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Date
1985
Material
plastic; plaster
Catalogue Number
107.02.1010 a-e
Description
Remnants of an assemblage for the annual "Pumpkin Carving Contest" sponsored by the Banff Park Lodge. They are two plaster cast beavers and a plastic Mountie on a plastic horse. Long gold coloured string was fashioned as harness and reins to pull the pumpkin. The pumpkin is not part of the remnan…
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Title
Assemblage
Date
1985
Material
plastic; plaster
Description
Remnants of an assemblage for the annual "Pumpkin Carving Contest" sponsored by the Banff Park Lodge. They are two plaster cast beavers and a plastic Mountie on a plastic horse. Long gold coloured string was fashioned as harness and reins to pull the pumpkin. The pumpkin is not part of the remnants. See also 103.09.1096.
Subject
events
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Banff Park Lodge
WMCR
Credit
Purchased from Warner Guiding and Outfitting Ltd., Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
107.02.1010 a-e
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Date
1932
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1043 a-d
Description
Banff Winter Sports crests with Motor Cycle Hill pins attached. Crest (16.0 in diameter) is white with purple border. purple letters around outside spell "Banff Winter Sports". An inner circle is centred by a ram's head in blue. (c,d) The attached pin is yellow with a green ribbon, on the pin is wr…
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Title
Athletic Crest
Date
1932
Material
fibre; metal
Description
Banff Winter Sports crests with Motor Cycle Hill pins attached. Crest (16.0 in diameter) is white with purple border. purple letters around outside spell "Banff Winter Sports". An inner circle is centred by a ram's head in blue. (c,d) The attached pin is yellow with a green ribbon, on the pin is written in black "Motor Cycle Hill Climb and Regatta, Banff, 1932".
Subject
events
Banff Winter Sports
Motor Cycle Hill Climb and Regatta
Credit
Gift of Karin MacAulay, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.1043 a-d
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Date
1948 – 1948
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.0037
Description
An oval patch containing the words “Canadian Ski Championship” in dark blue lettering in the white border. The centre of the patch has a mountain on a dark blue background and a ribbon underneath reading “Banff 1948”.
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Title
Athletic Patch
Date
1948 – 1948
Material
fibre
Dimensions
6.7 x 10.3 cm
Description
An oval patch containing the words “Canadian Ski Championship” in dark blue lettering in the white border. The centre of the patch has a mountain on a dark blue background and a ribbon underneath reading “Banff 1948”.
Subject
sports, skiing
awards
souvenirs
events
Canadian Ski Championship
Banff
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0037
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Date
1905 – 1905
Material
metal, gold
Catalogue Number
103.09.0042
Description
A round medal bearing two crossed baseball bats and a ball at the top. Lettering on the bats reads “Calgary Brewing Co”. The disc is inscribed “Trophy 1905”. The pin is marked “10K” on the reverse side.
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Title
Award Pin
Date
1905 – 1905
Material
metal, gold
Description
A round medal bearing two crossed baseball bats and a ball at the top. Lettering on the bats reads “Calgary Brewing Co”. The disc is inscribed “Trophy 1905”. The pin is marked “10K” on the reverse side.
Subject
sports, baseball
organizations
events
Calgary Brewing Co.
Philip Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0042
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal; paper; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1252 a-c
Description
a) Silver buckle with silver background floral engraving and brass rope detailing around edge and through centre. Front of buckle inscribed “Western Legacy Awards 1912-2012 Calgary Stampede 100 Years Catharine Robb Whyte.” Buckle measures 10.5 cm wide and 8 cm high. Back of buckle marked “Montana S…
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Title
Award Buckle
Date
n.d.
Material
metal; paper; fibre
Dimensions
8 x 10.5 cm
Description
a) Silver buckle with silver background floral engraving and brass rope detailing around edge and through centre. Front of buckle inscribed “Western Legacy Awards 1912-2012 Calgary Stampede 100 Years Catharine Robb Whyte.” Buckle measures 10.5 cm wide and 8 cm high. Back of buckle marked “Montana Silversmiths, Columbus, Mont. 100 Outstanding Albertans 1054323-45”. Tags attached to back.b) Insert measures 10.25 x 8.5 cm. Wood print frame with cream interior. With Calgary Stampede logo text reads “This buckle is presented to Catharine Robb Whyte In recognition of demonstrating significant impact in the province of Alberta by promoting and preserving the values of western hospitality, commitment to community, pride of place and integrity. 2012 Western Legacy Awards Honouring 100 Outstanding Albertans.”c) Box measures 13 x 9 x 3 cm. Interior and exterior covered with blue velvet.
Subject
award
events
Catharine Robb Whyte
Calgary Stampede
Honouring 100 Outstanding Albertans
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2014
Catalogue Number
103.09.1252 a-c
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0143 a-c
Description
A set of three small pins, all round with “NORTH AMERICAN SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS” around edge and a silver image of North America on a blue enamel background in the centre. A has 4 spokes emerging from circle (likely to represent skis). Engraved on the back of (a) is “3RD SLALOM BANFF 50 ECON SCHOEPF”.…
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Title
Award Pin
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.7 x 1.7 cm
Description
A set of three small pins, all round with “NORTH AMERICAN SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS” around edge and a silver image of North America on a blue enamel background in the centre. A has 4 spokes emerging from circle (likely to represent skis). Engraved on the back of (a) is “3RD SLALOM BANFF 50 ECON SCHOEPF”. Engraved on the back of (b) is “BANFF ‘50” and “STERLING”; on the back of (c) is “BANFF ‘50 PETER WHYTE” and “14K”. Each has a straight pin with a clasp that turns and locks.
Subject
Whyte home
awards
skiing
Peter Whyte
Banff
events
sports
prize
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0143 a-c
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Date
1986
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1046
Description
Best non-commercial float, 1986 Canada Day Parade. Brass plate 14.5x9.5 screwed onto wooden base with 4 screws. Etched into brass: "1986 July 1st Parade Banff, Alberta Best Non-Commercial Float"
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Title
Award Plaque
Date
1986
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
2.2 x 12.8 x 18.0 cm
Description
Best non-commercial float, 1986 Canada Day Parade. Brass plate 14.5x9.5 screwed onto wooden base with 4 screws. Etched into brass: "1986 July 1st Parade Banff, Alberta Best Non-Commercial Float"
Subject
events
Canada Day Parade
Whyte Museum
Credit
Gift of Robert Smith, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.09.1046
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal; paper
Catalogue Number
109.02.1049
Description
Short brass cup with wide lip and long handle. Paper glued underneath “[?] for[?] baptised baby [?] by Rev [?]”. Bottom of paper typed “corner of Bear and Wolf Streets Banff, Alta.” Diagonal hatching across surface of handle. Handle attached with two screws. Line markings decorate the inner lip. Ta…
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Title
Baptism Cup
Date
n.d.
Material
metal; paper
Dimensions
6.5 x 19 cm
Description
Short brass cup with wide lip and long handle. Paper glued underneath “[?] for[?] baptised baby [?] by Rev [?]”. Bottom of paper typed “corner of Bear and Wolf Streets Banff, Alta.” Diagonal hatching across surface of handle. Handle attached with two screws. Line markings decorate the inner lip. Tape under handle “MURIEL GRATZ” in pen.
Subject
events
Muriel Gratz
christening
Credit
Gift of Murray and Joan Gratz, Olds, 2014
Catalogue Number
109.02.1049
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Date
1988
Material
glass; paper
Catalogue Number
105.02.1102 a-c
Description
Banff Springs Hotel Centennial Ale, 3 items. 3 long necked beer bottles, amber colour (a) capped and full of original beer, neck label: "100 years of Elegance" body label: "Big Rock Brewery~ Calgary, Alberta, Canada BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL CENTENNIAL ALE 1888-1988, 341 mL 5% alc/vol." Label- image …
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Title
Beer Bottle
Date
1988
Material
glass; paper
Dimensions
21.3 cm
Description
Banff Springs Hotel Centennial Ale, 3 items. 3 long necked beer bottles, amber colour (a) capped and full of original beer, neck label: "100 years of Elegance" body label: "Big Rock Brewery~ Calgary, Alberta, Canada BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL CENTENNIAL ALE 1888-1988, 341 mL 5% alc/vol." Label- image of Banff Springs Hotel with Norquay Pass, Mt. Brewster behind.(b) empty bottle with same label as the othersno cap.(c) empty bottle with same label as the others. no cap.
Subject
events
Centennial
CPR
Banff Springs Hotel
Dirk van Wyck
Mt. Brewster
Credit
Gift of Jon Whyte, Banff, 1988
Catalogue Number
105.02.1102 a-c
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Campaign Button Collection

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Date
1910 – 1940
Material
metal; paper; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.01.0009 a-r
Description
A collection of 33 campaign buttons most from the period of the First World War, including 9 plain with facial portraits. 8 with facial portraits and a band of red, white and blue stripes surrounding. 2 with the design of the British flag. 9 with various flags depicted 2 with battleships, plus …
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Title
Campaign Button Collection
Date
1910 – 1940
Material
metal; paper; plastic
Dimensions
0.5 x 2.2 cm
Description
A collection of 33 campaign buttons most from the period of the First World War, including 9 plain with facial portraits. 8 with facial portraits and a band of red, white and blue stripes surrounding. 2 with the design of the British flag. 9 with various flags depicted 2 with battleships, plus three odd Canadian buttons. (a) portrait James Riley, smaller button with three quarters portrait of man wearing pince nez glasses and "James Whitcomb Riley" in script beneath, mfg: The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newmark, N.J. (b) Asquith portrait, full face portrait of man with "The Rt. Hon. H.H. Asquith" printed around edge. (c) Kitchener portrait, full face portrait of man with centre part in hair and large walrus mustache with "Lord Kitchener" printed beneath, mfg: The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Toronto, Ont. (d) Jellicoe portrait, full face of man wearing cocked hat and high collared uniform with "Sir J.R. Jellicos" printed beneath. Marks: on d, pencilled on back "TR GO" mfg: Whitehead & Hoag. Toronto. (e) George V portrait, three quarter face of neatly bearded man with slicked down side part and high uniform collar with "King George V" printed below, mfg: Whitehead & Hong Co., Toronto. (f) British flag design, red and white St. George's cross superimposed on St. Andrew's cross an blue background of circular button. (g) Asquith portrait with colours, portrait as (b) but with band around edge of stripes of red, white and blue background or British flag. (h) Field Marshall French portrait with colours, three quarter portrait of neatly mustached man in flat military cap with "Field Marshall Sir John French" printed around, and coloured edge band of British flag stripes, mfg: Whitehead & Hoag, Toronto. (i ) British flag, coloured picture of British flag flying, with "Shoulder to shoulder" printed around top. (j) British and Canadian flags, coloured picture of British flag crossed with Canadian flag, printed with "One for all All for one". (k) four flags, coloured picture of four flags in a row, the British, Canadian French, and a solid green flag with a white upside down "4" seemingly, symbol, and "United we stand" printed at edge. (1) blue flag, picture of blue flag on flagstaff. British flag canton in upper corner, and red diamond emblem in lower corner diagonally. "Straits Settlements" printed around bottom, mfg:Ehrman Co., Boston. (m)white flag, picture of flag on flagpole, narrow yellow border, and three castle turrets at centre. "Edinburgh" printed beneath flag. (n)battleship, black and white picture of steaming battleship on choppy sea with "Rule Britannia" printed around top, mfg: Whitehead & Hoag Co., Toronto. (o) maple leaf, coloured, life like maple leaf on white background.(p) safe, coloured picture of large, black floor safe framed by draped curtain made of Canadian Flag, with "Made in Canada for 60 years printed below, and J.J. Taylor Toronto Safe Works" lettered on safe, mfg: Thos. Wibby, Toronto. (q) flower branch, coloured picture of bird perched on blossoming limb, with "I will instruct Thee and teach Thee" printed in old English script at middle, mfg: Hammond Publishing Co., Milwaukee, Wis. (r) Madden portrait, full face of trimly bearded man in military flat cap with brass decoration on bill, with coloured edge band of British flag stripes. "Rear Admiral C.E. Madden" printed around.
Subject
Whyte home
World War I
events
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.01.0009 a-r
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Date
prior to 1988
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
109.02.1006 a-f
Description
One Canadian flag and five banners, multi-coloured. Used for the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Title
Canadian Flag
Date
prior to 1988
Material
fibre
Dimensions
91.44 x 182.8 cm
Description
One Canadian flag and five banners, multi-coloured. Used for the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Subject
events
1988 Winter Olympics
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
109.02.1006 a-f
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Date
n.d.
Catalogue Number
105.01.1025
Description
Banner is centred with a photograph of the parks beaver symbol, above which the text reads “Park Warden Service Alumni Society.” Along the bottom of the banner in a green text box reads “100 year Park Warden Service Celebration.” Flanking the Parks symbol on either side “100” in light green with ph…
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Title
Commemorative Banner
Date
n.d.
Dimensions
61.5 x 243 cm
Description
Banner is centred with a photograph of the parks beaver symbol, above which the text reads “Park Warden Service Alumni Society.” Along the bottom of the banner in a green text box reads “100 year Park Warden Service Celebration.” Flanking the Parks symbol on either side “100” in light green with photographs embedded into the surface. There are grommets in each corner and at two at the centre of the banner.
Subject
events
Warden’s Centennial
Credit
Gift of Park Warden Service Alumni Association, Cochrane, 2010
Catalogue Number
105.01.1025
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Commemorative Armband

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Date
n.d.
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
105.02.1037
Description
Royal Visit satin armband. A white, satin armband (9.0 x 17.5) "Royal Visit" is in red letters across the top, the numbers "A6302" in the middle and "Railway" across the bottom, 2 elastics on back to fit over arm.
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Title
Commemorative Armband
Date
n.d.
Material
fibre
Dimensions
9.0 x 17.5 cm
Description
Royal Visit satin armband. A white, satin armband (9.0 x 17.5) "Royal Visit" is in red letters across the top, the numbers "A6302" in the middle and "Railway" across the bottom, 2 elastics on back to fit over arm.
Subject
events
Royal visit
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 1976
Catalogue Number
105.02.1037
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Date
1985
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
105.01.1006 a,b
Description
Two 1885/1985 Banff National Park Centennial banners. a) National Park Centennial is written in brown lettering in both French and English (5.0 & 8.0 letters) A large 1985 (14.0 letters) in white with brown trim is set between the English and French in the upper half of the banner, the Park logo (b…
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Title
Commemorative Banner
Date
1985
Material
fibre; metal
Dimensions
75.0 x 288.0 cm
Description
Two 1885/1985 Banff National Park Centennial banners. a) National Park Centennial is written in brown lettering in both French and English (5.0 & 8.0 letters) A large 1985 (14.0 letters) in white with brown trim is set between the English and French in the upper half of the banner, the Park logo (beaver) and the dates 1885 and 1985 appear in brown in the lower portion. An orange dotted trail zig-zags from bottom to top. All is set on a white nylon background. There are 3 grommets on either side. The bottom of the banner is cut in tails. This banner is used and rather soiled. b) same as banner (a) but new and still in package.
Subject
events
Banff Park Centennial
Credit
Gift of Jim Vollmershausen, 1986
Catalogue Number
105.01.1006 a,b
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Date
n.d.
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
105.01.1013
Description
A small blue banner, with yellow fringe along the bottom edge. Top of banner with Japanese and Canadian flags. Text in Japanese and in English. “Korea Canadian Rocky Expedition 1983 7.13 ~ 8.19 Hong IK Univ. Alpine Club.” Item is in plastic cover.
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Title
Commemorative Banner
Date
n.d.
Material
fibre
Dimensions
30.5 x 37 cm
Description
A small blue banner, with yellow fringe along the bottom edge. Top of banner with Japanese and Canadian flags. Text in Japanese and in English. “Korea Canadian Rocky Expedition 1983 7.13 ~ 8.19 Hong IK Univ. Alpine Club.” Item is in plastic cover.
Subject
events
Alpine Club
Credit
Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1983
Catalogue Number
105.01.1013
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Date
n.d.
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
105.01.1014
Description
A small blue banner, with yellow fringe along the bottom edge. Top of banner with Japanese and Canadian flags. Text in Japanese and in English. “Korea Canadian Rocky Expedition 1983 7.13 ~ 8.19 Hong IK Univ. Alpine Club”
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Title
Commemorative Banner
Date
n.d.
Material
fibre
Dimensions
30.5 x 37 cm
Description
A small blue banner, with yellow fringe along the bottom edge. Top of banner with Japanese and Canadian flags. Text in Japanese and in English. “Korea Canadian Rocky Expedition 1983 7.13 ~ 8.19 Hong IK Univ. Alpine Club”
Subject
events
Alpine Club
Credit
Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 1983
Catalogue Number
105.01.1014
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Date
1969
Material
metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.02.1065 a,b
Description
1969 Banff Indian Days Kiwanis dollar, in envelope, INDIAN DAYS 1889-1969 value one dollar in Banff. Shows picture of tepee with mountain background. Obverse: BANFF CANADA KIWANIS DOLLAR EXPIRES SEPT.30.69. with head wearing buffalo horn headddress. Plastic envelope with flap, pocket is 4.7 square…
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Title
Commemorative Coin
Date
1969
Material
metal; plastic
Description
1969 Banff Indian Days Kiwanis dollar, in envelope, INDIAN DAYS 1889-1969 value one dollar in Banff. Shows picture of tepee with mountain background. Obverse: BANFF CANADA KIWANIS DOLLAR EXPIRES SEPT.30.69. with head wearing buffalo horn headddress. Plastic envelope with flap, pocket is 4.7 square, rounded flap has 2.7 fold-over.
Subject
events
Banff Indian Days
organization
Kiwanis
artists
Charlie Beil
George McLean
Chief Walking Buffalo
Indigenous
Credit
Purchased from Robert Smith, Banff, 1969
Catalogue Number
105.02.1065 a,b
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Date
1937
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.0152
Description
A metal coin (possibly tin) with the relief of a roman figure in front of the British parliamentary building with “LNG MAY THEY REIGN” around edge. Obverse: Relief busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with “GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH CROWNED 1937” around edge. Small loop for hanging at top …
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Title
Commemorative Coin
Date
1937
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.1 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm
Description
A metal coin (possibly tin) with the relief of a roman figure in front of the British parliamentary building with “LNG MAY THEY REIGN” around edge. Obverse: Relief busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with “GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH CROWNED 1937” around edge. Small loop for hanging at top of coin.
Subject
Whyte home
souvenir
events
coronation
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0152
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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
1956 – 1970
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
105.02.1009 a,b
Description
2 Banff Winter Carnival crests. 2 identical crests (12.5 in diameter), inner circle (6.5 across) has white sheep's head set on purple backing. "Winter Carnival Banff" written around the outside in red lettering on white, a purple, jagged border.
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Title
Commemorative Crest
Date
1956 – 1970
Material
fibre
Description
2 Banff Winter Carnival crests. 2 identical crests (12.5 in diameter), inner circle (6.5 across) has white sheep's head set on purple backing. "Winter Carnival Banff" written around the outside in red lettering on white, a purple, jagged border.
Subject
events
Banff Winter Carnival
Credit
Gift of Mabel Aubin, Banff, 1970
Catalogue Number
105.02.1009 a,b
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