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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0368
Description
Small, dark brown leather purse completely enclosed in a silver plated frame which is hinged at the bottom and closes with a flat push button device at the top. Frame is trimmed along edge with a connected series of tiny balls. Inside is of soft tan leather accordian pleated to open in a series of …
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Title
Change Purse
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
skin; metal
Dimensions
1.5 x 7.0 x 9.3 cm
Description
Small, dark brown leather purse completely enclosed in a silver plated frame which is hinged at the bottom and closes with a flat push button device at the top. Frame is trimmed along edge with a connected series of tiny balls. Inside is of soft tan leather accordian pleated to open in a series of four pockets from one side to the other. One of the middle pockets has metal strips along its top edges which can be held together by means of a simple clamp on a metal arm which swings down to close the edges together, and up to release.
Subject
Whyte home
personal
accessories
necessities
fashion
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0368
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Date
1925 – 1950
Material
fibre; ivory; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0370
Description
A small, flat, rectangular purse of dark blue brocaded with geometric design in beige and khaki colours. Lned with navy blue silk ? brocaded with finer overall geometric pattern. Purse folds in half and latches with tiny pear shaped ring on one side which latches over tiny pin on other. Inside, one…
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Title
Change Purse
Date
1925 – 1950
Material
fibre; ivory; metal
Dimensions
1.3 x 7.5 x 10.0 cm
Description
A small, flat, rectangular purse of dark blue brocaded with geometric design in beige and khaki colours. Lned with navy blue silk ? brocaded with finer overall geometric pattern. Purse folds in half and latches with tiny pear shaped ring on one side which latches over tiny pin on other. Inside, one half has a full, deep pocket behind a shallower pocket in front, both lined with gold silk. Other side has expanding pocket with folded gussets at the sides, and small flap which fastens with a flat ivory clip around a thread loop on the front of the pocket. Pocket lined with gold twilled fabric. Double pocket side stitched together at sides with brown cord in a slip stitch allowing those pockets to expand slightly for fullness.
Subject
Whyte home
accessories
personal
necessities
fashion
travel
souvenir
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0370
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
103.08.0482
Description
A dark blue fabric bag with two leather straps and a gold plaque. In the bag is one large compartment separated in the middle into two by a pocket with a gold zipper.
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Title
Purse
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
33.0 x 6.5 x 31.0 cm
Description
A dark blue fabric bag with two leather straps and a gold plaque. In the bag is one large compartment separated in the middle into two by a pocket with a gold zipper.
Subject
Whyte home
personal
accessories
fashion
Catharine Robb Whyte
handbag
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0482
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Date
n.d.
Material
leather
Catalogue Number
103.08.0479
Description
A small, black leather purse with leather strap and gold plaque with a twist and lock-type closure. Inside is one compartment separated in the middle by a zippered povket. A small pocket in the back of the inside of the purse with gold writing that reads “MADE IN CANADA” There are some orange words…
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Title
Purse
Date
n.d.
Material
leather
Dimensions
27.0 x 3.0 x 20.0 cm
Description
A small, black leather purse with leather strap and gold plaque with a twist and lock-type closure. Inside is one compartment separated in the middle by a zippered povket. A small pocket in the back of the inside of the purse with gold writing that reads “MADE IN CANADA” There are some orange words and markings on the back, could be a part of the design or more likely from residue of a sticker or something along those lines.
Subject
Whyte home
accessories
personal
handbag
fashion
Catharine Robb Whyte
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0479
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Date
n.d.
Material
leather
Catalogue Number
103.08.0476
Description
A small, embosed leather handbag with a strap that folds under and is adjustable by silver snap buttons. Silver hooks on each end where the strap loops through. Silver studs on the bottom for stability.
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Title
Purse
Date
n.d.
Material
leather
Dimensions
34.0 x 8.0 x 32.0 cm
Description
A small, embosed leather handbag with a strap that folds under and is adjustable by silver snap buttons. Silver hooks on each end where the strap loops through. Silver studs on the bottom for stability.
Subject
Whyte home
personal
accessories
fashion
Catharine Robb Whyte;
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0476
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
103.08.0473
Description
A small, wicker handbag with brown leather straps, hinges, and a strap that goes over both sides with a metal lock that locks when twisted. Inside has brown fabric with a small pocket with a white tag that reads “STYLED BY Artel MONTREAL MADE IN HONG KONG” attached to it. The leather hinges on the …
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Title
Purse
Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Dimensions
31.0 x 6.5 x 27.0 cm
Description
A small, wicker handbag with brown leather straps, hinges, and a strap that goes over both sides with a metal lock that locks when twisted. Inside has brown fabric with a small pocket with a white tag that reads “STYLED BY Artel MONTREAL MADE IN HONG KONG” attached to it. The leather hinges on the bottom also have metal studs.
Subject
Whyte home
personal
accessories
fashion
Catharine Robb Whyte
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0473
Images
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