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Artist
Gordon Adaskin, R. C. A. (1931 – 2001, Canadian)
Date
1968
Catalogue Number
AkG.13.01
Description
Down the left side are dark blue and pale yellow narrow vertical stripes. Another quarter of the picture in from left side is a patch of pale yellow, which almost goes to the bottom. Beside it in the center is a very narrow vertical black line - wider at the top. The rest is white shapes on top of …
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Title
Bright Outside
Date
1968
Dimensions
49.7 x 72.0 cm
Description
Down the left side are dark blue and pale yellow narrow vertical stripes. Another quarter of the picture in from left side is a patch of pale yellow, which almost goes to the bottom. Beside it in the center is a very narrow vertical black line - wider at the top. The rest is white shapes on top of white ground.
Credit
Purchased from Griffith Galleries, Vancouver, 1969
Catalogue Number
AkG.13.01
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Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin; fibre; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.1112 a,b
Description
One pair of women’s slipper-style moccasins. Velvet edging around opening. Floral beadwork on vamp and around ankle in green, red, blue, pink and metallic beads. Pink and purple piping outlining vamp.
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Title
Beaded Moccasins
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin; fibre; glass; metal
Dimensions
24.0 x 11.0 cm
Description
One pair of women’s slipper-style moccasins. Velvet edging around opening. Floral beadwork on vamp and around ankle in green, red, blue, pink and metallic beads. Pink and purple piping outlining vamp.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
Cree
Bertha Oliver
regalia
Credit
Gift of Gwen Barker, Banff, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.03.1112 a,b
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Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin; glass; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.1083
Description
One pair of women’s beaded buckskin gauntlets with fringe along side of cuff. Floral beadwork in green, blue, red, pink and metallic beads.
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Title
Gauntlet Gloves
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin; glass; metal; fibre
Dimensions
19.0 x 30.5 cm
Description
One pair of women’s beaded buckskin gauntlets with fringe along side of cuff. Floral beadwork in green, blue, red, pink and metallic beads.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
Cree
Bertha Oliver
regalia
Credit
Gift of Gwen Barker, Banff, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.07.1083
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
103.09.1175
Description
One silver plated two handled cup trophy on black wooden circular base. Front of cup engraved: “Banff Winter Carnival - Annual Prize - Snowshoeing - Presented by J.T. Child, Esq. Banff, Alberta.” Base of cup stamped with manufacturer’s stamp: “Standard Silver Co. of Toronto, Limited, Canada.”
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Title
Loving Cup
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
35.0 cm
Description
One silver plated two handled cup trophy on black wooden circular base. Front of cup engraved: “Banff Winter Carnival - Annual Prize - Snowshoeing - Presented by J.T. Child, Esq. Banff, Alberta.” Base of cup stamped with manufacturer’s stamp: “Standard Silver Co. of Toronto, Limited, Canada.”
Subject
Banff Winter Carnival
snowshoing
sports
J.T. Child
Credit
Gift of Michael Gingras, Banff, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.09.1175
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Date
1899 – 1900
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1179
Description
One sliver plated trophy inscribed: “Brett Trophy. Banff Curling Club. 1900. Won by”. Vase-shaped with curling rock on front of base, curling brooms on either side, and flared opening. Back of trophy has etched scene of seven curlers in traditional Scottish dress playing a game outdoors with a tree…
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Title
Loving Cup
Date
1899 – 1900
Material
metal
Dimensions
31.0 cm
Description
One sliver plated trophy inscribed: “Brett Trophy. Banff Curling Club. 1900. Won by”. Vase-shaped with curling rock on front of base, curling brooms on either side, and flared opening. Back of trophy has etched scene of seven curlers in traditional Scottish dress playing a game outdoors with a tree and mountains in background.
Subject
sports
curling
Banff Curling Club
Brett family
Credit
Gift of Margaret Blackburn, Abbotsford, 2000
Catalogue Number
103.09.1179
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Date
1965 – 1980
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1181
Description
One pin in shape of Bighorn sheep head, green band below with “I.D. #8”
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Title
Pin
Date
1965 – 1980
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.0 x 1.7 cm
Description
One pin in shape of Bighorn sheep head, green band below with “I.D. #8”
Subject
Improvement District #8
I.D. #8
Bighorn
Credit
Gift of Phyllis H. Horpenuk, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
103.09.1181
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Date
1895 – 1920
Material
ceramic; metal; glass
Catalogue Number
110.02.1009 a-h
Description
Collection of 8 various containers of Chinese origin: a) small circular ceramic pot, brown glaze, without lid; b) circular ceramic pot lid, brown glaze, no matching pot; c) tiny clear glass bottle with Chinese characters under base; d) small, flat metal tin, which has been opened but top still atta…
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Title
Container Collection
Date
1895 – 1920
Material
ceramic; metal; glass
Description
Collection of 8 various containers of Chinese origin: a) small circular ceramic pot, brown glaze, without lid; b) circular ceramic pot lid, brown glaze, no matching pot; c) tiny clear glass bottle with Chinese characters under base; d) small, flat metal tin, which has been opened but top still attached. Image of rooster pressed into centre of top with Chinese characters around top edge and “THYESENG & C0.” along bottom edge; e) rectangular ceramic dish with blue and white glazed scroll-like pattern along sides; f) ceramic jug with narrow top and flared opening, dark blue-green glaze; g) ceramic ginger pot? with brown glaze; h) ceramic jug with wide opening, hand-built, with dull brown glaze.
Subject
Bankhead
Chinese
Henry Ness
Credit
Gift of Lorne Cooley, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
110.02.1009 a-h
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
hair, buffalo; skin; metal; wood
Catalogue Number
103.05.1151
Description
One medium length men’s bison coat with wooden toggle buttons and shawl collar.
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Title
Buffalo Coat
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
hair, buffalo; skin; metal; wood
Description
One medium length men’s bison coat with wooden toggle buttons and shawl collar.
Subject
clothing
buffalo
R.P. Duke
Credit
Gift of Kathleen Campbell, Invermere, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.05.1151
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Date
1965 – 1970
Material
skin; glass; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1153
Description
One men’s beaded buckskin jacket. Buckskin fringe from yoke and along jacket bottom. Beadwork on yoke, cuffs, pockets and along front placket, floral design in red, blue, green, orange and white. Beige fabric lining.
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Title
Beaded Jacket
Date
1965 – 1970
Material
skin; glass; metal; fibre
Description
One men’s beaded buckskin jacket. Buckskin fringe from yoke and along jacket bottom. Beadwork on yoke, cuffs, pockets and along front placket, floral design in red, blue, green, orange and white. Beige fabric lining.
Subject
Indigenous
regalia
beadwork
Andy Russell
Credit
Gift of Andy Russell, Waterton Park, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.05.1153
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Date
1915 – 1920
Material
skin; metal; wood; fibre; hair
Catalogue Number
106.06.1070 a,b
Description
Two U.S. Army issue decker pack saddles. Saddles constructed of wood and metal with thick underpads attached. Underpads made of heavy leather with canvas backing, stuffed with horse hair.Basket ropes coiled on saddle. Saddle b) has canvas and leather cinches. Saddle a) is missing cinches and has no…
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Title
Pack Saddle
Date
1915 – 1920
Material
skin; metal; wood; fibre; hair
Dimensions
22.0 x 87.0 x 65.0 cm
Description
Two U.S. Army issue decker pack saddles. Saddles constructed of wood and metal with thick underpads attached. Underpads made of heavy leather with canvas backing, stuffed with horse hair.Basket ropes coiled on saddle. Saddle b) has canvas and leather cinches. Saddle a) is missing cinches and has no markings except a piece of adhesive tape on which is written “STEEL”. Saddle b) has several markings: “A4. HUNTER & Co. 1917” is stamped onto the wood, “JABEZ CLIFF & Co. WALSALL. 1917” is stamped on the leather of the underpad, and “AM B 27” is stamped on one leather strap.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
106.06.1070 a,b
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.1092
Description
Folding aluminum reflector oven.
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Title
Reflector Oven
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal
Dimensions
40.0 x 46.0 cm
Description
Folding aluminum reflector oven.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.19.1092
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.1093
Description
Cooking grate/grill for use over open fire. Metal frame with heavy wire mesh. Metal rod in each corner functions as leg and stake to hold grill in place. Legs fold in toward centre for storage or packing.
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Title
Grill
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal
Dimensions
33.5 x 30.0 x 61.0 cm
Description
Cooking grate/grill for use over open fire. Metal frame with heavy wire mesh. Metal rod in each corner functions as leg and stake to hold grill in place. Legs fold in toward centre for storage or packing.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.19.1093
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.1094
Description
Wooden cutting board, crudely made.
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Title
Cutting Board
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
40.0 x 46.5 cm
Description
Wooden cutting board, crudely made.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.19.1094
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Date
1968 – 1974
Material
metal; skin
Catalogue Number
104.03.1020
Description
5 metal dog tags, attached to rectangular leather fob, National Parks Canada, 1968-1974.
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Title
Animal Tag
Date
1968 – 1974
Material
metal; skin
Description
5 metal dog tags, attached to rectangular leather fob, National Parks Canada, 1968-1974.
Subject
animals
dog
National Parks
Parks Canada
animal control
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.03.1020
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
104.19.1096
Description
Small saucepan, white enamel, with black handle and black trim around edge.
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Title
Saucepan
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Dimensions
28.0 cm
Description
Small saucepan, white enamel, with black handle and black trim around edge.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.19.1096
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
104.20.1125 a-e
Description
6 metal cups: a) aluminum cup with handle, stamped on bottom “ No. 892 WEAR-EVER A.G. LTD. ALUMINUM TRADE-MARK MADE IN CANADA”; b) aluminum cup with handle, rusted; c) aluminum cup with handle, rusted; d) white enamel cup with black handle and blue trim around edge; e) white enamel cup with black h…
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Title
Cup
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Dimensions
6.0 cm
Description
6 metal cups: a) aluminum cup with handle, stamped on bottom “ No. 892 WEAR-EVER A.G. LTD. ALUMINUM TRADE-MARK MADE IN CANADA”; b) aluminum cup with handle, rusted; c) aluminum cup with handle, rusted; d) white enamel cup with black handle and blue trim around edge; e) white enamel cup with black handle and blue trim around edge; f) white enamel cup with black handle and black trim around edge.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.20.1125 a-e
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
104.20.1126 a-f
Description
6 small metal bowls: a) white enamel with blue trim around edge; b-f) aluminum.
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Title
Bowl
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Dimensions
6.0 cm
Description
6 small metal bowls: a) white enamel with blue trim around edge; b-f) aluminum.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.20.1126 a-f
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
104.20.1127 a-g
Description
7 large metal bowls: a-c) white enamel with black trim around edge; d-g) grey enamel.
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Title
Bowl
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Dimensions
7.0 cm
Description
7 large metal bowls: a-c) white enamel with black trim around edge; d-g) grey enamel.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.20.1127 a-g
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
104.20.1128 a-e
Description
5 metal plates: a-b) white enamel with blue trim around edge, 2.5 cm deep; c-e) white enamel with blue trim around edge, 3.5 cm deep, manufacturer’s stamp on bottom “K.E.R. SWEDEN”.
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Title
Plate
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; enamel
Description
5 metal plates: a-b) white enamel with blue trim around edge, 2.5 cm deep; c-e) white enamel with blue trim around edge, 3.5 cm deep, manufacturer’s stamp on bottom “K.E.R. SWEDEN”.
Subject
packers and guides
George Harrison
camping
Credit
Gift of Tom Boon, Sidney, 1999
Catalogue Number
104.20.1128 a-e
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Date
1965 – 1985
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.1118
Description
Kelty framepack, red nylon fabric pack with aluminum frame, padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Manufacturer’s label on top flap of pack: “KELTY Pack. SUN VALLEY, CALIF. 91352”
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Title
Backpack
Date
1965 – 1985
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
74.0 x 38.0 cm
Description
Kelty framepack, red nylon fabric pack with aluminum frame, padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Manufacturer’s label on top flap of pack: “KELTY Pack. SUN VALLEY, CALIF. 91352”
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.08.1118
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