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Date
prior to 1970
Material
bone; feather; metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.05.3001
Description
Eight handmade arrows. Each arrow has a wooden shaft, feathers and down fletching attached to the shaft with waxed thread (sinew?), and a carved nock.a-c) Three similar arrows (72.0 x 0.8 cm) with red and green coloured bands around the shaft at the fletching. d-f) Three similar arrows (74.0 x 0.9…
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Title
Arrow
Date
prior to 1970
Material
bone; feather; metal; wood
Dimensions
1.2 (g) x 77.5 (g) cm
Description
Eight handmade arrows. Each arrow has a wooden shaft, feathers and down fletching attached to the shaft with waxed thread (sinew?), and a carved nock.a-c) Three similar arrows (72.0 x 0.8 cm) with red and green coloured bands around the shaft at the fletching. d-f) Three similar arrows (74.0 x 0.9 cm) with no markings.g) Long arrow with thick shaft (77.5 x 1.2 cm) and a serrated bone arrowhead attached with waxed thread. The shaft is marked with red at the fletching and the arrowhead.h) Arrow (69.0 x 0.7 cm) with the fletching feathers cut square. There are red bands around the shaft and at the fletching. There is a metal (copper?) band at the tip.DO NOT DISPLAY AS OF JULY 2013: Corleigh Powderface (Belton)
Subject
Indigenous
crafts
carving
sports, archery
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.05.3001
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.1040
Description
An ashtray in the shape of a tepee. The base is round with a groove for a cigarette, the tepee flap is open above this. The tepee is yellow top and bottom with figures drawn around it. On base: "Banff, Alberta"
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Title
Ashtray
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
ceramic
Description
An ashtray in the shape of a tepee. The base is round with a groove for a cigarette, the tepee flap is open above this. The tepee is yellow top and bottom with figures drawn around it. On base: "Banff, Alberta"
Subject
souvenirs
households
Banff
Credit
Purchased from Alan McClelland, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
102.04.1040
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Date
1950 – 1990
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
102.04.1028
Description
Round base, squared lip with cigarette grooves on four sides. Inside in red: "In the Heart of the Canadian Rockies Lens Souvenir Shop Banff Alberta"
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Title
Ashtray
Date
1950 – 1990
Material
glass
Description
Round base, squared lip with cigarette grooves on four sides. Inside in red: "In the Heart of the Canadian Rockies Lens Souvenir Shop Banff Alberta"
Subject
Len's Souvenir Shop
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Phyllis H. Horpenuk, Banff, 1997
Catalogue Number
102.04.1028
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Date
1955 – 1967
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
105.02.1001
Description
Ski instructor patch "C.S.S. Ski Instructor" written in red and black at the top of a whitepatch, in the middle is a red maple leaf with a pair of black skiis crossing it, around the outside is a red and black border.
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Title
Athletic Patch
Date
1955 – 1967
Material
fibre
Dimensions
11.0 x 8.5 cm
Description
Ski instructor patch "C.S.S. Ski Instructor" written in red and black at the top of a whitepatch, in the middle is a red maple leaf with a pair of black skiis crossing it, around the outside is a red and black border.
Subject
sports
skiing
Doug Robinson
Credit
Gift of Douglas Robinson, 1967
Catalogue Number
105.02.1001
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Date
1957
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1283
Description
“1957” “11th Annual International Collegiate Ski Meet, Banff Alberta Canada” A green felt base with a yellow felt outline of the province of Alberta. Inscriptions are printed on in Green and red lettering. The provincial crest is in the upper half, printed on white felt. The text is printed in mult…
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Title
Athletic Patch
Date
1957
Material
fibre
Dimensions
17 x 9.5 cm
Description
“1957” “11th Annual International Collegiate Ski Meet, Banff Alberta Canada” A green felt base with a yellow felt outline of the province of Alberta. Inscriptions are printed on in Green and red lettering. The provincial crest is in the upper half, printed on white felt. The text is printed in multiple fonts/styles and sizes.
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2017
Catalogue Number
103.09.1283
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1080
Description
Round patch, white serrated edge, green border, 2.2 wide has white embroidered lettering "Skyline Hikers Canadian Rockies" within border. Inside ring is the hikers logo of yellow boot and cane, black foreground with hikers on the horizon.
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Title
Athletic Patch
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
fibre
Description
Round patch, white serrated edge, green border, 2.2 wide has white embroidered lettering "Skyline Hikers Canadian Rockies" within border. Inside ring is the hikers logo of yellow boot and cane, black foreground with hikers on the horizon.
Subject
sports
hiking
Lillian Gest
Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Credit
Gift of Lillian Gest, Philadelphia, USA, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.09.1080
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.41.0110
Description
Rectangular metal box with rubber knobs on the bottom to keep it off of tabletops, a 0-100 dial, pale yellow circular button, and red light on the top, and four different plugs across the two short sides - one side has one and the other has three. There is a circular hole in the bottom that allows …
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Title
Auto Transformer
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
metal; plastic
Dimensions
13.5 x 15.1 x 12.6 cm
Description
Rectangular metal box with rubber knobs on the bottom to keep it off of tabletops, a 0-100 dial, pale yellow circular button, and red light on the top, and four different plugs across the two short sides - one side has one and the other has three. There is a circular hole in the bottom that allows some limited access to the interior, possibly a vent. Variable Autotransformers are used to control electrical voltage, power, and current so as to provide a safe and steady electrical feed to a device.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
camera equipment
photograph development
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.0110
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Date
1950 – 1955
Material
plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1140 a-c
Description
Three baby's dresses, all have puffed sleeves and high waist with fullness in the skirt, two button closure at back of neck. (a) Light yellow with pink, blue and yellow embroidery, on chest and shirt with a continuous scalloped line on front skirt near the hem. Paper label at back neck with a pi…
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Title
Baby Dress
Date
1950 – 1955
Material
plastic; fibre
Dimensions
30.0 x 37.5 cm
Description
Three baby's dresses, all have puffed sleeves and high waist with fullness in the skirt, two button closure at back of neck. (a) Light yellow with pink, blue and yellow embroidery, on chest and shirt with a continuous scalloped line on front skirt near the hem. Paper label at back neck with a picture of a baby girl: "For the New-Comer No. 2006 Size 1 T.M. Reg." (b) pink, 37.0 cm long, gathered at chest, lace at collar, white bow at centre of chest. Paper label at back neck a p icture of a baby girl: "For the new-comer No. 1458 sixe 1 T.M. Reg." (c) blue, 42.0 cm long, gathered at chest with pink trim, ribbon trim for collar. (a) and (b) were never used.
Subject
households
clothing
children
Credit
Gift of Chui Mei Yee, Calgary, 1995
Catalogue Number
103.05.1140 a-c
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre; metal; vinyl; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.08.1120
Description
Beige canvas rucksack with grey vinyl reinforcement at bottom and padded shoulder straps. Drawstring closure at top with red plastic toggle. Top flap covers opening, “A. WEXLER” & “ARNOLD WEXLER” hand printed under flap. Extendable top folds down inside pack with second drawstring closure for more …
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Title
Backpack
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre; metal; vinyl; plastic
Dimensions
63.0 x 48.0 cm
Description
Beige canvas rucksack with grey vinyl reinforcement at bottom and padded shoulder straps. Drawstring closure at top with red plastic toggle. Top flap covers opening, “A. WEXLER” & “ARNOLD WEXLER” hand printed under flap. Extendable top folds down inside pack with second drawstring closure for more capacity.
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.08.1120
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
fibre; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
103.08.0328
Description
Grey green canvas pack, padded shoulder straps sewn on. Three thin metal strips inserted into back work as frame, two are vertical, one is horizontal . Zippered pouch on outside. Leather thong strung through top holes for closure. Manufacturer's label "Millet Made in France Le Sherpa Adopte Par W…
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Title
Backpack
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
fibre; metal; skin
Dimensions
44.0 x 15.0 x 34.5 cm
Description
Grey green canvas pack, padded shoulder straps sewn on. Three thin metal strips inserted into back work as frame, two are vertical, one is horizontal . Zippered pouch on outside. Leather thong strung through top holes for closure. Manufacturer's label "Millet Made in France Le Sherpa Adopte Par Walter Bonatti"
Subject
sports
hiking
climbing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0328
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre; skin ; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1075
Description
Canvas bag with leather bottom and shoulder straps, grommet and string closure and metal zipper opening on side, bottom has zipper opening, shoulder straps bound on metal D-ring which is attached to back by a leather patch
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Title
Backpack
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre; skin ; metal
Dimensions
63.0 x 38.0 cm
Description
Canvas bag with leather bottom and shoulder straps, grommet and string closure and metal zipper opening on side, bottom has zipper opening, shoulder straps bound on metal D-ring which is attached to back by a leather patch
Subject
sports
climbing
Hans Gmoser
Mt. McKinley
Wickersham Wall
Credit
Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1989
Catalogue Number
103.08.1075
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
fibre, plant; fibre, raffia
Catalogue Number
103.08.0048
Description
A very loosely woven bag of straw with the straw warp only woven together in five rows. The bag has a braided edge at the top, and a braided handle that threads through the top row of straw. The bag is decorated with a red and green raffia design sewn on the front.
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Title
Bag
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
fibre, plant; fibre, raffia
Dimensions
23.0 x 36.0 cm
Description
A very loosely woven bag of straw with the straw warp only woven together in five rows. The bag has a braided edge at the top, and a braided handle that threads through the top row of straw. The bag is decorated with a red and green raffia design sewn on the front.
Subject
households
souvenirs
tourism
crafts
decorative
weaving
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0048
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
fibre, cotton; wood
Catalogue Number
103.08.0056
Description
A flat, rectangular, white cotton bag with two short handles, and wooden rods threaded through a casing at the opening. The bag is decorated with an underwater seascape appliqued on the front.
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Title
Bag
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
fibre, cotton; wood
Dimensions
32.0 x 46.5 cm
Description
A flat, rectangular, white cotton bag with two short handles, and wooden rods threaded through a casing at the opening. The bag is decorated with an underwater seascape appliqued on the front.
Subject
households
decorative
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0056
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin
Catalogue Number
103.08.3019
Description
Round buckskin bag with drawstring closure. Bottom third of bag has deer skin with hair attached, and the bag is also decorated with artery ventricle rings sewn on outside, two are intact.
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Title
Bag
Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin
Dimensions
16.0 x 13.0 x 13.0 cm
Description
Round buckskin bag with drawstring closure. Bottom third of bag has deer skin with hair attached, and the bag is also decorated with artery ventricle rings sewn on outside, two are intact.
Subject
Indigenous
Stoney
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.3019
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.3018
Description
Buckskin drawstring bag with the head of a lynx as the bag with buckskin fringes stitched onto eyes, through nostrils and along mouth. The bag is lined with floral printed fabric.
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Title
Bag
Date
prior to 1970
Material
skin; fibre
Dimensions
21.0 x 16.0 x 19.0 cm
Description
Buckskin drawstring bag with the head of a lynx as the bag with buckskin fringes stitched onto eyes, through nostrils and along mouth. The bag is lined with floral printed fabric.
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
animals, lynx
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.3018
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.04.1036
Description
Brown knitted wool hat with pompom on top. There is a semi-circle opening for the wearer to look out of.
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Title
Balaclava
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
hair, sheep
Description
Brown knitted wool hat with pompom on top. There is a semi-circle opening for the wearer to look out of.
Subject
sports
skiing
Hans Gmoser
climbing
Credit
Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1989
Catalogue Number
103.04.1036
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
hair; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.04.0070
Description
A machine knitted helmet of dark blue, with wide blue and white wavy striped band at bottom, small white pompon at top, and hole for eyes at middle with small visor above. Visor stiffened with stiff nylon mesh lining, striped band folds up to cover hole and visor and transform balaclava into a wool…
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Title
Balaclava
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
hair; plastic
Dimensions
25.0 x 35.0 cm
Description
A machine knitted helmet of dark blue, with wide blue and white wavy striped band at bottom, small white pompon at top, and hole for eyes at middle with small visor above. Visor stiffened with stiff nylon mesh lining, striped band folds up to cover hole and visor and transform balaclava into a wool cap with wide striped cuff. Gold tag attached "Styled by Colin N62 .... Colin K Lax Ltd, Montreal".
Subject
households
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0070
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Date
1950 – 2006
Material
wood; metal; fibre; enamel; paper
Catalogue Number
105.06.1040 a-b
Description
(a) One black and silver ballpoint pen measuring 15.5 cm in length. Located 4 cm from the top of the pen there is a hole, possibly used to attach the pen with a chain. (b) The holder consists of a varnished wood base, measuring 9.0 cm (height) x 9.0 (width) x 9.0 (length). The top of the object con…
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Title
Ballpoint Pen
Date
1950 – 2006
Material
wood; metal; fibre; enamel; paper
Dimensions
19.7 x 9.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
(a) One black and silver ballpoint pen measuring 15.5 cm in length. Located 4 cm from the top of the pen there is a hole, possibly used to attach the pen with a chain. (b) The holder consists of a varnished wood base, measuring 9.0 cm (height) x 9.0 (width) x 9.0 (length). The top of the object contains a gold cylindrical holder mounted on a swivel ball that holds the pen. On the top of the holder, located in the middle, there is also a shield-shaped Canadian Pacific logo with a silver beaver on top holding a pen. The red shield contains the words “Canadian Pacific” in white lettered script with a white border around its circumference. Underneath the words “Canadian Pacific” there is a small white globe with the words “SPANS THE WORLD” written in silver. The front of the object is on a slant and contains a gold plaque with “NICK MORANT” engraved. The plaque measures 2.0 cm (height) x 7.7 (length). The bottom of the object has not been varnished. The holder has four green circular pads located in the four corners of the object and offer it greater traction. The pads measure 1 cm (diameter) each. There is also a “MADE IN U.S.A” sticker located in the top viewer-right corner. Located in the top middle (between the two felt pads) there is a screw that attaches the gold cylindrical holder that is mounted on the opposite side.
Subject
households
office
CPR
Nick Morant
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
105.06.1040 a-b
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
paper
Catalogue Number
103.02.1013
Description
A small bar of soap encased in a paper wrapper. The wrapper is dark blue with a picture of Mount Rundle and "Welcome to Banff the Beautiful" on other side is a picture of Cascade Mountain and "Mount Royal Hotel Banff, Alta"
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Title
Bar Soap
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
paper
Description
A small bar of soap encased in a paper wrapper. The wrapper is dark blue with a picture of Mount Rundle and "Welcome to Banff the Beautiful" on other side is a picture of Cascade Mountain and "Mount Royal Hotel Banff, Alta"
Subject
souvenir
Mount Royal Hotel
Mount Rundle
Cascade Mountain
Credit
Gift of Lena Goon, Banff, 1990
Catalogue Number
103.02.1013
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
102.04.0370
Description
A rectangular basket formed from a strip of bark which has been scored and turned up at the sides which are gathered together at the top and fastened to a carved, straight stick which acts as a handle. Handle has carved knobs at the end and is tied to the sides of the basket with raffia so that the…
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Title
Basket
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
wood
Dimensions
19.2 x 16.6 x 34.6 cm
Description
A rectangular basket formed from a strip of bark which has been scored and turned up at the sides which are gathered together at the top and fastened to a carved, straight stick which acts as a handle. Handle has carved knobs at the end and is tied to the sides of the basket with raffia so that the knobs protrude beyond a bit. A strip of bark has been wrapped around the handle at either side. Basket is varnished.
Subject
households
decorative
Grey Campbell
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0370
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