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Date
1950 – 1950
Material
wood; metal; plastic, polystyrene
Catalogue Number
102.04.0163
Description
A handmade (mortise and tenon construction) wooden box with feet and a hinged lid. The top has an inlaid wood design of a cougar attacking a mountain goat.
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Title
Trinket Box
Date
1950 – 1950
Material
wood; metal; plastic, polystyrene
Dimensions
5.7 x 10.5 x 13.7 cm
Description
A handmade (mortise and tenon construction) wooden box with feet and a hinged lid. The top has an inlaid wood design of a cougar attacking a mountain goat.
Subject
households
decorative
games
F.O. “Pat” Brewster
Dorothy Cranstone
crafts
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0163
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
bark; grass; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0177
Description
Cylindrical, flat-bottomed, birchbark, unlidded box. Bottom is stitched to wall by reed or cane, and top rim is bound in read or cane. No other decoration.
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Title
Trinket Basket
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
bark; grass; fibre
Dimensions
6.8 x 12.5 cm
Description
Cylindrical, flat-bottomed, birchbark, unlidded box. Bottom is stitched to wall by reed or cane, and top rim is bound in read or cane. No other decoration.
Subject
households
Indigenous
crafts
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0177
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Date
1950 – 1955
Material
grass; stone; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0181
Description
A tightly knotted coiled basket, flat based, pale blonde in hue. Lid fits flushly over the rim, and has two headed carved soapstone animal figure on it to serve as handle.
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Title
Trinket Basket
Date
1950 – 1955
Material
grass; stone; fibre
Dimensions
17.0 x 20.5 cm
Description
A tightly knotted coiled basket, flat based, pale blonde in hue. Lid fits flushly over the rim, and has two headed carved soapstone animal figure on it to serve as handle.
Subject
households
Inuit
crafts
carving
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0181
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0183
Description
Rectangular beige linen, runner, with burgundy flowers (in triangular motif?) at either end, and borders along top and bottom.
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Title
Table Runner
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
fibre
Dimensions
29.3 x 45.0 cm
Description
Rectangular beige linen, runner, with burgundy flowers (in triangular motif?) at either end, and borders along top and bottom.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0183
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0199
Description
Fairly shallow plain bowl-basket with wide mouth. Wickerwork of alternating weft on warp verticals. Base is radiating ribs tied together in circle. Base is unraveling and breaking, twisted trim at bowl rim as well.
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Title
Trinket Basket
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
fibre
Dimensions
8.5 x 28.0 cm
Description
Fairly shallow plain bowl-basket with wide mouth. Wickerwork of alternating weft on warp verticals. Base is radiating ribs tied together in circle. Base is unraveling and breaking, twisted trim at bowl rim as well.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0199
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Date
1950 – 1955
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
102.04.0207
Description
A natural bamboo stalk. The top of it is cut on a bevel above a natural barrier (part of the plant), and again just above the lower barrier in a "whistle-like" cutout. Nail hole at top centre for hanging.
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Title
Flower Vase
Date
1950 – 1955
Material
wood
Dimensions
36.8 x 7.5 cm
Description
A natural bamboo stalk. The top of it is cut on a bevel above a natural barrier (part of the plant), and again just above the lower barrier in a "whistle-like" cutout. Nail hole at top centre for hanging.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0207
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Date
1950 – 1955
Material
foot, deer; hair, deer; wood; skin; antler, deer
Catalogue Number
102.04.0208
Description
A round cylindrical box which is supported by the feet of deer which have their hair and hooves left on. The four hooves have been split behind the shaft and the fetlocks have been drawn to one side, so that the cylinder is completely covered. The compartment is leather lined and edged. Sitting on …
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Title
Trinket Box
Date
1950 – 1955
Material
foot, deer; hair, deer; wood; skin; antler, deer
Dimensions
20.0 x 27.0 x 27.0 cm
Description
A round cylindrical box which is supported by the feet of deer which have their hair and hooves left on. The four hooves have been split behind the shaft and the fetlocks have been drawn to one side, so that the cylinder is completely covered. The compartment is leather lined and edged. Sitting on and in the box is the varnished wood lid which has a handle made of deer antler, also varnished. inside is a letter that reads “Hello Everybody, Just a little present., From Bill. And my partner Harold King. - B. Lagarde” along with two pieces of bone; a crystal; and a perfectly round stone.
Subject
households
crafts
Bill Lagarde
Harold King
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0208
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Date
1950 – 1955
Material
metal, copper
Catalogue Number
102.04.0213
Description
A simple repousse copper bowl with a flat base, repousse design on the base of evergreen bough with cones. Inscribed on bottom: “A.E. James/The Coppercraft Studio/Banff”
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Title
Decorative Bowl
Date
1950 – 1955
Material
metal, copper
Dimensions
5.0 x 13.2 cm
Description
A simple repousse copper bowl with a flat base, repousse design on the base of evergreen bough with cones. Inscribed on bottom: “A.E. James/The Coppercraft Studio/Banff”
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0213
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
hair, sheep; feather; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0215 a,b
Description
Brown woven wool in herring bone design, home made pillowcovers over goosefeather pillows in ticking.
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Title
Throw Cushion
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
hair, sheep; feather; fibre
Dimensions
24.0 x 52.0 x 66.5 cm
Description
Brown woven wool in herring bone design, home made pillowcovers over goosefeather pillows in ticking.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0215 a,b
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
102.04.0289
Description
Tall, single-flower vase in tinted, pale purple glass. Circular base with short, bulbous body which narrows then extends gently into long, flared neck. "DLJ Made in Japan - Floral Line" sticker on base.
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Title
Decorative Vase
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
glass
Dimensions
14.9 x 5.2 cm
Description
Tall, single-flower vase in tinted, pale purple glass. Circular base with short, bulbous body which narrows then extends gently into long, flared neck. "DLJ Made in Japan - Floral Line" sticker on base.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0289
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0295
Description
Tall, cylindrical stoneware vase with brilliant orange glaze inside and outside, except for bare areas at exterior base. Stamped "Ceramic Arts Calgary" on bottom. Finger ridge marks seen inside vase.
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Title
Decorative Vase
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
17.4 x 8.0 cm
Description
Tall, cylindrical stoneware vase with brilliant orange glaze inside and outside, except for bare areas at exterior base. Stamped "Ceramic Arts Calgary" on bottom. Finger ridge marks seen inside vase.
Subject
households
decorative
Ceramic Arts
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0295
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Date
1950 – 1955
Material
glass; wood
Catalogue Number
102.04.0305
Description
Rounded wooden bowl supporting circular, slightly domed glass frog (which contains 16 holes to hold flower stems upright). Label on base of wood bowl says "Myrtlewood. A rare and beautiful wood from the evergreen forests of Oregon."
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Title
Flower Bowl
Date
1950 – 1955
Material
glass; wood
Dimensions
5.9 x 14.0 cm
Description
Rounded wooden bowl supporting circular, slightly domed glass frog (which contains 16 holes to hold flower stems upright). Label on base of wood bowl says "Myrtlewood. A rare and beautiful wood from the evergreen forests of Oregon."
Subject
households
souvenirs
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0305
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0306
Description
Press molded flower dish in shape of overlapping lily pads with lily blossom and bud in dish and two buds on rim which function as handle. Overall green glaze with yellow and brown colouring, ridged foot. Bottom reads "Carlton Ware, Made in England, ‘Trademark’ Registered Australian Design, Registr…
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Title
Flower Bowl
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
2.5 x 16.9 x 23.6 cm
Description
Press molded flower dish in shape of overlapping lily pads with lily blossom and bud in dish and two buds on rim which function as handle. Overall green glaze with yellow and brown colouring, ridged foot. Bottom reads "Carlton Ware, Made in England, ‘Trademark’ Registered Australian Design, Registration Applied For".
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0306
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0330 a-g
Description
Small saucers for hanging. Ridge footed with hole through ridge for hanging. All decorated with cobalt (blue) ceramic decals (A) 52/2010 titled" Graesten Slot" (B) 60/2010 titled "Arhus Radhus" (C) 32/2010 titled "Tivoli" (D) 72/2010 titled "Frilandsmuset" (E) 4/2010 and titled "Kaempahoj " (F) 7…
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Title
Plate; Decorative Set
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
1.2 x 8.0 cm
Description
Small saucers for hanging. Ridge footed with hole through ridge for hanging. All decorated with cobalt (blue) ceramic decals (A) 52/2010 titled" Graesten Slot" (B) 60/2010 titled "Arhus Radhus" (C) 32/2010 titled "Tivoli" (D) 72/2010 titled "Frilandsmuset" (E) 4/2010 and titled "Kaempahoj " (F) 70/2010 titled "Christiansborg Slot" (G) 15/2010 titled "Kobenhavens Radhus".
Subject
households
decorative
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0330 a-g
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
102.04.0334
Description
Flat based generally oval carved wooden bowl with bird head and tail, head is duck like and tail is flat and broad, functions as handle. Exterior bowl border and top of handle are incised geometric designs.
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Title
Decorative Bowl
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
wood
Dimensions
7.7 x 13.9 x 28.3 cm
Description
Flat based generally oval carved wooden bowl with bird head and tail, head is duck like and tail is flat and broad, functions as handle. Exterior bowl border and top of handle are incised geometric designs.
Subject
households
decorative
animal
duck
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0334
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.0336 a,b
Description
Two vermilion enamelled bowls with five subtle scallop indentations on rim. Enamel sectioning within bowl resembles flower structure (A) smaller than (B). Design indentations seen on exterior which is black.
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Title
Decorative Bowl
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.1 x 12.8 cm
Description
Two vermilion enamelled bowls with five subtle scallop indentations on rim. Enamel sectioning within bowl resembles flower structure (A) smaller than (B). Design indentations seen on exterior which is black.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0336 a,b
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.0338
Description
Die-moulded copper bowl with turquoise and blue interior, ridged relief on bowl walls.
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Title
Bowl
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.4 x 14.7 cm
Description
Die-moulded copper bowl with turquoise and blue interior, ridged relief on bowl walls.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0338
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0343 a,b
Description
(a) is circular, footed dish with mallard in flight over water, "3675 GH" written on bottom. (b) is square, footed dish with rounded corners and street scene in dish, "3439 RTX Koge" on bottom. Both dishes have stamp “Royal Copenhagen Denmark” on bottom, also blue waves.
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
1.8 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm
Description
(a) is circular, footed dish with mallard in flight over water, "3675 GH" written on bottom. (b) is square, footed dish with rounded corners and street scene in dish, "3439 RTX Koge" on bottom. Both dishes have stamp “Royal Copenhagen Denmark” on bottom, also blue waves.
Subject
households
decorative
bird
duck
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0343 a,b
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0344
Description
Almost square dish with rounded corners, sloped sides. Pictures stork family on rooftop nest. Dominant colours blue grey. Bottom is flat but at two corners indentations contain the following: castle logo with "B&G Kjobenhavn, Denmark B&G", also "583/455" and a drawn fish, “Made in Denmark".
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
1.7 x 12.7 x 13.0 cm
Description
Almost square dish with rounded corners, sloped sides. Pictures stork family on rooftop nest. Dominant colours blue grey. Bottom is flat but at two corners indentations contain the following: castle logo with "B&G Kjobenhavn, Denmark B&G", also "583/455" and a drawn fish, “Made in Denmark".
Subject
household
decorative
stork
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0344
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Date
1950 – 1955
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0351
Description
Placemat size runner in beige linen. Weave pattern creates diamond and chevron textures, ends are fringed from warp thread. Large stain visible.
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Title
Table Runner
Date
1950 – 1955
Material
fibre
Dimensions
36.0 x 58.0 cm
Description
Placemat size runner in beige linen. Weave pattern creates diamond and chevron textures, ends are fringed from warp thread. Large stain visible.
Subject
households
decorative
Barbara Whyte
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0351
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