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Date
1900 – 1905
Material
shell, tortoise; metal, silver
Catalogue Number
103.02.0030
Description
A tortoise shell comb with a silver piece to fit over the spine. This was probably part of a dresser set. The monogram 'P.E.B.' is on the spine. The silver is marked with hallmarks and “Sterling C1648”.
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Title
Comb
Date
1900 – 1905
Material
shell, tortoise; metal, silver
Dimensions
4.5 x 23.0 cm
Description
A tortoise shell comb with a silver piece to fit over the spine. This was probably part of a dresser set. The monogram 'P.E.B.' is on the spine. The silver is marked with hallmarks and “Sterling C1648”.
Subject
households
grooming
Pearl Brewster Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0030
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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
1910 – 1930
Material
skin, pig; fibre; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
103.02.0024 a-e
Description
A carrying case for cosmetics (a) of pigskin with a full zipper around three sides and carrying straps. The case is lined with moire fabric and leather strips to hold containers. There is a mirror (b) on the inside of the lid. The case contains a bottle (c) and two flat jars (d,e). A label on t…
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Title
Toilet Kit
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
skin, pig; fibre; glass; metal
Dimensions
11.5 (a) x 23.0 (a) x 30.8 (a) cm
Description
A carrying case for cosmetics (a) of pigskin with a full zipper around three sides and carrying straps. The case is lined with moire fabric and leather strips to hold containers. There is a mirror (b) on the inside of the lid. The case contains a bottle (c) and two flat jars (d,e). A label on the iside of the case notes that the case is Canadian, and there are metal plated letters on the exterior of the case “P.B.M.”.
Subject
households
grooming
Pearl Brewster Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0024 a-e
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Date
1880 – 1920
Material
wood; skin; fibre; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
103.08.0199
Description
A square wooden trunk covered with green painted canvas. The trunk has wooden reinforcing strips on the top, sides and bottom. The edges of the trunk are reinforced with metal strips, and the corners are reinforced with brass. The trunk has leather handles and wraparound leather straps for securi…
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Title
Trunk
Date
1880 – 1920
Material
wood; skin; fibre; metal, brass
Dimensions
58.5 x 55.5 x 87.5 cm
Description
A square wooden trunk covered with green painted canvas. The trunk has wooden reinforcing strips on the top, sides and bottom. The edges of the trunk are reinforced with metal strips, and the corners are reinforced with brass. The trunk has leather handles and wraparound leather straps for securing the lid. The trunk also has two snap latches and circular locking latch on the front. The inside of the trunk is lined with striped paper. A sticker on the trunk reads “Mrs. John Brewster, Banff, Alta., New Westminster, B.C.”.
Subject
households
travel
Pearl Brewster
Isabella Brewster
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0199
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