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Secretary; Writing Desk
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.03.1027
- Date
- 1850
- Material
- wood, mahogany;
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.1027
- Description
- A writing desk that features a curved and inlaid centre portion which folds back to expose four small drawers and open compartments above a pull-out writing/working surface. The desk is supported by two richly carved legs depicting acanthus leaves, terminating in brass casters. It’s flanked by a pa…
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- Title
- Secretary; Writing Desk
- Date
- 1850
- Material
- wood, mahogany;
- Description
- A writing desk that features a curved and inlaid centre portion which folds back to expose four small drawers and open compartments above a pull-out writing/working surface. The desk is supported by two richly carved legs depicting acanthus leaves, terminating in brass casters. It’s flanked by a pair of brass candle holders. Below the working surface are a pair of fielded flamed mahogany doors with brass accents which enclose a storage area. The upper portion features a bookcase with a pair of glazed doors with brass accents. This mahogany secretary features numerous decorative elements including gilt mounts, brass ornamentations, detailed carvings, flamed mahogany panels and an overall exhibition of superior craftsmanship.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Mary Schaffer
- Credit
- Gift of Jan McGregor, Edmonton, 2014
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.1027
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- Date
- 1892 – 1892
- Material
- metal, silver
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0122
- Description
- A small silver bowl with a rounded bottom that is decorated with a swirled design. There is a gadroon band around the neck which flares slightly at the lip. The bottom of the bowl has an inset British coin and is marked “old Sterling Silver London H.M. 1892”.
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- Title
- Bowl
- Date
- 1892 – 1892
- Material
- metal, silver
- Description
- A small silver bowl with a rounded bottom that is decorated with a swirled design. There is a gadroon band around the neck which flares slightly at the lip. The bottom of the bowl has an inset British coin and is marked “old Sterling Silver London H.M. 1892”.
- Subject
- households
- decorative
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0122
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- Date
- 1893
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0145
- Description
- A small brass coloured, metal disk from World's Fair in 1893. Coin-like charm has hole drilled through top with small brass ring though for hanging. Face contains portrait of man with hair falling over his ears and "World's Fair 1893" around the edge. Obverse is printed with raised letters, the e…
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- Title
- Charm
- Date
- 1893
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 1.9 x 0.1 cm
- Description
- A small brass coloured, metal disk from World's Fair in 1893. Coin-like charm has hole drilled through top with small brass ring though for hanging. Face contains portrait of man with hair falling over his ears and "World's Fair 1893" around the edge. Obverse is printed with raised letters, the entire Lord's Prayer. Gold plate over copper.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.01.0145
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Souvenir Spoon
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.20.1142
- Date
- 1893
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1142
- Description
- One sterling souvenir spoon from the World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois in 1893. The front of the spoon has, in relief: a head surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath on the tip of the handle, underneath that “WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION”, Maritime emblems on the handle, and a ship at sea on…
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- Title
- Souvenir Spoon
- Date
- 1893
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2.2 x 10.2 cm
- Description
- One sterling souvenir spoon from the World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois in 1893. The front of the spoon has, in relief: a head surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath on the tip of the handle, underneath that “WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION”, Maritime emblems on the handle, and a ship at sea on the bowl. On the back, on the tip of the handle, is a circle of laurel leaves, inside the wreath a king wearing a crown, below crossed swords, underneath that a globe with “1492 1893”, below that a circle with “ THE WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION SEAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS”, under that “STERLING”.
- Credit
- Gift of Kerry Guenter, 2009
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1142
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- Date
- 1930 – 1930
- Material
- ceramic
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0171 a,b
- Description
- A matched cup and saucer. The cup nips in at the bottom and then flares out to the base. Both pieces are white with a pressed relief design around the rim of saucer and at the bottom exterior of the cup. Both pieces are marked “Wedgewood Patrician, USA Des. Patent 74009” and “Made in England”.
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- Title
- Cup And Saucer
- Date
- 1930 – 1930
- Material
- ceramic
- Dimensions
- 5.5 (b) cm
- Description
- A matched cup and saucer. The cup nips in at the bottom and then flares out to the base. Both pieces are white with a pressed relief design around the rim of saucer and at the bottom exterior of the cup. Both pieces are marked “Wedgewood Patrician, USA Des. Patent 74009” and “Made in England”.
- Subject
- households
- social customs
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.0171 a,b
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- Date
- 1930 – 1930
- Material
- metal, silver; wood, balsa; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0164
- Description
- A sterling silver match box with an inside drawer constructed of balsa wood and paper. The holder comes complete with green matches with yellow heads. The exterior of the box is engraved “P.A.M.” (Philip Augustus Moore), and “1.15.30”.
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- Title
- Match Holder
- Date
- 1930 – 1930
- Material
- metal, silver; wood, balsa; paper
- Dimensions
- 1.1 x 2.8 x 4.2 cm
- Description
- A sterling silver match box with an inside drawer constructed of balsa wood and paper. The holder comes complete with green matches with yellow heads. The exterior of the box is engraved “P.A.M.” (Philip Augustus Moore), and “1.15.30”.
- Subject
- households
- smoking
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0164
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- Date
- 1930
- Material
- wood; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 110.01.0034
- Description
- A small black wooden keg made of slats held together with four metal hoops. There is a hinged wooden handle, for carrying the keg like a suitcase, attached to two of the hoops. A hole at the midpoint would dispense the contents.
- Title
- Keg
- Date
- 1930
- Material
- wood; metal
- Dimensions
- 23.5 x 21.0 x 21.0 cm
- Description
- A small black wooden keg made of slats held together with four metal hoops. There is a hinged wooden handle, for carrying the keg like a suitcase, attached to two of the hoops. A hole at the midpoint would dispense the contents.
- Subject
- households
- social customs
- sports
- camping
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 110.01.0034
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- Date
- 1930
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.0063
- Description
- A close fitting cap of white cotton drill with crown made of six triangular pieces stitched together, and soft, snug brim 6.5 cm stiffened with very close rows of stitching. Brim can be worn folded up as a cuff, or folded down. Inside seams of crown covered with twill tape, and wide piece of twil…
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- Title
- Gob Cap
- Date
- 1930
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 20.0 x 18.3 cm
- Description
- A close fitting cap of white cotton drill with crown made of six triangular pieces stitched together, and soft, snug brim 6.5 cm stiffened with very close rows of stitching. Brim can be worn folded up as a cuff, or folded down. Inside seams of crown covered with twill tape, and wide piece of twill tape forms sweatband.
- Subject
- households
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.0063
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- Date
- 1930
- Material
- metal; wood; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1096
- Description
- A matchbox with 7 wooden matches, three without tips. The cover is made of silver and wood. The striker is worn out. Initials "P.B.M. 1.15.'30" engraved on front.
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- Title
- Matchbox
- Date
- 1930
- Material
- metal; wood; paper
- Dimensions
- 4.3 x 2.9 cm
- Description
- A matchbox with 7 wooden matches, three without tips. The cover is made of silver and wood. The striker is worn out. Initials "P.B.M. 1.15.'30" engraved on front.
- Subject
- Pearl Brewster Moore
- households
- Credit
- Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1096
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- Date
- 1930
- Material
- wood; metal; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.1019 a-d
- Description
- Four folding chairs: a) black metal frame with black fabric for seat and back; b) black metal frame with black fabric for seat and back; c) black metal frame with black fabric for seat, no back; d) wooden frame with beige fabric for seat, no back.
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- Title
- Folding Chair
- Date
- 1930
- Material
- wood; metal; fibre
- Description
- Four folding chairs: a) black metal frame with black fabric for seat and back; b) black metal frame with black fabric for seat and back; c) black metal frame with black fabric for seat, no back; d) wooden frame with beige fabric for seat, no back.
- Subject
- households
- furniture
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.03.1019 a-d
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