Rust-brown background with navy blue as predominant pattern colour, patterned primarily in geometric shapes and abstract flowers. Series of sixteen medallions dominate pattern. This series is framed by a complex of colourful squares and diagonal lines. Abstract floral motif runs the length and 17.5 cm. of the width - TARRANTULA pattern.
Subject
households
furnishings
Turkestan
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.02.0032
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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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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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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
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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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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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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Fender Accessory, Fireplace

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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
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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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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