- Date
- 1995
- Material
- paper; wood; sulfur; phosphorous; sand
- Catalogue Number
- 102.07.1022
- Description
- A two-piece box, where the inner box slides into the the cover, of safety matches with a striking surface on both sides. The box cover is red with black printing. The cover has a white striking surface and the inner match storage area is black. The top of the box cover has a scene of a family eati…
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- Title
- Matchbox
- Date
- 1995
- Material
- paper; wood; sulfur; phosphorous; sand
- Dimensions
- 3.40 x 5.20 cm
- Description
- A two-piece box, where the inner box slides into the the cover, of safety matches with a striking surface on both sides. The box cover is red with black printing. The cover has a white striking surface and the inner match storage area is black. The top of the box cover has a scene of a family eating a meal together; three children, two parents and a dog. On the viewer’s left, there is red wording against a black banner background, “Real” in writing, followed by “HOME” and underneath, “COOKING” in printing. On viewer’s right, the words “FAMILY” and underneath “DINNERS” are printed in black. There are 43 wooden matches with black and white tips in the box.
- Subject
- household
- advertising
- restaurant
- Credit
- Gift of Sam Plunkett, Banff, 2009
- Catalogue Number
- 102.07.1022
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- Date
- 1916 – 1927
- Medium
- graphite on paper
- Catalogue Number
- WyP.03.092
- Description
- Rough sketch of 3 figures, 2 rear views, 1 side view. People sitting at restaurant tables? On reverse side is “Reserved” printed in blue ink with crest centered above.
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- Title
- Untitled
- Date
- 1916 – 1927
- Medium
- graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- 11 x 23.5 cm
- Description
- Rough sketch of 3 figures, 2 rear views, 1 side view. People sitting at restaurant tables? On reverse side is “Reserved” printed in blue ink with crest centered above.
- Subject
- figures
- restaurant
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
- Catalogue Number
- WyP.03.092
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