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Date
1886 – 1914
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
101.02.1004 a
Description
Partial brick from Glacier House (a) whole bricks - dark red-brown with corners chipped off one end, impurities in clay (small rocks) cause cracks fracturing all surfaces anddistorting shape of brick somewhat extrusion grooves along length bits of sandy mortar on top, small patches of green moss o…
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Title
Brick
Date
1886 – 1914
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
6.8 x 10.7 x 12.5 cm
Description
Partial brick from Glacier House (a) whole bricks - dark red-brown with corners chipped off one end, impurities in clay (small rocks) cause cracks fracturing all surfaces anddistorting shape of brick somewhat extrusion grooves along length bits of sandy mortar on top, small patches of green moss on all other surfaces.
Subject
camps & lodges
Glacier House
Credit
Gift of Ted J. Hart, Banff, 1983
Catalogue Number
101.02.1004 a
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Date
1885 – 1914
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
101.02.1004 b
Description
Partial brick from Glacier House (b) half brick - dull ochre-yellow with deep letters stamped in top "__AIR(?)", letters eroded, edges worn, iron-spotting on surface, more porous than (a), small bit of red mortar on top corner, patches of green mosscover sides and bottom, white papery substance co…
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Title
Brick
Date
1885 – 1914
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
6.3 x 9.1 x 19.5 cm
Description
Partial brick from Glacier House (b) half brick - dull ochre-yellow with deep letters stamped in top "__AIR(?)", letters eroded, edges worn, iron-spotting on surface, more porous than (a), small bit of red mortar on top corner, patches of green mosscover sides and bottom, white papery substance covers first part of word, and broken surface of brick.
Subject
camps & lodges
Glacier House
Credit
Gift of Ted J. Hart, Banff, 1983
Catalogue Number
101.02.1004 b
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Date
1880 – 1885
Material
ceramic; mortar; stones
Catalogue Number
101.03.1001 a-d
Description
4 globby pieces brick from kiln at Silver City, firebrick frosted with globby mortar from outer surface of kiln: (a) long yellow brick (23.5x5.9x5.9) - thick mossy growth on mortar (b) greyish brick (15.8x8.7x6.0) - mortar icing 2 sides (c) blocky yellow brick (9.5x11.0x10.8)- cap of globby mortar…
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Title
Kiln Brick
Date
1880 – 1885
Material
ceramic; mortar; stones
Description
4 globby pieces brick from kiln at Silver City, firebrick frosted with globby mortar from outer surface of kiln: (a) long yellow brick (23.5x5.9x5.9) - thick mossy growth on mortar (b) greyish brick (15.8x8.7x6.0) - mortar icing 2 sides (c) blocky yellow brick (9.5x11.0x10.8)- cap of globby mortar (d) red brick (12.5x10.0x6.5) - mortar with large yellow stone sticking up from one side, worn smooth, oxidized black.
Subject
towns
Silver City
mining
Credit
Gift of Maryalice Stewart, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
101.03.1001 a-d
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Date
1880 – 1925
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
101.04.1001
Description
From Rogers Pass, bent bolt in piece of wood, splintering, large segment of support timber with rusting 1.8 cm diameter bent iron rod in drilled hole, one end sawed off, other broken.
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Title
Drift Bolt
Date
1880 – 1925
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
9.0 x 42.5 x 42.5 cm
Description
From Rogers Pass, bent bolt in piece of wood, splintering, large segment of support timber with rusting 1.8 cm diameter bent iron rod in drilled hole, one end sawed off, other broken.
Subject
CPR
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Gift of Rhoda Rouse, Calgary, 1967
Catalogue Number
101.04.1001
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Date
1880 – 1900
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
102.01.0009
Description
Handmade quilt with star pattern in red, green and beige. The backing of the quilt is plain. There is a large stain in the centre of the quilt, all over small stains, slight yellowing, and the quilting is worn in all four corners.
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Title
Quilt
Date
1880 – 1900
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
218.0 x 218.0 cm
Description
Handmade quilt with star pattern in red, green and beige. The backing of the quilt is plain. There is a large stain in the centre of the quilt, all over small stains, slight yellowing, and the quilting is worn in all four corners.
Subject
households
furnishings
crafts
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.01.0009
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Date
1880 – 1900
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
102.01.0010
Description
Handmade quilt with red, green, and beige star pattern. Quilt has plain backing. The coloured fabric is faded. There is slight staining, and one small section is damaged.
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Title
Quilt
Date
1880 – 1900
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
206.0 x 222.0 cm
Description
Handmade quilt with red, green, and beige star pattern. Quilt has plain backing. The coloured fabric is faded. There is slight staining, and one small section is damaged.
Subject
households
furnishings
crafts
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.01.0010
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Date
1880 – 1900
Material
hardwood; glass; metal, brass; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.03.0004
Description
A china cabinet made of hardwood with a carved wood decoration at the top and a six legged base. The cabinet has front glass doors in the upper section, and the lower portion has wooden doors. The shelves of the cabinet are lined with velvet and the cabinet’s hardware is brass.
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Title
Corner Cabinet
Date
1880 – 1900
Material
hardwood; glass; metal, brass; fibre
Dimensions
205.0 x 43.0 x 105.0 cm
Description
A china cabinet made of hardwood with a carved wood decoration at the top and a six legged base. The cabinet has front glass doors in the upper section, and the lower portion has wooden doors. The shelves of the cabinet are lined with velvet and the cabinet’s hardware is brass.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0004
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Date
1880 – 1910
Material
wood, mahogany
Catalogue Number
102.03.0021
Description
A large bookcase divided into two equal parts by a vertical support. Each half has five adjustable shelves.
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Title
Bookcase
Date
1880 – 1910
Material
wood, mahogany
Dimensions
142.0 x 29.5 x 167.0 cm
Description
A large bookcase divided into two equal parts by a vertical support. Each half has five adjustable shelves.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0021
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Date
1880 – 1900
Material
wood, rosewood; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
102.03.0026
Description
A double pedestal table with rounded corners. The base of each pedestal is ornamented. The table has one fitted drawer.
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Title
Library Table
Date
1880 – 1900
Material
wood, rosewood; metal, brass
Dimensions
73.0 x 54.0 x 99.5 cm
Description
A double pedestal table with rounded corners. The base of each pedestal is ornamented. The table has one fitted drawer.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0026
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Date
1880 – 1910
Material
wood, mahogany
Catalogue Number
102.03.0030
Description
A pedestal table with a circular top that tilts for storage. The table’s pedestal has a tripodal base. If the three feet of the base were joined by a line, the resulting circle would have a diameter of 45.0 cm.
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Title
Tilt-Top Table
Date
1880 – 1910
Material
wood, mahogany
Dimensions
54.5 x 72.0 cm
Description
A pedestal table with a circular top that tilts for storage. The table’s pedestal has a tripodal base. If the three feet of the base were joined by a line, the resulting circle would have a diameter of 45.0 cm.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0030
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Date
1880 – 1900
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.0084
Description
A squat and deep storage cabinet, two doors vertically hinged on front, lockable, with circular floral motifs on doors, four inner shelves, three of them on pull-out slides, with edges and a back to prevent things falling off the shelves.
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Title
Storage Cabinet
Date
1880 – 1900
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
95.0 x 61.0 x 106.5 cm
Description
A squat and deep storage cabinet, two doors vertically hinged on front, lockable, with circular floral motifs on doors, four inner shelves, three of them on pull-out slides, with edges and a back to prevent things falling off the shelves.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0084
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Date
1880 – 1920
Material
wood; glass; plaster; paper; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.0121
Description
Rectangular wall mirror with ornate gold painted frame, crowned by a plaster eagle painted gold (eagle is 12 cm. high with a 13.5 cm. wing span) Wood frame is decorated with two fluted columns on each side, columns are formed from plaster and painted gold. Each column is flanked on each end by wha…
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Title
Wall Mirror
Date
1880 – 1920
Material
wood; glass; plaster; paper; metal
Dimensions
71.5 x 46.5 cm
Description
Rectangular wall mirror with ornate gold painted frame, crowned by a plaster eagle painted gold (eagle is 12 cm. high with a 13.5 cm. wing span) Wood frame is decorated with two fluted columns on each side, columns are formed from plaster and painted gold. Each column is flanked on each end by what appears to be an interpretation of the Corinthian capital. A rosette in square motif on each corner. The back is covered in brown paper. Dealer's label on back reads "FOSTER BROTHERS 4 Park Square, Boston / Pictures and Frames / order no. 2053. Two heavy metal hooks hold copper hanging wire.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0121
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Storage; Blanket Chest

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Date
prior to 1900
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.1009
Description
Flat lid of two solid pieces of wood, hinged to chest. (Hinges have been replaced from original as was the lock). Chest is made of solid oak pieces. Front has a carved tulip and leaf design running length of chest. Below that are three panels with a carved diamond shaped design. The chest is constr…
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Title
Storage; Blanket Chest
Date
prior to 1900
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
58.0 x 110.0 cm
Description
Flat lid of two solid pieces of wood, hinged to chest. (Hinges have been replaced from original as was the lock). Chest is made of solid oak pieces. Front has a carved tulip and leaf design running length of chest. Below that are three panels with a carved diamond shaped design. The chest is constructed with wooden pegs, no nails were used. Inside to the right is a lidded till.
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer Warren
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
102.03.1009
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Date
1880 – 1920
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
102.04.0002
Description
Five handmade Irish doilies with solid centers that are surrounded with six hairpin lace work circles. All doilies are slightly yellowed and the hairpin work is starting to pull away from material on all pieces.
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Title
Doily
Date
1880 – 1920
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
14.0 x 14.0 cm
Description
Five handmade Irish doilies with solid centers that are surrounded with six hairpin lace work circles. All doilies are slightly yellowed and the hairpin work is starting to pull away from material on all pieces.
Subject
households
decorative
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0002
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Date
1880 – 1920
Material
metal, silver
Catalogue Number
102.04.0053
Description
A small sterling silver vase with curved handles with repousse flowers on sides. The vase is hallmarked near the rim, is slightly tarnished and has many small dents.
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Title
Vase
Date
1880 – 1920
Material
metal, silver
Dimensions
6.5 x 5.0 x 6.7 cm
Description
A small sterling silver vase with curved handles with repousse flowers on sides. The vase is hallmarked near the rim, is slightly tarnished and has many small dents.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0053
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Spittoon Container, Spit

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Date
1880 – 1920
Material
metal, brass
Catalogue Number
102.04.0055
Description
A brass spittoon with a drawn in neck opening that flares out to a large rim. The sides of the spittoon arch out from the neck opening and then proceed straight down to a flat bottom. The spittoon is marked “Rochester Stamping Co. #2225” on the bottom.
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Title
Spittoon Container, Spit
Date
1880 – 1920
Material
metal, brass
Dimensions
12.0 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm
Description
A brass spittoon with a drawn in neck opening that flares out to a large rim. The sides of the spittoon arch out from the neck opening and then proceed straight down to a flat bottom. The spittoon is marked “Rochester Stamping Co. #2225” on the bottom.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0055
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Spittoon Container, Spit

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Date
1880 – 1920
Material
metal, brass
Catalogue Number
102.04.0056
Description
A brass spittoon with a drawn in neck opening that flares out into large rim with a rolled edge. The sides arch out from the neck adn then proceed straight down to a flat base.
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Title
Spittoon Container, Spit
Date
1880 – 1920
Material
metal, brass
Dimensions
20.5 x 21.5 x 21.5 cm
Description
A brass spittoon with a drawn in neck opening that flares out into large rim with a rolled edge. The sides arch out from the neck adn then proceed straight down to a flat base.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0056
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Date
1880 – 1920
Material
ceramic; enamel; metal, gold
Catalogue Number
102.04.0067
Description
A handpainted china decorative bowl, possibly a finger bowl, in excellent condition. This bowl features extremely delicate, intricate work depicting butterflies and other insect figures done in multi-colours on a beige ground. The rim is bordered with a solid floral design. The bowl bottom has …
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Title
Bowl
Date
1880 – 1920
Material
ceramic; enamel; metal, gold
Dimensions
6.7 x 10.7 x 10.7 cm
Description
A handpainted china decorative bowl, possibly a finger bowl, in excellent condition. This bowl features extremely delicate, intricate work depicting butterflies and other insect figures done in multi-colours on a beige ground. The rim is bordered with a solid floral design. The bowl bottom has a white square with a scene of a drummer and two other figures.
Subject
households
decorative
food service
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0067
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Date
1880 – 1920
Material
metal, brass; wood
Catalogue Number
102.04.0078 a,b
Description
Two dark brass incense burners, each on a circular wooden bases. Each burner is urn shaped with a raised floral design and two ring handles. 102.04.0078a bears a sticker on the base reading 'China'. Both burners have Chinese brush writing on the base, and the insides pitted.
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Title
Incense Burners
Date
1880 – 1920
Material
metal, brass; wood
Dimensions
11.0 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm
Description
Two dark brass incense burners, each on a circular wooden bases. Each burner is urn shaped with a raised floral design and two ring handles. 102.04.0078a bears a sticker on the base reading 'China'. Both burners have Chinese brush writing on the base, and the insides pitted.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0078 a,b
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Date
1880 – 1920
Material
ceramic; enamel
Catalogue Number
102.04.0092
Description
An ornate white china vase with a pinched base and neck and a flared rim. The two handles of the vase and body are decorated with raised flowers highlighted with gold-coloured enamel. The bottom of the vase is marked “199”. The gold is worn off in several places, and there is a chip out of the…
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Title
Vase
Date
1880 – 1920
Material
ceramic; enamel
Dimensions
17.0 x 7.2 x 11.6 cm
Description
An ornate white china vase with a pinched base and neck and a flared rim. The two handles of the vase and body are decorated with raised flowers highlighted with gold-coloured enamel. The bottom of the vase is marked “199”. The gold is worn off in several places, and there is a chip out of the front upper edge of the rim.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0092
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