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Canadian Blue Ensign Flag
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- Date
- 1921 – 1957
- Material
- fabric; rope; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 109.02.1015
- Description
- A fabric Canadian Blue Ensign flag with a metal hook attached to the top left corner and a metal loop attached to a rope, attached to the bottom left corner. The main colour of the flag is royal blue. A red, white and blue union flag occupied the top left quarter. In the top right quarter, is a Coa…
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- Title
- Canadian Blue Ensign Flag
- Date
- 1921 – 1957
- Material
- fabric; rope; metal
- Dimensions
- 44.0 x 94.0 cm
- Description
- A fabric Canadian Blue Ensign flag with a metal hook attached to the top left corner and a metal loop attached to a rope, attached to the bottom left corner. The main colour of the flag is royal blue. A red, white and blue union flag occupied the top left quarter. In the top right quarter, is a Coat of Arms of Canada, characterized by its five sections: the three golden lions on red; the single red lion on gold; the golden harp on blue; the three golden fleur de lis on blue; and the three green maple leaves on white.There is a manufacturer’s label stitched on the top-left edge, reading: MADE BY/ S.S. HOLDEN / LTD./ OTTAWAThis text is red and appears within a red drawing of what looks like a tent’s side.Below this label, the black letters BR are stamped onto the fabric.
- Credit
- Gift of Brian Wing, Calgary, 2015
- Catalogue Number
- 109.02.1015
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- paper
- Catalogue Number
- 102.07.0018 a-e
- Description
- Five assorted matchbooks, all matches used except in (c). a) Universal Match, Denver matchbook. Pink and purple with a rounded shape. Dove design and “The Lady The Dove” printed on the cover. Same printed inside along with “RESTAURANT & DISCOTHEQUE ELEGANT DINING SUPERB FOOD GREAT FUN”. Illegible …
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- Title
- Matchbook
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- paper
- Dimensions
- 6.0 x 5.0 cm
- Description
- Five assorted matchbooks, all matches used except in (c). a) Universal Match, Denver matchbook. Pink and purple with a rounded shape. Dove design and “The Lady The Dove” printed on the cover. Same printed inside along with “RESTAURANT & DISCOTHEQUE ELEGANT DINING SUPERB FOOD GREAT FUN”. Illegible words have been written over top in blue pen. b) Eddy Match Co. Limited Canada matchbook. White and blue. Front reads “EDDY QUALITY BOOK MATCHES CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING MATCH”. Back reads “CARRY ON CAMADA V FOR VICTORY. c) Eddy Match Co. Limited Canada matchbook. Red, white, and blue. stripes on front printed with “SAVE SALVAGE Buy WAR SAVINGS STAMPS AND CERTIFICATES FOR VICTORY CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING MATCH.” Red, white, and blue bullet illustration on back that reads “WORK FOR VICTORY”. 6 pink-tipped matches inside. d) Eddy Match Co. Limited Canada matchbook. Brown and white with small photograph of house on front. Printed below is “DALNAVERT 61 Carleton St. Winnipeg”. Printed on back is “Built by Hugh John Macdonald in 1895. restored by the Manitoba Historical Society and open to the pub;if throughout the year.”e) white matchbook with photograph of woman in fur coat standing in front of log cabin.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.07.0018 a-e
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- 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
- 1921 – 1968
- Material
- woven thread; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.1099
- Description
- One sleeve garter with metal loops to allow tightening and loosening. Made from a flexible brown and yellow woven thread material with a diamond pattern. The portion that can be loosened is wider than the non-adjustable part.
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- Title
- Sleeve Garter
- Date
- 1921 – 1968
- Material
- woven thread; metal
- Dimensions
- 1.0 cm
- Description
- One sleeve garter with metal loops to allow tightening and loosening. Made from a flexible brown and yellow woven thread material with a diamond pattern. The portion that can be loosened is wider than the non-adjustable part.
- Credit
- Gift of Brian Wing, Calgary, 2015
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.1099
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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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