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Accessories Guitar Accessories

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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal; wood; ivory; plastic
Catalogue Number
104.34.0008 a-m
Description
A collection of odd guitar accessories. (a) finger pick set (3.4 x 2.0 diam) four metal frames that fit over the finger tip,Y-shaped with the arms of the Y forming an adjustable band that fits around finger, and the stem of the Y passing up over the tip of the finger and down the back halfway to t…
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Title
Accessories Guitar Accessories
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal; wood; ivory; plastic
Dimensions
3.4 cm
Description
A collection of odd guitar accessories. (a) finger pick set (3.4 x 2.0 diam) four metal frames that fit over the finger tip,Y-shaped with the arms of the Y forming an adjustable band that fits around finger, and the stem of the Y passing up over the tip of the finger and down the back halfway to the band, tip is crimped in stiff fold, 3 have solder at the tip to form a longer point. (MFG: Fitrite).(b) finger pick set (2.5 x 1.8 x 2.0) six metal rings that fit over the finger tips, adjustable band has circles cut out along it, flame shaped fingernail rises from band, curling inward slightly, and with cut out circle at middle. (mfg: National) (c) finger pick (2.5 x 1.9 x 2.0) as (b) but without cut out circles (mfg: Artisto) (d) finger picks (3.0 x 1.7 x 1.9) two metal bands that wrap around finger tip, widening near the end, then narrowing to a point that extends off to one side of the finger. (e) finger picks (3.5 x 1.5 x 1.9) two flat ivory bands which curl once around finger tip and extend out to one side in a point. (f) pick (3.2 x 2.3 x .1) small, flat, egg shaped, marbleized, grey plastic, stiff. (mfg: Durro). (g) pick (3.0 x 2.2 x .1) as (f) but brown tortoise shell coloured plastic (mfg: Eureka). (h) pick (2.7 x 1.9 x .1) as (f) but transparent yellowed plastic ?, slightly curled. (i) capo (5.3 x 1.9 x .9) flat metal bar with small hooks at either end to hold tightly coiled spring across the under side, lined underneath bar with cork. (mfg: Elton). j) bridge ? (4.7 x .8 x 1.1) a long, half round, hollow metal bar with six incised rings spaced evenly along the length. (mfg: Kamiki). (k) slides (7.2 x 1.7 diam) two heavy, solid, brass rods (used to slide over strings when playing the guitar Hawaiian style) (1) peg (5.0 x .9 x 2.3) white, cast plastic peg with long shaft and flattened key with finger depression each side, ferrules around top of shaft. (m) bridge (4.7 x 1.4 x 1.9) low, unfinished wood bridge with small dark support perpendicularly across under middle, short legs thicken slightly at base, series of small notches across top, some deliberately cut into wood, some worn in odd places from strings (mfg: Grover).
Subject
Whyte home
households
entertainment
pastime
Annie White
music
accessories
equipment
sound
song
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.34.0008 a-m
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Adding wing to cabin [poor quality]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions51959
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of construction on a log structure - possibly the Whyte log home - person climbing up ladder onto roof
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1965]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 178
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
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Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 178
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1965]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of construction on a log structure - possibly the Whyte log home - person climbing up ladder onto roof
Subject Access
Buildings
Construction
Whyte Home
Geographic Access
Banff
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.01.0015 a,b
Description
Two small circular metal pins on a white paper card. The pin is red around the outside with a depiction of a skiing figure bewteen 2 flags and infront of snowy mountains in the center. The outside reads “BANFF SKI RUNNERS CANADIAN ROCKIES”
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Title
Advertising Pin
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
6.0, 2.5 x 7.5, 2.5 cm
Description
Two small circular metal pins on a white paper card. The pin is red around the outside with a depiction of a skiing figure bewteen 2 flags and infront of snowy mountains in the center. The outside reads “BANFF SKI RUNNERS CANADIAN ROCKIES”
Subject
Whyte home
personal
accessories
gift
prize
commemorative
sport
skiing
mountains
Banff
local
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.01.0015 a,b
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.01.0017
Description
A round metal coin with lettering “HEADS I WIN CCC CASCARETS ALWAYS WIN BEST FOR THE BOWELS” on one side and the relief of a winged child, sitting on chamberpot with “TAILS YOU LOSE ALL GOING OUT-NOTHING COMING IN” around.
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Title
Advertising Token
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.2 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm
Description
A round metal coin with lettering “HEADS I WIN CCC CASCARETS ALWAYS WIN BEST FOR THE BOWELS” on one side and the relief of a winged child, sitting on chamberpot with “TAILS YOU LOSE ALL GOING OUT-NOTHING COMING IN” around.
Subject
Whyte home
novelty
advertising
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.01.0017
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Date
n.d.
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
110.01.0217
Description
Dark green glass bottle with red lid that reads “air-wick contains chlorophyll” in white writing. The label on the front is paper and white with a depiction of trees in an air freshener. The label reads “air-wick chlorophyll air freshener kills household odors” on the back are instructions in Engl…
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Title
Air Freshener Bottle
Date
n.d.
Material
glass
Dimensions
13.0 x 6.5 cm
Description
Dark green glass bottle with red lid that reads “air-wick contains chlorophyll” in white writing. The label on the front is paper and white with a depiction of trees in an air freshener. The label reads “air-wick chlorophyll air freshener kills household odors” on the back are instructions in English and French.
Subject
Whyte Home
cleaning
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
110.01.0217
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Material
glass; paper; metal
Catalogue Number
110.01.0281
Description
Flat amber glass bottle that widens at the top before narrowing to a round opening. Black metal cap. Silver, black and red label that reads “G&W DISTILLERS FOR OVER 100 YEARS Old Rye WHISKY DISTILLED AND BOTTLED BY GOODERHAM & WORTS LIMITED CANADA” Paper labels sealing cap have been broken. 2.0 cm …
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Title
Alcohol Bottle
Material
glass; paper; metal
Dimensions
27.0 x 12.0 x 7.0 cm
Description
Flat amber glass bottle that widens at the top before narrowing to a round opening. Black metal cap. Silver, black and red label that reads “G&W DISTILLERS FOR OVER 100 YEARS Old Rye WHISKY DISTILLED AND BOTTLED BY GOODERHAM & WORTS LIMITED CANADA” Paper labels sealing cap have been broken. 2.0 cm of liquid in bottle.
Subject
Whyte home
alcohol
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
110.01.0281
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Date
n.d.
Material
cardboard
Catalogue Number
110.01.0219
Description
White cardboard box that reads “Lawrason’s Snowflake AMMONIA SOFTENS WATER REMOVES GREASE For General Cleaning and Household Purposes” On the back are depictions of a woman using the product in different ways with instructions. On either side there are instructions in French.
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Title
Ammonia Box
Date
n.d.
Material
cardboard
Dimensions
15.5 x 5.0 x 10.5 cm
Description
White cardboard box that reads “Lawrason’s Snowflake AMMONIA SOFTENS WATER REMOVES GREASE For General Cleaning and Household Purposes” On the back are depictions of a woman using the product in different ways with instructions. On either side there are instructions in French.
Subject
Whyte Home
cleaning
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
110.01.0219
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Date
n.d.
Material
plastic
Catalogue Number
110.01.0207
Description
Large, tall, plastic bottle with white screw on cap and red label that reads “METHYL HYDRATE DANGER POISON/FLAMMABLE/INFLAMMABLE GAS LINE ANTI-FREEZE” followed by product features. Directions and first-aid treatmenton the back.
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Title
Anti-Freeze Bottle
Date
n.d.
Material
plastic
Dimensions
20.5 x 6.0 cm
Description
Large, tall, plastic bottle with white screw on cap and red label that reads “METHYL HYDRATE DANGER POISON/FLAMMABLE/INFLAMMABLE GAS LINE ANTI-FREEZE” followed by product features. Directions and first-aid treatmenton the back.
Subject
Whyte Home
cleaning
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
110.01.0207
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Date
n.d.
Material
multiple
Catalogue Number
110.01.0145 a-g
Description
Small thermos-shaped soft case that is black with blue and red designs of people (a) Inside, there is a small metal cup (b) with an “appliance” in it. The appliance (c) has a white cord with a red tip that goes into a gold coil type structure, and there are two white plastic rings (d,e) that are lo…
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Title
Appliance Package
Date
n.d.
Material
multiple
Dimensions
14.5 x 7.5 cm
Description
Small thermos-shaped soft case that is black with blue and red designs of people (a) Inside, there is a small metal cup (b) with an “appliance” in it. The appliance (c) has a white cord with a red tip that goes into a gold coil type structure, and there are two white plastic rings (d,e) that are loose from the rest of the appliance. In the lid of the case are two outlet plugs (f,g) wrapped in paper. There is a guarantee card inside.
Subject
Whyte Home
kitchen
appliance
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
110.01.0145 a-g
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
103.07.0211
Description
A red waist apron with a single pocket and geometric embroidered design at the bottom and on the pocket. There are small pleats at the waist and a fringe around the other 3 sides. The apron ties with simple ties at the back.
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Title
Apron
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
62.0 x 160.0 cm
Description
A red waist apron with a single pocket and geometric embroidered design at the bottom and on the pocket. There are small pleats at the waist and a fringe around the other 3 sides. The apron ties with simple ties at the back.
Subject
Whyte home
clothing
kitchen
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0211
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