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Date
1875 – 1925
Material
glass; skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.01.0067
Description
A heavily beaded yoke, edged with beaded loop lace, to be worn over the shoulders and hanging in front and back with a point at the middle. Completely covered with blue background beading and simple large stylized four-petalled flower in red with black at inner part of each petal around red centre,…
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Title
Beaded Collar
Date
1875 – 1925
Material
glass; skin; fibre
Dimensions
43.0 x 36.0 cm
Description
A heavily beaded yoke, edged with beaded loop lace, to be worn over the shoulders and hanging in front and back with a point at the middle. Completely covered with blue background beading and simple large stylized four-petalled flower in red with black at inner part of each petal around red centre, and four elongated green leaves, one between each petal. Long black stems curving off to each side hold three-pointed blossom of dark green and orange outlined in lighter green with two dark green leaves beneath. Same motif repeated on back but slight colour variations. Entire yoke edged with wide, looped netting of cylindrical beads forming lace like effect with strings of buckskin threaded with beads hanging from the outermost edge. Netting beads of transparent amber, green, turquoise, white, and red.
Subject
Indigenous
beadwork
regalia
McLean Family
CRW funeral
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0067
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Date
1976 – 1978
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.0087 a-d
Description
A collection of four simple squarish cotton bibs worn in ski competition. Crudely hemmed, with twill tape straps and tie. Name of race and entrance number printed on. (a) "1976, logo, 2235 Sunlife" printed in red and blue. Unhemmed with neck strap and waist ties. ( b) "1977 logo 3361 Sunlife", as…
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Title
Bib Collection
Date
1976 – 1978
Material
fibre
Dimensions
24.5 x 29.0 cm
Description
A collection of four simple squarish cotton bibs worn in ski competition. Crudely hemmed, with twill tape straps and tie. Name of race and entrance number printed on. (a) "1976, logo, 2235 Sunlife" printed in red and blue. Unhemmed with neck strap and waist ties. ( b) "1977 logo 3361 Sunlife", as (a). (c) "Veteran Ski Race Tita's Trophy 40 Banff, Alberta 1976" printed in red with number stenciled in black. Neck strap and waist ties. (d) "Mount Norquay 7 logo of stylized "M" sitting on bar " printed in blue. Double bib for front and back with straps connecting over shoulders and waist ties. Shoulder straps knotted to shorten.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
ski race
CRW
Veteran Ski Race
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0087 a-d
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Date
1870 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.06.0037
Description
Rectangular writing tray with four corner claw feet. Tray contains two long indented pen rests on either side of centre portion which has two attached cylindrical rings to hold inkwells. These rings on either side of a large central ring which holds a removable, circular handled, single candleholde…
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Title
Inkstand
Date
1870 – 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
10.9 x 17.8 x 24.0 cm
Description
Rectangular writing tray with four corner claw feet. Tray contains two long indented pen rests on either side of centre portion which has two attached cylindrical rings to hold inkwells. These rings on either side of a large central ring which holds a removable, circular handled, single candleholder. Candleholder has bracket on handle which holds a cone shaped snuffer which is attached to stem of candleholder with chain. Base of candle holder scratched "109", "Mkafm"? and "R R " as well as stamped, eight arrow cross hatched hallmark. Candleholder and tray borders elaborate cord design with leaf and scroll accents. Only identification stamp is "A" inside candleholder.
Subject
households
office
hobbies
CRW wedding
Edward S. Morse
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.06.0037
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Date
1976 – 1977
Material
hair; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.0123
Description
An ankle length fine black wool skirt with a colourful band of embroidery down the side and around hem and waist. Embroidered band predominantly orange and green flowers with white accents done completely in a very close chain stitch which seams to have been handdone. Skirt closes down the length o…
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Title
Long Skirt
Date
1976 – 1977
Material
hair; fibre
Dimensions
39.0 x 105.0 cm
Description
An ankle length fine black wool skirt with a colourful band of embroidery down the side and around hem and waist. Embroidered band predominantly orange and green flowers with white accents done completely in a very close chain stitch which seams to have been handdone. Skirt closes down the length of the front with a long strip of Velcro beneath the embroidered band.
Subject
households
Order of Canada
CRW
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0123
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Date
1978
Material
metal; fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
103.09.0091 a,b
Description
(a) Order of Canada medal is stylized, white enamel silver snowflake design with maple leaf centre surrounded by red ring saying "Desiderantes Meliorem Patrinm". Ring surrounded by enamel silver crown. Suspension ring attached to medal is connected to a pin backing, under a concealed portion of a r…
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Title
Order Of Canada Medal
Date
1978
Material
metal; fibre; paper
Dimensions
6.5 x 8.0 cm
Description
(a) Order of Canada medal is stylized, white enamel silver snowflake design with maple leaf centre surrounded by red ring saying "Desiderantes Meliorem Patrinm". Ring surrounded by enamel silver crown. Suspension ring attached to medal is connected to a pin backing, under a concealed portion of a red and white striped taffeta ribbon bow. Pin backing reveals horizontal pin. Encased in black leatherette hinged box with clasp and velvet and satin lining. Satin lining printed with coat of arms and bilingual "By appointment to H.M. The Queen, Goldsmiths & Crown Jewelers, Garrard & Co. Ltd. 112 Regent Street, London, W1". Small pin (b) is miniaturized white enamel snowflake with inset sterling maple leaf.
Subject
Order of Canada
CRW
honours
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0091 a,b
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Date
1972
Material
paper; wood; glass
Catalogue Number
105.02.0099
Description
Coloured photograph in frame of a man in a dark suit seated with two young blond boys in red turleneck sweaters. Frame is stained wood with a painted gold border along inner edge.
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1972
Material
paper; wood; glass
Dimensions
23.5 x 28.0 cm
Description
Coloured photograph in frame of a man in a dark suit seated with two young blond boys in red turleneck sweaters. Frame is stained wood with a painted gold border along inner edge.
Subject
households
CRW
Russell Robb III
Ian Robb
Scott Robb
photography
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0099
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Date
1974 – 1975
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0094
Description
Alberta provincial crest with "Alberta" at top and "Achievement" at bottom tip. Two links suspend a tiny, arched plate bearing "1975" in writing. Pin designed so that subsequent honours could be attached under "1975" to create a sequence. Back of pin has lock clasp vertical pin, and crest and plate…
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Title
Pin
Date
1974 – 1975
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.1 x 2.7 cm
Description
Alberta provincial crest with "Alberta" at top and "Achievement" at bottom tip. Two links suspend a tiny, arched plate bearing "1975" in writing. Pin designed so that subsequent honours could be attached under "1975" to create a sequence. Back of pin has lock clasp vertical pin, and crest and plate stamped "Birks GP" (gold fill).
Subject
honours
Alberta
CRW
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0094
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Date
1975 – 1976
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0093
Description
Rectangular wooden plaque surmounted with rectangular aluminum, silver grey plate which has been inscribed with Alberta coat of arms and "Presented to Catharine R. Whyte in Appreciation of Dedicated and Valuable Service to the People of Alberta through Alberta Culture as a member of the Board of Go…
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Title
Plaque
Date
1975 – 1976
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
30.3 x 2.3 x 20.3 cm
Description
Rectangular wooden plaque surmounted with rectangular aluminum, silver grey plate which has been inscribed with Alberta coat of arms and "Presented to Catharine R. Whyte in Appreciation of Dedicated and Valuable Service to the People of Alberta through Alberta Culture as a member of the Board of Governors, Glenbow-Alberta Institute" and signed with "Alberta Culture" logo and signed by "Horst A. Schmid, Minister of Culture".
Subject
honours
Glenbow
CRW
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0093
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Date
1976
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
103.09.0086
Description
Crest shaped wooden trophy with two attached plates on front. Top plate "Canadian Ski Marathon Marathon Canadien de Ski" with cross country skier and stylized CSM in background. Other plate indicates award of "Oldest Skier 1976"; plates in copper or brass.
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Title
Trophy Plaque
Date
1976
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
1.0 x 11.6 x 13.0 cm
Description
Crest shaped wooden trophy with two attached plates on front. Top plate "Canadian Ski Marathon Marathon Canadien de Ski" with cross country skier and stylized CSM in background. Other plate indicates award of "Oldest Skier 1976"; plates in copper or brass.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
CRW
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0086
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Date
1974 – 1976
Material
metal; plastic; stone
Catalogue Number
103.09.0090 a,b
Description
Two trophies on rectangular onyx base. Columnar, extruded aluminum support for circular onyx platform, on which downhill skier statuette is mounted. Each columnar has plastic plate on front which is mounted with press moulded Canadian Coat of Arms. "A" has green plastic and "B" has black. (A) ony…
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Title
Trophy Statuette
Date
1974 – 1976
Material
metal; plastic; stone
Dimensions
28.7 x 13.0 x 14.5 cm
Description
Two trophies on rectangular onyx base. Columnar, extruded aluminum support for circular onyx platform, on which downhill skier statuette is mounted. Each columnar has plastic plate on front which is mounted with press moulded Canadian Coat of Arms. "A" has green plastic and "B" has black. (A) onyx base mounted with rectangular metal plate engraved "John Owen Trophy to Senior Veteran 1975" (B) trophy has two upright maple leaves mounted on base and metal plate on front of base engraved "The Film Lab Trophy, Senior Veteran 1976" both trophies stamped on bottom with "GD__ALY".
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
CRW
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0090 a,b
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