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Date
prior to 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.05.1004
Description
Ornate silver-coloured tin base for kerosene lamp, round, slightly-domed base of pierced and cast tin, pierced short shaftholds large cast tin font which fills through small hole on upper side, flat screw-on cap 7.5 cm diameter screen on top to hold chimney, metal collar topped by screen mantle cov…
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Title
Kerosene Lamp Base
Date
prior to 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
28.2 cm
Description
Ornate silver-coloured tin base for kerosene lamp, round, slightly-domed base of pierced and cast tin, pierced short shaftholds large cast tin font which fills through small hole on upper side, flat screw-on cap 7.5 cm diameter screen on top to hold chimney, metal collar topped by screen mantle covers wick which adjusts by large thumb-screw at side of chimney holder, very lightweight.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
102.05.1004
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Date
1914 – 1940
Material
metal; ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.07.1002
Description
Black "Quebec heater"- stove, tall, cylindrical stove, 1 burner on top, 2 doors, 2 vents top and bottom, top door 23.0 x 18.0 with circular chrome-plated screw-down vent in center, 2 permanent open oval vents below, lower door 36.0 x 24.0, oval screw-down vented plate, 3 gears, 3 triangular grinder…
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Title
Wood Stove
Date
1914 – 1940
Material
metal; ceramic
Dimensions
103.0 cm
Description
Black "Quebec heater"- stove, tall, cylindrical stove, 1 burner on top, 2 doors, 2 vents top and bottom, top door 23.0 x 18.0 with circular chrome-plated screw-down vent in center, 2 permanent open oval vents below, lower door 36.0 x 24.0, oval screw-down vented plate, 3 gears, 3 triangular grinders, 4 legs, sheet metal lined with firebrick, "Guelph Stove Co. Ltd./No. 600 rec'd 1914/New Quebec".
Subject
households
furnishings
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
102.07.1002
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Date
1910 – 1940
Material
metal; plastic; tooth
Catalogue Number
103.02.1002 a,b
Description
2 straight razors with black handles, flat steel blades curved one side and hinged to fold inside handle, thumb lever at end of blade when folded flips blade open, (a) 16.5 x 2.2 x .6,"The improved magnetic Eagle Razor/639... Germany", blade sides riveted together and ivory spacer at tip, (b) 17.3 …
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Title
Straight Razor
Date
1910 – 1940
Material
metal; plastic; tooth
Description
2 straight razors with black handles, flat steel blades curved one side and hinged to fold inside handle, thumb lever at end of blade when folded flips blade open, (a) 16.5 x 2.2 x .6,"The improved magnetic Eagle Razor/639... Germany", blade sides riveted together and ivory spacer at tip, (b) 17.3 x 2 .4 x .8; "N.E.V.A. trade mark/guaranteed Sheffield made/ John Clark & Sons ... England", broken at rivet at hinge end.
Subject
households
James I Brewster
Credit
Gift of Joe A. Brewster, Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
103.02.1002 a,b
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
paper; wood; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.06.1003 a-d
Description
Mrs Brett's Coat-of-Arms (a) 0.6x3.9 diameter wood lid (or base) - threaded. Inside is a red plastic seal, the seal is shield-shaped 1.0 cm square with inscription "Et dieu monappery" on a ribbon shape, a crown with a sheaf centered top (b) seal same as (a) but not in wood lid (c,d) pressed…
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Title
Signet
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
paper; wood; plastic
Description
Mrs Brett's Coat-of-Arms (a) 0.6x3.9 diameter wood lid (or base) - threaded. Inside is a red plastic seal, the seal is shield-shaped 1.0 cm square with inscription "Et dieu monappery" on a ribbon shape, a crown with a sheaf centered top (b) seal same as (a) but not in wood lid (c,d) pressed paper box, base (d) 0.8x4.0square (c) lid for (d) 2.0x4.1 square label on top has a printed "2" withhandwritten "Mrs Brett Coat-of- arms".
Subject
households
office
Mrs R G Brett
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tabuteau, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
105.06.1003 a-d
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
plaster; glass; metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.06.1009 a,b
Description
Black base with glass inkwell and pen holder (a) base (10.9x7.9x1.9) Solid plaster base painted black, green fabric glued onto bottom, trc circular brass base with swivel pen holder of hollow bakelite 5.7 long, 1.5 hole diameter. Off centre brass base 4.5 square, 4 arms 1.6x1.2 extend upwards to…
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Title
Inkstand
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
plaster; glass; metal; plastic
Description
Black base with glass inkwell and pen holder (a) base (10.9x7.9x1.9) Solid plaster base painted black, green fabric glued onto bottom, trc circular brass base with swivel pen holder of hollow bakelite 5.7 long, 1.5 hole diameter. Off centre brass base 4.5 square, 4 arms 1.6x1.2 extend upwards to hold ink well (b) inkwell (4.2x4.2x3.3) cut glass, 1.5 diameter hole in centre, brass hinged lid (appears the decorative top is missing).
Subject
households
office
Cyril Paris
Credit
Gift of Cyril Paris, Banff, 1968
Catalogue Number
105.06.1009 a,b
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
wood; paper; metal; plastic; steel
Catalogue Number
104.34.1001 a-d
Description
Martin steel string with case and strings; (a) guitar (96.5 x 34.5 x 10.5); fine hardwood construction, blond face,red/brown body and neck, ebony finger board and bridge base; "French" ivory rim, bridge, string pegs and tuning pegs; small "Mother of Pearl" diamond shaped position marks; silver-co…
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Title
Acoustic Guitar
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
wood; paper; metal; plastic; steel
Dimensions
34.5 x 86.5 cm
Description
Martin steel string with case and strings; (a) guitar (96.5 x 34.5 x 10.5); fine hardwood construction, blond face,red/brown body and neck, ebony finger board and bridge base; "French" ivory rim, bridge, string pegs and tuning pegs; small "Mother of Pearl" diamond shaped position marks; silver-coloured plates on side of head with engraving; burned stamp inside of body: "C F Martin & Co Nazarath, PA"; on neck block: "29990"; stamped on head: "Made in USA" plus same as inside body; (b) case: black pressed paper with purple velvet lining; metal fittings; enclosed box in neck area; (c) 3 "Black Diamond String" envelopes; with coiled strings; various used coiled strings (strings removed form guitar) (d) 13 pieces of various musical notations for chords and tunes.
Subject
households
music
Edmee Moore
C.F. Martin
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.34.1001 a-d
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Date
1915 – 1925
Material
fibre; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.05.1083 a,b
Description
Two white embroidered blouses, (a) long sleeved jacket style (47.0x49.0), hand finished, large embroidered collar, fancy edging on cuffs, fancy inset at square neckline, buttons up with pearl buttons offset to right, (b) very fancy high necked (46.0x44.0), buttons up back with wire stiffening in co…
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Title
Blouse
Date
1915 – 1925
Material
fibre; plastic
Description
Two white embroidered blouses, (a) long sleeved jacket style (47.0x49.0), hand finished, large embroidered collar, fancy edging on cuffs, fancy inset at square neckline, buttons up with pearl buttons offset to right, (b) very fancy high necked (46.0x44.0), buttons up back with wire stiffening in collar, embroidery on yoke and collar and "V"insets at front and back and sleeves.
Subject
households
clothing
Credit
Purchased from Elizabeth Kidd, Vancouver, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.05.1083 a,b
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Date
1910 – 1914
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
103.02.0013
Description
A blue glass eyecup with the word “Wyeth” on each side.
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Title
Eyecup
Date
1910 – 1914
Material
glass
Dimensions
4.0 x 3.5 x 4.1 cm
Description
A blue glass eyecup with the word “Wyeth” on each side.
Subject
households
grooming
medicinal
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0013
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.02.0021
Description
Tall thin cylindrical metal container with a lid. The lid has several small holes around the sides at the top which were probably used to dispense talc. The base is stamped with “ CROCS, London”.
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Title
Toilet Bottle
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
18.5 cm
Description
Tall thin cylindrical metal container with a lid. The lid has several small holes around the sides at the top which were probably used to dispense talc. The base is stamped with “ CROCS, London”.
Subject
households
grooming
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0021
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
skin; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
103.02.0023 a-e
Description
A rectangular hard leather travelling toilet kit (a) containing four rectangular glass bottles with metal tops (b-e). The bottles contained bay rum, mouthwash, oil of cloves and talc. The case has a snap closure on the front.
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Title
Toilet Kit
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
skin; glass; metal
Dimensions
15.0 (a) x 7.2 (a) x 19.0 (a) cm
Description
A rectangular hard leather travelling toilet kit (a) containing four rectangular glass bottles with metal tops (b-e). The bottles contained bay rum, mouthwash, oil of cloves and talc. The case has a snap closure on the front.
Subject
households
grooming
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0023 a-e
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
skin, pig; fibre; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
103.02.0024 a-e
Description
A carrying case for cosmetics (a) of pigskin with a full zipper around three sides and carrying straps. The case is lined with moire fabric and leather strips to hold containers. There is a mirror (b) on the inside of the lid. The case contains a bottle (c) and two flat jars (d,e). A label on t…
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Title
Toilet Kit
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
skin, pig; fibre; glass; metal
Dimensions
11.5 (a) x 23.0 (a) x 30.8 (a) cm
Description
A carrying case for cosmetics (a) of pigskin with a full zipper around three sides and carrying straps. The case is lined with moire fabric and leather strips to hold containers. There is a mirror (b) on the inside of the lid. The case contains a bottle (c) and two flat jars (d,e). A label on the iside of the case notes that the case is Canadian, and there are metal plated letters on the exterior of the case “P.B.M.”.
Subject
households
grooming
Pearl Brewster Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0024 a-e
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
skin, pig; metal, brass; plastic, vinyl
Catalogue Number
103.02.0025
Description
A soft, collapsible pigskin carrying case. The lid secures with two snaps at the front. The case is lined with vinyl and has a strap on the lid to hold brushes, razors, etc. The case has a monogram “P.A.M.” and a stamp on the inside noting it to be British.
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Title
Toilet Kit
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
skin, pig; metal, brass; plastic, vinyl
Dimensions
4.0 x 15.5 x 25.7 cm
Description
A soft, collapsible pigskin carrying case. The lid secures with two snaps at the front. The case is lined with vinyl and has a strap on the lid to hold brushes, razors, etc. The case has a monogram “P.A.M.” and a stamp on the inside noting it to be British.
Subject
households
grooming
Philip A. Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0025
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Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin, moose; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.0061
Description
A pair of men's moose hide pants, with a wide waistband and front flap pockets, lined with striped denim, that snap. There is fringe down the outside seams and at the knees. The pants are a natural buckskin colour, and have a button fly with metal buttons, there are also buttons inside at the wai…
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Title
Pants
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin, moose; fibre; metal
Dimensions
41.0 x 97.0 cm
Description
A pair of men's moose hide pants, with a wide waistband and front flap pockets, lined with striped denim, that snap. There is fringe down the outside seams and at the knees. The pants are a natural buckskin colour, and have a button fly with metal buttons, there are also buttons inside at the waist for braces. Pockets and waist lined with blue, beige and brown striped fabric.
Subject
Phillip Moore
households
regalia
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0061
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Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin, deer
Catalogue Number
103.05.0072
Description
A woman’s soft deerskin collared shirt with long sleeves with cuffs and single buttons. The shirt has a placket front opening with with metal buttons. There are two rows of fringe on the front and down the outer seams of the sleeves. The shirt is a natural buckskin colour.
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Title
Shirt
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
skin, deer
Dimensions
52.0 x 68.0 cm
Description
A woman’s soft deerskin collared shirt with long sleeves with cuffs and single buttons. The shirt has a placket front opening with with metal buttons. There are two rows of fringe on the front and down the outer seams of the sleeves. The shirt is a natural buckskin colour.
Subject
households
clothing
crafts
sewing
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0072
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
103.08.0029
Description
A square cotton handkerchief with narrow, simple, lace edging. A lace butterfly is set into one corner. This handkerchief was handmade by Puerto Rican orphans.
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Title
Handkerchief
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
28.0 x 28.0 cm
Description
A square cotton handkerchief with narrow, simple, lace edging. A lace butterfly is set into one corner. This handkerchief was handmade by Puerto Rican orphans.
Subject
households
grooming
social customs
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0029
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
103.08.0030
Description
A square, fine cotton, handkerchief with a narrow Brussels lace border, and a lace inset at one corner.
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Title
Handkerchief
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
26.0 x 26.0 cm
Description
A square, fine cotton, handkerchief with a narrow Brussels lace border, and a lace inset at one corner.
Subject
households
grooming
social customs
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0030
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.0036
Description
A square, handwoven, white cotton bag with a short brown twisted cord handles through holes in the side near the top opening. A picture on the side of the bag is worked in cross stitch embroidery and is a wide border framing two peacocks and a tree in the centre.
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Title
Bag
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
fibre
Dimensions
20.0 x 19.0 cm
Description
A square, handwoven, white cotton bag with a short brown twisted cord handles through holes in the side near the top opening. A picture on the side of the bag is worked in cross stitch embroidery and is a wide border framing two peacocks and a tree in the centre.
Subject
households
decorative
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0036
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Date
1910 – 1940
Material
hair, sheep; fibre, silk; glass
Catalogue Number
103.08.0047
Description
A flat, square, red wool drawstring bag with a pattern of large orange and white flowers outlined with black triangles embroidered all over. Each of the flowers has a piece of mirrored glass at the centre.
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Title
Bag
Date
1910 – 1940
Material
hair, sheep; fibre, silk; glass
Dimensions
20.5 x 22.0 cm
Description
A flat, square, red wool drawstring bag with a pattern of large orange and white flowers outlined with black triangles embroidered all over. Each of the flowers has a piece of mirrored glass at the centre.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0047
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
(a) fibre, cotton; (b) skin
Catalogue Number
103.08.0065 a,b
Description
A purse that has a small change purse inside. The purse (a) is a black polished cotton clutch purse covered with crewel work flowers of vibrant reds, blues, pinks, yellows and white. The purse has a small loop handle. The change purse (b) is a small leather coin purse with a white Scottie dog o…
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Title
Purse
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
(a) fibre, cotton; (b) skin
Dimensions
14.5 (a); 5.0 (b) x 22.5 (a); 7.5 (b) cm
Description
A purse that has a small change purse inside. The purse (a) is a black polished cotton clutch purse covered with crewel work flowers of vibrant reds, blues, pinks, yellows and white. The purse has a small loop handle. The change purse (b) is a small leather coin purse with a white Scottie dog on the flap.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0065 a,b
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Date
1910 – 1940
Material
fibre, cotton; fibre, rayon; wood
Catalogue Number
103.08.0078
Description
A black cotton bag embroidered with white and brown flowers between geometrically patterned vertical stripes. A pair of wooden bars at the bag’s opening supports a rayon lining and two fabric covered cord handles.
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Title
Purse
Date
1910 – 1940
Material
fibre, cotton; fibre, rayon; wood
Dimensions
27.0 x 36.0 cm
Description
A black cotton bag embroidered with white and brown flowers between geometrically patterned vertical stripes. A pair of wooden bars at the bag’s opening supports a rayon lining and two fabric covered cord handles.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0078
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