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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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Artist
Alfred Crocker Leighton, R. C. A. (1901 – 1965, Canadian)
Date
1929
Catalogue Number
LaC.03.01
Description
General colour: blue. The lake at the bottom is banked on the right by trees and on the left in the distance by a mountain face rising out of the water. Glacier is center with five peaks visible: The central one being left of center at the very top. Sky is yellow grey and mostly in the upper right …
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Title
Moraine Lake
Date
1929
Dimensions
40.3 x 51.9 cm
Description
General colour: blue. The lake at the bottom is banked on the right by trees and on the left in the distance by a mountain face rising out of the water. Glacier is center with five peaks visible: The central one being left of center at the very top. Sky is yellow grey and mostly in the upper right corner.
Credit
Gift of Peter and Judith Jekill, Calgary, 1973
Catalogue Number
LaC.03.01
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Date
1945 – 1955
Material
metal; glass; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.05.1043
Description
Electric 3-D viewer or stereoviewer “ROTO-VUER” with blue plastic head on grey metal stand. Stand has heavy base with power switch & power light indicator. Arm set into base swivels and has hinge to raise or lower head. Blue plastic head swivels on end of arm, “3D Roto-vuer” written on front, has e…
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Title
Stereoviewer
Date
1945 – 1955
Material
metal; glass; plastic
Dimensions
78.0 x 25.0 cm
Description
Electric 3-D viewer or stereoviewer “ROTO-VUER” with blue plastic head on grey metal stand. Stand has heavy base with power switch & power light indicator. Arm set into base swivels and has hinge to raise or lower head. Blue plastic head swivels on end of arm, “3D Roto-vuer” written on front, has eyepieces to view stereo slides which are on circular, rotating tray inside. Knob advances slides and lever lowers them one by one into viewing position. Contains several slides of Banff scenes and Banff Camera Shop interior and staff, including one of George Noble, early 1950s. Label on base of arm reads: “DAZOR FLOATING FIXTURE, MADE IN U.S.A. PAT. NO. 2.200.518 DAZOR MFG. CORP. ST. LOUIS.MO. B-938.” With 36 stereo slides in Archives.
Subject
photography
Banff Camera Shop
George Noble
Credit
Gift of Banff Camera Shop Ltd., Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
105.05.1043
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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
1940 – 1960
Material
wood; metal; fibre; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.08.1116 a-c
Description
Three umbrellas or parasols. a) has wooden shaft and yellow plastic handle. Fabric is shaded from dark plum at top to pale pink along edge. b) has bamboo shaft and long wooden handle. Fabric is off-white cotton. c) has metal shaft and blue plastic handle. Gabric is pale pink with yellow, teal and r…
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Title
Umbrella
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
wood; metal; fibre; plastic
Dimensions
107.00 cm
Description
Three umbrellas or parasols. a) has wooden shaft and yellow plastic handle. Fabric is shaded from dark plum at top to pale pink along edge. b) has bamboo shaft and long wooden handle. Fabric is off-white cotton. c) has metal shaft and blue plastic handle. Gabric is pale pink with yellow, teal and rose coloured polka dots. Fabric has “Mrs. Gammon. 220 Bow Avenue. Banff” written on inside.
Subject
Doris Gammon
clothing accessories
Credit
Gift of Theresa Boychuck, Canmore, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.08.1116 a-c
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Date
1955 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.05.1044
Description
One slide projector with label on side: “Kodaslide SIGNET 300 Projector MODEL A. Made in Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. by Eastman Kodak Company. T.M. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. 115 volts, 50-60 cycles AC, 350 W. Max. lamp 300 W.” Carrying case has brown base, cream coloured cover and brown handle.Projector is …
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Title
Slide Projector
Date
1955 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; plastic
Dimensions
25.5 x 16.0 x 33.0 cm
Description
One slide projector with label on side: “Kodaslide SIGNET 300 Projector MODEL A. Made in Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. by Eastman Kodak Company. T.M. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. 115 volts, 50-60 cycles AC, 350 W. Max. lamp 300 W.” Carrying case has brown base, cream coloured cover and brown handle.Projector is green with brown.
Subject
photography
Banff Camera
Ernest Wakelyn
Credit
Gift of Susan Webb, Canmore, 1999
Catalogue Number
105.05.1044
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Date
1980 – 1985
Material
metal; plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
105.04.1013 a,b
Description
Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”
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Title
Avalanche Transceiver
Date
1980 – 1985
Material
metal; plastic; fibre
Dimensions
11.7 x 7.0 cm
Description
Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”
Subject
sports
skiing
climbing
communication
rescue equipment
Credit
Gift of Douglas Leonard, Canmore, 1998
Catalogue Number
105.04.1013 a,b
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Date
1900 – 1905
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1176
Description
United Mine Workers of Alberta membership ribbon and medal. Front of ribbon red, white and blue striped with gold metallic fringe at bottom and gold trim along edges. Embroidered with “LOCAL UNION NO. 29 U.M.W. of A. Bankhead, Alta., Can.” Metal pin at top of ribbon suspends medal: “U.M.W. of A. A…
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Title
Membership Ribbon
Date
1900 – 1905
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
6.0 x 19.5 cm
Description
United Mine Workers of Alberta membership ribbon and medal. Front of ribbon red, white and blue striped with gold metallic fringe at bottom and gold trim along edges. Embroidered with “LOCAL UNION NO. 29 U.M.W. of A. Bankhead, Alta., Can.” Metal pin at top of ribbon suspends medal: “U.M.W. of A. APRIL 1st 1898. EIGHT HOURS”. Back of ribbon is black with silver lettering: “LOCAL UNION NO. 29. U.M.W. OF A. BANKHEAD, ALTA., CAN.”
Subject
mining
Bankhead
United Mine Workers of Alberta
U.M.W. of A.
Mario Trono
Credit
Gift of Louis Trono, Banff, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.09.1176
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Date
1930 – 1940
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1177 a,b
Description
Two circular felt patches. Image of figure skate with wings and “Banff Skating Club” in blue on white background.
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Title
Skating Patch
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
fibre
Dimensions
12.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
Two circular felt patches. Image of figure skate with wings and “Banff Skating Club” in blue on white background.
Subject
sports
skating
Margaret Simpson
Mary Simpson
Banff Skating Club
Credit
Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1968
Catalogue Number
103.09.1177 a,b
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Date
1955 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
105.05.1045 a-c
Description
a) Slide projector, Argus 300 Automatic, two-tone green set into base of case with matching cover. b) Slide storage container, Argus, two-tone green. Has a small tag on handle that reads “10.50”. c) Blue slide storage container with zipper closure, and white handle. contains misc. accessories.
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Title
Slide Projector
Date
1955 – 1960
Material
metal; glass; plastic; fibre
Dimensions
21.5 x 29.0 x 31.5 cm
Description
a) Slide projector, Argus 300 Automatic, two-tone green set into base of case with matching cover. b) Slide storage container, Argus, two-tone green. Has a small tag on handle that reads “10.50”. c) Blue slide storage container with zipper closure, and white handle. contains misc. accessories.
Subject
photography
Ethel “Tillie” Knight
Credit
Gift of Kelly Wilson, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
105.05.1045 a-c
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Date
1987 – 1988
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1178 a-g
Description
7 Parks Canada guide badges. Rectangular shape, white background with blue lettering. All badges read: “Environment Canada. Parks. GUIDE.” with date “1987-88” at bottom. Under “GUIDE” each badge is identified with the type of guide: a) “FISH”; b) “SKI INSTRUCTOR”; c) “TRAIL & BOATING TRIP”; d) “TR…
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Title
Guide Pin
Date
1987 – 1988
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.0 x 7.0 cm
Description
7 Parks Canada guide badges. Rectangular shape, white background with blue lettering. All badges read: “Environment Canada. Parks. GUIDE.” with date “1987-88” at bottom. Under “GUIDE” each badge is identified with the type of guide: a) “FISH”; b) “SKI INSTRUCTOR”; c) “TRAIL & BOATING TRIP”; d) “TRAIL ‘C’”; e) “SKI”; f) “MOUNTAIN”; g) “TRAIL ‘A’”.
Subject
Banff National Park
guides
skiing
fishing
boating
hiking
sports
Parks Canada
Credit
Gift of Wendy Bush, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
103.09.1178 a-g
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Date
1970 – 1975
Material
metal; fibre; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1080
Description
Fujica G690 120 rangefinder camera with black metal body. Fujinon 100mm f/3.5 lens. Made in Japan.
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Title
Rangefinder Camera
Date
1970 – 1975
Material
metal; fibre; glass
Dimensions
11.5 x 18.0 cm
Description
Fujica G690 120 rangefinder camera with black metal body. Fujinon 100mm f/3.5 lens. Made in Japan.
Subject
photography
Bruno Engler
Credit
Gift of Greg Yavorsky, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
104.41.1080
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
104.20.1123
Description
One cut glass decanter with glass stopper. Simple design. Round base with long neck, flared at top with lip. Stopper is round and multifaceted.
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Title
Decanter
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
glass
Dimensions
30.5 cm
Description
One cut glass decanter with glass stopper. Simple design. Round base with long neck, flared at top with lip. Stopper is round and multifaceted.
Subject
households
Alma Mills
Credit
Gift of Jean Shafto, Canmore, 2000
Catalogue Number
104.20.1123
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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
1832
Material
fibre; paper; metal
Catalogue Number
103.04.1021
Description
Bright green bonnet (calash) with eight folds. Fabric is stitched around shaped metal stays, 14 in all. Neck piece is padded and shaped with wire. Rim has fabric folded or pleated in ribbon effect. Long green ribbon ties at front of neck. Additional long grey ribbon attached to brim higher on face.…
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Title
Bonnet
Date
1832
Material
fibre; paper; metal
Description
Bright green bonnet (calash) with eight folds. Fabric is stitched around shaped metal stays, 14 in all. Neck piece is padded and shaped with wire. Rim has fabric folded or pleated in ribbon effect. Long green ribbon ties at front of neck. Additional long grey ribbon attached to brim higher on face. Inside back is reinforced with burlap on which is glued brown paper. Written in Mary Schaffer’s hand: “18 S.M. Potts 1832 Calasche”. On back, ribbon is tied in bow. Green fabric stitched on back to cover neck.
Subject
clothing
S.M. Potts
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.04.1021
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Date
1970 – 1990
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1180
Description
One embroidered felt crest: “Alpine Club of Canada. Kootenay section” in black. Pale green background with embroidered red border, embroidered ice axe in center and two interlocking caribiners.
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Title
Patch
Date
1970 – 1990
Material
fibre
Dimensions
14.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
One embroidered felt crest: “Alpine Club of Canada. Kootenay section” in black. Pale green background with embroidered red border, embroidered ice axe in center and two interlocking caribiners.
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Alpine Club of Canada
Credit
Gift of Jane M.W. Steed, Nelson, 1998
Catalogue Number
103.09.1180
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Date
1930 – 1970
Material
glass; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1117 a,b
Description
One pair of sun goggles (a) with brown artificial leather case (b). Goggles have green canvas sides and strap, metal edge around lenses.
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Title
Sun Goggles
Date
1930 – 1970
Material
glass; fibre; metal
Dimensions
5.5 x 16.0 cm
Description
One pair of sun goggles (a) with brown artificial leather case (b). Goggles have green canvas sides and strap, metal edge around lenses.
Subject
sports
climbing
mountaineering
hiking
Credit
Gift of Jane M.W. Steed, Nelson, 1998
Catalogue Number
103.08.1117 a,b
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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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