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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
hair; fibre
Catalogue Number
107.02.0028
Description
Hooked rug picture of three cowboys standing with their backs to viewer, on a pier overlooking the ocean. A black ship with two masts sits to left on horizon. Pier has railing and figure of a black and white animal, cat, skunk or dog. Sky in light grey with faint white clouds. Pier is brown with b…
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Title
Hooked Picture
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
hair; fibre
Dimensions
20.5 x 28 cm
Description
Hooked rug picture of three cowboys standing with their backs to viewer, on a pier overlooking the ocean. A black ship with two masts sits to left on horizon. Pier has railing and figure of a black and white animal, cat, skunk or dog. Sky in light grey with faint white clouds. Pier is brown with black lines to indicate boards. Cowboys wear cowboy hats, suspenders and chaps. Framed by a green border 1cm. wide.
Subject
households
decorative
craft
figure
male
cowboy
needlework
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0028
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
107.02.0029
Description
Hooked rug picture depicting a snowy town site, blue sky, mountains looming on either side of chapel with snowy roof in center of picture is framed by a 2.5 cm. black border. Stitching done with very thin strips of material.
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Title
Hooked Picture
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
fibre
Dimensions
30.0 x 39.5 cm
Description
Hooked rug picture depicting a snowy town site, blue sky, mountains looming on either side of chapel with snowy roof in center of picture is framed by a 2.5 cm. black border. Stitching done with very thin strips of material.
Subject
households
decorative
craft
needlework
towns
urban
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0029
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Date
1950 – 1955
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
102.04.0207
Description
A natural bamboo stalk. The top of it is cut on a bevel above a natural barrier (part of the plant), and again just above the lower barrier in a "whistle-like" cutout. Nail hole at top centre for hanging.
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Title
Flower Vase
Date
1950 – 1955
Material
wood
Dimensions
36.8 x 7.5 cm
Description
A natural bamboo stalk. The top of it is cut on a bevel above a natural barrier (part of the plant), and again just above the lower barrier in a "whistle-like" cutout. Nail hole at top centre for hanging.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0207
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Date
1950 – 1955
Material
metal, copper
Catalogue Number
102.04.0213
Description
A simple repousse copper bowl with a flat base, repousse design on the base of evergreen bough with cones. Inscribed on bottom: “A.E. James/The Coppercraft Studio/Banff”
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Title
Decorative Bowl
Date
1950 – 1955
Material
metal, copper
Dimensions
5.0 x 13.2 cm
Description
A simple repousse copper bowl with a flat base, repousse design on the base of evergreen bough with cones. Inscribed on bottom: “A.E. James/The Coppercraft Studio/Banff”
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0213
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
102.04.0289
Description
Tall, single-flower vase in tinted, pale purple glass. Circular base with short, bulbous body which narrows then extends gently into long, flared neck. "DLJ Made in Japan - Floral Line" sticker on base.
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Title
Decorative Vase
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
glass
Dimensions
14.9 x 5.2 cm
Description
Tall, single-flower vase in tinted, pale purple glass. Circular base with short, bulbous body which narrows then extends gently into long, flared neck. "DLJ Made in Japan - Floral Line" sticker on base.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0289
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0295
Description
Tall, cylindrical stoneware vase with brilliant orange glaze inside and outside, except for bare areas at exterior base. Stamped "Ceramic Arts Calgary" on bottom. Finger ridge marks seen inside vase.
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Title
Decorative Vase
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
17.4 x 8.0 cm
Description
Tall, cylindrical stoneware vase with brilliant orange glaze inside and outside, except for bare areas at exterior base. Stamped "Ceramic Arts Calgary" on bottom. Finger ridge marks seen inside vase.
Subject
households
decorative
Ceramic Arts
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0295
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0306
Description
Press molded flower dish in shape of overlapping lily pads with lily blossom and bud in dish and two buds on rim which function as handle. Overall green glaze with yellow and brown colouring, ridged foot. Bottom reads "Carlton Ware, Made in England, ‘Trademark’ Registered Australian Design, Registr…
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Title
Flower Bowl
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
2.5 x 16.9 x 23.6 cm
Description
Press molded flower dish in shape of overlapping lily pads with lily blossom and bud in dish and two buds on rim which function as handle. Overall green glaze with yellow and brown colouring, ridged foot. Bottom reads "Carlton Ware, Made in England, ‘Trademark’ Registered Australian Design, Registration Applied For".
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0306
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0330 a-g
Description
Small saucers for hanging. Ridge footed with hole through ridge for hanging. All decorated with cobalt (blue) ceramic decals (A) 52/2010 titled" Graesten Slot" (B) 60/2010 titled "Arhus Radhus" (C) 32/2010 titled "Tivoli" (D) 72/2010 titled "Frilandsmuset" (E) 4/2010 and titled "Kaempahoj " (F) 7…
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Title
Plate; Decorative Set
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
1.2 x 8.0 cm
Description
Small saucers for hanging. Ridge footed with hole through ridge for hanging. All decorated with cobalt (blue) ceramic decals (A) 52/2010 titled" Graesten Slot" (B) 60/2010 titled "Arhus Radhus" (C) 32/2010 titled "Tivoli" (D) 72/2010 titled "Frilandsmuset" (E) 4/2010 and titled "Kaempahoj " (F) 70/2010 titled "Christiansborg Slot" (G) 15/2010 titled "Kobenhavens Radhus".
Subject
households
decorative
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0330 a-g
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
102.04.0334
Description
Flat based generally oval carved wooden bowl with bird head and tail, head is duck like and tail is flat and broad, functions as handle. Exterior bowl border and top of handle are incised geometric designs.
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Title
Decorative Bowl
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
wood
Dimensions
7.7 x 13.9 x 28.3 cm
Description
Flat based generally oval carved wooden bowl with bird head and tail, head is duck like and tail is flat and broad, functions as handle. Exterior bowl border and top of handle are incised geometric designs.
Subject
households
decorative
animal
duck
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0334
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.0336 a,b
Description
Two vermilion enamelled bowls with five subtle scallop indentations on rim. Enamel sectioning within bowl resembles flower structure (A) smaller than (B). Design indentations seen on exterior which is black.
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Title
Decorative Bowl
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.1 x 12.8 cm
Description
Two vermilion enamelled bowls with five subtle scallop indentations on rim. Enamel sectioning within bowl resembles flower structure (A) smaller than (B). Design indentations seen on exterior which is black.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0336 a,b
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.0338
Description
Die-moulded copper bowl with turquoise and blue interior, ridged relief on bowl walls.
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Title
Bowl
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.4 x 14.7 cm
Description
Die-moulded copper bowl with turquoise and blue interior, ridged relief on bowl walls.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0338
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0343 a,b
Description
(a) is circular, footed dish with mallard in flight over water, "3675 GH" written on bottom. (b) is square, footed dish with rounded corners and street scene in dish, "3439 RTX Koge" on bottom. Both dishes have stamp “Royal Copenhagen Denmark” on bottom, also blue waves.
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
1.8 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm
Description
(a) is circular, footed dish with mallard in flight over water, "3675 GH" written on bottom. (b) is square, footed dish with rounded corners and street scene in dish, "3439 RTX Koge" on bottom. Both dishes have stamp “Royal Copenhagen Denmark” on bottom, also blue waves.
Subject
households
decorative
bird
duck
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0343 a,b
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0344
Description
Almost square dish with rounded corners, sloped sides. Pictures stork family on rooftop nest. Dominant colours blue grey. Bottom is flat but at two corners indentations contain the following: castle logo with "B&G Kjobenhavn, Denmark B&G", also "583/455" and a drawn fish, “Made in Denmark".
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
1.7 x 12.7 x 13.0 cm
Description
Almost square dish with rounded corners, sloped sides. Pictures stork family on rooftop nest. Dominant colours blue grey. Bottom is flat but at two corners indentations contain the following: castle logo with "B&G Kjobenhavn, Denmark B&G", also "583/455" and a drawn fish, “Made in Denmark".
Subject
household
decorative
stork
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0344
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Date
1950 – 1955
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0351
Description
Placemat size runner in beige linen. Weave pattern creates diamond and chevron textures, ends are fringed from warp thread. Large stain visible.
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Title
Table Runner
Date
1950 – 1955
Material
fibre
Dimensions
36.0 x 58.0 cm
Description
Placemat size runner in beige linen. Weave pattern creates diamond and chevron textures, ends are fringed from warp thread. Large stain visible.
Subject
households
decorative
Barbara Whyte
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0351
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
102.04.0359
Description
Eggcup-like lidded container which has been lathe -urned. Flat, broad base which narrows at base of container which is deep bowled. Snug fitting cap is ridged and has knob handle. Unpainted interior, exterior rust colour, with dark brown and cream coloured decorative details.
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Title
Trinket Box
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
wood
Dimensions
7.7 x 5.9 cm
Description
Eggcup-like lidded container which has been lathe -urned. Flat, broad base which narrows at base of container which is deep bowled. Snug fitting cap is ridged and has knob handle. Unpainted interior, exterior rust colour, with dark brown and cream coloured decorative details.
Subject
Whyte home
accessories
trinkets
collectables
keepsake
households
decorative
miniatures
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0359
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
skin
Catalogue Number
102.04.0364
Description
A round seat cushion of soft light coloured leather with brightly coloured floral geometric design appliqued on top, and completely fringed around its perimeter with leather fringes (6.5 cm long). Design on top in red, green and blue leather primarily having large, many-petalled daisy-like flower a…
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Title
Seat Cushion
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
skin
Dimensions
3.5 x 48.0 cm
Description
A round seat cushion of soft light coloured leather with brightly coloured floral geometric design appliqued on top, and completely fringed around its perimeter with leather fringes (6.5 cm long). Design on top in red, green and blue leather primarily having large, many-petalled daisy-like flower at the centre surrounded by a wide circular band made up of thin narrow strips of blue leather depicting overlapping arches with green triangular leaf shapes beneath the arches, and a series of linked red diamonds forming a band at the border. A foam pad has been inserted through a slit on the underside of the covering which is then laced together with a thong through holes along each side of the slit which is reinforced with machine stitching and semi-circular leather patches at each end. The appliqued design is machine-stitched.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0364
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Date
1955 – 1975
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0365
Description
A small round basket with flat bottom and fitted lid. Woven in bird-cage technique with natural coloured grasses as background and design of bright pink, purple, and green dye. Green birds and purple birds walk around side and three swirling crescents of purple, green and pink on the lid top. Lid f…
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Title
Trinket Basket
Date
1955 – 1975
Material
fibre
Dimensions
5.5 x 7.1 cm
Description
A small round basket with flat bottom and fitted lid. Woven in bird-cage technique with natural coloured grasses as background and design of bright pink, purple, and green dye. Green birds and purple birds walk around side and three swirling crescents of purple, green and pink on the lid top. Lid fits over lip on basket formed by incorporating a flat ring of wood into the rim. Checkerboard pattern discernible in weaving at centre of base of basket.
Subject
Whyte home
households
decorative
Indigenous, Nuu-chah-nulth
birds
miniatures
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0365
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Date
1950 – 1975
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0366
Description
Cushion cover, front is band stitched in .7cm. wide ribs that run lengthwise. Stitched on white mesh, design stitched in wool on front is a green, red and brown geometric pattern on white background. Back is a light weight white wool, a 28cm. gap has been left in side seam for insertion of cushion.
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Title
Cushion Cover
Date
1950 – 1975
Material
fibre
Dimensions
33.5 x 37.0 cm
Description
Cushion cover, front is band stitched in .7cm. wide ribs that run lengthwise. Stitched on white mesh, design stitched in wool on front is a green, red and brown geometric pattern on white background. Back is a light weight white wool, a 28cm. gap has been left in side seam for insertion of cushion.
Subject
households
decorative
needlework
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0366
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Date
1950 – 1975
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0367
Description
Needlepoint wool and linen cushion cover, has not been applied to backing. Repeating design in a gradual diagonal direction, beige background with little geometric men (4 x 2 cm) in brown, each framed by a shape resembling an “L” turned on its side in two shades of brown with yellow, red and orang…
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Title
Cushion Cover
Date
1950 – 1975
Material
fibre
Dimensions
50.5 x 52.0 cm
Description
Needlepoint wool and linen cushion cover, has not been applied to backing. Repeating design in a gradual diagonal direction, beige background with little geometric men (4 x 2 cm) in brown, each framed by a shape resembling an “L” turned on its side in two shades of brown with yellow, red and orange triangles on base. Each sideways "L" is four stitches higher than the one on its left thus creating a diagonal movement. Three geometric shapes, 3 stacked "V"s, snowflake, and a diamond respectively, are used alternatingly on each side of the human figure, each in one of three shades of brown. A white cotton border (.6cm. wide) is stitched with brown yarn to three edges of the 3.5cm. burlap border, the top edge is on the selvage.
Subject
households
decorative
needlework
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0367
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Date
1950 – 1965
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
102.04.0370
Description
A rectangular basket formed from a strip of bark which has been scored and turned up at the sides which are gathered together at the top and fastened to a carved, straight stick which acts as a handle. Handle has carved knobs at the end and is tied to the sides of the basket with raffia so that the…
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Title
Basket
Date
1950 – 1965
Material
wood
Dimensions
19.2 x 16.6 x 34.6 cm
Description
A rectangular basket formed from a strip of bark which has been scored and turned up at the sides which are gathered together at the top and fastened to a carved, straight stick which acts as a handle. Handle has carved knobs at the end and is tied to the sides of the basket with raffia so that the knobs protrude beyond a bit. A strip of bark has been wrapped around the handle at either side. Basket is varnished.
Subject
households
decorative
Grey Campbell
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0370
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