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Athletic Medal

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Date: 1925 – 1930

Material: metal; fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1135 a-s

Description: A collection of athletic prizes including 3 medals and 16 ribbons. The medals are for ski jumping (1926), and running. The ribbons are from the Banff High School: 6 red (first), 5 blue (second), 1 grey (faded?; second), and 4 white (third).

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Title: Athletic Medal

Date: 1925 – 1930

Material: metal; fibre

Description: A collection of athletic prizes including 3 medals and 16 ribbons. The medals are for ski jumping (1926), and running. The ribbons are from the Banff High School: 6 red (first), 5 blue (second), 1 grey (faded?; second), and 4 white (third).

Subject: Arthur Harris; sports; athletics; Banff High School; skiing; running; awards

Credit: Gift of Arthur Gray Harris, Vancouver, 1992

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1135 a-s

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Athletic Medal

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Date: 1922 – 1925

Material: metal; wood; fabric

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1234 a-r

Description: A collection of 18 medals belonging to Banff speed skater Stanley Johnson. The medals are pinned on a wood shield covered with faded black velvet. From viewer’s left, the medals are as follows:(a) is silver, round, and measures 2.8cm in diameter. The front has a relief of a head and neck of a Bigho…

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Title: Athletic Medal

Date: 1922 – 1925

Material: metal; wood; fabric

Description: A collection of 18 medals belonging to Banff speed skater Stanley Johnson. The medals are pinned on a wood shield covered with faded black velvet. From viewer’s left, the medals are as follows:(a) is silver, round, and measures 2.8cm in diameter. The front has a relief of a head and neck of a Bighorn sheep; a ram with curling horns. Above the ram’s head is the word “BANFF” in raised printing, on the viewer’s left of the ram’s neck “WINTER”, and on the viewer’s right “SPORTS”. Engraved on the back of the medal, at the top, an arced “440 -YD SKATE” under that “1922”. On the bottom an arced “STERLING” and underneath it appears to say “BANFF” but is indiscernible.(b) is gold in the shape of a Maltese cross and measures 3.20cm square. There is a circular medal superimposed on the cross. In the middle is a relief of a speed skater in action; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back is “B.W.C.”, under that “SKATING”, under that “220” “SR”, under that “ -1923-” (between the “19” and the “23” is the solder point for the the circle on the front), and under that “1st”. On the bottom of the medal is bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.(c) is a silver medal; a bar pin (3.50cmx1.0 at its widest part), from which, suspended by a red and yellow ribbon looped through a metal ring, is a circular medal measuring 2.90cm in diameter. The bar pin has a scrolled top and a rectangular framed space in which “FIRST PRIZE” is engraved in italics. There is a hinged pin fastened by a metal clasp on the back of the bar pin. The suspended circular medal has a bound wreath of laurel leaves around the rim and inside the circle of leaves these words are engraved in a rimmed circle “EDMONTON - WINTER - CARNIVAL” and inside another rimmed circle in the middle “SENIOR” and underneath “ONE MILE”. On the back, on the top “Won by” is engraved in script and on the bottom “STERLING” and something indiscernable (a hallmark).(d) A gold six-pointed star (3.50cm) interspersed with maple leaves. There is a circlular medal superimposed on the cross. In the middle is a relief of a speed skater in action; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. On the back “B.W.C., under that “SKATING” under that “880 Sr”, under that something that looks like“ -19 indiscernible-” (between the “19” and the indiscernible is the solder point for the the circle on the front) and under that “1st” underlined and ”-1924--” underlined. On the bottom of the medal is bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.(e) is silver, round, and measures 2.8cm in diameter. The front has a relief of the head and neck of a Bighorn sheep; a ram with curling horns. Above the ram’s head is the word “BANFF” in raised printing, on viewer’s left of the ram’s neck “WINTER” and on viewer’s right “SPORTS”. Engraved on the back of the medal, at the top an arced “ONE MILE SKATE” underneath that “1922” On the bottom an arced “STERLING” and underneath it appears to say “BANFF” but is indiscernible.(f) is gold in the shape of a Maltese cross with four scrolled edges. There is a rimmed circular medal dropped in and soldered. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “B.W.C.”, under that “SKATING”, under that “1 MILE”, under that something indiscernible (could be a scroll), under that “-1st-”, and under that “1924”. On the bottom of the medal is bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.(g) is gold, only three-quarters is a circle (2.40cm diameter) as there is a scrolled bottom. There is a beaver on top of a shield; engraved on the shield “EDMONTON - WINTER - CARNIVAL” under that “1923”. On both sides of the engraved shield there are maple leaves. Engraved on the back “2nd”, under that arced “SEN. 220YDS RACE”, under that “WON BY”. On the bottom of the medal something that looks like a star in a circle followed by a star (hallmarks).(h) is gold, only three-quarters of the medal is a circle (2.40cm diameter), as there is a scrolled bottom. There is a beaver on top an shield; engraved on the shield “EDMONTON - WINTER - CARNIVAL” under that “1923”. On both sides of the engraved shield there are maple leaves. Engraved on the back “-SEN-”, under that arced “440YDS. RACE”, under that “2nd”, under that “WON BY”. On the bottom of the medal something that looks like a star in a circle followed by a star (hallmarks).(i) is a silver medal measuring 3.0cmx2.50cm wide; a shield superimposed on three cutout scrolls on top and a cutout wreaths of leaves around the medal, with the crossed stems on the bottom. Engraved on the shield is “EDMONTON”, under that “WINTER”, under that “CARNIVAL”, under that “1923”. On the back is engraving “3RD”, underneath that “800 YDS RACE”, under that “WON BY”. On the bottom, viewer’s left, the word “STERLING” is imprinted.(j) an elaborately scrolled silver frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circlular medal dropped in and soldered. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING”, under that “CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that, in script “Blatchford Cup”, under that “-1MILE-”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom ‘STERLING” and “925” and something indiscernible.(k) a silver Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cmx3.0cm ) with a superimposed circular medal soldered on in the middle. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath him is a laurel wreath. Engraved in an arc over the skater is “BANFF W.S. 1925”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “2ND” and underneath “440YDS”; printed on the bottom “STERLING 925” and something indiscernible.(l) a gold Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cmx3.0cm ) with a rimmed circlular silver medal dropped in and soldered on. Engraved on the medal in arced printing is “EDMONTON”, under that “WINTER”, under that “CARNIVAL”, under that “1923”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “1ST”, underneath that “SEN. 5 MILE RACE”; and underneath “WON BY”. Imprinted on the bottom of the medal is a bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.m) a silver Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cmx2.50cm wide) with a scroll on top.There is a rimmed circular medal dropped in and soldered on. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. “BANFF W.S. 1925”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “2ND” and underneath “1/2 MILE”; printed on the bottom “STERLING 925” and something indiscernible.(n) an elaborately scrolled silver frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circular gold medal dropped in and soldered. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that “Blatchford Cup” in script, under that “-3MILES-”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom ‘STERLING” and “925” and something indiscernible.(o) an elaborately scrolled copper frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circular copper medal dropped in and soldered on. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that “Blatchford Cup” in script, under that “440YDS”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom a “B” in script.(p) a silver Maltese cross shape (measuring radius of 4.0cm) superimposed on a cut-out circular wreath (measuring radius of 3.50cm) of laurel leaves. Superimposed on the cross is a rimmed circular gold medal. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. “BANFF W.S. 1924”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “220YD” and underneath “1/2 MILE”; printed on the bottom “925” something indiscernible and “STERLING. (q) an elaborately scrolled copper frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circular copper medal dropped in and soldered on. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that “Blatchford Cup” in script, under that “220YDS”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom a “B” in script.(r) a gold Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cm) superimposed on a cut-out circular wreath (measuring 3.5cm) of maple leaves. Superimposed on the cross is a rimmed circular gold medal. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. On the back of the medal, engraved on the top part “B.W.C.” underneath that “SKATING”, underneath that “2 MILE”, underneath that “1925”, and underneath that imprinted on the bottom of the Maltese cross-shaped medal is a bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.

Subject: sports; speed skating; Banff; Stanley Johnson

Credit: Gift of Howard Johnson, 2009

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1234 a-r

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Athletic Medal

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Date: 1922

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1244

Description: A circular, 10K gold medal with a ram’s head and neck, around which is printed “BANFF WINTER SPORTS”, on one side and on the other ”1922” “SENIOR HOCKEY” 10K B.M. CO.

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Title: Athletic Medal

Date: 1922

Material: metal

Dimensions: 3.0 radius cm

Description: A circular, 10K gold medal with a ram’s head and neck, around which is printed “BANFF WINTER SPORTS”, on one side and on the other ”1922” “SENIOR HOCKEY” 10K B.M. CO.

Subject: sports; winter; hockey; Banff

Credit: Gift of Horace Baker, Banff , 2011

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1244

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Athletic Medal

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Date: 1925 – 1950

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.0107

Description: Small, thin, rectangular, brass plaque with relief figure of swimmer diving, diagonally across front. Four small eyelet rings, two at top and two at bottom, to fasten medal to something, chain links? .

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Title: Athletic Medal

Date: 1925 – 1950

Material: metal

Dimensions: 2.3 x 0.1 x 2.8 cm

Description: Small, thin, rectangular, brass plaque with relief figure of swimmer diving, diagonally across front. Four small eyelet rings, two at top and two at bottom, to fasten medal to something, chain links? .

Subject: Whyte home; sports; swimming; diving

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.09.0107

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Athletic Medal

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Date: 1924 – 1931

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1071 a,b

Description: Two sports medals (a) BBC 1931 "Men's Club War Canoe", 3.4 high, round silver medal. Canoe on front, wreath on back. (b) Banff WC 1924 "Ladies Championship", 3.7 high. Fancy rectangular gold medal, hockey player on front with three maple leaves underneath.

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Title: Athletic Medal

Date: 1924 – 1931

Material: metal

Dimensions: 3.4 cm

Description: Two sports medals (a) BBC 1931 "Men's Club War Canoe", 3.4 high, round silver medal. Canoe on front, wreath on back. (b) Banff WC 1924 "Ladies Championship", 3.7 high. Fancy rectangular gold medal, hockey player on front with three maple leaves underneath.

Subject: sports; Jim Boyce; canoeing; hockey; Banff Winter Carnival; Banff Winter Sports Association

Credit: Gift of Dorothy Boyce, Banff, 1985

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1071 a,b

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Athletic Medal

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Date: 1921 – 1926

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1011 a,b

Description: Two small metal athletic medals. (a) 1926 girls' race, round, silver coloured, round gold coloured crest in centre "Banff 1926", snowshoer in forest. On back "100 yds Girls under 14 2nd. (b) 1921 Bankhead Park League. Octanonal shaped gold coloured, crest in centre has a soccer player, wreath b…

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Title: Athletic Medal

Date: 1921 – 1926

Material: metal

Description: Two small metal athletic medals. (a) 1926 girls' race, round, silver coloured, round gold coloured crest in centre "Banff 1926", snowshoer in forest. On back "100 yds Girls under 14 2nd. (b) 1921 Bankhead Park League. Octanonal shaped gold coloured, crest in centre has a soccer player, wreath below. On back "Bankhead F.C. Natl Park League Winners 1921 A. Wright".

Subject: sports; winter; summer; Bankhead

Credit: Gift of W. J. Wright, Kamloops, 1969

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1011 a,b

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Athletic Medal

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Date: 1922

Material: metal; fibre; paper

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1021 a,b

Description: Silver coloured soccer medal in box. (a) Medal is oval, 4.7x3.0. 'ribbons' top and bottom etched "Hutchinson (top) and cup 1922 (bottom), Central part of medal is a man standing with his right leg on top of a soccer ball. To his right is a shield shape enameled design, green bottom tip. "Won b…

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Title: Athletic Medal

Date: 1922

Material: metal; fibre; paper

Description: Silver coloured soccer medal in box. (a) Medal is oval, 4.7x3.0. 'ribbons' top and bottom etched "Hutchinson (top) and cup 1922 (bottom), Central part of medal is a man standing with his right leg on top of a soccer ball. To his right is a shield shape enameled design, green bottom tip. "Won by" on back. (b) Red clam shell box, lined, top with cream coloured satin and bottom lined with dark blue velvet.

Subject: sports; summer; Jack White; Dave White Jr.

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1021 a,b

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Athletic Medal

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Date: 1928

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1038

Description: Dr. Quigley's "1928 Trap Shooting, Green Shoot". Rectangular silver coloured medal, "Banff Winter Sports" at top, "1928" at bottom, mountain lake scene on front. "Trap Shooting Green Shoot 2nd" on back.

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Title: Athletic Medal

Date: 1928

Material: metal

Dimensions: 3.1 x 2.2 cm

Description: Dr. Quigley's "1928 Trap Shooting, Green Shoot". Rectangular silver coloured medal, "Banff Winter Sports" at top, "1928" at bottom, mountain lake scene on front. "Trap Shooting Green Shoot 2nd" on back.

Subject: sports; trap shooting; Banff Winter Sports; Dr. Quigley

Credit: Gift of Cyril Paris, Banff, 1968

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1038

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Athletic Medal

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Date: 1928

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1060

Description: Rectangular silver coloured medal, "1928" on bottom, wreath extending in a half circle upwards "Canoe Doubles Banff" at top.

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Title: Athletic Medal

Date: 1928

Material: metal

Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.5 cm

Description: Rectangular silver coloured medal, "1928" on bottom, wreath extending in a half circle upwards "Canoe Doubles Banff" at top.

Subject: sports; summer; canoeing; Forrest Kidney; Pop Kidney

Credit: Gift of Karin MacAulay, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1060

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Athletic Medal

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Date: 1922

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1099

Description: Gold coloured round medal, ram's head in centre. "Banff Winter Sports" along edge of medal completely surrounding the ram. "1922 Senior Hockey" on back.

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Title: Athletic Medal

Date: 1922

Material: metal

Description: Gold coloured round medal, ram's head in centre. "Banff Winter Sports" along edge of medal completely surrounding the ram. "1922 Senior Hockey" on back.

Subject: sports; winter; hockey; Banff Winter Sports

Credit: Gift of Mabel Aubin, Banff, 1970

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1099

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Teacup

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Date: 1920 – 1950

Material: ceramic, bone china

Catalogue Number: 104.20.0148

Description: A cup with a flared lip and a loop handle. The cup is decorated with a narrow band of colour below a series of small dots that form a border at the inside of the lip. There are six clusters of flowers spaced around the insides and a basket of flowers tied with a ribbon at the bottom of the cup. …

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Title: Teacup

Date: 1920 – 1950

Material: ceramic, bone china

Description: A cup with a flared lip and a loop handle. The cup is decorated with a narrow band of colour below a series of small dots that form a border at the inside of the lip. There are six clusters of flowers spaced around the insides and a basket of flowers tied with a ribbon at the bottom of the cup. The outside of the cup has a single flower on a stem flanked by two smaller blossoms. The cup is marked “Aynsley, England RD No 628721”.

Subject: households; social customs; flowers

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 104.20.0148

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Teacup

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Date: 1920 – 1950

Material: ceramic, bone china

Catalogue Number: 104.20.0149

Description: A wide shallow cup tapering to a narrow base. The cup is white with a heavy dark floral band outlined with brush strokes as a border inside the rim. The cup is also decorated with delicate sprigs of flowers scattered over inside and outside of cup. The cup’s loop handle, base and rim are accente…

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Title: Teacup

Date: 1920 – 1950

Material: ceramic, bone china

Description: A wide shallow cup tapering to a narrow base. The cup is white with a heavy dark floral band outlined with brush strokes as a border inside the rim. The cup is also decorated with delicate sprigs of flowers scattered over inside and outside of cup. The cup’s loop handle, base and rim are accented with gold lines and dots. The cup is marked “Made in England” and “Coalport AD 1750 8033”.

Subject: households; social customs; flowers

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 104.20.0149

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Teacup

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Date: 1920 – 1940

Material: ceramic

Catalogue Number: 104.20.0205 a,b

Description: A pair of flat bottomed, straight sided cups with the top opening wider than the base. Each cup is white inside with a dense blue pattern of birds and vine-like curlicues covering the outside.

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Title: Teacup

Date: 1920 – 1940

Material: ceramic

Dimensions: 6.5 cm

Description: A pair of flat bottomed, straight sided cups with the top opening wider than the base. Each cup is white inside with a dense blue pattern of birds and vine-like curlicues covering the outside.