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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
1925 – 1940
Material
metal; wood; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.09.1130 a-k
Description
A collection of various sized loving cups. These are the keeper trophies awarded for various sporting events including golf, skiing and canoeing.a) Squat silver cup with two handles on wooden base. 19.0 cm x 18.0 cm x 12.0 cm. “1928 - 29 - 30 BBC LADIES DOUBLE SCULLS M. GRATZ & E.KNIGHT”b) Tall si…
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Title
Loving Cup
Date
1925 – 1940
Material
metal; wood; plastic
Description
A collection of various sized loving cups. These are the keeper trophies awarded for various sporting events including golf, skiing and canoeing.a) Squat silver cup with two handles on wooden base. 19.0 cm x 18.0 cm x 12.0 cm. “1928 - 29 - 30 BBC LADIES DOUBLE SCULLS M. GRATZ & E.KNIGHT”b) Tall silver cup with two curled handles on black metal base. 24.5 x 19.0 x 8.0 cm. “BSGC LADIES ECLECTIC 1936 WON BY MRS. T.H. LONSDALE”c) Tall silver cup with two squared off handles on wide black metal base. 23.0 x 13.0 x 10.0. “Banff Springs Golf Club LADIES ECLECTIC CUP 1938 WINNER MRS. T.H. LONSDALE”d) Silver cup with two curled handles on black metal base. 22.0 x 14.0 x 7.0 cm. “BSGC LADIES ECLECTIC WINNER MRS. T.H. LONSDALE”e) Silver cup with two squared off handles on wide black metal base. 21.0 x 10.0 x 10.0 cm. “LADIES ECLECTIC BSGC 1935 MRS. T.H. LONSDALE”f) Small silver cup with tall thin handles on black metal base that is engraved “BBC 34 MIXED D.S. 1ST”. 17.5 x 10.0 x 7.0. g) Small silver cup with two handles. Sits on wooden base. cup engraved with “Banff W’s 1930 SKIJORING LADIES 2ND” 115.0 x 10.0 x 7.0 cm. h) Plain silver cup with two grooved handles. Sits on black plastic base.14.0 x 8.0 x 7.0. i) small silver cup with two curved handles with points on top of wooden base. engraved with BBC LADIES 1932 DOUBLE SKULL 1ST. 14.0 x 9.0 x 6.0 cm j) Small silver cup with two handles on black metal base. Cup engraved with BTC -31- Doubles. 13.0 x 8.0 x 7.0 cmk) Small silver cup with two handles on wooden base. Cup engraved with “BBC -1935- L.D.S.” 12.0 x 8.0 x 6.0 cm.
Subject
Banff Boating Club
sports
canoeing
golf
skiing
rowing
Muriel Gratz
Banff Springs Golf Club
Credit
Gift of Susan Genest, Banff, 1991
Catalogue Number
103.09.1130 a-k
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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal; paper
Catalogue Number
104.02.1006
Description
Large hand sprayer marked “WATKINS SPRAYER”.
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Title
Hand Sprayer
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
metal; paper
Description
Large hand sprayer marked “WATKINS SPRAYER”.
Subject
households
farming
Credit
Gift of Bertha Verkuil Davis, Calgary, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.02.1006
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin; glass
Catalogue Number
103.07.3050 a,b
Description
Two armbands with same pattern but reversed (mirror-image). Bottom edge of each band is curved and top edge is straight with thong ties attached to the top two corners. Each band is fully beaded with a white background and two motifs - a blue and yellow eight-pointed star with red chevrons and a …
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Title
Beaded Armbands
Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin; glass
Dimensions
9.5 x 22.5 cm
Description
Two armbands with same pattern but reversed (mirror-image). Bottom edge of each band is curved and top edge is straight with thong ties attached to the top two corners. Each band is fully beaded with a white background and two motifs - a blue and yellow eight-pointed star with red chevrons and a yellow and red diamond with black and pink triangles.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
regalia
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.3050 a,b
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin; wood
Catalogue Number
106.06.3034
Description
Tapered round wooden handle with holes drilled through at each end and an illegible stamp at the thick end. The narrow end has a leather thong strap tied through the hole, and the thick end has a commercial leather strip threaded through the hole, woven through itself, and tapering to two points.
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Title
Quirt Riding Whip
Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin; wood
Dimensions
3.7 x 60.0 cm
Description
Tapered round wooden handle with holes drilled through at each end and an illegible stamp at the thick end. The narrow end has a leather thong strap tied through the hole, and the thick end has a commercial leather strip threaded through the hole, woven through itself, and tapering to two points.
Subject
Indigenous
animals, horses
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
106.06.3034
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
antler; skin
Catalogue Number
106.06.3035
Description
Antler handle with cut, serrated bottom edge and holes drilled at each end. One end has a dark commercial leather strap handle. The opposite end has a light coloured commercial leather strip that is tied through the hole and pointed at the free ends.
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Title
Quirt Riding Whip
Date
prior to 1970
Material
antler; skin
Dimensions
5.0 x 108.0 cm
Description
Antler handle with cut, serrated bottom edge and holes drilled at each end. One end has a dark commercial leather strap handle. The opposite end has a light coloured commercial leather strip that is tied through the hole and pointed at the free ends.
Subject
Indigenous
animals, horses
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
106.06.3035
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
plastic; skin; glass
Catalogue Number
108.05.3014
Description
Small plastic male doll with cut marks on the head from alteration. The doll is wearing a black regalia set decorated with white beads and sequins held on with blue beads. A thong wrapped hoop is attached to the doll’s left arm. There are hide fringes at the calves, wrists, and on the head (like…
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Title
Doll
Date
prior to 1970
Material
plastic; skin; glass
Dimensions
4.5 x 7.5 x 10.0 cm
Description
Small plastic male doll with cut marks on the head from alteration. The doll is wearing a black regalia set decorated with white beads and sequins held on with blue beads. A thong wrapped hoop is attached to the doll’s left arm. There are hide fringes at the calves, wrists, and on the head (like a roach). The feet, covered in moccasins that have blue and orange beads, are attached to a hide loop.
Subject
Indigenous
crafts
beadwork
children
dancing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
108.05.3014
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Date
1960 – 1980
Material
wood; glass; plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.05.1020
Description
Burled wood attached to an octagonal base. The burled wood and base have been drilled and wired to create a table lamp. Paisley corduroy fabric has been glued to the underside of the base. The lamp has a beige lampshade with brown trim.
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Title
Electric Lamp
Date
1960 – 1980
Material
wood; glass; plastic; fibre
Description
Burled wood attached to an octagonal base. The burled wood and base have been drilled and wired to create a table lamp. Paisley corduroy fabric has been glued to the underside of the base. The lamp has a beige lampshade with brown trim.
Subject
crafts
woodwork
households
Liz Boles
Edward Feuz Jr.
Swiss Guides
Credit
Gift of Glen Boles, Cochrane, 2003
Catalogue Number
102.05.1020
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Date
n.d.
Material
plastic
Catalogue Number
107.01.0243
Description
A plastic Christmas tree topper. Metallic golden cylinder that widens to a round bulb with a concave indent and then has a large bell shaped top that narrows to a point. Silver glitter at base and around indent. Green and red rings inside the indent. Top portion is silver.
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Title
Holiday Ornament
Date
n.d.
Material
plastic
Dimensions
17.0 x 6.5 cm
Description
A plastic Christmas tree topper. Metallic golden cylinder that widens to a round bulb with a concave indent and then has a large bell shaped top that narrows to a point. Silver glitter at base and around indent. Green and red rings inside the indent. Top portion is silver.
Subject
whyte home
Christmas
holiday
decor
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0243
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.43.0006
Description
A wooden block with a copper plate on top that has been finely engraved with the image of a man (in reverse) wearing a suit and a hat. Photogravure means of printmaking.
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Title
Engraving Plate
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
7.5 x 5.5 cm
Description
A wooden block with a copper plate on top that has been finely engraved with the image of a man (in reverse) wearing a suit and a hat. Photogravure means of printmaking.
Subject
Whyte home
photography
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.43.0006
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Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.43.0007
Description
A wooden block with a metal plate that has been engraved in reverse with the design for Peter and Catharine’s 1955 Christmas card (WyP.04.37): Peter is standing beside Catharine who is sitting on a stump. Peter appears to be holding Catharine’s hand. They are watching a group of animals sitting at …
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Title
Printing Block
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
10.0 x 15.5 cm
Description
A wooden block with a metal plate that has been engraved in reverse with the design for Peter and Catharine’s 1955 Christmas card (WyP.04.37): Peter is standing beside Catharine who is sitting on a stump. Peter appears to be holding Catharine’s hand. They are watching a group of animals sitting at easels painting landscapes on canvas. In the background there is a mountain range. Below is “SEASONS GREETINGS 1955 CATHARINE AND PETER”. On the back is paper tape with “Crag & Canyon Printers and Publishers Phone 143 BANFF, ALBERTA”
Subject
Whyte home
Christmas
Peter Whyte
correspondence
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.43.0007
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.43.0017
Description
A wooden block with a metal; plate affixed to it. Plate is engraved in relief with a design of a man and woman (Peter and Catharine Whyte?) in travel clothes and holding baggage are walking on a globe, indicating they are traveling. Ink stains on metal and wood block. Corresponds to ink drawing WyP…
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Title
Printing Block
Date
n.d.
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
11.5 x 9.0 cm
Description
A wooden block with a metal; plate affixed to it. Plate is engraved in relief with a design of a man and woman (Peter and Catharine Whyte?) in travel clothes and holding baggage are walking on a globe, indicating they are traveling. Ink stains on metal and wood block. Corresponds to ink drawing WyP.03.249 and ink and watercolour WyP.03.302.
Subject
Whyte home
art
Peter Whyte
printing
travel
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.43.0017
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.43.0018
Description
A wooden block with a metal plate affixed to it. The plate has been engraved (in relief) with a figure with their head buried in snow, skis sticking up in the air. A hill with a winding ski trail is in the background, suggesting that this person has fallen into the snow after skiing down the hill. …
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Title
Printing Block
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
14.5 x 10.0 cm
Description
A wooden block with a metal plate affixed to it. The plate has been engraved (in relief) with a figure with their head buried in snow, skis sticking up in the air. A hill with a winding ski trail is in the background, suggesting that this person has fallen into the snow after skiing down the hill. “Merry Christmas” is in the top right corner and “Peter Whyte” is in the bottom left corner. Corresponds with ink print WyP.03.653.
Subject
Whyte home
printing
art
Peter Whyte
Christmas
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.43.0018
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.43.0023
Description
A wooden block with metal pieces that have been carved in the shapes of a moose head and foreleg at left, and two seated animals (fox? and deer). Animals are a part of a larger scene shown in sketch WyP.03.799 and ink drawing WyP.03.937 of animals watching Peter and Catharine Whyte paint. Full engr…
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Title
Printing Block
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
6.0 x 9.5 x 2.0 cm
Description
A wooden block with metal pieces that have been carved in the shapes of a moose head and foreleg at left, and two seated animals (fox? and deer). Animals are a part of a larger scene shown in sketch WyP.03.799 and ink drawing WyP.03.937 of animals watching Peter and Catharine Whyte paint. Full engraved scene can be seen on block 104.43.0008.
Subject
Whyte home
Peter Whyte
art
engraving
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.43.0023
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.0517
Description
Rectangular metal tray made of silver plated copper. Tray has a border of grapes, leaves, and vines. Interior depression slightly bone shaped. Hallmarks: scissors, crown, bell stamped on base.
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Title
Household Tray
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.2 x 11,0 x 21.5 cm
Description
Rectangular metal tray made of silver plated copper. Tray has a border of grapes, leaves, and vines. Interior depression slightly bone shaped. Hallmarks: scissors, crown, bell stamped on base.
Subject
Whyte home
Decor
accessories
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0517
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; bristles
Catalogue Number
102.04.0518
Description
A wooden brush with brown and black bristles and a long, round handle. Stamped near the handle is “ATLAS 80”
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Title
Brush
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; bristles
Dimensions
9.0 x 4.5 x 34.0 cm
Description
A wooden brush with brown and black bristles and a long, round handle. Stamped near the handle is “ATLAS 80”
Subject
Whyte home
household accessories
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0518
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
102.03.0147 a,b
Description
A pair of wooden armchairs with woven wicker seats. Chairs have 5 horizontal slats for backrests, arms bend up slightly 1/3 of the way forward. Legs taper slightly and are connected with two dowels at sides a and one at back.
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Title
Armchair Chair
Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Dimensions
83.0 x 52,0 cm
Description
A pair of wooden armchairs with woven wicker seats. Chairs have 5 horizontal slats for backrests, arms bend up slightly 1/3 of the way forward. Legs taper slightly and are connected with two dowels at sides a and one at back.
Subject
Whyte home
furniture
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0147 a,b
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Date
n.d.
Material
rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.0134
Description
A pair of simple black rubber boots that go up to the upper thigh. Stamp on bottom says “MADE IN CANADA”. “7” is stamped inside each boot.
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Title
Hip Boot
Date
n.d.
Material
rubber
Dimensions
67.5 x 19.0 x 31.0 cm
Description
A pair of simple black rubber boots that go up to the upper thigh. Stamp on bottom says “MADE IN CANADA”. “7” is stamped inside each boot.
Subject
Whyte home
footware
fishing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.03.0134
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; paper
Catalogue Number
105.02.0149
Description
A wooden block with a newspaper article from the Banff Crag and Canyon. Article is entitled “Order of Canada for Banff Artist” and has a white graph of Catharine Robb Whyte. Edges of article have been burnt, as have front and edges of wooden block.
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Title
Commemorative Plaque
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; paper
Dimensions
43.0 x 24.0 cm
Description
A wooden block with a newspaper article from the Banff Crag and Canyon. Article is entitled “Order of Canada for Banff Artist” and has a white graph of Catharine Robb Whyte. Edges of article have been burnt, as have front and edges of wooden block.
Subject
Whyte home
Catharine Robb Whyte
Banff
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0149
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.0521
Description
A rectangular metal tray with 8 sides. Tray has been painted yellow with a border inside that is filled with leaves and blue flowers. In the centre is a painted flower arrangement in a basket.
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Title
Decorative Tray
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.0 x 32.0 x 46.0 cm
Description
A rectangular metal tray with 8 sides. Tray has been painted yellow with a border inside that is filled with leaves and blue flowers. In the centre is a painted flower arrangement in a basket.
Subject
Whyte home
decor
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0521
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