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A map showing the communication of the lakes and rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1790
Publisher
Gent. Mag.
Call Number
C11-1.7
Publisher
Gent. Mag.
Published Date
1790
Physical Description
1 map
Scale
Scale indeterminable
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Rivers
The West, Canadian
Accession Number
12,500
Call Number
C11-1.7
Collection
Archives Library
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A map of America ... exhibiting Mackenzie's track from Montreal to Fort Chipewyan and from thence to the North Sea in 1789 & to the West Pacific Ocean in 1793

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1801
Publisher
London : A.M.
Call Number
C11-1.8
Publisher
London : A.M.
Published Date
1801
Physical Description
1 map
Scale
Scale indeterminable
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Mackenzie, Alexander
Accession Number
5241
Call Number
C11-1.8
Collection
Archives Library
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Map showing the communication of the Lakes and Rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21338
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1790
Publisher
Gent Mag.
Call Number
C5-5.8
Publisher
Gent Mag.
Published Date
1790
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Hydrological Maps Canada
Notes
From a copy - Gent Mag. 1790
Accession Number
11,500
Call Number
C5-5.8
Collection
Archives Library
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Travels through Western Canada from April, 1773 to March, 1790

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21485
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1790
Call Number
C12-1.9
Published Date
1790
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Peter Pond's Travels
Notes
Photostatic copy from Public Archives
Accession Number
675
Call Number
C12-1.9
Collection
Archives Library
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New discoveries in the Interior

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21493
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1802
Call Number
C12-1.18
Published Date
1802
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
North America
Notes
four sections
Photostatic copy from Public Archives
Accession Number
675
Call Number
C12-1.18
Collection
Archives Library
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Area of the Upper Missouri and Rocky Mts.

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21495
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1801
Call Number
C12-1.20
Published Date
1801
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Indian Map
Notes
Photostatic copy from Public Archives
two sections
Accession Number
675
Call Number
C12-1.20
Collection
Archives Library
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"Skeleton plan showing location of 'Kootenae House' built by David Thompson, 1807"

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1807
Publisher
J.B. Tyrrell papers
Call Number
C4-5.3
Responsibility
Basil G. Hamilton, Invermere, B.C.
Publisher
J.B. Tyrrell papers
Published Date
1807
Scale
606' - 1"
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Kootenae
Notes
Photostatistic copy from Public Archives From J.B. Tyrrell papers, transfered from the manuscript division Nov. 6, 1962
Accession Number
675
Call Number
C4-5.3
Collection
Archives Library
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The Columbia River highway : America's greatest scenic drive

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1801
Author
Cross and Dimmitt
Call Number
02.3 C87t
Author
Cross and Dimmitt
Published Date
1801
Physical Description
Portland, Oregon : Cross and Dimmitt
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Columbia River
Art
Travel
Tourism
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of hand colored images showcasing the beauty of Oregon in the United States of America. The publication follows the Columbia River highway, a stretch of road reaching west from Portland to the Pacific, and east to Central Oregon. The publication showcases various tourist locations in addition to other breathtaking hand-colored images.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
02.3 C87t
Collection
Archives Library
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Two Men and Serving Maid

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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1800
Medium
oil on wood
Catalogue Number
UnK.02.03
Description
Plaque on frame: Goya 1746 - 1828
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Two Men and Serving Maid
Date
c. 1800
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
18.5 x 22.5 cm
Description
Plaque on frame: Goya 1746 - 1828
Subject
figure
group
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.02.03
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The Battle of Cressy

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Artist
Unknown
Date
1792
Medium
engraving on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.04.03
Description
A black and white print showing a battle scene from a classical era with knights in armour. Script at the top reads “Engraved for Ashburton’s History of England” and the bottom reads “The Battle of Cressy” and “Published by W.&J. Stratfords No. 112 Helborn Hill, March 10, 1792”. A label on the back…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
The Battle of Cressy
Date
1792
Medium
engraving on paper
Dimensions
18.0 x 28.5 cm
Description
A black and white print showing a battle scene from a classical era with knights in armour. Script at the top reads “Engraved for Ashburton’s History of England” and the bottom reads “The Battle of Cressy” and “Published by W.&J. Stratfords No. 112 Helborn Hill, March 10, 1792”. A label on the back paper reads “Johnson Art Galleries Limited Pictures Fine Framing. Montreal 634 St. Catherine West.”
Subject
activity
war
figure
group
animal
horse
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.04.03
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1800
Medium
engraving on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.04.04
Description
A reproducing drawing of Napoleon. In a brown frame with a gold crown at the top and “N” at the bottom.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Napoleon Premier
Date
1800
Medium
engraving on paper
Dimensions
46.7 x 38.0 cm
Description
A reproducing drawing of Napoleon. In a brown frame with a gold crown at the top and “N” at the bottom.
Subject
portrait
male
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.04.04
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Date
1806 – 1816
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.1016
Description
made of cutout Mexican peso, with eagle at middle, silver coin has been cut out around the figure of an eagle, its wings outspread, also around each letter of the words "Republica Mexicana" above, and the date below (1816?), on the back of the eagle is a "10" [the other side of the coin] simple saf…
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Title
Scatter Pin
Date
1806 – 1816
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.6 cm
Description
made of cutout Mexican peso, with eagle at middle, silver coin has been cut out around the figure of an eagle, its wings outspread, also around each letter of the words "Republica Mexicana" above, and the date below (1816?), on the back of the eagle is a "10" [the other side of the coin] simple safety pin type clasp soldered horizontally across back.
Subject
souvenirs
foreign
money
Credit
Gift of Forrest (Pat) Oliver Brewster, Banff, 1970
Catalogue Number
103.01.1016
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Date
1790 – 1836
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.05.1053 a-f
Description
Pair shoes, pair gloves, pillow, long embroidered dress, (a) dress 132.0x72.0. Fine cotton with vertical lines of embroidery running full length, high empire line, short set-in sleeves with 5.0 wide lace at sleeve opening, tightly gathered centre front skirt. Bodice 15.0 long with silk lacing t…
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Title
Ensemble
Date
1790 – 1836
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Description
Pair shoes, pair gloves, pillow, long embroidered dress, (a) dress 132.0x72.0. Fine cotton with vertical lines of embroidery running full length, high empire line, short set-in sleeves with 5.0 wide lace at sleeve opening, tightly gathered centre front skirt. Bodice 15.0 long with silk lacing to tighten. Back opening to waist with drawstring neckline and empire waistline. 24.0 long slit openings at waist both sides. Bodicelined with unbleached cotton. (b,c) ivory satin shoes, 26.0 long. Very pointed toe, narrow leather sole and heel, heel shaped, 2.0 high. (d,e) tiny white unlined leather gloves, 12.5 around palm, 13.0 from centre finger to wrist. Fine stitching with 3 decorative 4.0 long seams on back of hand, wrist closure with a snap. (f) ring cushion, 13.0x9.0x4.0, embossed satin with satin bows on each corner with tiny white shells. Shells threaded on fine wire. 2.0 long steel straight pins are stuck into pillow to form letters, one side "L'Amitie", other side appears to be "PLMS"
Subject
households, clothing
Mary Schäffer Warren
Pricilla Potts Schäffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.05.1053 a-f
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Date
1800 – 1900
Material
fruit, gourd; wood; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.0157
Description
A canteen made from a circular dried gourd that has a wooden neck screwed in to one side. There are also two twisted basket loops attached to opposide sides of the canteen used to hold a long green carrying strap. The gourd has lettering printed on one side that reads “Souvr...de Chamounix...Mon…
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Title
Canteen
Date
1800 – 1900
Material
fruit, gourd; wood; fibre
Description
A canteen made from a circular dried gourd that has a wooden neck screwed in to one side. There are also two twisted basket loops attached to opposide sides of the canteen used to hold a long green carrying strap. The gourd has lettering printed on one side that reads “Souvr...de Chamounix...Mont Blanc..Hote H.P. de Savoie”. The lettering is around a French horn with a yellow lyre at its centre.
Subject
camping
military
insignia
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0157
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Date
1800 – 1880
Material
metal, iron; skin
Catalogue Number
104.05.0001
Description
A hand forged iron 'beaver tail' dagger with a pointed, triangular shaped blade attached to a narrow shaft which leads into a hilt with a cross piece. There is a piece of thong tied through the handle. The handle of the dagger is almost as long as blade
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Title
Dagger
Date
1800 – 1880
Material
metal, iron; skin
Dimensions
26.5 cm
Description
A hand forged iron 'beaver tail' dagger with a pointed, triangular shaped blade attached to a narrow shaft which leads into a hilt with a cross piece. There is a piece of thong tied through the handle. The handle of the dagger is almost as long as blade
Subject
households
trading
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.05.0001
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Date
1800 – 1875
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.19.0012
Description
A round copper-plated teakettle with wide belly leading to a narrower neck. The kettle has a flat lid with a small loop strap handle. The kettle’s heavy handle, flattened at the top, attaches above the stub spout and on the opposite side.
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Title
Teakettle Kettle
Date
1800 – 1875
Material
metal
Dimensions
13.5 cm
Description
A round copper-plated teakettle with wide belly leading to a narrower neck. The kettle has a flat lid with a small loop strap handle. The kettle’s heavy handle, flattened at the top, attaches above the stub spout and on the opposite side.
Subject
social customs
households
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0012
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Date
1800 – 1900
Material
metal, silver
Catalogue Number
104.20.0027
Description
A round-bottomed, oval-shaped, silver sauceboat with a mouth extended opposite the handle to form a pouring lip. There is a simple thin loop handle attached at the outside rim. The handle curls inward, over the lip, and is attached at the inside of the rim. The sauceboat is supported by three del…
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Title
Sauceboat
Date
1800 – 1900
Material
metal, silver
Dimensions
4.5 x 12.5 (overall) cm
Description
A round-bottomed, oval-shaped, silver sauceboat with a mouth extended opposite the handle to form a pouring lip. There is a simple thin loop handle attached at the outside rim. The handle curls inward, over the lip, and is attached at the inside of the rim. The sauceboat is supported by three delicate outward curving legs that are attached to the sides of the bottom. There is a rough texture to the outside surface of the body of sauceboat. The sauceboat is hallmarked Sterling Silver.
Subject
households
social customs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0027
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Date
1800 – 1900
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0031
Description
A rectangular, silver-plated copper tray with rounded corners that stands on four short ornate legs that curl upward at the feet. The tray has a fairly large ornate silver handle at each end. The tray has heavy silver trim along the edge.
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Title
Serving Tray
Date
1800 – 1900
Material
metal
Dimensions
46.0 x 75.0 cm
Description
A rectangular, silver-plated copper tray with rounded corners that stands on four short ornate legs that curl upward at the feet. The tray has a fairly large ornate silver handle at each end. The tray has heavy silver trim along the edge.
Subject
households
social customs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0031
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Date
1800 – 1900
Material
metal, pewter
Catalogue Number
104.20.0069
Description
A wide pewter napkin ring with etched and textured borders. The napkin ring is decorated with etched flowers on stems around the plain band in the middle. The napkin ring is engraved “V.T. from Mother”.
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Title
Napkin Ring
Date
1800 – 1900
Material
metal, pewter
Dimensions
3.5 cm
Description
A wide pewter napkin ring with etched and textured borders. The napkin ring is decorated with etched flowers on stems around the plain band in the middle. The napkin ring is engraved “V.T. from Mother”.
Subject
households
social customs
gifts
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0069
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Date
1800 – 1900
Material
metal, silver
Catalogue Number
104.20.0074
Description
A sterling silver serving spoon in the shape of a large ovate leaf with the stem curling into a loop to form the handle. The bowl of the spoon contains an interlaced monogram “MTP” (?). The spoon is marked with “Sterling D”.
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Title
Serving Spoon
Date
1800 – 1900
Material
metal, silver
Dimensions
12.0 cm
Description
A sterling silver serving spoon in the shape of a large ovate leaf with the stem curling into a loop to form the handle. The bowl of the spoon contains an interlaced monogram “MTP” (?). The spoon is marked with “Sterling D”.
Subject
households
plants
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0074
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