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- Date
- 1951 – 1955
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1139
- Description
- Small fruit nappie white with reddish brown rim and image of a Banff Centre building and the mountains on the inside bottom. These dishes were made originally by Medalta Potteries in Lethbridge and then later in England. An authentic and original souvenir of the Banff region.
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- Title
- Fruit Bowl
- Date
- 1951 – 1955
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 4.0 x 13.0 cm
- Description
- Small fruit nappie white with reddish brown rim and image of a Banff Centre building and the mountains on the inside bottom. These dishes were made originally by Medalta Potteries in Lethbridge and then later in England. An authentic and original souvenir of the Banff region.
- Credit
- Gift of Isabel Evans, Calgary, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1139
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Commemorative Plate
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.0083
- Date
- 1954 – 1955
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0083
- Description
- Mass produced commemorative plate with brown rim trim and plate centre includes Alberta Provincial crest, map of the provinces, vignette drawing of mountains, oil wells, wheat stalks, cowboy, etc. At top of plate "Alberta Jubilee 1905-1955", on back of plate "Medicine Hat Potteries" and stamped $2…
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- Title
- Commemorative Plate
- Date
- 1954 – 1955
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 2.6 x 30.8 cm
- Description
- Mass produced commemorative plate with brown rim trim and plate centre includes Alberta Provincial crest, map of the provinces, vignette drawing of mountains, oil wells, wheat stalks, cowboy, etc. At top of plate "Alberta Jubilee 1905-1955", on back of plate "Medicine Hat Potteries" and stamped $2.95". Logo of person wearing large hat, three stilt marks on back of plate.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Alberta Jubilee
- souvenir
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0083
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Plate; Decorative Set
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.04.0330%20a-g
- Date
- 1950 – 1965
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0330 a-g
- Description
- Small saucers for hanging. Ridge footed with hole through ridge for hanging. All decorated with cobalt (blue) ceramic decals (A) 52/2010 titled" Graesten Slot" (B) 60/2010 titled "Arhus Radhus" (C) 32/2010 titled "Tivoli" (D) 72/2010 titled "Frilandsmuset" (E) 4/2010 and titled "Kaempahoj " (F) 7…
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- Title
- Plate; Decorative Set
- Date
- 1950 – 1965
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 1.2 x 8.0 cm
- Description
- Small saucers for hanging. Ridge footed with hole through ridge for hanging. All decorated with cobalt (blue) ceramic decals (A) 52/2010 titled" Graesten Slot" (B) 60/2010 titled "Arhus Radhus" (C) 32/2010 titled "Tivoli" (D) 72/2010 titled "Frilandsmuset" (E) 4/2010 and titled "Kaempahoj " (F) 70/2010 titled "Christiansborg Slot" (G) 15/2010 titled "Kobenhavens Radhus".
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- souvenir
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0330 a-g
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- Date
- c. 1960
- Catalogue Number
- 107.02.1048
- Description
- a wood carving of a rhinoceros, snout horn 5.0cm, head horn 3.0cm.
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- Title
- Wood Carving
- Date
- c. 1960
- Dimensions
- 9.5 x 3.6 x 20.0 cm
- Description
- a wood carving of a rhinoceros, snout horn 5.0cm, head horn 3.0cm.
- Credit
- Gift of Unknown, 2014
- Catalogue Number
- 107.02.1048
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Commemorative Ribbon
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.0139%20a%2cb
- Date
- 1955
- Material
- fabric
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0139 a,b
- Description
- A pair of ribbons made from shiny green fabric. The ribbons have a serrated edge at top and bottom. Printed on the Ribbons in faint yellow lettering is “BANFF 1905-1955” under a crest that also has “1905-1955” above it and “50 GOLDEN YEARS” within a ribbon below. (B) is slightly smaller (5.2 cm x 1…
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- Title
- Commemorative Ribbon
- Date
- 1955
- Material
- fabric
- Dimensions
- 5.5 x 15.5 cm
- Description
- A pair of ribbons made from shiny green fabric. The ribbons have a serrated edge at top and bottom. Printed on the Ribbons in faint yellow lettering is “BANFF 1905-1955” under a crest that also has “1905-1955” above it and “50 GOLDEN YEARS” within a ribbon below. (B) is slightly smaller (5.2 cm x 14.0 cm) than (A)
- Subject
- Whyte home
- Banff
- souvenir
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0139 a,b
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Commemorative Coin
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.0153
- Date
- 1953
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0153
- Description
- A bronze coin with the relief of a maple life with “E II R” and a crown within it and “GOD SAVE OUT GRACIOUS QUEEN” within a scroll below it/ “CORONATION 1953” at top edge. Obverse” Bust of Queen Elizabeth in relief, “ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1953” around edge. Small hole at top with ball-chain through…
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- Title
- Commemorative Coin
- Date
- 1953
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.2 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm
- Description
- A bronze coin with the relief of a maple life with “E II R” and a crown within it and “GOD SAVE OUT GRACIOUS QUEEN” within a scroll below it/ “CORONATION 1953” at top edge. Obverse” Bust of Queen Elizabeth in relief, “ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1953” around edge. Small hole at top with ball-chain through it.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- events
- coronation
- commemorative
- souvenir
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0153
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- Date
- 1950 – 1960
- Material
- metal; enamel
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0672 a,b
- Description
- Two spoons, one with red enamel and one with blue enamel diamond shaped design on handle. Spoon is broad and roughly triangular. Scratched on back "Hilsen fra Norge" (Hello from Norway), also "9255" followed by V-shaped stamp.
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- Title
- Sugar Spoon
- Date
- 1950 – 1960
- Material
- metal; enamel
- Dimensions
- 0.7 x 3.1 x 9.9 cm
- Description
- Two spoons, one with red enamel and one with blue enamel diamond shaped design on handle. Spoon is broad and roughly triangular. Scratched on back "Hilsen fra Norge" (Hello from Norway), also "9255" followed by V-shaped stamp.
- Subject
- households
- souvenir
- Asta Hauge
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0672 a,b
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- Date
- prior to 1970
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1060
- Description
- Small bowl with dark blue edge. Inside the bowl is a picture of a cottage with "Banff" written on. On the rim is written "Help yourself".
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- Title
- Candy Bowl
- Date
- prior to 1970
- Material
- ceramic
- Description
- Small bowl with dark blue edge. Inside the bowl is a picture of a cottage with "Banff" written on. On the rim is written "Help yourself".
- Subject
- Banff
- souvenir
- households
- Credit
- Purchased from Alan McClelland, Banff, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1060
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- Date
- prior to 1970
- Material
- ceramic, bone china
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1066
- Description
- Small gold trimmed tea cup (no saucer). Painted view of Cascade Mountain, Banff Avenue and the Cascade Gardens from the Federal Government Administration Building. Printed under picture: "Banff, and Cascade Mountain"
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- Title
- Teacup
- Date
- prior to 1970
- Material
- ceramic, bone china
- Dimensions
- 5.7 cm
- Description
- Small gold trimmed tea cup (no saucer). Painted view of Cascade Mountain, Banff Avenue and the Cascade Gardens from the Federal Government Administration Building. Printed under picture: "Banff, and Cascade Mountain"
- Credit
- Gift of Phyllis H. Horpenuk, Banff, 1994
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1066
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- Date
- 1950 – 1970
- Material
- plastic
- Catalogue Number
- 110.02.1007
- Description
- A round tray with raised sides, edge curls slightly out. The pattern resembles a woven wood. In red near top edge "Banff National Park" below which is a picture of Banff Avenue with Cascade Mountain , the Banff Spring Hotel, to the left and lower is the Luxton Museum, to the right is the Upper H…
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- Title
- Souvenir Tray
- Date
- 1950 – 1970
- Material
- plastic
- Description
- A round tray with raised sides, edge curls slightly out. The pattern resembles a woven wood. In red near top edge "Banff National Park" below which is a picture of Banff Avenue with Cascade Mountain , the Banff Spring Hotel, to the left and lower is the Luxton Museum, to the right is the Upper Hot Spring and below centre is Mount Rundle and "Alberta Canada". There are also animals and people and the wild rose.
- Credit
- Gift of Astrid R. Bell, Canmore, 1995
- Catalogue Number
- 110.02.1007
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- Date
- 1950 – 1970
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.1040
- Description
- A light blue head square. One quadrant has a very colourful picture of a moose surrounded by bushes and brown humps. The background has brown hills with very colourful foliage. Below the picture in red is: "Field, B.C." Small tag stitched to hem: "Made in Japan"
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- Title
- Kerchief
- Date
- 1950 – 1970
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 70.0 x 70.0 cm
- Description
- A light blue head square. One quadrant has a very colourful picture of a moose surrounded by bushes and brown humps. The background has brown hills with very colourful foliage. Below the picture in red is: "Field, B.C." Small tag stitched to hem: "Made in Japan"
- Subject
- souvenir
- Field, B.C.
- Credit
- Gift of Chui Mei Yee, Calgary, 1995
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.1040
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Cigarette Lighter
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.08.1093
- Date
- 1950 – 1960
- Material
- metal; plastic; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1093
- Description
- Typical cigarette lighter. Body has picture of Banff Springs Hotel and Golf Course one side with Mount Rundle and Vermilion Lake the other. Made in Japan.
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- Title
- Cigarette Lighter
- Date
- 1950 – 1960
- Material
- metal; plastic; paper
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 4.3 cm
- Description
- Typical cigarette lighter. Body has picture of Banff Springs Hotel and Golf Course one side with Mount Rundle and Vermilion Lake the other. Made in Japan.
- Credit
- Gift of Helen Shandruk, Banff, 1995
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1093
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Decorative Plate
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.04.1041%20a%2cb
- Date
- 1950 – 1970
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.1041 a,b
- Description
- Two decorative plates. (a) Round with fine painting of Banff Springs Hotel, mountains in background, yellow field and brush in foreground. (b) Small square plate with 2 holes near top for hanging. River in foreground, stylized Mount Rundle in centre.
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- Title
- Decorative Plate
- Date
- 1950 – 1970
- Material
- ceramic
- Description
- Two decorative plates. (a) Round with fine painting of Banff Springs Hotel, mountains in background, yellow field and brush in foreground. (b) Small square plate with 2 holes near top for hanging. River in foreground, stylized Mount Rundle in centre.
- Credit
- Purchased from Alan McClelland, Banff, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.1041 a,b
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Miniature; Model Teepee
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact101.01.1004
- Date
- prior to 1975
- Material
- wood; skin; hair; stone
- Catalogue Number
- 101.01.1004
- Description
- A tepee made of sticks and tanned hide glued together to form the traditional cone shaped top. The flap in front is formed from small bits of wood looped together. The front part of the tepee above the flap does not reach the top. This allows a hole for air. Inside the tent there is a ring of stone…
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- Title
- Miniature; Model Teepee
- Date
- prior to 1975
- Material
- wood; skin; hair; stone
- Description
- A tepee made of sticks and tanned hide glued together to form the traditional cone shaped top. The flap in front is formed from small bits of wood looped together. The front part of the tepee above the flap does not reach the top. This allows a hole for air. Inside the tent there is a ring of stones for the fire pit. Animal hair for bison hides.
- Subject
- Indigenous
- souvenir
- Catharine Whyte
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 101.01.1004
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- Date
- prior to 1970
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 108.05.1010
- Description
- Stuffed and sewn abstract replica of a Mountie. Hard formed face with painted features, body is stuffed. Label sewn on left foot: "Made in England by Norah Wellings"
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- Title
- Doll
- Date
- prior to 1970
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 18.5 x 15.0 cm
- Description
- Stuffed and sewn abstract replica of a Mountie. Hard formed face with painted features, body is stuffed. Label sewn on left foot: "Made in England by Norah Wellings"
- Credit
- Gift of Pamela Knott, Banff, 1997
- Catalogue Number
- 108.05.1010
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Advertising Decal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.01.1017
- Date
- 1958
- Material
- paper
- Catalogue Number
- 105.01.1017
- Description
- Round paper decal, Indigenous person in headdress centered with a red band around with "Calgary Stampede July 7 to 12 1958 Calgary Alberta Canada
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- Title
- Advertising Decal
- Date
- 1958
- Material
- paper
- Description
- Round paper decal, Indigenous person in headdress centered with a red band around with "Calgary Stampede July 7 to 12 1958 Calgary Alberta Canada
- Subject
- Calgary Stampede
- souvenir
- Indigenous
- Credit
- Gift of Maxine Bishop, Calgary, 1992
- Catalogue Number
- 105.01.1017
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Commemorative Ribbon
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1153
- Date
- 1955
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1153
- Description
- Green satin ribbon, pinked top and bottom with the Alberta Coat of Arms, 50 golden years at top and "Banff 1905 to 1955"
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- Title
- Commemorative Ribbon
- Date
- 1955
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 15.0 cm
- Description
- Green satin ribbon, pinked top and bottom with the Alberta Coat of Arms, 50 golden years at top and "Banff 1905 to 1955"
- Subject
- Alberta
- souvenir
- 50 anniversary
- Credit
- Gift of Maxine Bishop, Calgary, 1992
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1153
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Safety Matches Matchbook
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.07.1013
- Date
- 1950 – 1965
- Material
- paper
- Catalogue Number
- 102.07.1013
- Description
- A typical fold-over matchbook with safety matches inside. On face "Mount Royal Hotel Banff, Alberta Canada'. On back "Columbia Ice Field Season from June 15th to September 15th Proprietor: Brewster Transport Co. Banff, Alberta"
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- Title
- Safety Matches Matchbook
- Date
- 1950 – 1965
- Material
- paper
- Description
- A typical fold-over matchbook with safety matches inside. On face "Mount Royal Hotel Banff, Alberta Canada'. On back "Columbia Ice Field Season from June 15th to September 15th Proprietor: Brewster Transport Co. Banff, Alberta"
- Credit
- Gift of Lena Goon, Banff, 1990
- Catalogue Number
- 102.07.1013
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- Date
- 1950 – 1965
- Material
- paper
- Catalogue Number
- 103.02.1013
- Description
- A small bar of soap encased in a paper wrapper. The wrapper is dark blue with a picture of Mount Rundle and "Welcome to Banff the Beautiful" on other side is a picture of Cascade Mountain and "Mount Royal Hotel Banff, Alta"
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- Title
- Bar Soap
- Date
- 1950 – 1965
- Material
- paper
- Description
- A small bar of soap encased in a paper wrapper. The wrapper is dark blue with a picture of Mount Rundle and "Welcome to Banff the Beautiful" on other side is a picture of Cascade Mountain and "Mount Royal Hotel Banff, Alta"
- Credit
- Gift of Lena Goon, Banff, 1990
- Catalogue Number
- 103.02.1013
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Souvenir Sculpture Collection
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact107.01.1008
- Date
- prior to 1973
- Material
- plaster
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.1008
- Description
- Unpainted plaster casts of various animals and rodents, includes 30 beavers, 1 chipmunk, 1 baby deer and 1 odd head (horse ? camel?)
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- Title
- Souvenir Sculpture Collection
- Date
- prior to 1973
- Material
- plaster
- Description
- Unpainted plaster casts of various animals and rodents, includes 30 beavers, 1 chipmunk, 1 baby deer and 1 odd head (horse ? camel?)
- Credit
- Gift of Unknown, 1968
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.1008
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