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Date
1902
Material
fibre; paper
Catalogue Number
104.45.1012
Description
Hand made small folding needle case. The light brown fabric cover is made in one piece and decorated with delicate embroidered flowers and the initials “A” and “J.” The interior of the case is lined with darker brown fabric and has two section. Inside the case is a small card with “This needle b…
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Title
Needle Case
Date
1902
Material
fibre; paper
Description
Hand made small folding needle case. The light brown fabric cover is made in one piece and decorated with delicate embroidered flowers and the initials “A” and “J.” The interior of the case is lined with darker brown fabric and has two section. Inside the case is a small card with “This needle book belonged to Jane or Bettie Jefferis sisters of Jacob Jefferis My mother’s grandfather Mary T.S. Schaffer Feb. 2nd 1902” handwritten in pencil.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
embroidery
Mary Schaffer
Jane Jefferis
Bettie Jefferis
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.45.1012
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Date
1940
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.04.1025
Description
White felt hat with many names embroidered in red. Names include: G. Brewster, J. McFadden, R. S. Cushing, etc. Inside “R.E. Brett.”
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Title
Hat
Date
1940
Material
fibre
Description
White felt hat with many names embroidered in red. Names include: G. Brewster, J. McFadden, R. S. Cushing, etc. Inside “R.E. Brett.”
Subject
R.E. Brett
G. Brewster
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Dick Keller, Banff, 1988
Catalogue Number
103.04.1025
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Date
1900 – 1950
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
104.45.1004 a,b
Description
Two pieces of white three-tiered cotton with lace inserts.
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Title
Fabric
Date
1900 – 1950
Material
fibre, cotton
Description
Two pieces of white three-tiered cotton with lace inserts.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Ed (Mrs.) Jamieson, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
104.45.1004 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1980
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
104.45.1033
Description
Small folding hard-sided sewing kit. The interior of the case is finished with fabric. The bottom half has indentations to hold the kit’s components, but most of the pieces are now missing - there are only two needles and a pair of scissors left. The lid is padded and has many needles and pins i…
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Title
Needlework Kit
Date
1940 – 1980
Material
fibre; metal
Description
Small folding hard-sided sewing kit. The interior of the case is finished with fabric. The bottom half has indentations to hold the kit’s components, but most of the pieces are now missing - there are only two needles and a pair of scissors left. The lid is padded and has many needles and pins inserted into the fabric.
Subject
households
crafts
sewing
needlework
Dorothy Cranstone
travel
Credit
Gift of Dorothy Cranstone, Banff, 1992
Catalogue Number
104.45.1033
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Date
1900 – 1950
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.45.1034
Description
A small wooden box with a metal latch. The box has a red padded fabric lining. The top of the box is decorated with painted flowers and has a name (?) above the flowers. There are safety pins and other notions inside the box.
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Title
Needlework Box
Date
1900 – 1950
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Description
A small wooden box with a metal latch. The box has a red padded fabric lining. The top of the box is decorated with painted flowers and has a name (?) above the flowers. There are safety pins and other notions inside the box.
Subject
households
Dorothy Cranstone
crafts
sewing
needlework
Credit
Gift of Dorothy Cranstone, Banff, 1992
Catalogue Number
104.45.1034
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Date
1900 – 1920
Material
fibre, flax
Catalogue Number
103.02.0001 a-l
Description
A set of twelve Irish linen finger bowl towels decorated with embroidery.
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Title
Fingertip Towel
Date
1900 – 1920
Material
fibre, flax
Dimensions
33.0 x 21.0 cm
Description
A set of twelve Irish linen finger bowl towels decorated with embroidery.
Subject
households
decorative
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0001 a-l
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin, deer; fibre, silk
Catalogue Number
103.03.0010 a,b
Description
A pair of soft moccasins shaped to the foot and sewn around the sole. Each moccasin has an ankle flap with leather thongs for tying. They are decorated with very simple three and four petalled flowers and leaves embroidered on the instep with pink, red and blue silk thread.
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Title
Beaded Moccasins
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin, deer; fibre, silk
Dimensions
25.0 cm
Description
A pair of soft moccasins shaped to the foot and sewn around the sole. Each moccasin has an ankle flap with leather thongs for tying. They are decorated with very simple three and four petalled flowers and leaves embroidered on the instep with pink, red and blue silk thread.
Subject
Indigenous
Stoney
Cree
decorative
needlework
regalia
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.03.0010 a,b
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Date
1907 – 1909
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.03.0023 a,b
Description
A pair of ivory coloured wool baby booties with green trim. These socks were handknitted and have ties and tassels around the upper part of the sock.
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Title
Sock
Date
1907 – 1909
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
6.0 x 21.0 (to toe) cm
Description
A pair of ivory coloured wool baby booties with green trim. These socks were handknitted and have ties and tassels around the upper part of the sock.
Subject
children
crafts
knitting
needlework
Edmee Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.03.0023 a,b
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Date
1907 – 1909
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
103.07.0022
Description
A handmade baby's bib which fits completely around the neck. The bib is pointed in front, and has a ruffle around the outside edge.
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Title
Bib
Date
1907 – 1909
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
19.5 x 26.0 cm
Description
A handmade baby's bib which fits completely around the neck. The bib is pointed in front, and has a ruffle around the outside edge.
Subject
clothing
children
Edmee Moore
decorative
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0022
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Date
1905 – 1915
Material
fibre; plastic, celluloid
Catalogue Number
103.07.0026
Description
A woman's round lace collar with stiff celluloid ribs. The lace is a very simple net at the neck, and has a heavier, more ornate design at the outer edge.
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Title
Collar
Date
1905 – 1915
Material
fibre; plastic, celluloid
Dimensions
15.5 x 58.5 cm
Description
A woman's round lace collar with stiff celluloid ribs. The lace is a very simple net at the neck, and has a heavier, more ornate design at the outer edge.
Subject
households
clothing
decorative
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0026
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