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Date
prior to 1930
Material
wood; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.03.1011
Description
A wooden (mahogany ? rosewood ?) stand, two claw feet with a tall turned pole each side holds an oval shaped glass covered embroidered screen. The screen is framed with wood with cloth backing. The embroidery is on a beige silk background, yellow and pink flowers with long green leaves.
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Title
Fire Screen
Date
prior to 1930
Material
wood; glass; fibre
Description
A wooden (mahogany ? rosewood ?) stand, two claw feet with a tall turned pole each side holds an oval shaped glass covered embroidered screen. The screen is framed with wood with cloth backing. The embroidery is on a beige silk background, yellow and pink flowers with long green leaves.
Subject
households
furniture
Mary Schaffer
embroidery
needlework
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
102.03.1011
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Date
1890 – 1930
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0355
Description
Circular linen doily of honeycomb net with scalloped edges. Ornate applique of floral scroll pattern and four inset, small circular panels, each of which has been embroidered in bright floral wreath.
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Title
Doily
Date
1890 – 1930
Material
fibre
Dimensions
45.0 x 45.0 cm
Description
Circular linen doily of honeycomb net with scalloped edges. Ornate applique of floral scroll pattern and four inset, small circular panels, each of which has been embroidered in bright floral wreath.
Subject
households
decorative
needlework
crafts
embroidery
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0355
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.04.0603
Description
A roll of cream fabric that is stitched with flowers and the word “DOILIES”. The fabric is wrapped around a hollow tub and is stretched out 47 cm. The end of the fabric is scalloped and where the embroidery is placed. Around the edges of the fabric is a pink border. There is two pieces of fibre tha…
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Title
Fabric Roll
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric; fibre
Dimensions
6.1 x 45.9 x 52 cm
Description
A roll of cream fabric that is stitched with flowers and the word “DOILIES”. The fabric is wrapped around a hollow tub and is stretched out 47 cm. The end of the fabric is scalloped and where the embroidery is placed. Around the edges of the fabric is a pink border. There is two pieces of fibre that wraps around the role and ties into a bow to keep everything together.
Subject
household
doilies
embroidery
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
102.04.0603
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Date
1947
Material
skin; hair; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.0046 a,b
Description
A pair of buckskin hightop moccasins, the upper portions being of duffel or felt, black, with green inset panels on both sides of leg. Fur trim at the ankles, and above them wool embroidery on the top black panels. Thongs for lacing or, rather, tying around ankle to keep tight and twisted wool stri…
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Title
High Top Moccasins
Date
1947
Material
skin; hair; fibre
Dimensions
27.5 x 9.5 x 26.5 cm
Description
A pair of buckskin hightop moccasins, the upper portions being of duffel or felt, black, with green inset panels on both sides of leg. Fur trim at the ankles, and above them wool embroidery on the top black panels. Thongs for lacing or, rather, tying around ankle to keep tight and twisted wool strings with pompons at the ends. Each moccasin has a foot liner of white blanket material,wool, which is edged in neat pink stitches. Each liner is cut from a single piece of blanket, moccasin style.
Subject
Indigenous
footwear
embroidery
Dennis Mighall
regalia
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.03.0046 a,b
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Date
1968 – 1973
Material
fibre; skin
Catalogue Number
103.03.0055 a,b
Description
A pair of children's mukluks, maybe baby's. Suede finished leather soles with wool duffel uppers and legs. Offset panel on instep, white with conventional flower in blue and red in it and a border at the top offset by yellow and blue stripes with conventional flowers, red and blue and red alterna…
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Title
Child's Mukluks
Date
1968 – 1973
Material
fibre; skin
Dimensions
12.0 x 6.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
A pair of children's mukluks, maybe baby's. Suede finished leather soles with wool duffel uppers and legs. Offset panel on instep, white with conventional flower in blue and red in it and a border at the top offset by yellow and blue stripes with conventional flowers, red and blue and red alternating. Top is edge stitched in green and red, other stitching is baby blue.
Subject
households
children
embroidery
Inuit
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.03.0055 a,b
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Date
1900 – 1930
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.04.0006
Description
A small fitted cap of black felt with a red border and loop at the top. The cap is embroidered on the sides with various shield emblems. The front has a red shield containing a white cross with flowers underneath the sheild and reaching around the sides of the sheild.
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Title
Skullcap
Date
1900 – 1930
Material
fibre
Dimensions
20.0 cm
Description
A small fitted cap of black felt with a red border and loop at the top. The cap is embroidered on the sides with various shield emblems. The front has a red shield containing a white cross with flowers underneath the sheild and reaching around the sides of the sheild.
Subject
decorative
crafts
embroidery
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0006
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Date
n.d.
Material
fibre, cotton; fibre, silk; hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.04.0008
Description
A natural cotton, round, close-fitting brimless cap almost completely covered with red silk embroidered in satin stitch. Arches are formed part way up the sides allowing the natural cotton to show through which is then embroidered with black arcs outlined with yellow or white. The top is also emb…
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Title
Skullcap
Date
n.d.
Material
fibre, cotton; fibre, silk; hair, sheep
Dimensions
16.0 cm
Description
A natural cotton, round, close-fitting brimless cap almost completely covered with red silk embroidered in satin stitch. Arches are formed part way up the sides allowing the natural cotton to show through which is then embroidered with black arcs outlined with yellow or white. The top is also embroidered with the red silk thread covering.
Subject
decorative
crafts
embroidery
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0008
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Date
1920 – 1950
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.04.0012
Description
A conical knitted hat with triangular ear flaps and a multi-coloured tassel at the top point. A rib knit border forms a ruffle with stripes at the bottom around the neck edge. The hat’s main colour is a natural beige colour with mult-coloured stripes (red, orange, pink, green, blue) in bands aro…
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Title
Toque
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
52.0 (base) x 38.0 cm
Description
A conical knitted hat with triangular ear flaps and a multi-coloured tassel at the top point. A rib knit border forms a ruffle with stripes at the bottom around the neck edge. The hat’s main colour is a natural beige colour with mult-coloured stripes (red, orange, pink, green, blue) in bands around the hat. There are geometric and bird shapes on the coloured bands.
Subject
winter
sports
crafts
knitting
embroidery
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0012
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Date
1907 – 1909
Material
fibre, silk; fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
103.04.0014
Description
A white baby's bonnet with white embroidery and long ties. The brim along the face edge folds back and is bordered all around by an edging of small scallops or rick rack. The crown in back is encircled with the same edging.
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Title
Baby Bonnet
Date
1907 – 1909
Material
fibre, silk; fibre, cotton
Dimensions
29.0 (along neck edge) x 59.0 (includes ties) cm
Description
A white baby's bonnet with white embroidery and long ties. The brim along the face edge folds back and is bordered all around by an edging of small scallops or rick rack. The crown in back is encircled with the same edging.
Subject
decorative
children
crafts
embroidery
Edmee Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0014
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Date
1907 – 1909
Material
fibre, silk; fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
103.04.0015
Description
A white baby's bonnet with white embroidery and long ties made of the same material as the bonnet. There is very small scalloped edging along the face edge of the bonnet.
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Title
Baby Bonnet
Date
1907 – 1909
Material
fibre, silk; fibre, cotton
Dimensions
29.0 (along neck edge) x 59.0 (including ties) cm
Description
A white baby's bonnet with white embroidery and long ties made of the same material as the bonnet. There is very small scalloped edging along the face edge of the bonnet.
Subject
decorative
children
crafts
embroidery
Edmee Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0015
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