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Hair Ornament

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.01.1021%20a%2cb
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
shell
Catalogue Number
103.01.1021 a,b
Description
Two tortoise shell decorative hair combs: a) very large, nicely curved, b) medium size, some teeth missing. Label affixed to comb reads: “Belonged to D’s grandmother Priscilla Morgan Potts, worn by her.”
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Title
Hair Ornament
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
shell
Description
Two tortoise shell decorative hair combs: a) very large, nicely curved, b) medium size, some teeth missing. Label affixed to comb reads: “Belonged to D’s grandmother Priscilla Morgan Potts, worn by her.”
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer
Priscilla Morgan Potts
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.01.1021 a,b
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Handkerchief

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.08.1066
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.1066
Description
Small, very fancy, lace and cotton ladies handkerchief.
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Title
Handkerchief
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
fibre
Description
Small, very fancy, lace and cotton ladies handkerchief.
Subject
Mary Schaffer
crafts
needlework
embroidery
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.08.1066
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Handknit Stocking

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Date
prior to 1930
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.1061 a,b
Description
One stocking in the making. Very fine knitting, needles are 1.0 mm thick. Ribbed at the top, which would be below the knee, it narrows at the ankle, heel is turned, and the knitting stops half way to the toes, needles intact. (b) 52.0 long and 12.0 wide at opening, this is a long stocking shaped…
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Title
Handknit Stocking
Date
prior to 1930
Material
fibre; metal
Dimensions
13.5 x 36.5 cm
Description
One stocking in the making. Very fine knitting, needles are 1.0 mm thick. Ribbed at the top, which would be below the knee, it narrows at the ankle, heel is turned, and the knitting stops half way to the toes, needles intact. (b) 52.0 long and 12.0 wide at opening, this is a long stocking shaped tube of fine cotton, however there is no indication for a heel.
Subject
households
clothing
hobbies
needlework
knitting
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.03.1061 a,b
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Handmade Box

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact110.02.1004
Date
1820 – 1830
Material
paper
Catalogue Number
110.02.1004
Description
Handmade cardboard oval box with lid. Hand stitched and covered with decorated paper, dark beige with black pattern.
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Title
Handmade Box
Date
1820 – 1830
Material
paper
Dimensions
10.0 x 12.0 x 19.0 cm
Description
Handmade cardboard oval box with lid. Hand stitched and covered with decorated paper, dark beige with black pattern.
Subject
households
hobbies
Priscilla Morgan Potts
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
110.02.1004
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Hanging

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Date
1880 – 1939
Material
fibre; paper; metal
Catalogue Number
104.45.1005 a-f
Description
Five pieces of needlepoint work. Three needlepoint cushion covers, each with a floral pattern on beige backing fabric. One unfinished needlepoint piece with a bird and floral design and the needle still attached. Two commercial needlework patterns on paper pasted on to heavier paper, each marked …
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Title
Hanging
Date
1880 – 1939
Material
fibre; paper; metal
Description
Five pieces of needlepoint work. Three needlepoint cushion covers, each with a floral pattern on beige backing fabric. One unfinished needlepoint piece with a bird and floral design and the needle still attached. Two commercial needlework patterns on paper pasted on to heavier paper, each marked “S M Potts” in pencil.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
needlepoint
Mary Schaffer
S M Potts
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.45.1005 a-f
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Hatbox

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.08.1110
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
paper; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.1110
Description
Handmade paper hatbox with a lid. One piece of heavy paper is bent into a rounded oblong shape, and stitched together at one side. The bottom is attached with blue fabric. The overall pattern on the hatbox is a blue background wtih yellow and red flowers and feathers. The lid has the same patter…
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Title
Hatbox
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
paper; fibre
Description
Handmade paper hatbox with a lid. One piece of heavy paper is bent into a rounded oblong shape, and stitched together at one side. The bottom is attached with blue fabric. The overall pattern on the hatbox is a blue background wtih yellow and red flowers and feathers. The lid has the same pattern with fabric glued around the outside edge. A small piece of fabric, with illegible handwriting, is glued to the centre of the lid. A string loop handle is threaded in one side.
Subject
crafts
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.08.1110
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A Hunter of Peace

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Artist
Alex Emond (1950 – , Canadian)
Date
1980
Medium
ink on paper
Catalogue Number
EmA.03.02
Description
The back of the mane and ears of a horse is in the foreground bottom left. A trail from bottom left swings to the right. On the trail are two mounted horsemen. Standing to the left of the trail is a woman with hat in hand looking to the right. A ridge runs from bottom left to top right. There is a …
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Artist
Alex Emond (1950 – , Canadian)
Title
A Hunter of Peace
Date
1980
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
24.9 x 65.7 cm
Description
The back of the mane and ears of a horse is in the foreground bottom left. A trail from bottom left swings to the right. On the trail are two mounted horsemen. Standing to the left of the trail is a woman with hat in hand looking to the right. A ridge runs from bottom left to top right. There is a mountain range to the left in the distance and one mountain in top right hand corner. Clouds along the horizon.
Subject
figure
Mary Schaffer
cowboys
animal
horse
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Alex Emond
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
EmA.03.02
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Jewellery Case

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.08.1052
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
skin; metal; fibre; wood
Catalogue Number
103.08.1052
Description
A dark blue fine leather jewellery case with a leather handle, brass hinges and a brass lock. The inside of the case has a zippered pocket on the lid and is lined with light brown fabric. There are a number of compartments inside the case, including two blue leather lidded compartments, that are …
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Title
Jewellery Case
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
skin; metal; fibre; wood
Description
A dark blue fine leather jewellery case with a leather handle, brass hinges and a brass lock. The inside of the case has a zippered pocket on the lid and is lined with light brown fabric. There are a number of compartments inside the case, including two blue leather lidded compartments, that are also lined with light brown fabric.
Subject
Mary Schaffer
clothing
adornment
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.08.1052
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Kerchief

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.04.1044
Date
1890 – 1940
Material
fibre, silk
Catalogue Number
103.04.1044
Description
Hemmed triangular silk scarf in two pieces. May be a neckerchief.
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Title
Kerchief
Date
1890 – 1940
Material
fibre, silk
Description
Hemmed triangular silk scarf in two pieces. May be a neckerchief.
Subject
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.04.1044
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Knife Serving Set

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.20.1067%20a-d
Date
prior to 1930
Material
metal, steel; plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.20.1067 a-d
Description
Cast steel fork, knife and sharpener with yellow bone-like handles. Pressed paper box with blue lining, bottom shaped for utensils, top padded.
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Title
Knife Serving Set
Date
prior to 1930
Material
metal, steel; plastic; fibre
Description
Cast steel fork, knife and sharpener with yellow bone-like handles. Pressed paper box with blue lining, bottom shaped for utensils, top padded.
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.20.1067 a-d
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Lace Textile Fragment

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.45.1032%20a-f
Date
1900 – 1930
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
104.45.1032 a-f
Description
6 pieces of lace, 3 black the same pattern, 1 daintly black flower pattern on net., one black open design could be hand made, one small ecru piece.
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Title
Lace Textile Fragment
Date
1900 – 1930
Material
fibre
Description
6 pieces of lace, 3 black the same pattern, 1 daintly black flower pattern on net., one black open design could be hand made, one small ecru piece.
Subject
households
sewing
hobbies
needlework
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.45.1032 a-f
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Ladies’ Stockings

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.03.1086%20a-d
Date
1900 – 1930
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.1086 a-d
Description
Two pairs of ladies’ stockings. (a,b) silk, ivory coloured, inset at foot, embroidered up both sides. Red trim around opening and narrower red line below that. Between the red lines is “130” in the fabric. (c,d) Very fine knit cotton, design along side of foot to above ankle. Ribbed opening.
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Title
Ladies’ Stockings
Date
1900 – 1930
Material
fibre
Description
Two pairs of ladies’ stockings. (a,b) silk, ivory coloured, inset at foot, embroidered up both sides. Red trim around opening and narrower red line below that. Between the red lines is “130” in the fabric. (c,d) Very fine knit cotton, design along side of foot to above ankle. Ribbed opening.
Subject
households
clothing
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.03.1086 a-d
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Magnifying Glass

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.38.1004
Date
1900 – 1930
Material
glass; skin; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.38.1004
Description
Small magnifying glass with plastic rim slides into a flat leather pouch.
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Title
Magnifying Glass
Date
1900 – 1930
Material
glass; skin; plastic
Description
Small magnifying glass with plastic rim slides into a flat leather pouch.
Subject
households
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.38.1004
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Military Medal

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1049
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1049
Description
Stylized cross with a crown “FW” and “1813” on one side and a crown, “W” and “1914” on the other. The cross is tied onto a black and white ribbon.
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Title
Military Medal
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
metal; fibre
Description
Stylized cross with a crown “FW” and “1813” on one side and a crown, “W” and “1914” on the other. The cross is tied onto a black and white ribbon.
Subject
military
insignia
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.09.1049
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Miniature; Cradle Board Doll

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact108.05.1008
Date
c. 1890
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
108.05.1008
Description
A miniature beaded cradleboard with doll. The board has a red edge, dark blue background with an inset beaded design in yellow, brown and red in a flower shape. The cradle is soft buckskin with beading around edge, a rose and two small circles. Fringes. A small doll is in the cradle.
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Title
Miniature; Cradle Board Doll
Date
c. 1890
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Description
A miniature beaded cradleboard with doll. The board has a red edge, dark blue background with an inset beaded design in yellow, brown and red in a flower shape. The cradle is soft buckskin with beading around edge, a rose and two small circles. Fringes. A small doll is in the cradle.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
playthings
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
108.05.1008
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Miniature; Model Teepee

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact101.01.1002
Date
prior to 1925
Material
skin, deer; wood; fibre
Catalogue Number
101.01.1002
Description
White deerskin sewn together in two places, stretched over wooden tent pegs which are tied onto wooden hoop with deerskin. Two smoke flaps with long poles attached. Front of tepee closed with 6 wooden sticks. Painted decoration: top border of black with yellow dots two thirds up from bottom, below …
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Title
Miniature; Model Teepee
Date
prior to 1925
Material
skin, deer; wood; fibre
Dimensions
58.0 cm
Description
White deerskin sewn together in two places, stretched over wooden tent pegs which are tied onto wooden hoop with deerskin. Two smoke flaps with long poles attached. Front of tepee closed with 6 wooden sticks. Painted decoration: top border of black with yellow dots two thirds up from bottom, below that are various scenes. To the right of tent opening are two hunters under a half sun. Next is a shield and spear and then a woman with a tomahawk. To the left of the opening is a hunter on horseback facing a bison under a half sun. A blue border around bottom and tent opening.
Subject
Indigenous
souvenir
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
101.01.1002
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Model Boat

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact108.05.1012
Date
prior to 1930
Material
wood; metal; fibre; plastic
Catalogue Number
108.05.1012
Description
A model of the gunboat HMCS Ross Gol under a plastic cover on a base of wood. The boat is very well made, painted grey and red with a Union Jack flag at the back. " HMCS Ross Gol" is in copper wire on metal nailed to the wooden base.
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Title
Model Boat
Date
prior to 1930
Material
wood; metal; fibre; plastic
Dimensions
35.0 x 19.0 x 49.0 cm
Description
A model of the gunboat HMCS Ross Gol under a plastic cover on a base of wood. The boat is very well made, painted grey and red with a Union Jack flag at the back. " HMCS Ross Gol" is in copper wire on metal nailed to the wooden base.
Subject
houeholds
hobbies
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
108.05.1012
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Model Ship

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact108.05.1013
Date
prior to 1900
Material
wood; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
108.05.1013
Description
A varnished wooden model of a two masted sailing ship on a pedestal.The sails are lighter in colour than the hull. Some of the strings to the sails are broken. Green felt on the bottom of pedestal. Quite beautiful.
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Title
Model Ship
Date
prior to 1900
Material
wood; fibre; metal
Dimensions
34.4 x 7.5 x 33.0 cm
Description
A varnished wooden model of a two masted sailing ship on a pedestal.The sails are lighter in colour than the hull. Some of the strings to the sails are broken. Green felt on the bottom of pedestal. Quite beautiful.
Subject
households
hobbies
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
108.05.1013
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Napkin

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.20.1033%20a-j
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
104.20.1033 a-j
Description
Eight beige linen coctail napkins still in the display box. Each napkin has a picture of drink with its name and number of calories. All of the napkins are tied in place with a white ribbon. There is a gold-coloured paper label with “PURE LINEN HAND ROLLED” written in dark blue. The napkins ar…
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Title
Napkin
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
fibre; paper
Description
Eight beige linen coctail napkins still in the display box. Each napkin has a picture of drink with its name and number of calories. All of the napkins are tied in place with a white ribbon. There is a gold-coloured paper label with “PURE LINEN HAND ROLLED” written in dark blue. The napkins are in a flat white box that has “Edmee” written in pencil in one corner.
Subject
households
Edmee Moore
Mary Schaffer
crafts
needlework
embroidery
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.20.1033 a-j
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Napkin

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.20.1045
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
fibre, flax
Catalogue Number
104.20.1045
Description
Small square linen napkin with an open embroidered design just inside the hemmed edges.
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Title
Napkin
Date
1890 – 1939
Material
fibre, flax
Dimensions
32.0 x 32.0 cm
Description
Small square linen napkin with an open embroidered design just inside the hemmed edges.
Subject
Mary Schaffer
crafts
needlework
embroidery
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.20.1045
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