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Date
1960 – 1980
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
107.02.1031 a-d
Description
Four pieces of wood decorated by burning.a) Round decorative frame with a woman’s profile and shoulders.b) Rectangular piece of wood with a woman wearing a green cape on a blond horse.c) Oval decorative frame with a black and white reproduction photograph of the boathouse on the Bow River.d) Oval d…
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Title
Burnt Wood Picture
Date
1960 – 1980
Material
wood
Description
Four pieces of wood decorated by burning.a) Round decorative frame with a woman’s profile and shoulders.b) Rectangular piece of wood with a woman wearing a green cape on a blond horse.c) Oval decorative frame with a black and white reproduction photograph of the boathouse on the Bow River.d) Oval decorated with holly leaves and berries on a textured background.
Subject
households
hobbies
crafts
woodworking
carving
Credit
Gift of Ken Campbell, Qualicum Beach, 1987
Catalogue Number
107.02.1031 a-d
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Date
1920 – 1968
Material
stone
Catalogue Number
107.02.1019
Description
Two small bowls, joined together by various animals, carved from pink and black stone.
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Title
Carving
Date
1920 – 1968
Material
stone
Description
Two small bowls, joined together by various animals, carved from pink and black stone.
Subject
households
crafts
carving
Credit
Gift of Cyril Paris, Banff, 1968
Catalogue Number
107.02.1019
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0088
Description
A very flat fabric case with a metal frame and closure. The case has an overall floral pattern worked on the fabric in petit point. The case was in a Benson and Hedges cigarette tin (110.01.0007). There are two cigarettes rolled in white paper with a label that reads “Kinney Bros RICE PAPER Sweet …
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Title
Cigarette Case
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre; metal
Dimensions
7.0 x 8.0 cm
Description
A very flat fabric case with a metal frame and closure. The case has an overall floral pattern worked on the fabric in petit point. The case was in a Benson and Hedges cigarette tin (110.01.0007). There are two cigarettes rolled in white paper with a label that reads “Kinney Bros RICE PAPER Sweet Caporal”.
Subject
households
smoking
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0088
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal, brass
Catalogue Number
104.20.0025
Description
A round, shallow, brass bowl with straight sides. The bottom of the bowl is decorated with the raised figure of a prancing cat-like creature with many tails that is surrounded by an undulating line. The bottom of the bowl also has a patterned circular border. The underside of the bowl is stamped…
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Title
Coaster
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal, brass
Description
A round, shallow, brass bowl with straight sides. The bottom of the bowl is decorated with the raised figure of a prancing cat-like creature with many tails that is surrounded by an undulating line. The bottom of the bowl also has a patterned circular border. The underside of the bowl is stamped with “China”.
Subject
households
crafts
metalwork
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0025
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Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal, brass
Catalogue Number
104.39.0006 a-c
Description
Three brass holders for drawing crayons (charcoal, conti, chalk, etc.). Each holder is a set of hollow tubes split into long jaws at each end to hold the crayon. The jaws tighten with sliding rings at the middle of the tube. There are also nine pieces of squared black Conti crayon and a squared p…
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Title
Crayon Holder
Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal, brass
Dimensions
1.0 x 0.7 x 13.0 cm
Description
Three brass holders for drawing crayons (charcoal, conti, chalk, etc.). Each holder is a set of hollow tubes split into long jaws at each end to hold the crayon. The jaws tighten with sliding rings at the middle of the tube. There are also nine pieces of squared black Conti crayon and a squared piece of white chalk with the holders.
Subject
households
crafts
drawing
sketching
Edmee Moore
hobbies
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.39.0006 a-c
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
102.04.0003
Description
Six circular, openwork crocheted, handmade doilies with a rose blosson and leaf pattern in the centre. All slightly yellowed.
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Title
Doily
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
14.0 x 14.0 cm
Description
Six circular, openwork crocheted, handmade doilies with a rose blosson and leaf pattern in the centre. All slightly yellowed.
Subject
households
decorative
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0003
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Date
1965 – 1975
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0349
Description
Small rectangular, beige doily with fringed ties at two ends but sides plain woven edge, open basket weave.
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Title
Doily
Date
1965 – 1975
Material
fibre
Dimensions
15.3 x 22.0 cm
Description
Small rectangular, beige doily with fringed ties at two ends but sides plain woven edge, open basket weave.
Subject
households
Mary Andrews
weaving
crafts
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0349
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Date
1960 – 1980
Material
wood; glass; plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.05.1020
Description
Burled wood attached to an octagonal base. The burled wood and base have been drilled and wired to create a table lamp. Paisley corduroy fabric has been glued to the underside of the base. The lamp has a beige lampshade with brown trim.
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Title
Electric Lamp
Date
1960 – 1980
Material
wood; glass; plastic; fibre
Description
Burled wood attached to an octagonal base. The burled wood and base have been drilled and wired to create a table lamp. Paisley corduroy fabric has been glued to the underside of the base. The lamp has a beige lampshade with brown trim.
Subject
crafts
woodwork
households
Liz Boles
Edward Feuz Jr.
Swiss Guides
Credit
Gift of Glen Boles, Cochrane, 2003
Catalogue Number
102.05.1020
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Date
1920 – 1980
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.1115
Description
Miscellaneous cutlery in a lidded wooden box.
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Title
Flatware Set
Date
1920 – 1980
Material
wood; metal
Description
Miscellaneous cutlery in a lidded wooden box.
Subject
households
Verkuil
crafts
woodworking
Credit
Gift of Bertha Verkuil Davis, Calgary, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1115
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Date
1920 – 1950
Material
ceramic, bone china
Catalogue Number
103.02.0336 a,b
Description
A lidded bowl. The lid has a center opening for the insertion of hair. The receiver is decorated with green shamrocks on a white ground, and the edges are highlighted with gold. Marked on the bottom: "The Dear Little Shamrock of Ireland Hand painted".
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Title
Hair Receiver
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
ceramic, bone china
Dimensions
5.5 cm
Description
A lidded bowl. The lid has a center opening for the insertion of hair. The receiver is decorated with green shamrocks on a white ground, and the edges are highlighted with gold. Marked on the bottom: "The Dear Little Shamrock of Ireland Hand painted".
Subject
households
souviners
grooming
crafts
hairwork
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0336 a,b
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