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Date
n.d.
Material
plastic; metal; fabric
Catalogue Number
107.01.0204
Description
Miniature figurine in the form of a horse. The horse is made of white plastic and has embossed saddle and reins. There is a metal loop on the horse’s back and this is attached to a black and orange ribbon that reads “MADE IN UNITED KINGDOM” on one side and “WHITE HORSE WHISKY” on the other.
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Title
Animal Figurine
Date
n.d.
Material
plastic; metal; fabric
Dimensions
17.7 x 2.1 cm
Description
Miniature figurine in the form of a horse. The horse is made of white plastic and has embossed saddle and reins. There is a metal loop on the horse’s back and this is attached to a black and orange ribbon that reads “MADE IN UNITED KINGDOM” on one side and “WHITE HORSE WHISKY” on the other.
Subject
Whyte home
miniature
ornament
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0204
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Around the World in One Month

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifactwyp.03.746
Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.746
Description
A simple sketch of a man in a fancy vehicle wearing a mask driving off. There appears to be a sign erased to the left of the car. The hood ornament looks like a little man with giant hands. In the TRC it says “AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE MONTH,” on the vehicle is says “WHITE CAR,” and it is signed in t…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Around the World in One Month
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
15.0 x 22.8 cm
Description
A simple sketch of a man in a fancy vehicle wearing a mask driving off. There appears to be a sign erased to the left of the car. The hood ornament looks like a little man with giant hands. In the TRC it says “AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE MONTH,” on the vehicle is says “WHITE CAR,” and it is signed in the BLC
Subject
driving
mask
man
vehicle
ornament
race
world
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.746
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The decorative arts of Sweden

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21000
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
c1966, 1948
Author
Plath, Iona
Publisher
New York : Dover Publications
Call Number
NK1461 P3
Author
Plath, Iona
Publisher
New York : Dover Publications
Published Date
c1966, 1948
Physical Description
xxiii, 218p. : illus. map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Decoration and ornament - Sweden
Call Number
NK1461 P3
Location
Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access
Collection
Art Library
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Date
n.d.
Material
paper; metal
Catalogue Number
107.01.0244
Description
A round ornament made of cardboard and tissue paper. Ornament folds into a flat half-moon shape and unfolds to reveal red and white tissue paper that forms a globe with a diamond-honeycomb pattern. “MADE IN DENMARK” is stamped in black ink on one side of the cardboard. A white sticker that reads “M…
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Title
Holiday Ornament
Date
n.d.
Material
paper; metal
Dimensions
13.0 x 13.0 cm
Description
A round ornament made of cardboard and tissue paper. Ornament folds into a flat half-moon shape and unfolds to reveal red and white tissue paper that forms a globe with a diamond-honeycomb pattern. “MADE IN DENMARK” is stamped in black ink on one side of the cardboard. A white sticker that reads “Morgan’s Dept 18C 5F .15c” is affixed to the same side. There is a small string loop at top for hanging and a metal hook that holds the ornament open.
Subject
Whyte home
christmas
ornament
decor
holiday
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0244
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; felt
Catalogue Number
107.01.0254
Description
A small wooden figurine. Conical base with a ball on top. Base is painted red with white trim and painted on arms. Simple face with blue eyes and red smile painted on ball. White fluffy beard and red felt had on head. “Denmark” stamped on base.
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Title
Holiday Ornament
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; felt
Dimensions
7.0 x 2.0 cm
Description
A small wooden figurine. Conical base with a ball on top. Base is painted red with white trim and painted on arms. Simple face with blue eyes and red smile painted on ball. White fluffy beard and red felt had on head. “Denmark” stamped on base.
Subject
Whyte home
decor
ornament
Christmas
holiday
craft
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0254
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Date
n.d.
Material
felt; paper; pipe cleaner
Catalogue Number
107.02.0072 a-d
Description
A collection of 4 seemingly homemade Christmas ornaments. a) Santa Claus-like figure. Paper body with round felted ball for a head. Head has painted on eyes, a protruding red nose, a fluffy white beard and wears a red hat with a white pipe cleaner trim. Body is made of paper with a soft finish and …
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Title
Holiday Ornament
Date
n.d.
Material
felt; paper; pipe cleaner
Dimensions
8.0 x 6.5 cm
Description
A collection of 4 seemingly homemade Christmas ornaments. a) Santa Claus-like figure. Paper body with round felted ball for a head. Head has painted on eyes, a protruding red nose, a fluffy white beard and wears a red hat with a white pipe cleaner trim. Body is made of paper with a soft finish and resembles a red cape with white trim, red pants with white trim, and black boots. Figure holds an evergreen-like branch made of plastic in one hand. Red and black striped string tied tp back b) 8.0 cm x 8.5 cm x 2.0 cm. Figure similar to a but with a white ribbon tied to back and two black pom poms on front of red body. c) 8.0 cm x 4.0 cm x 1.5 cm. Similar to a but smaller. Metallic red and white candy cane attached to front. Hat sticks straight up. White pipe cleaner at back. d) 5.0 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm. figure with round head and red and white pipe cleaner body. Red and white pipe cleaner hat on head. Green wire at back.
Subject
Whyte home
Christmas
decor
ornament
craft
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0072 a-d
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Date
n.d.
Material
plastic; string; metal
Catalogue Number
107.02.0043
Description
Small ornament made of orange plastic. There is a face carved on one side with tubular eyes that pop out of their sockets when the ornament is tilted. On the top of the ornament is a metal ring to which a green string is attached.
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Title
Miniature Ornament
Date
n.d.
Material
plastic; string; metal
Dimensions
7.0 x 0.9 cm
Description
Small ornament made of orange plastic. There is a face carved on one side with tubular eyes that pop out of their sockets when the ornament is tilted. On the top of the ornament is a metal ring to which a green string is attached.
Subject
Whyte home
miniature
ornament
sculpture
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0043
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
107.02.0049
Description
A miniature ornament made of straw. In the form of a person sitting in a small boat and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The boat and person are made from natural coloured wicker fibres with coloured fibres of green, yellow, pink, and red as decoration. The ornament hangs from a thin string.
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Title
Miniature Ornament
Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Dimensions
3.0 x 5.0 cm
Description
A miniature ornament made of straw. In the form of a person sitting in a small boat and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The boat and person are made from natural coloured wicker fibres with coloured fibres of green, yellow, pink, and red as decoration. The ornament hangs from a thin string.
Subject
Whyte home
ornament
decor
minature
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0049
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
107.01.0174
Description
Wooden angel figurine playing flute. The figurine is painted wearing a cream coloured dress and its wings and halo are gold. There is a small hole in the base.
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Title
Religious Figure
Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Dimensions
3.8 x 2.2 cm
Description
Wooden angel figurine playing flute. The figurine is painted wearing a cream coloured dress and its wings and halo are gold. There is a small hole in the base.
Subject
Whyte home
angel
ornament
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0174
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