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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.01.0017
Description
A round metal coin with lettering “HEADS I WIN CCC CASCARETS ALWAYS WIN BEST FOR THE BOWELS” on one side and the relief of a winged child, sitting on chamberpot with “TAILS YOU LOSE ALL GOING OUT-NOTHING COMING IN” around.
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Title
Advertising Token
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.2 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm
Description
A round metal coin with lettering “HEADS I WIN CCC CASCARETS ALWAYS WIN BEST FOR THE BOWELS” on one side and the relief of a winged child, sitting on chamberpot with “TAILS YOU LOSE ALL GOING OUT-NOTHING COMING IN” around.
Subject
Whyte home
novelty
advertising
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.01.0017
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.0266
Description
A flat metal bottle opener stamped with “CANADA DRY The Champagne of Ginger Ales” and “MADE IN U.S.A.”. Hole at bottom for hanging from hook or keychain.
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Title
Bottle Opener
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.0 x 8.0 cm
Description
A flat metal bottle opener stamped with “CANADA DRY The Champagne of Ginger Ales” and “MADE IN U.S.A.”. Hole at bottom for hanging from hook or keychain.
Subject
Whyte home
drinking
beverage
advertising
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0266
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.23.1014 a,b
Description
Broom holder in two parts, a wall bracket and a clamp to hold the broom. The bracket is marked “BANFF METETERIA ED EVANS PROP. Finest Quality of Fresh and Cured Meats Fresh and Cured Fish in Season D------ Name C---- Meats PHONE 241 BANFF ALTA.”
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Title
Broom Holder
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal
Description
Broom holder in two parts, a wall bracket and a clamp to hold the broom. The bracket is marked “BANFF METETERIA ED EVANS PROP. Finest Quality of Fresh and Cured Meats Fresh and Cured Fish in Season D------ Name C---- Meats PHONE 241 BANFF ALTA.”
Subject
households
advertising
Banff Meteteria
Credit
Gift of Steve T. Hincks, Banff, 1989
Catalogue Number
104.23.1014 a,b
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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
1945
Material
skin; wood; hair; glass
Catalogue Number
108.05.1021
Description
A miniature pinto made out of balsa wood. A realistic horse standing solidly on four feet, head up, turned to the left. A soft curly mane and tail. Glass eyes and hole for a bit that goes through his mouth. It is the most wonderful toy I've ever seen.
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Title
Horse Toy, Animal
Date
1945
Material
skin; wood; hair; glass
Dimensions
53.0 x 44.0 x 52.0 cm
Description
A miniature pinto made out of balsa wood. A realistic horse standing solidly on four feet, head up, turned to the left. A soft curly mane and tail. Glass eyes and hole for a bit that goes through his mouth. It is the most wonderful toy I've ever seen.
Subject
advertising
Ted's Novelty Shop
miniature
toy
horse
Credit
Gift of Mary Shaw, Banff, 1991
Catalogue Number
108.05.1021
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Letterpress Printing Plate

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Date
n.d.
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.43.1021 a-d
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a depiction of a “welcome” sign that is hanging on a post. (b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a depiction of a man running, and holding a newspaper in one hand that reads “EXTRA” and a stack of papers in th…
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Title
Letterpress Printing Plate
Date
n.d.
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
2.0 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a depiction of a “welcome” sign that is hanging on a post. (b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a depiction of a man running, and holding a newspaper in one hand that reads “EXTRA” and a stack of papers in the other hand. The man is yelling. 3.3 x 2.0 x 3.0(c) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a depiction of a ying-yang symbol. 2.0 x 1.7 x 1.7 (d) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a depiction of a regal figure with a decorative coat, holding a chalice, and wearing a crown. The man is waving with the other hand. 8.3 x 2.0 x 5.5
Subject
Banff Crag and Canyon
printing press
media
newspaper
advertising
Credit
Gift of Margaret Nicks, Canmore, 2020
Catalogue Number
104.43.1021 a-d
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Letterpress Printing Plate

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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.43.1015 a-d
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with logo for Norquay featuring two snow-capped mountain peaks, a stylized sun, and the word “NORQUAY” at the bottom(b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with the Norquay logo on the right-hand side [see (a)] and the in…
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Title
Letterpress Printing Plate
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
(a) 2.1; (b) 2.2; (c) 2.2; (d) 2.2 x (a) 2.6; (b) 2.0; (c) 3.1; (d) 1.4 x (a) 2.7; (b) 8.6; (c) 3.5; (d) 2.5 cm
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with logo for Norquay featuring two snow-capped mountain peaks, a stylized sun, and the word “NORQUAY” at the bottom(b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with the Norquay logo on the right-hand side [see (a)] and the inscription on the left: “MT. NORQUAY VILLAGE (BANFF) LTD / Operating Mt Norquay Ski Lodge / BOX 146 BANFF ALBERTA CANADA(c) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with “Ski BIG 3” logo(d) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with “Lake Louise” logo
Subject
Banff Crag and Canyon
printing press
media
newspaper
advertising
Ski Big 3
Norquay
Lake Louise
Credit
Gift of Margaret Nicks, Canmore, 2020
Catalogue Number
104.43.1015 a-d
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Letterpress Printing Plate

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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.43.1016 a-j
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with “CP Hotels” logo(b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with contact information for the CP Hotels Regional Director of Sales; CP Hotels logo in top right corner followed by inscription: “REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF SALES O…
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Title
Letterpress Printing Plate
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
(a) 2.2; (b) 2.4; (c) 2.2; (d) 2.2; (e) 2.3; (f) 2.2; (g) 2.3; (h) 2.1; (i) 2.0; (j) 2.0 x (a) 1.5; (b) 4.3; (c) 2.7; (d) 1.2; (e) 1.9; (f) 1.1; (g) 1.5; (h) 2.2; (i) 2.3; (j) 3.3 x (a) 5.0; (b) 16.3; (c) 4.6; (d) 5.7; (e) 6.8; (f) 1.3; (g) 3.5; (h) 3.3; (i) 9.9; (j) 6.7 cm
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with “CP Hotels” logo(b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with contact information for the CP Hotels Regional Director of Sales; CP Hotels logo in top right corner followed by inscription: “REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF SALES ORIENT-PACIFIC RIM / JEAN CIMON / DIRECTOR OF SALES / DIRECTEUR DES VENTES / BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL / CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE / BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA / TEL.: (403) 762-2211 / TEL.: 038-21705”; Japanese translation on the left side of the block(c) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Chateau Lake Louise logo, CP Hotels logo and image of the Chateau Lake Louise(d) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Chateau Lake Louise logo(e) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with inscription: “BANFF SPRINGS / HOTEL / BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA / T0L 0E0” and logo on the right-hand side: a stylized head in profile of an Indigenous man wearing a Plains style feathered headdress(f) Banff Springs Hotel logo: image of a stylized head in profile of an Indigenous man wearing a Plains style feathered headdress(g) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with façade of the Banff Springs Hotel(h) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with the Deer Lodge logo: an image of a deer leaping over a meadow framed by two long grass scrubs; a scroll at the bottom bears the inscription: “NOBISCUM HABITA”(i) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Deer Lodge logo [see (h)] on the right; inscription on the left: “DEER LODGE / IN THE HEART OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES / LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA / ALTITUDE 5680 FT / CANADA” (j) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with outline of a mountain in the background and pines on the right; inscription on the left: “BANFF’S / RIMROCK”
Subject
Banff Crag and Canyon
printing press
media
newspaper
advertising
hotels
Credit
Gift of Margaret Nicks, Canmore, 2020
Catalogue Number
104.43.1016 a-j
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Letterpress Printing Plate

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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.43.1017 a-g
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with image of a globe encircled by two words: “SIGHT-SEEING” on top and “EVERYWHERE” on the bottom; the globe is partly covered by a diamond with the inscription: “The / GRAY LINE / TRADEMARK / REGISTERED”; large version(b) metal letterpres…
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Title
Letterpress Printing Plate
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
(a) 2.2; (b) 2.2; (c) 2.3; (d) 2.2; (e) 2.2; (f) 2.3; (g) 2.4 x (a) 7.1; (b) 1.4; (c) 4.0; (d) 1.0; (e) 2.0; (f) 2.2; (g) 5.9 x (a) 7.8; (b) 1.6; (c) 7.7; (d) 1.6; (e) 9.2; (f) 6.9; (g) 13.3 cm
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with image of a globe encircled by two words: “SIGHT-SEEING” on top and “EVERYWHERE” on the bottom; the globe is partly covered by a diamond with the inscription: “The / GRAY LINE / TRADEMARK / REGISTERED”; large version(b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with The Gray Line logo and globe [see (a)]; small version(c) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with The Gray Line diamond logo alone [see (a)]; large version(d) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with The Gray Line diamond logo alone [see (a)]; small version(e) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Norquay logo on the right [see 104.43.1015 (a)]; inscription on the left: “BANFF CABLELIFTS LTD / Operating Mt Norquay Ski Area and Banff Cablecars / BOX 40 BANFF. / ALBERTA. / CANADA”(f) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block reading: “Brewster Transport / COMPANY LIMITED”(g) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block figuring an advertisement for the Brewster stubby knife; image of the knife and its case in the centre with 15 arrows and captions describing the knife’s different features; label at the top: “YOUR / OUTDOOR FRIEND / the Brewster / STUBBY KNIFE / THE BEST ALL-ROUND OUT-DOOR [sic] KNIFE ON THE MARKET / 8” OVERALL LENGTH”; label at the bottom: “HIGHEST QUALITY IMPORTED STEEL / DEALERSHIPS OPEN / $3.95 / POSTPAID / BY MONEY ORDER / OR CHECK / BREWSTER STUBBY KNIFE / BOX 400. / BANFF. / ALTA. CANADA.”
Subject
Banff Crag and Canyon
printing press
media
newspaper
advertising
The Gray Line
Brewster Transport
Brewster Stubby Knife
Banff Cablelifts
Credit
Gift of Margaret Nicks, Canmore, 2020
Catalogue Number
104.43.1017 a-g
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Letterpress Printing Plate

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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.43.1018 a-k
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block reading: “SKYLINE TRAIL HIKERS”(b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Kinsmen Kinette logo: leaves forming a crown encircling the letters “KIN”; scroll in the bottom reading: “KINSMEN / KINETTE”(c) metal letterpres…
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Title
Letterpress Printing Plate
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
(a) 2.1; (b) 2.2; (c) 2.3; (d) 2.3; (e) 2.3; (f) 2.2; (h) 2.3; (i) 2.1; (j) 2.2; (k) 2.3 x (a) 1.0; (b) 2.5; (c) 2.0; (d) 1.2; (e) 1.3; (f) 2.5; (h) 2.4; (i) 2.1; (j) 1.7; (k) 1.2 x (a) 7.6; (b) 3.1; (c) 2.0; (d) 1.4; (e) 3.2; (f) 2.3; (h) 2.2; (i) 2.5; (j) 4.0; (k) 7.2 cm
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block reading: “SKYLINE TRAIL HIKERS”(b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Kinsmen Kinette logo: leaves forming a crown encircling the letters “KIN”; scroll in the bottom reading: “KINSMEN / KINETTE”(c) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with smaller version of (b)(d) (e) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Kiwanis International logo; large initial K in the centre of a circle with inscription “KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL” on the periphery(f) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with the Alpine Club of Canada logo: an oval formed by a rope with a coat of arms in the centre dominated by the head of a bighorn sheep; the coat of arms, partly covering two crossed axes, represents three vertical stripes; it rests on a looped rope; the inscription “THE ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA” runs along the bottom part of the oval(g) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Trail Riders logo: a circle with inscription “TRAIL RAIDERS / CANADIAN ROCKIES” on the outside; profile view of a person riding a horse in the middle(h) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Al Azhar logo; star and crescent pendant hanging from a saber; inscription “AL AZHAR” on the blade; pharaoh head wearing a “nemes”, a piece of striped headcloth, represented in the middle part of the crescent(i) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with American Society of Travel Agents logo: globe with inscription “ASTA” in the centre and “AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL AGENTS” running along the circumference(j) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Banff Flying Club logo: coat of arms with a view of Mount Rundle framed by two wings; inscription in a circle around the coat of arms: “BANFF / FLYING CLUB”(k) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with inscription: “RETURN TO / THE BANFF SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MANAGEMENT”
Subject
Banff Crag and Canyon
printing press
media
newspaper
advertising
club logo
Credit
Gift of Margaret Nicks, Canmore, 2020
Catalogue Number
104.43.1018 a-k
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Letterpress Printing Plate

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.43.1019%20a-c
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.43.1019 a-c
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with logo for Alpine Films: capital letter A framed in a triangle, topped by a stylized film camera; inscription at the bottom: “ALPINE FILMS”(b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Esso logo(c) metal letterpress pri…
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Title
Letterpress Printing Plate
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
(a) 2.2; (b) 2.2; (c) 2.3 x (a) 3.2; (b) 1.6; (c) 1.2 x (a) 5.4; (b) 1.9; (c) 4.2 cm
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with logo for Alpine Films: capital letter A framed in a triangle, topped by a stylized film camera; inscription at the bottom: “ALPINE FILMS”(b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Esso logo(c) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with inscription: “Maple Vacance” and maple leaf icon
Subject
Banff Crag and Canyon
printing press
media
newspaper
advertising
Esso
Alpine Films
Maple Vacance
Credit
Gift of Margaret Nicks, Canmore, 2020
Catalogue Number
104.43.1019 a-c
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Letterpress Printing Plate

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Date
n.d.
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.43.1020 a-j
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a depiction of the head of an elk above a floral wreath and the letters “B.P.O.E” which are split in the middle with a clock. (b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a circular logo that has the letters “BT Co.…
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Title
Letterpress Printing Plate
Date
n.d.
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
2.0 x 2.0 x 2.0 cm
Description
(a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a depiction of the head of an elk above a floral wreath and the letters “B.P.O.E” which are split in the middle with a clock. (b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a circular logo that has the letters “BT Co.” The B and T are the largest, with the C going through the bottom part of the B and the T, and a small O after the C. 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.5(c) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a depiction of a man on skis going downhill with a large bag on his back and two poles. 2.7 x 1.5 x 2.3(d) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with the head of a man in a headdress looking to the side depicted on it. 3.0 x 2.0 x 2.5(e) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a 5-edged star containing a different symbol in each edge as well as 5 symbols on the inside of the star in triangles. 3.0 x 2.0 x 3.0(f) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a design of two thick arrows facing either direction and a T shaped design between those. 2.0 x 1.0 x 1.0(g) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with the Alberta provincial shield of arms as the stamp. 2.0 x 2.2 x 1.5(h) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a crest of some sort that looks to be in the shape of a buffalo head (horns on either side) with writing in the center and at the top of the “head” or crest. 1.7 x 2.2 x 2.0(i) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a stamp of a handwritten signature. 1.0 x 3.7 x 3.7(j) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with a triangular-shaped stamp that comes to a point at the top and goes down to two ends that do not connect at the bottom, instead there is an upside down open triangle shape. In the center is the letter “g” surrounded by lines. 1.7 x 2.0 x 2.0
Subject
Banff Crag and Canyon
printing press
media
newspaper
advertising
Credit
Gift of Margaret Nicks, Canmore, 2020
Catalogue Number
104.43.1020 a-j
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Letterpress Printing Plate

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Date
n.d.
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.43.1022 a-e
Description
(a) metal printing plate on plastic with a depiction of a hand with the index finger pointed out to the side and the thumb pointed upwards.(b) metal printing plate mounted on wood block. Printing plate has come off the wood block and is being stored in a plastic zip lock bag. The printing plate is …
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Title
Letterpress Printing Plate
Date
n.d.
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
2.6 x 2.0 cm
Description
(a) metal printing plate on plastic with a depiction of a hand with the index finger pointed out to the side and the thumb pointed upwards.(b) metal printing plate mounted on wood block. Printing plate has come off the wood block and is being stored in a plastic zip lock bag. The printing plate is of a maple leaf with “SENIOR” written beneath it and a “S” design in then center of the leaf. 2.0 x 1.0 x 1.3 (measurements of wood block)(c) metal printing plate mounted on a wood block with a large arrow. 2.2 x 1.5 x 3.0 (d, e) metal printing plate (e) that was previously mounted on a wood block (d.) The printing plate (e) reads “Alpine SKATE HOUSE LICENSED”
Subject
Banff Crag and Canyon
printing press
media
newspaper
advertising
stamp
Credit
Gift of Margaret Nicks, Canmore, 2020
Catalogue Number
104.43.1022 a-e
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Letterpress Printing Plate

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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.43.1023 a-z
Description
(a) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “Canadian Icefield Chalet” (b) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “Canadian Icefield Chalet” 2.0 x 0.5 x 8.5(c) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “prietor”s employee with owner’s consent.” 2.2 x 0.4 x 5.5(d) a m…
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Title
Letterpress Printing Plate
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.0 x 0.5 x 8.5 cm
Description
(a) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “Canadian Icefield Chalet” (b) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “Canadian Icefield Chalet” 2.0 x 0.5 x 8.5(c) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “prietor”s employee with owner’s consent.” 2.2 x 0.4 x 5.5(d) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “762-3356” 2.2 x 0.5 x 3.7(e) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “Cashier..........................................” 2.4 x 0.3 x 5.4(f) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “INN” 2.2 x 0.5 x 3.0(g) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “Box 658 BANFF, ALBERTA” 2.0 x 0.5 x 3.0 (h) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “at the Lower Terminal of the Gondola Lift” 2.0 x 0.3 x 7.5 (i) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “ance of this reciept.” most likely the second stamp for one sentence 2.0 x 0.5 x 5.5 (j) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “COMMITTEE ON THE WORK - CHAIRMAN Bro. T. F.” 2.3 x 0.5 x 7.5 (k) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “ance of this reciept.” most likely the second part of a sentence 2.0 x 0.5 x 6.7 (l) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “Conditions above operative on accept-” 2.3 x 0.5 x 6.8(m) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads ““prietor”s employee with owner’s consent.” 2.2 x 0.4 x 6.8(n) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “Conditions above operative on accept-” 2.3 x 0.5 x 5.4(o) a metal printing plate on a metal block that reads “Remittance # ................................” 2.3 x 0.3 x 5.5(p) a metal block 2.0 x 0.2 x 12.1(q) a metal block 2.0 x .01 x 12.1(r) a metal block 1.8 x 0.2 x 9.5 (s) a metal block 2.0 x 0.2 x 6.6(t) a metal block 2.0 x 0.2 x 12.1 (u) a metal block 2.0 x 0.1 x 2.1(v) a metal block 2.0 x 0.3 x 4.0(w) a metal block 2.0 x 0.3 x 3.0 (x) a metal block 2.0 x 0.1 x 3.0(y) a metal block 2.0 x 0.1 x 3.0(z) a metal block with a cutout on the top that is divided into two sections 1.5 x 1.0 x 2.5
Subject
Banff Crag and Canyon
printing press
media
stamp
newspaper
advertising
Credit
Gift of Margaret Nicks, Canmore, 2020
Catalogue Number
104.43.1023 a-z
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Date
n.d.
Material
cardboard
Catalogue Number
102.07.0022
Description
An empty red matchbook. Front reads “DAVE WHITE AND SONS LIMITED The Store of Quality BANFF CANADA” and the back reads “QUALITY SERVICE VALUE Courteous Attention”
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Title
Matchbook
Date
n.d.
Material
cardboard
Dimensions
5.5 x 4.0 cm
Description
An empty red matchbook. Front reads “DAVE WHITE AND SONS LIMITED The Store of Quality BANFF CANADA” and the back reads “QUALITY SERVICE VALUE Courteous Attention”
Subject
Whyte home
Dave White
advertising
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.07.0022
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Date
1995
Material
paper; wood; sulfur; phosphorous; sand
Catalogue Number
102.07.1022
Description
A two-piece box, where the inner box slides into the the cover, of safety matches with a striking surface on both sides. The box cover is red with black printing. The cover has a white striking surface and the inner match storage area is black. The top of the box cover has a scene of a family eati…
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Title
Matchbox
Date
1995
Material
paper; wood; sulfur; phosphorous; sand
Dimensions
3.40 x 5.20 cm
Description
A two-piece box, where the inner box slides into the the cover, of safety matches with a striking surface on both sides. The box cover is red with black printing. The cover has a white striking surface and the inner match storage area is black. The top of the box cover has a scene of a family eating a meal together; three children, two parents and a dog. On the viewer’s left, there is red wording against a black banner background, “Real” in writing, followed by “HOME” and underneath, “COOKING” in printing. On viewer’s right, the words “FAMILY” and underneath “DINNERS” are printed in black. There are 43 wooden matches with black and white tips in the box.
Subject
household
advertising
restaurant
Credit
Gift of Sam Plunkett, Banff, 2009
Catalogue Number
102.07.1022
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Date
1983 – 1985
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.1108
Description
Grey ceramic mug with one blue line around the base and another under the lip and “Banff Life” handwritten in blue.
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Title
Mug
Date
1983 – 1985
Material
ceramic
Description
Grey ceramic mug with one blue line around the base and another under the lip and “Banff Life” handwritten in blue.
Subject
households
souvenir
advertising
Credit
Gift of Ted J. Hart, Banff, 1987
Catalogue Number
104.20.1108
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Date
1930 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
105.06.1037
Description
Long black ballpoint pen with “Mount Royal Hotel. Banff” on the barrel, white head. “Made in Canada” in all caps at end of pen (raised plastic).
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Title
Pen
Date
1930 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal
Description
Long black ballpoint pen with “Mount Royal Hotel. Banff” on the barrel, white head. “Made in Canada” in all caps at end of pen (raised plastic).
Subject
households
souvenirs
advertising
Mt. Royal Hotel
Dorothy Cranstone.
Credit
Gift of Dorothy Cranstone, Banff, 1992
Catalogue Number
105.06.1037
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Date
1976
Material
metal; plastic; paper
Catalogue Number
105.01.1024 a-c
Description
Three identical plastic-coated, novelty, Sunshine Village advertising ski hill pins measuring 6.3cm in radius. The circular pins have a paper, coloured photograph of a girl wearing nothing but sunglasses on top of her head, and ski boots and skis. She is standing on the ski hill between some conife…
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Title
Pin
Date
1976
Material
metal; plastic; paper
Dimensions
6.3 cm
Description
Three identical plastic-coated, novelty, Sunshine Village advertising ski hill pins measuring 6.3cm in radius. The circular pins have a paper, coloured photograph of a girl wearing nothing but sunglasses on top of her head, and ski boots and skis. She is standing on the ski hill between some coniferous trees. Below the girl in arced, black, letters “a little streak of Sunshine” is printed. The metal back of the pin has a horizontal pin set with a safety-pin type of clasp with a u-type closure for the pin.
Subject
souvenir
novelty
advertising
sports
skiing
Sunshine Village
Credit
Gift of Clifford Whyte (Estate), 2006
Catalogue Number
105.01.1024 a-c
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Date
1980 – 2000
Material
plastic; fabric;
Catalogue Number
103.09.0385
Description
Red and white press armband. The main part of the armband is red with white fabric borders and two white elastics connecting both ends so that it wraps around the arm. Printed in white on the red section is “THE BENSON & HEDGES / PRESS / FRONTIER AIRLINES / Steamboat Express.”
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Title
Press Armband
Date
1980 – 2000
Material
plastic; fabric;
Dimensions
10.6 cm
Description
Red and white press armband. The main part of the armband is red with white fabric borders and two white elastics connecting both ends so that it wraps around the arm. Printed in white on the red section is “THE BENSON & HEDGES / PRESS / FRONTIER AIRLINES / Steamboat Express.”
Subject
Eddie Hunter
press
advertising
events;
Credit
Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
Catalogue Number
103.09.0385
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