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- Date
- 1938
- Material
- cardboard
- Catalogue Number
- 110.01.0116
- Description
- Yellow and blue cardboard Kleenex brand tissue box. The top reads “Kleenex tissues NOW WET-STRENGTH with new super softness” Both sides, one in English and one in French, say the brand name as well as how many tissues are in the box. On the bottom there is an advertisement for toilet tissue that is…
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- Title
- Tissue Box
- Date
- 1938
- Material
- cardboard
- Dimensions
- 9.5 x 11.5 x 25.0 cm
- Description
- Yellow and blue cardboard Kleenex brand tissue box. The top reads “Kleenex tissues NOW WET-STRENGTH with new super softness” Both sides, one in English and one in French, say the brand name as well as how many tissues are in the box. On the bottom there is an advertisement for toilet tissue that is “soft, like KLEENEX tissue!” with a picture of a young boy,
- Subject
- Whyte Home
- hygiene
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 110.01.0116
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Commemorative Coin
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.0071
- Date
- 1938 – 1938
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0071
- Description
- A large copper-coloured cast metal coin with a seated, bare bosomed, robed woman holding a torch and book before a frieze of toiling male figures with “Servir” beneath. On the other side there is a cogged wheel with “Rotary International,” and a band around the outside with “Rotaria Tridistrital …
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- Title
- Commemorative Coin
- Date
- 1938 – 1938
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.2 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm
- Description
- A large copper-coloured cast metal coin with a seated, bare bosomed, robed woman holding a torch and book before a frieze of toiling male figures with “Servir” beneath. On the other side there is a cogged wheel with “Rotary International,” and a band around the outside with “Rotaria Tridistrital Marzo 1938 St. Go de Chile.”
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0071
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Christmas Tree Ornament
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact107.01.0162
- Date
- 1938
- Material
- paper; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.0162
- Description
- A five pointed star cut from cardboard and wrapped around to cover completely with a strand of tinsel garland which is fastened behind with string and tape. Length of fine brass wire threaded through back.
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- Title
- Christmas Tree Ornament
- Date
- 1938
- Material
- paper; metal
- Dimensions
- 2.5 x 11.5 x 11.5 cm
- Description
- A five pointed star cut from cardboard and wrapped around to cover completely with a strand of tinsel garland which is fastened behind with string and tape. Length of fine brass wire threaded through back.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Christmas
- CRW
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 107.01.0162
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- Date
- 1938
- Material
- wood; metal; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 106.04.1047 a,b
- Description
- Pair of brown touring skis. Nicely shaped toe comes to a long point. Thicker at foot. Bindings have a metal foot plate and "Unitas" toe plate. Skin shoe straps with buckle.
- Title
- Touring Skis
- Date
- 1938
- Material
- wood; metal; skin
- Dimensions
- 6.3 x 205.0 cm
- Description
- Pair of brown touring skis. Nicely shaped toe comes to a long point. Thicker at foot. Bindings have a metal foot plate and "Unitas" toe plate. Skin shoe straps with buckle.
- Subject
- sports
- skiing
- winter
- Ed. Hunter
- Credit
- Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
- Catalogue Number
- 106.04.1047 a,b
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Purchase Tax Token
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact109.03.1006
- Date
- 1938
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 109.03.1006
- Description
- Thin round metal token with a small hole in the centre. "State of Washington Tax Commission Tax Token" other side: "Tax on purchase 10 cents or less cm.180 1935".
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- Title
- Purchase Tax Token
- Date
- 1938
- Material
- metal
- Description
- Thin round metal token with a small hole in the centre. "State of Washington Tax Commission Tax Token" other side: "Tax on purchase 10 cents or less cm.180 1935".
- Subject
- households
- tax
- Washington State
- Credit
- Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 109.03.1006
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- Date
- 1937
- Material
- plaster
- Catalogue Number
- 107.02.1035
- Description
- A hand-painted plaster sculpture of Tilly Knight on skis, fallen in the snow. The front of the sculpture is marked “SITZMARK.” Written on bottom: “TILLY KNIGHT BY J. FULLER MERRY X MAS” and dated “1937.” There are also other names written on the bottom.
- Title
- Sculpture
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- plaster
- Dimensions
- 10.0 x 12.0 x 16.0 cm
- Description
- A hand-painted plaster sculpture of Tilly Knight on skis, fallen in the snow. The front of the sculpture is marked “SITZMARK.” Written on bottom: “TILLY KNIGHT BY J. FULLER MERRY X MAS” and dated “1937.” There are also other names written on the bottom.
- Subject
- Tilly Knight
- Jack Fuller
- artists
- sports
- skiing
- Credit
- Gift of Don Bourdon, Banff, 2001
- Catalogue Number
- 107.02.1035
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Commemorative Coin
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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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Commemorative Plate
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.20.1285
- Date
- 1937 – 1937
- Material
- china;
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1285
- Description
- Commemorative plate with molded decoration around the rim. In the middle is a printed portrait of King Edward VIII set in the middle of a Royal coat of arms with “LONG MAY HE REIGN” on ribbons along the bottom and “May 12th 1937” at the very bottom. The manufacturer’s stamp is on the bottom.
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- Title
- Commemorative Plate
- Date
- 1937 – 1937
- Material
- china;
- Dimensions
- 1.5 x 21.4 x 21.4 cm
- Description
- Commemorative plate with molded decoration around the rim. In the middle is a printed portrait of King Edward VIII set in the middle of a Royal coat of arms with “LONG MAY HE REIGN” on ribbons along the bottom and “May 12th 1937” at the very bottom. The manufacturer’s stamp is on the bottom.
- Credit
- Gift of Robert Crosby Family, Banff, 1998
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1285
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Commemorative Cup
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.20.1307
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- ceramic; porcelain
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1307
- Description
- A white commemorative porcelain cup of the royal family, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. It is a tall cup with a handle that is triangle-shaped with some gold along it, and gilded on the lip. One side is an illustration of the Royal Family (King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabet…
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- Title
- Commemorative Cup
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- ceramic; porcelain
- Dimensions
- 9.8 x 9.8 x 7.4 cm
- Description
- A white commemorative porcelain cup of the royal family, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. It is a tall cup with a handle that is triangle-shaped with some gold along it, and gilded on the lip. One side is an illustration of the Royal Family (King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabeth and Margaret) inside a pair of golden laurel wreaths, a red crown over the middle, underneath the portrait are scrolls in gold that read “THE ROYAL FAMILY MAY 12th CORONATION 1937 SOUVENIR”. On the opposite side of the cup is a small badge with the crown, a lion and unicorn and scrolls around it. The badge reads “THE ROYAL FAMILY THEIR MAJESTIES, KING QUEEN GEORGE VI ELIZABETH THE PRINCESS ELIZABETH AND PRINCESS MARGARET ROSE”, the scrolls reads “MAY 12th CORONATION SOUVENIR 1937”. On the bottom of the cup is a stamp that reads “MADE IN ENGLAND” and another stamp “PORTRAIT BY MARCUS ADAMS”.
- Credit
- Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1307
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- Date
- 1937
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1103
- Description
- Overgrown tree blaze, Freshfield Glacier 1937. Block cut from tree, a space had been shaved level to write inscription, tree had grown back to cover the edges of the inscription so that only the central letters are legible. Writing in classic style, date at top, smallflower, 3 names, space and 4 na…
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- Title
- Tree Blaze
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 32.3 x 18.0 cm
- Description
- Overgrown tree blaze, Freshfield Glacier 1937. Block cut from tree, a space had been shaved level to write inscription, tree had grown back to cover the edges of the inscription so that only the central letters are legible. Writing in classic style, date at top, smallflower, 3 names, space and 4 names.
- Credit
- Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1969
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1103
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Topographical Model
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1051
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- plaster; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1051
- Description
- Relief plaster map of Sunshine area, detailed plaster relief map of Sunshine area, painted, trails, rivers, peaks, etc indicated.
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- Title
- Topographical Model
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- plaster; wood
- Description
- Relief plaster map of Sunshine area, detailed plaster relief map of Sunshine area, painted, trails, rivers, peaks, etc indicated.
- Subject
- artists
- Charlie Beil
- lodges
- Sunshine
- Credit
- Gift of Mount Royal Hotel, Banff, 1974
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1051
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Sunshine Lodge
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1041
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- plaster; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1041
- Description
- Relief plaster map of Sunshine area. Detailed plaster relief map of Sunshine area, painted,trails, rivers, peaks, etc. indicated. In black lettering near bottom edge: " modelled by C.A. Beil (R) Banff, Alta." in wooden case 9.5 high 1.2 thick. Case painted black, 8.8 x 40.5 board hinged to case, b…
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- Title
- Sunshine Lodge
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- plaster; wood
- Dimensions
- 9.5 x 74.2 x 84.0 cm
- Description
- Relief plaster map of Sunshine area. Detailed plaster relief map of Sunshine area, painted,trails, rivers, peaks, etc. indicated. In black lettering near bottom edge: " modelled by C.A. Beil (R) Banff, Alta." in wooden case 9.5 high 1.2 thick. Case painted black, 8.8 x 40.5 board hinged to case, black lettering on white: "Sunshine Lodge and Ski Terrain. In the Canadian Rockies near Banff - Alberta".
- Subject
- lodges
- Sunshine Village
- artists
- Charlie Beil
- Credit
- Gift of Unknown, 1968
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1041
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Lantern Slide Box
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.41.1314
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- wood; leather; metal; paint
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1314
- Description
- handmade rectangular wooden box with long leather strap bolted in the two opposite small sides; mitered butt joinery reinforced with metal spine and nails; one coat of brown paint on the outside, natural wood showing inside
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- Title
- Lantern Slide Box
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- wood; leather; metal; paint
- Dimensions
- 11.3 x 15.0 x 35.0 cm
- Description
- handmade rectangular wooden box with long leather strap bolted in the two opposite small sides; mitered butt joinery reinforced with metal spine and nails; one coat of brown paint on the outside, natural wood showing inside
- Credit
- Gift of Marnie Sholdice, Calgary, 2019
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1314
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Membership Ribbon
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.0140%20a%2cb
- Date
- 1937 – 1937
- Material
- fabric
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0140 a,b
- Description
- A pair of ribbons made from shiny red fabric. Both ribbons are printed with “MEMBER SKI RUNNERS BANFF 1937” and have rough edges.
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- Title
- Membership Ribbon
- Date
- 1937 – 1937
- Material
- fabric
- Dimensions
- 4.0 x 8.0 cm
- Description
- A pair of ribbons made from shiny red fabric. Both ribbons are printed with “MEMBER SKI RUNNERS BANFF 1937” and have rough edges.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- skiing
- sports
- Banff
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0140 a,b
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- Date
- 1937
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0093
- Description
- Sturdy double-pedestal rustic table. Double-pedestal feet are inverted log halves on top of which rest the table columns (6 x 8"). Two horizontal (4 x 4") supports on top of columns hold the table top and are themselves pegged. Table top is three half logs laid side to side. 52 cm. from one end ca…
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- Title
- Dining Table
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 77.3 x 73.2 x 188.0 cm
- Description
- Sturdy double-pedestal rustic table. Double-pedestal feet are inverted log halves on top of which rest the table columns (6 x 8"). Two horizontal (4 x 4") supports on top of columns hold the table top and are themselves pegged. Table top is three half logs laid side to side. 52 cm. from one end can be seen indentations, caused by a knife end - see narrative. Clear varnish over pale yellow wood.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0093
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- Date
- 1937
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0094
- Description
- Sturdy double-pedestal rustic bench, Uprights at either end are 7.0 cm. thick and support bench top which is a half-log which is clear varnished and of pale yellow colour. End uprights jointed by horizontal strut which pegs through the uprights. Log has been channelled to fit over uprights.
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- Title
- Bench
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 48.5 x 27.0 x 156.0 cm
- Description
- Sturdy double-pedestal rustic bench, Uprights at either end are 7.0 cm. thick and support bench top which is a half-log which is clear varnished and of pale yellow colour. End uprights jointed by horizontal strut which pegs through the uprights. Log has been channelled to fit over uprights.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.0094
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Summit Canister
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.1145
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1145
- Description
- Round, lidded pill box. Summit register from Mount Queant Aug 3, 1937 - includes names of Edward Feuz, Lillian Gest, Christian Hasler - account of first ascent, was contained in pill box canister - see M235.
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- Title
- Summit Canister
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 1.8 cm
- Description
- Round, lidded pill box. Summit register from Mount Queant Aug 3, 1937 - includes names of Edward Feuz, Lillian Gest, Christian Hasler - account of first ascent, was contained in pill box canister - see M235.
- Credit
- Gift of Peter Tchir, South Slocan, 1993
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.1145
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- Date
- 1937
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 106.06.1012 a,b
- Description
- Two 1937 brass bison park licence plaques. Pressed brass bull bison in profile, stands on plaque "Canada's National Parks 1937". Slightly concave reverse impression seen on back. 2 small pin holes drilled through bison's side, and directly below through base for attaching to provincial license p…
- Title
- Licence Plaque
- Date
- 1937
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 10.9 cm
- Description
- Two 1937 brass bison park licence plaques. Pressed brass bull bison in profile, stands on plaque "Canada's National Parks 1937". Slightly concave reverse impression seen on back. 2 small pin holes drilled through bison's side, and directly below through base for attaching to provincial license plate, bronze tone. On back of sinister hind leg "Made by Winnipeg Brass".
- Credit
- Gift of Iva (Mrs. Len) Smith, 1976
- Catalogue Number
- 106.06.1012 a,b
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- Date
- 1936
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1150
- Description
- Round medal with a winged skate blade in the centre, above “A.S.A.C.”, surrounded by a wreath of leaves finished at the bottom with a bow. On back: “Third Class Test Min Margaret Simpson 2-23-36 Winnipeg.”
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- Title
- Medal
- Date
- 1936
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 3.0 x 2.5 cm
- Description
- Round medal with a winged skate blade in the centre, above “A.S.A.C.”, surrounded by a wreath of leaves finished at the bottom with a bow. On back: “Third Class Test Min Margaret Simpson 2-23-36 Winnipeg.”
- Subject
- sports
- skating
- awards
- Margaret Simpson
- Credit
- Gift of Mary Hallock, Fort St. James, 1995
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1150
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- Date
- 1936
- Material
- metal; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1166
- Description
- Tall two-handled silver plated cup on wooden base. Front of cup reads: “Championship Canadian Rockies Junior Downhill. Presented by Phill. Moore 1936.” Small metal plaques attached to base name annual winners: 1936 - W. Wellman, 1937 - A. Andrews, 1938 - F. Gourlay, 1939 - G. Locke, 1940 - H.L. Gou…
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- Title
- Loving Cup
- Date
- 1936
- Material
- metal; wood
- Dimensions
- 50.5 x 23.0 cm
- Description
- Tall two-handled silver plated cup on wooden base. Front of cup reads: “Championship Canadian Rockies Junior Downhill. Presented by Phill. Moore 1936.” Small metal plaques attached to base name annual winners: 1936 - W. Wellman, 1937 - A. Andrews, 1938 - F. Gourlay, 1939 - G. Locke, 1940 - H.L. Gourlay, 1941 - H.L. Gourlay, 1942- P. Thompson, 1943 - S. Andrews, 1944 - Allan McLeod.
- Subject
- sports
- skiing
- Philip Moore
- Credit
- Gift of Jim Santa Lucia, Banff, 1998
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1166
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