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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
ceramic; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.20.1059 a-d
Description
Two sets of salt and pepper shakers.a,b) Two blue ceramic cottages with yellow roofs. One shaker has “WATERTON LAKES - CANADA -” and the other “WATERTON PARK - CANADA -” handwritten on the roof.c,d) Two plastic (ivory or bone?) cylindrical shakers with rounded tops, each with the same number of …
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Title
Salt And Pepper Shaker
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
ceramic; plastic
Description
Two sets of salt and pepper shakers.a,b) Two blue ceramic cottages with yellow roofs. One shaker has “WATERTON LAKES - CANADA -” and the other “WATERTON PARK - CANADA -” handwritten on the roof.c,d) Two plastic (ivory or bone?) cylindrical shakers with rounded tops, each with the same number of holes punctured in a star pattern. The side of each shaker is decorated with a totem pole and “BANFF” is handwritten to the right of each pole.
Subject
households
souvenirs
tourism
Waterton Lakes
parks
Credit
Purchased from Alan McClelland, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.20.1059 a-d
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Date
1952 – 1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.1118
Description
Small footed metal mug with a thumbrest on the handle. The mug has a flared rim and the initials “D.J.S.” engraved on one side.
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Title
Mug
Date
1952 – 1960
Material
metal
Description
Small footed metal mug with a thumbrest on the handle. The mug has a flared rim and the initials “D.J.S.” engraved on one side.
Subject
households
Simpson family
David Simpson
Credit
Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1968
Catalogue Number
104.20.1118
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
grass; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
104.23.1015
Description
Small whisk broom bound with pink and blue string and metal bands. The broom has a twisted string loop attached to the handle.
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Title
Whisk Broom
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
grass; fibre; metal
Description
Small whisk broom bound with pink and blue string and metal bands. The broom has a twisted string loop attached to the handle.
Subject
households
Dorothy Cranstone
Credit
Gift of Dorothy Cranstone, Banff, 1992
Catalogue Number
104.23.1015
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.41.1078
Description
Black “VIEW-MASTER Personal STEREO CAMERA” in a brown leather case.
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Title
Stereo Camera
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; skin
Description
Black “VIEW-MASTER Personal STEREO CAMERA” in a brown leather case.
Subject
households
photography
Jim Pogue
Cliff White
Credit
Gift of Clifford J. White, Victoria, 1988
Catalogue Number
104.41.1078
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
metal; plastic; glass; paper
Catalogue Number
104.41.1079
Description
Small movie camera, Model K5 “Electric Eye” Keystone 8mm, in its original box along with 2 lens covers and one filter.
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Title
Movie Camera
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
metal; plastic; glass; paper
Description
Small movie camera, Model K5 “Electric Eye” Keystone 8mm, in its original box along with 2 lens covers and one filter.
Subject
households
entertainment
souvenirs
photography
filmmaking
Credit
Gift of Don Bourdon, Banff, 1989
Catalogue Number
104.41.1079
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre; metal; paper; plastic; skin; wood
Catalogue Number
104.50.1013 a-ee
Description
A green tool carrier, one knife with a wooden handle and leather sheath marked “Made in Sweden”, and assorted accessories for ultility knives along with advertisting for the knives.The accessories include: 4.5 long blue boxes, 8 flat boxes, 10 leather sheaths, and 2 plastic handles.The advertisting…
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Title
Utility Knife
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre; metal; paper; plastic; skin; wood
Description
A green tool carrier, one knife with a wooden handle and leather sheath marked “Made in Sweden”, and assorted accessories for ultility knives along with advertisting for the knives.The accessories include: 4.5 long blue boxes, 8 flat boxes, 10 leather sheaths, and 2 plastic handles.The advertisting items include 3 offset plates and various paper advertisments which have been transferred to the Archives by SS in May/June 2014.
Subject
households
business
advertising
printing
Brewster Stubby Knife
Credit
Gift of Forrest (Pat) Oliver Brewster, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
104.50.1013 a-ee
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
metal; paper; plastic; wood
Catalogue Number
105.05.1021
Description
A wooden box containing a black Viewmaster with a metal advancing arm and 46 reels (36 in envelopes, 10 with no envelope). A small pamphlet has the words for “Part I - Passion Play.” The wooden box has a hinged lid and brass fittings.
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Title
Stereoscope
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
metal; paper; plastic; wood
Description
A wooden box containing a black Viewmaster with a metal advancing arm and 46 reels (36 in envelopes, 10 with no envelope). A small pamphlet has the words for “Part I - Passion Play.” The wooden box has a hinged lid and brass fittings.
Subject
entertainment
households
children
Credit
Purchased from Phyllis Cain, Banff, 1988
Catalogue Number
105.05.1021
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
wood; paper
Catalogue Number
110.01.1038 a-f
Description
Six wooden boxes with no lids. Each crate has a different label.
Title
Crate
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
wood; paper
Description
Six wooden boxes with no lids. Each crate has a different label.
Subject
households
advertising
farming
agriculture
Credit
Gift of Douglas Hare, Banff, 1993
Catalogue Number
110.01.1038 a-f
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
fibre; feather; skin; wood
Catalogue Number
102.04.3002
Description
A miniature teepee backrest made from twigs, bark removed, held together by woven buckskin thongs. The top of the backrest is a triangle edged with red fabric. The bottom of the backrest is two long rectangles of the same twig and fabric edging construction. The backrest is decorated with feathe…
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Title
Teepee Backrest
Date
prior to 1970
Material
fibre; feather; skin; wood
Dimensions
20.0 x 68.0 cm
Description
A miniature teepee backrest made from twigs, bark removed, held together by woven buckskin thongs. The top of the backrest is a triangle edged with red fabric. The bottom of the backrest is two long rectangles of the same twig and fabric edging construction. The backrest is decorated with feathers. A tag attached to the rest reads “Made by George Kaquitts” and on the reverse “back rest for a teepee decor. art”
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
households
George Kaquitts
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.3002
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Date
1950 – 1975
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.1077
Description
One souvenir plate, “CANADA” written in centre with images of Niagara Falls, parliament buildings, RCMP, Lake Louise, moose. Scalloped edge.
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1950 – 1975
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
3.0 x 20.0 x 20.0 cm
Description
One souvenir plate, “CANADA” written in centre with images of Niagara Falls, parliament buildings, RCMP, Lake Louise, moose. Scalloped edge.
Subject
households
souvenirs
Canada
animals, moose
RCMP
Niagara Falls
Lake Louise
Credit
Gift of Phyllis H. Horpenuk, Banff, 2002
Catalogue Number
102.04.1077
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
104.03.3002
Description
Coiled rope tied at one side. One end of the rope has a loop with a melted end, and the other end is taped.
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Title
Rope
Date
prior to 1970
Material
fibre
Dimensions
29.0 x 35.0 cm
Description
Coiled rope tied at one side. One end of the rope has a loop with a melted end, and the other end is taped.
Subject
households
industry, farming
sports, rodeo
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.03.3002
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
feather; glass; sinew; skin; metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.05.3003 a,b
Description
Axe head and handle, separated.a) Metal axe head with a notched edge for pulling nails and a hammer end opposite the blade. The centre is wrapped with hide and sinew.b) Wooden stick handle wrapped with red flannel, hide and blue and white beads. Feathers and fur are attached with sinew. A braide…
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Title
Tomahawk Ax
Date
prior to 1970
Material
feather; glass; sinew; skin; metal; wood
Dimensions
3.0 (a); 3.0 (b) x 8.0 (a); 2.2 (b) x 15.0 (a); 34.0 (b) cm
Description
Axe head and handle, separated.a) Metal axe head with a notched edge for pulling nails and a hammer end opposite the blade. The centre is wrapped with hide and sinew.b) Wooden stick handle wrapped with red flannel, hide and blue and white beads. Feathers and fur are attached with sinew. A braided thong strap handle is tied on near the end.
Subject
Indigenous
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.05.3003 a,b
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
glass; skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.24.3002
Description
Fully beaded rectangular pouch with a diamond-shpaed opening in the centre front. A piece of mirror, with a bevelled edge, has been placed inside the bag behind the opening. The top of the pouch has a blue and white beaded handle and there is long hide fringe (22.0 cm) attached to the bottom edge…
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Title
Mirror Case
Date
prior to 1970
Material
glass; skin; fibre
Dimensions
58.5 x 15.1 cm
Description
Fully beaded rectangular pouch with a diamond-shpaed opening in the centre front. A piece of mirror, with a bevelled edge, has been placed inside the bag behind the opening. The top of the pouch has a blue and white beaded handle and there is long hide fringe (22.0 cm) attached to the bottom edge. The mirror case has floral decoration on both sides with orange and red flowers and burgandy and yellow flowers.
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
crafts
beadwork
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.24.3002
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
wood; metal; sinew; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.24.3006
Description
Wooden handle with a right angle near the top. A metal blade is embedded in the wood and held in place with sinew, cloth and wire. A diamond pattern has been cut into the handle.
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Title
Scraper
Date
prior to 1970
Material
wood; metal; sinew; fibre
Dimensions
5.0 x 22.5 cm
Description
Wooden handle with a right angle near the top. A metal blade is embedded in the wood and held in place with sinew, cloth and wire. A diamond pattern has been cut into the handle.
Subject
Indigenous
crafts
carving
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.24.3006
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
metal; skin
Catalogue Number
104.24.3008
Description
Metal pipe wrapped with white hide and with attached hide strap handle. A serrated metal blade is inserted in one end of the pipe and held in place with wire. The flesher is heavy and there are loose pieces (shot?) inside.
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Title
Flesher
Date
prior to 1970
Material
metal; skin
Dimensions
4.0 x 28.5 cm
Description
Metal pipe wrapped with white hide and with attached hide strap handle. A serrated metal blade is inserted in one end of the pipe and held in place with wire. The flesher is heavy and there are loose pieces (shot?) inside.
Subject
Indigenous
crafts
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.24.3008
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
bone
Catalogue Number
104.24.3009
Description
Squared bone with an end cut off at a shallow angle to create a sharp edge. The scraping edge notched with narrow parallel cuts. The opposite end of the flesher is a flat joint. Tag with CRW writing: “Belonged to Mrs. Silas (Cassie) Abraham Joes. Grandmother who’s father owned bible.”
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Title
Flesher
Date
prior to 1970
Material
bone
Dimensions
3.5 x 5.0 x 32.0 cm
Description
Squared bone with an end cut off at a shallow angle to create a sharp edge. The scraping edge notched with narrow parallel cuts. The opposite end of the flesher is a flat joint. Tag with CRW writing: “Belonged to Mrs. Silas (Cassie) Abraham Joes. Grandmother who’s father owned bible.”
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
Cassie Abraham
crafts
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.24.3009
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin; sinew; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.24.3010
Description
Plastic bag containing pieces of hide and sinew used for mending.
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Title
Needlework Kit
Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin; sinew; fibre
Description
Plastic bag containing pieces of hide and sinew used for mending.
Subject
Indigenous
crafts
sewing
needlework
households
clothing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.24.3010
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
wood; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
104.24.3012
Description
Scraper of peeled wood with shaped head and notch in handle near base. Serrated metal blade, from tape dispenser, held in place with thong. The handle is decorated with lines burnt into the wood.
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Title
Scraper
Date
prior to 1970
Material
wood; metal; skin
Dimensions
3.5 x 8.0 x 18.0 cm
Description
Scraper of peeled wood with shaped head and notch in handle near base. Serrated metal blade, from tape dispenser, held in place with thong. The handle is decorated with lines burnt into the wood.
Subject
Indigenous
crafts
carving
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.24.3012
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin
Catalogue Number
107.02.3005
Description
Rectangular piece of thin hide (chamois) with each month and corresponding Native moon and illustration drawn on in marker (example: “APRIL” “FROG MOON” with drawing of a frog). The bottom half of the calendar has “FORE CAST OF MONTH” with illustrations of the moon’s crescent just after new moo…
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Title
Calendar
Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin
Dimensions
88.0 x 40.0 cm
Description
Rectangular piece of thin hide (chamois) with each month and corresponding Native moon and illustration drawn on in marker (example: “APRIL” “FROG MOON” with drawing of a frog). The bottom half of the calendar has “FORE CAST OF MONTH” with illustrations of the moon’s crescent just after new moon and what that forecasts for the month’s weather.
Subject
Indigenous
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.3005
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin
Catalogue Number
107.02.3006
Description
Pieced and machine sewn semi-circle miniature teepee cover. Two front flaps have poem written in marker “Legend of the Buffalo” with narration from a bison’s perspective.
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Title
Poem
Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin
Dimensions
114.0 x 71.1 cm
Description
Pieced and machine sewn semi-circle miniature teepee cover. Two front flaps have poem written in marker “Legend of the Buffalo” with narration from a bison’s perspective.
Subject
Indigenous
households
animals, bison
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.3006
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