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The glaciers of the Alps

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26169
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1860
Author
Tyndall, John
Publisher
London : John Murray
Call Number
03.4 T98g
Author
Tyndall, John
Publisher
London : John Murray
Published Date
1860
Physical Description
444 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Switzerland
Europe
Alps
Mountaineering
Glaciers
glaciology
Science
Nature
Abstract
A narrative of excusions and ascents, an account of the origin and phenomena of glaciers, and an expostition of the physical principles to which they are related. -- From interior title page
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
03.4 T98g
Collection
Archives Library
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Three proverb stories

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25561
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1868
Author
Alcott, Louisa M.
Publisher
Boston : Loring
Call Number
05 A2t
Author
Alcott, Louisa M.
Responsibility
Illustrated by Augustus Hoppin
Publisher
Boston : Loring
Published Date
1868
Physical Description
148 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Literature
Short Stories
Canadian
Authors
Women
Abstract
Three short stories by author of the famous novel, Little Women, Louisa M. Alcott.
Contents
Kitty's Class Day ; Aunt Kipp ; Psyche's Art
Accession Number
3069A
Call Number
05 A2t
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1867
Author
Overbeck, G. & A.
Publisher
Dusseldorf, Germany
Call Number
NE150 O9
Author
Overbeck, G. & A.
Publisher
Dusseldorf, Germany
Published Date
1867
Physical Description
lv. (unpaged) : plates, ports
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Pictures
Art, German
Notes
No title page
Text in German
Accession Number
400
Call Number
NE150 O9
Location
Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access
Collection
Art Library
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[British North America]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21422
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1863
Publisher
John Arrowsmith. Republished by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 1967 in recognition of Canada's Centennial
Call Number
C11-1.3
Publisher
John Arrowsmith. Republished by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 1967 in recognition of Canada's Centennial
Published Date
1863
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
British North America
Accession Number
495
Call Number
C11-1.3
Collection
Archives Library
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French map showing various districts

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1869
Call Number
C12-1.4
Published Date
1869
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Western Canada
Notes
Photostatic copy from Public Archives
Accession Number
675
Call Number
C12-1.4
Collection
Archives Library
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Outline of slave-holding States

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1862
Call Number
C13-1.1
Published Date
1862
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
United States
Accession Number
400
Call Number
C13-1.1
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1864
Publisher
Bacon and Co.
Call Number
C13-1.10
Publisher
Bacon and Co.
Published Date
1864
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Virginia/Maryland, United States
Notes
"Bacon's New Shilling War Map"
Accession Number
400
Call Number
C13-1.10
Collection
Archives Library
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A general map of the routes in British North America explored by the expedition under Captain Palliser, 1857-1860

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1865
Publisher
Stanford's, London, England
Call Number
C6-3.4
Publisher
Stanford's, London, England
Published Date
1865
Scale
1' - 28 miles
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Palliser Route
Notes
Bench marks
Accession Number
956
Call Number
C6-3.4
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
August, 1862
Publisher
Prepared under the direction of Captain Parsons of the Dept. of Lands and Works, New Westminster
Call Number
C10-10.3
Publisher
Prepared under the direction of Captain Parsons of the Dept. of Lands and Works, New Westminster
Published Date
August, 1862
Physical Description
1 map
Scale
Scale: 1 inch = 50 miles
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
British Columbia
Notes
Facsimilie/Association of Canadian Map Libraries ; no. 8)
East of Columbia River from Captain Palliser
Accession Number
5566
Call Number
C10-10.3
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
1860 – 1900
Material
metal, silver
Catalogue Number
103.02.0008
Description
Cuticle knive with very short curved blade set in an ornate sterling silver handle decorated with a lily pattern. The knife is stamped “Sterling, Birks”.
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Title
Cuticle Knife
Date
1860 – 1900
Material
metal, silver
Dimensions
1.3 x 2.2 x 11.5 cm
Description
Cuticle knive with very short curved blade set in an ornate sterling silver handle decorated with a lily pattern. The knife is stamped “Sterling, Birks”.
Subject
households
grooming
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0008
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Date
1860 – 1900
Material
metal, silver
Catalogue Number
103.02.0009
Description
A knife with a very short blade set into a sterling silver handle decorated with an ornate floral pattern. The knife is stamped “Sterling, 30”.
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Title
Cuticle Knife
Date
1860 – 1900
Material
metal, silver
Dimensions
1.4 x 2.4 x 11.5 cm
Description
A knife with a very short blade set into a sterling silver handle decorated with an ornate floral pattern. The knife is stamped “Sterling, 30”.
Subject
households
grooming
Isabelle Brewster
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0009
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Date
1861 – 1861
Material
wood; metal, gold; metal, lead
Catalogue Number
103.08.0102
Description
A straight wooden walking stick with gold over lead at the handle. The gold handle is inscribed: “To Henry Moore, token of respect by his employees, Cleveland, May 23, 1861”.
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Title
Cane
Date
1861 – 1861
Material
wood; metal, gold; metal, lead
Dimensions
58.0 cm
Description
A straight wooden walking stick with gold over lead at the handle. The gold handle is inscribed: “To Henry Moore, token of respect by his employees, Cleveland, May 23, 1861”.
Subject
assistive device
social customs
Henry Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0102
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Date
1865 – 1915
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.0010
Description
A cylindrical, copper-plated pitcher with a strap handle and a pouring lip that is attached halfway around the circumference opposite the handle. There is a rectangular brass plate on the side of the pitcher below the lip that reads “1/2 PINT”. The words on the plate are ringed with an oval of e…
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Title
Measuring Cup
Date
1865 – 1915
Material
metal
Dimensions
10.5 cm
Description
A cylindrical, copper-plated pitcher with a strap handle and a pouring lip that is attached halfway around the circumference opposite the handle. There is a rectangular brass plate on the side of the pitcher below the lip that reads “1/2 PINT”. The words on the plate are ringed with an oval of embossed dots. A manufacturer’s symbol is incribed in the copper below the brass plate.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0010
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Date
1860 – 1900
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0093
Description
A metal butter dish with a high domed lid that has a large flower engraved boldly on one side. The rim of the dish is flattened and has an ornate triangular shaped handle at one side and two metal slots sticking out from the other (probably to hold knife). The dish has four triangular legs, in th…
Title
Butter Dish
Date
1860 – 1900
Material
metal
Dimensions
16.0 cm
Description
A metal butter dish with a high domed lid that has a large flower engraved boldly on one side. The rim of the dish is flattened and has an ornate triangular shaped handle at one side and two metal slots sticking out from the other (probably to hold knife). The dish has four triangular legs, in the same design as the handle, that support the dish. The base is decorated with a drawing of a tepee and has the initials “I.B.”. The dish is also marked with “Standard Silver Co. Ltd. Toronto Quadruple Plate 257 Hard White Metal”.
Subject
households
Isabelle Brewster
decorative
flowers
teepee
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0093
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Date
1860 – 1880
Material
metal, copper; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
104.20.0099
Description
A deep round beaten copper bowl with a flat bottom and lid. A rough edged sheet of copper is overlaid on the bottom of the bowl and forms a border near the rim. The border includes circular pieces of copper that have been applied conforming with the shape of the rough edge of the border. Two ear…
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Title
Punch Bowl
Date
1860 – 1880
Material
metal, copper; metal, brass
Dimensions
24.0 (approximately) cm
Description
A deep round beaten copper bowl with a flat bottom and lid. A rough edged sheet of copper is overlaid on the bottom of the bowl and forms a border near the rim. The border includes circular pieces of copper that have been applied conforming with the shape of the rough edge of the border. Two ear-like brass handles are attached on the sides and there is a brass handle on the lid.
Subject
households
Isabelle Brewster
social customs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0099
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Date
1860 – 1865
Material
ceramic, bone china
Catalogue Number
104.20.0441 a-l
Description
A tea set consisting of a sugarbowl (a), six saucers (g-l), and five cups (b-f). Each piece of the set is white inside and light yellow outside with a pattern of small gold leaves and blue flowers covering the exterior. The edges are emphasised with narrow gold lines. Each piece is marked with …
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Title
Tableware Set
Date
1860 – 1865
Material
ceramic, bone china
Dimensions
10.0 (a) cm
Description
A tea set consisting of a sugarbowl (a), six saucers (g-l), and five cups (b-f). Each piece of the set is white inside and light yellow outside with a pattern of small gold leaves and blue flowers covering the exterior. The edges are emphasised with narrow gold lines. Each piece is marked with a maker’s mark.a) The sugar bowl is a rounded twelve sided bowl with two loop handles that are bent up. The bowl has a twelve sided flat lid with a pointed gold knob. b-f) Each of the six cups are rounded with twelve sides. The cups have flared lips, small bases and squared handles. g-l) The round saucers have twelve grooves to match the facets in sides of the cups.
Subject
households
social customs
Queen Victoria
flowers
Norbert Beauman
antiques
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0441 a-l
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Date
1860 – 1900
Material
paper
Catalogue Number
105.02.0007
Description
Faded portrait of a man sitting and resting his head on his arm. He is wearing a jacket that has been painted red.
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1860 – 1900
Material
paper
Dimensions
5.3 x 4.1 cm
Description
Faded portrait of a man sitting and resting his head on his arm. He is wearing a jacket that has been painted red.
Subject
military
uniforms
photography
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0007
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Date
1860 – 1900
Material
wood; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.03.0057
Description
Four-poster, three quarter size bed, possibly maple, with turned (spool) posts. The bed has a shaped headboard, and canvas slung support for a mattress.
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Title
Four-Poster Bed
Date
1860 – 1900
Material
wood; fibre
Dimensions
138.5 x 137.0 x 202.0 cm
Description
Four-poster, three quarter size bed, possibly maple, with turned (spool) posts. The bed has a shaped headboard, and canvas slung support for a mattress.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0057
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Date
1868
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1133 a-i
Description
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for six 5X7 inch plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT…
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Title
Developing Tank
Date
1868
Material
metal
Dimensions
20.5 x 8.0 x 13.5 cm
Description
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for six 5X7 inch plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”(?). On the top face of the lid, there is raised text which reads: “DALLAN DEVELOPING TANK”. Inside the developing tank, there is a removable tray (c) with six removable plate-holders(d-i).
Subject
Nicholas Morant
darkroom
photography
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1133 a-i
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Date
1868
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1134 a-o
Description
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for twelve quarter-plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GRE…
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Title
Developing Tank
Date
1868
Material
metal
Dimensions
14.5 x 10.0 x 18.0 cm
Description
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for twelve quarter-plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”. On the top face of the lid, there is raised text stamped into the metal which reads: “DALLAN DEVELOPING TANK”. The body of the tank contains a spout on the viewer-left face. Inside the developing tank, there is a removable tray (c) with twelve removable plate-holders(d-o).
Subject
Nicholas Morant
darkroom
photography
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1134 a-o
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