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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
104.20.0707 a-c
Description
Linen tablecloth set. (a)" is central table cover with looped and crocheted edge trim, cover divided into quadrants by triple lined, parallel eyelet stitching as only other decoration on otherwise beige linen ground. (b) are 12 coasters, also beige linen, of slightly varying sizes. (c) are 14 place…
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Title
Luncheon Luncheon Set
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre
Dimensions
49.0 x 51.0 cm
Description
Linen tablecloth set. (a)" is central table cover with looped and crocheted edge trim, cover divided into quadrants by triple lined, parallel eyelet stitching as only other decoration on otherwise beige linen ground. (b) are 12 coasters, also beige linen, of slightly varying sizes. (c) are 14 place mats of beige linen. Edge trim on (b,c) identical to (a), but (b,c) do not contain eyelet quadrant decoration which (a) has.
Subject
households
kitchen
Edith Morse Robb
CRW wedding
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0707 a-c
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
104.45.0030 a,b
Description
Two, small, handmade needle cases. (a) navy blue satin with feather stitched pink snowflake on front, folds in thirds and fastens with blue button;, picot edging along sides and pink loop buttonhole. Inside lined with pink flannel and filled with pins of different colours and sizes in neat rows. …
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Title
Needle Case
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre; metal
Dimensions
7.6 x 7.6 cm
Description
Two, small, handmade needle cases. (a) navy blue satin with feather stitched pink snowflake on front, folds in thirds and fastens with blue button;, picot edging along sides and pink loop buttonhole. Inside lined with pink flannel and filled with pins of different colours and sizes in neat rows. (b) small, pink, book like case with cross stitched green flower basket on cover, lined with flower sprigged satiny material. Two white flannel pages edged with pink blanket stitch hold various needles of all sizes. Covers hinged together with three knotted thread hinges, with thread loop securing over head of a straight pin to close. Covers stitched around stiff cardboard.
Subject
households
hobbies
craft
sewing
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.45.0030 a,b
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
104.45.0028 a,b
Description
Contained in dark blue, plain cardboard box printed in white at centre of lid, "Merrimade, Lawrence, Mass", two pillow shaped pincushions with note, "Aunt Folly Clarks pin cushions". (a) square, pink, cushion, trimmed around edge with red, embroidered feather stitching. Fabric has brocade like, w…
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Title
Pincushion
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre; paper
Dimensions
4.7 x 8.0 cm
Description
Contained in dark blue, plain cardboard box printed in white at centre of lid, "Merrimade, Lawrence, Mass", two pillow shaped pincushions with note, "Aunt Folly Clarks pin cushions". (a) square, pink, cushion, trimmed around edge with red, embroidered feather stitching. Fabric has brocade like, woven in curlicue pattern, note attached with red elastic band. "Edith bought this in Japan". (b) rectangular, blue satin with red, embroidered featherstitching around edge. Wide bank of blue leaflike pattern on pink background runs around cushion, with red and white narrow stripes each side bordered by black. Note attached with two straight pins, "My Grandmother Becket's bonnet strings, Polly" Note: .6 x .2 cm dark stain on one side.
Subject
households
hobbies
sewing
Edith Morse Robb
Polly
Becket
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.45.0028 a,b
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
104.45.0029 a-r
Description
In a large, sturdy black, paper covered, wooden box and lid with brass slits at bottom of base, a collection of eighteen pincushions. 3 round(a) blue silk (10.0 x 5.5) short, puffy cylinder with design of five small hearts stitched around top, and diagonal lines around side, quilted with yellow …
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Title
Pincushion Collection
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre
Description
In a large, sturdy black, paper covered, wooden box and lid with brass slits at bottom of base, a collection of eighteen pincushions. 3 round(a) blue silk (10.0 x 5.5) short, puffy cylinder with design of five small hearts stitched around top, and diagonal lines around side, quilted with yellow thread, stuck with straight pins.( b) plaid (10.0 x 3.5) red and green tartan with wide blue and narrower yellow and white cross stripes. Puffy, wedge like sections formed with tight black stitching, dark blue grosgrain bow at top. (c) red satiny brocade (10.0 x 3.8) dark red, with green thread laced across top like wheel spokes. Holding on around sides are eight tiny silk clad figures with white painted faces peering upward, and black braided top knots. Base of red and white striped cotton. Paper taped to bottom indicates: "Welfare Handicrafts made by Renie’s Mill Camp, Hong Kong, R.M.C. Group III. Price $3.50". 15 rectangular, pillow shaped with featherstitching trimming around edge. (d) ecru with cross stitching (11.1 x 9.5 x 4.0) representation of three yellow flowers in angular pink flowerpot stitched on loosely woven ecru linen canvas, pink line border, plain back. (e) large black, flowered silk (11.5 x 12.0) yellow stitching. (f) orange silk (10.0 x 9.8) white stitching. (g) dark blue (7.4 x 7.2) red stitching. (h) pink striped satin (7.5 x 6.5) pink stitching. (i) purple checked satin (6.0 x 5.8) white stitching. (j) bright blue brocade (6.2 x 5.5) white stitching.( k) bright plaid satin (6.0 x 5.0) red stitching. (l) diagonal plaid silk (5.9 x 5.0) yellow stitching. (m) checked plaid silk (6.3 x 5.0) blue stitching. (n) yellow paisley silk (7.2 x 4.5) yellow stitching. (o) white silk brocade (7.2 x 5.5) pink stitching. (p) black with stylized flowers (8.0 x 6.3) pink stitching. (q) blue and pink large floral (9.3 x 6.5) pink stitching. (r) blue and orange striped twill (8.9 x 6.2) no stitching.
Subject
households
hobbies
craft
sewing
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.45.0029 a-r
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Date
1925 – 1935
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0658
Description
Flat based pewter pitcher is tankard shaped, with hinged lid which covers spout opening. Double line decoration on pitcher body, curved, affixed spout and affixed, triangular handle with thumb rest. Lid has shell shaped centre knob which serves as lid rest when same is opened fully. "hallmark Pewt…
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Title
Pitcher
Date
1925 – 1935
Material
metal
Dimensions
10.6 x 8.1 x 12.0 cm
Description
Flat based pewter pitcher is tankard shaped, with hinged lid which covers spout opening. Double line decoration on pitcher body, curved, affixed spout and affixed, triangular handle with thumb rest. Lid has shell shaped centre knob which serves as lid rest when same is opened fully. "hallmark Pewter 106" stamped on bottom.
Subject
households
CRW wedding
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0658
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Date
1923
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0535
Description
Double lipped, deep ovoid ladle connected to slender, curved handle which terminates in tri-foliate design. Inscribed on back of handle "R/R + E ... 1898-1923", also stamped "Sterling... B09".
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Title
Punch Ladle
Date
1923
Material
metal
Dimensions
7.0 x 14.5 x 34.5 cm
Description
Double lipped, deep ovoid ladle connected to slender, curved handle which terminates in tri-foliate design. Inscribed on back of handle "R/R + E ... 1898-1923", also stamped "Sterling... B09".
Subject
households
Edith Morse Robb
Russell Robb
silver wedding
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0535
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Date
1925 – 1935
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0634 a,b
Description
Elegantly shaped containers with circular, concave base, above which is a broad, wide bowl shape which meets inverted bell shape in sharp ridge. Inverted bell is narrow at neck into which inserts the shake tops. Stamped hallmark on base and "A.H.S. Sterling 420".
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Title
Salt And Pepper Set
Date
1925 – 1935
Material
metal
Dimensions
9.7 x 4.7 cm
Description
Elegantly shaped containers with circular, concave base, above which is a broad, wide bowl shape which meets inverted bell shape in sharp ridge. Inverted bell is narrow at neck into which inserts the shake tops. Stamped hallmark on base and "A.H.S. Sterling 420".
Subject
households
kitchen
CRW wedding
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0634 a,b
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Date
1925 – 1935
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
104.20.0633 a,b
Description
Two bowl shaped saltcellars narrowing to circular, concave, ridged base. Tinted blue glass removable liner. Scratched "8885 pi/aex" and stamped "sterling 8681" and lion stamp. Simple bowl design with folded rim.
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Title
Saltcellar
Date
1925 – 1935
Material
metal; glass
Dimensions
3.2 x 5.4 cm
Description
Two bowl shaped saltcellars narrowing to circular, concave, ridged base. Tinted blue glass removable liner. Scratched "8885 pi/aex" and stamped "sterling 8681" and lion stamp. Simple bowl design with folded rim.
Subject
households
kitchen
CRW wedding
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0633 a,b
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Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0574
Description
Rectangular, elaborately decorated tray. Centre platform pressed scroll and floral design in silver and plain silver, blank rectangle in centre plate available for monogramming. Slope side to tray which include open diamond and swirl designs which terminate at edge in relief floral and scroll decor…
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Title
Serving Tray
Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.0 x 27.8 x 36.6 cm
Description
Rectangular, elaborately decorated tray. Centre platform pressed scroll and floral design in silver and plain silver, blank rectangle in centre plate available for monogramming. Slope side to tray which include open diamond and swirl designs which terminate at edge in relief floral and scroll decoration. Tray rests on four, rounded circular corner feet. Scratched on bottom "2481 KJS" and stamped with circular hallmark resembling candelabra. Stamped "England" also on bottom.
Subject
households
CRW wedding
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0574
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Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0635 a,b
Description
Sterling silver sugar bowl has concave circular base, bulbous body which narrows slightly at neck which is ridged, has two handles which extend above the rim of bowl, like amphora handles in shape. Pitcher (b) generally bulbous shape with wide pouring rim and single handle as above, pitcher on conc…
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Title
Sugar And Creamer
Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
9.4 x 8.5 x 15.3 cm
Description
Sterling silver sugar bowl has concave circular base, bulbous body which narrows slightly at neck which is ridged, has two handles which extend above the rim of bowl, like amphora handles in shape. Pitcher (b) generally bulbous shape with wide pouring rim and single handle as above, pitcher on concave circular base. Stamped inside base "KLF Sterling 121". Both are chased or indented.
Subject
households
kitchen
CRW wedding
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0635 a,b
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