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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
1955 – 1960
Material
skin; glass; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1152
Description
One men’s beaded buckskin jacket. Buckskin fringe from yoke and along sleeves. Beadwork on yoke, cuffs, pockets and along front placket, floral design in red, blue, green and white.
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Title
Beaded Jacket
Date
1955 – 1960
Material
skin; glass; metal; fibre
Description
One men’s beaded buckskin jacket. Buckskin fringe from yoke and along sleeves. Beadwork on yoke, cuffs, pockets and along front placket, floral design in red, blue, green and white.
Subject
Indigenous
regalia
beadwork
Andy Russell
Credit
Gift of Andy Russell, Waterton Park, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.05.1152
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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
1900 – 1920
Material
skin; feather; fibre; hair; glass
Catalogue Number
103.09.1188
Description
Long trailing eagle feather headdress, on felt and skin headpiece. Ends of feathers have long strands of white horse hair attached. Beaded band, blue triangles on white background with single coral and green beads along edge.
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Title
Trailing Headdress
Date
1900 – 1920
Material
skin; feather; fibre; hair; glass
Dimensions
45.0 x 188.0 cm
Description
Long trailing eagle feather headdress, on felt and skin headpiece. Ends of feathers have long strands of white horse hair attached. Beaded band, blue triangles on white background with single coral and green beads along edge.
Subject
Indigenous
ceremonial
regalia
beadwork
Deer Lodge
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
103.09.1188
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Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.1105
Description
Evening bag with shaped metal opening. Metal is silver plated with elaborately embossed design of roses and cherubs. The bag has a cross over snap closure and a silver linked chain carrying handle. The bag is made of black beads witha colourful design on both sides of a peacock sitting on a bran…
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Title
Beaded Purse
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
metal; glass; fibre
Description
Evening bag with shaped metal opening. Metal is silver plated with elaborately embossed design of roses and cherubs. The bag has a cross over snap closure and a silver linked chain carrying handle. The bag is made of black beads witha colourful design on both sides of a peacock sitting on a branch. Looped strands of black beads hang from the bottom edge.
Subject
Mary Schaffer
birds
needlework
beadwork
crafts
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.08.1105
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Date
1850 – 1940
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.1011
Description
A beaded belt with an orange border and a blue background. The belt has a repeating geometric pattern in red, white, black and orange.
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Title
Beaded Belt
Date
1850 – 1940
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Dimensions
99.0 x 8.5 cm
Description
A beaded belt with an orange border and a blue background. The belt has a repeating geometric pattern in red, white, black and orange.
Subject
Indigenous
regalia
beadwork
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
103.07.1011
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Date
n.d.
Material
glass; leather
Catalogue Number
108.05.0131
Description
A miniature doll made from in-tanned deer hide in the shape of a baby in a papoose. Red and green beading around the edges and orange up the centre of the papoose. Baby gas rudimentary eyes and mouth drawn on and a crown of yellow beading. There is a beaded loop of alternating orange and black bead…
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Title
Miniature Doll
Date
n.d.
Material
glass; leather
Dimensions
7.0 x 2.5 cm
Description
A miniature doll made from in-tanned deer hide in the shape of a baby in a papoose. Red and green beading around the edges and orange up the centre of the papoose. Baby gas rudimentary eyes and mouth drawn on and a crown of yellow beading. There is a beaded loop of alternating orange and black beads attached to the top. A white tag reading “STONEY” and “1A923.95” is tied to this.
Subject
Whyte home
indigenous
miniature
doll
souvenir
beadwork
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
108.05.0131
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Date
n.d.
Material
beans; beads
Catalogue Number
103.01.0237
Description
A simple single strand necklace made of greyish-white, red, and brown beads/beans. Pattern is 3 white, 1 red, 3 white, 1 large brown.
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Title
Beaded Necklace
Date
n.d.
Material
beans; beads
Dimensions
3.0 x 32.0 cm
Description
A simple single strand necklace made of greyish-white, red, and brown beads/beans. Pattern is 3 white, 1 red, 3 white, 1 large brown.
Subject
Whyte home
beads
beadwork
beans
Chinese
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0237
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Date
n.d.
Material
bead; string
Catalogue Number
103.01.0238
Description
A simple beaded strand necklace consisting of oval grooved brown beads alternated with small clear yellow beads. Beads are strung on a black string.
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Title
Beaded Necklace
Date
n.d.
Material
bead; string
Dimensions
1.0 x 72.0 cm
Description
A simple beaded strand necklace consisting of oval grooved brown beads alternated with small clear yellow beads. Beads are strung on a black string.
Subject
Whyte home
jewelry
beadwork
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0238
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Date
n.d.
Material
beads
Catalogue Number
103.01.0240
Description
A Beaded necklace;ace consisting of brown beads/seeds on black string. 4 red and black beads are interspersed among the brown beads. The strand ends in two loops of beads.
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Title
Beaded Necklace
Date
n.d.
Material
beads
Dimensions
2.0 x 69.0 cm
Description
A Beaded necklace;ace consisting of brown beads/seeds on black string. 4 red and black beads are interspersed among the brown beads. The strand ends in two loops of beads.
Subject
whyte home
jewellery
beadwork
accessories
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0240
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Date
n.d.
Material
skin; glass; brass; wool;
Catalogue Number
103.05.0389
Description
buckskin dress with rows of beading (green, yellow, blues, red) with brass beads running perpendicular. Beaded (black) neckline with beadwork runninng diagonally across chest to another strip of beads. Fringe hanging from this beadwork. Another row of beadwork around hip and lower edge (red and blu…
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Title
Beaded Dress
Date
n.d.
Material
skin; glass; brass; wool;
Dimensions
98.0 x 124.0 cm
Description
buckskin dress with rows of beading (green, yellow, blues, red) with brass beads running perpendicular. Beaded (black) neckline with beadwork runninng diagonally across chest to another strip of beads. Fringe hanging from this beadwork. Another row of beadwork around hip and lower edge (red and blue). Undulating beadwork above fringed hem with appliqued wool felt in blocks and squares (red and navy). Fringed along side seams. Pink, green, and black bead strips on back.
Subject
indigenous
beadwork
Credit
Gift of Vera McGinn (Estate), Lac Des Arcs, 2004
Catalogue Number
103.05.0389
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Date
n.d.
Material
leather; beads
Catalogue Number
103.07.0331
Description
A small buckskin pouch adorned with beadwork. the front body of the pouch is tanned while the flap, strap, and back is untanned hide. A blue, white, and pink floral design is on the body of the pouch. The flap is lined with blue beads and the strap s lined with green and yellow beads. Three large b…
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Title
Beaded Pouch
Date
n.d.
Material
leather; beads
Dimensions
11.5 x 22.0 cm
Description
A small buckskin pouch adorned with beadwork. the front body of the pouch is tanned while the flap, strap, and back is untanned hide. A blue, white, and pink floral design is on the body of the pouch. The flap is lined with blue beads and the strap s lined with green and yellow beads. Three large brown beads are inside pouch.
Subject
beadwork
Indigenous
Credit
Gift of Jan McGregor, Edmonton, 2020
Catalogue Number
103.07.0331
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Date
1900 – 1925
Material
glass; fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
103.05.1064
Description
Child's beaded and lined vest, glass tube beads in netting style cover entire back in rows of blue, brown and yellow, lining on back is red/black wool plaid, front of vest canvas with paper lining, solidly covered with tube beads, silver/grey background with light blue, dark blue and yellow design …
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Title
Beaded Vest
Date
1900 – 1925
Material
glass; fibre; paper
Dimensions
39.5 x 28.5 cm
Description
Child's beaded and lined vest, glass tube beads in netting style cover entire back in rows of blue, brown and yellow, lining on back is red/black wool plaid, front of vest canvas with paper lining, solidly covered with tube beads, silver/grey background with light blue, dark blue and yellow design in stacked diamond, long tube beads looped from edges of vest to hang as a fringe, blue accents in front, yellow at back.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
regalia
souvenirs
Deer Lodge
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.05.1064
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Date
1895 – 1905
Material
skin; glass
Catalogue Number
109.02.1036
Description
Long, fringed bag, 2 distinct beaded designs. Fringes ca 36.5 long. Short thong sewn on side near top, opening of bag petal shaped, red bead trim and down sides. Beaded panel ca 17.0 deep, one side aqua coloured bead border, white background, coral coloured flower centered,yellow bud, 4 blue stem…
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Title
Calumet Bag
Date
1895 – 1905
Material
skin; glass
Dimensions
18.0 x 90.0 cm
Description
Long, fringed bag, 2 distinct beaded designs. Fringes ca 36.5 long. Short thong sewn on side near top, opening of bag petal shaped, red bead trim and down sides. Beaded panel ca 17.0 deep, one side aqua coloured bead border, white background, coral coloured flower centered,yellow bud, 4 blue stems radiate from centre with yellow, blue, red buds. Other side, clear bead border, light blue bandground, symmetrical floral design, red and black flower, 2 blue stems with 5 petal flower on each end. 2 lower black stems curve upwards each side of flower with a red blossom on each. Edges beaded with white and a centre band of green, yellow and coral.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
ceremonial
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
109.02.1036
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Date
1895 – 1910
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1066
Description
lightly beaded and fringed, long sleeve pullover shirt, front placket and 2 breast pockets beaded in an open floral design, green,light blue, red, blue colours, fringes ca 15.0 x 5.5 sewn above pockets, 2 rows of fringes sewn on back across shoulders, bottom edges picked, hand sewn with black threa…
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Title
Beaded Shirt
Date
1895 – 1910
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Dimensions
50.0 x 72.5 cm
Description
lightly beaded and fringed, long sleeve pullover shirt, front placket and 2 breast pockets beaded in an open floral design, green,light blue, red, blue colours, fringes ca 15.0 x 5.5 sewn above pockets, 2 rows of fringes sewn on back across shoulders, bottom edges picked, hand sewn with black thread.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
regalia
L.S. Crosby
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.05.1066
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Date
1915 – 1930
Material
skin; fibre; glass
Catalogue Number
103.05.1067
Description
sparsely beaded, lined vest, rickrack trimmed, vest sewn in 3 pieces, completely lined with floral patterned fabric, maroon coloured rickrack sewn on as trim on armholes and front opening, 4 patch pockets with floral bead decoration, 4 buckskin rosettes with thongs to tie for closure, 3 units of be…
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Title
Beaded Vest
Date
1915 – 1930
Material
skin; fibre; glass
Dimensions
50.0 x 57.0 cm
Description
sparsely beaded, lined vest, rickrack trimmed, vest sewn in 3 pieces, completely lined with floral patterned fabric, maroon coloured rickrack sewn on as trim on armholes and front opening, 4 patch pockets with floral bead decoration, 4 buckskin rosettes with thongs to tie for closure, 3 units of bead design, 9 cm long fringe sewn on back.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
regalia
Deer Lodge
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.05.1067
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Date
1915 – 1930
Material
hide; fibre; glass; silk; cotton
Catalogue Number
103.05.1068
Description
embroidered floral pattern with fringes, 4 piece construction of vest, fully lined with blue fabric, 4 slit pockets, serrated edges, silk embroidered floral design both front edges, at each pocket and on the back shoulder, red, pink, yellow, mauve, green and grey, fringes sewn on front shoulder and…
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Title
Beaded Vest
Date
1915 – 1930
Material
hide; fibre; glass; silk; cotton
Dimensions
48.0 x 51.0 cm
Description
embroidered floral pattern with fringes, 4 piece construction of vest, fully lined with blue fabric, 4 slit pockets, serrated edges, silk embroidered floral design both front edges, at each pocket and on the back shoulder, red, pink, yellow, mauve, green and grey, fringes sewn on front shoulder and inset at back seams, 3.0 cm wide belt straps, ca 21.0 long sewn at sides seams to buckle at back, metal buckle sewn one end, 2 each side buckskin thongs through front for closure.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
regalia
Deer Lodge
souvenirs
Metis
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.05.1068
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Date
1905 – 1920
Material
skin: fibre; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.1069
Description
Simple buckskin vest, lined, bead decoration on front, 4 piece construction, fully lined with light green cotton, 3 slit pockets, 2 on left, 2 bead flower designs each pocket, 4 metal buttons 1.5 diameter"Canada" and crown design, buckskin slit for buttonholes, long stem with flowers and leaves bea…
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Title
Beaded Vest
Date
1905 – 1920
Material
skin: fibre; glass; metal
Dimensions
50.0 x 53.0 cm
Description
Simple buckskin vest, lined, bead decoration on front, 4 piece construction, fully lined with light green cotton, 3 slit pockets, 2 on left, 2 bead flower designs each pocket, 4 metal buttons 1.5 diameter"Canada" and crown design, buckskin slit for buttonholes, long stem with flowers and leaves bead design each side of opening, 1 row of same bead design across back at shoulders, attached half belt with 2 buttons at back waist.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
regalia
Deer Lodge
souvenirs
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.05.1069
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Date
1900 – 1920
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.1054 a,b
Description
Pair smoked gloves, floral beaded pattern on gauntlets, machine sewn, plain glove, gauntlet lined with canvas, 2 flower design, red and white tulip-like flower, red stems, green leaves, fringe sewn on side of gauntlet 11.0 long, many torn off short.
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Title
Gauntlet Gloves
Date
1900 – 1920
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Dimensions
20.0 x 38.5 cm
Description
Pair smoked gloves, floral beaded pattern on gauntlets, machine sewn, plain glove, gauntlet lined with canvas, 2 flower design, red and white tulip-like flower, red stems, green leaves, fringe sewn on side of gauntlet 11.0 long, many torn off short.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
Deer Lodge
clothing
souvenirs; regalia
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.07.1054 a,b
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