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Date
1893
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.1142
Description
One sterling souvenir spoon from the World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois in 1893. The front of the spoon has, in relief: a head surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath on the tip of the handle, underneath that “WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION”, Maritime emblems on the handle, and a ship at sea on…
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Title
Souvenir Spoon
Date
1893
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.2 x 10.2 cm
Description
One sterling souvenir spoon from the World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois in 1893. The front of the spoon has, in relief: a head surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath on the tip of the handle, underneath that “WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION”, Maritime emblems on the handle, and a ship at sea on the bowl. On the back, on the tip of the handle, is a circle of laurel leaves, inside the wreath a king wearing a crown, below crossed swords, underneath that a globe with “1492 1893”, below that a circle with “ THE WORLD’S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION SEAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS”, under that “STERLING”.
Subject
households
souvenir
World’s Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois
Credit
Gift of Kerry Guenter, 2009
Catalogue Number
104.20.1142
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British Royal Family souvenir books

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two souvenir books pertaining to the British Royal Family. Includes one copy of "Souvenir of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee" [1897] pertaining to the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's coronation, and one copy of "Berrow's Coronation Souvenir" book pertaining to the coronation of 13…
Date Range
1897
1953
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 39 & 40
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / B : Georgina Luxton
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / B4 : Collected material
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 39 & 40
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1897
1953
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 30.5 x 43 cm and 30 x 42 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two souvenir books pertaining to the British Royal Family. Includes one copy of "Souvenir of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee" [1897] pertaining to the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's coronation, and one copy of "Berrow's Coronation Souvenir" book pertaining to the coronation of 13 British monarchs between 1690 and 1953, including Queen Elizabeth II.
Subject Access
Royalty
Government
Souvenir
Coronation
Anniversary
Public events
Geographic Access
England
Canada
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Cigar label collection

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 individual Cuban cigar label bands, possibly collected by Georgina Luxton.
Date Range
[ca.1890-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 44
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / B : Georgina Luxton
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / B4 : Collected material
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 44
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[ca.1890-1920]
Physical Description
8 cigar labels
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 individual Cuban cigar label bands, possibly collected by Georgina Luxton.
Subject Access
Travel
Souvenir
Language
English
Spanish
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
shell, tortoise; metal, silver
Catalogue Number
103.02.0031 a,b
Description
A small tortoise shell comb with a silver spine (a) and a silver sheath (b) which slips over the teeth. Engraved on the sheath is “T.S.S. NESTOR”. There are hallmarks on the comb’s spine and the letters “MnWr”.
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Title
Comb
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
shell, tortoise; metal, silver
Dimensions
2.2 x 9.2 cm
Description
A small tortoise shell comb with a silver spine (a) and a silver sheath (b) which slips over the teeth. Engraved on the sheath is “T.S.S. NESTOR”. There are hallmarks on the comb’s spine and the letters “MnWr”.
Subject
households
grooming
souvenir
transportation
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0031 a,b
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Date
1898 – 1902
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.05.0054
Description
A pullover sweater of black wool with an orange felt “P” centred on the front. The sweater has a scooped boat neck and wide ribbing at the waist. The sweater’s label, located inside at the neck, reads “American Hand Loom Knit”.
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Title
Sweater
Date
1898 – 1902
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
44.0 x 59.0 cm
Description
A pullover sweater of black wool with an orange felt “P” centred on the front. The sweater has a scooped boat neck and wide ribbing at the waist. The sweater’s label, located inside at the neck, reads “American Hand Loom Knit”.
Subject
souvenir
education
Princeton
Philip Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0054
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Date
1898 – 1902
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.05.0055
Description
A long, black, finely knit turtleneck sweater with a slightly fitted waist. The sweater’s sleeves have horizontal double orange stripes knitted along the entire length. The sweater has a hemmed bottom and an orange felt 'PTC' emblem (Princeton Tiger Cats) centred on the front. The label, on the …
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Title
Sweater
Date
1898 – 1902
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
40.0 x 85.0 cm
Description
A long, black, finely knit turtleneck sweater with a slightly fitted waist. The sweater’s sleeves have horizontal double orange stripes knitted along the entire length. The sweater has a hemmed bottom and an orange felt 'PTC' emblem (Princeton Tiger Cats) centred on the front. The label, on the sweater’s hem, reads “Spalding Trade Mark”.
Subject
souvenir
sports
Princeton
Philip Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0055
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Date
1898 – 1902
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.05.0056
Description
A finely knit fitted black turtleneck wool sweater with orange and black striped sleeves. The sweater has a hemmed bottom edge. There is an orange 'P' knit into the front of the sweater.
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Title
Sweater
Date
1898 – 1902
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
41.0 x 85.0 cm
Description
A finely knit fitted black turtleneck wool sweater with orange and black striped sleeves. The sweater has a hemmed bottom edge. There is an orange 'P' knit into the front of the sweater.
Subject
souvenir
education
Princeton
Philip Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0056
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Date
1890 – 1920
Material
wood; sinew
Catalogue Number
104.05.0009
Description
A wooden bow with decorative weaving around the handgrip. The bow has a sinew drawstring.
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Title
Bow
Date
1890 – 1920
Material
wood; sinew
Dimensions
132.0 cm
Description
A wooden bow with decorative weaving around the handgrip. The bow has a sinew drawstring.
Subject
hunting
sports, archery
tourism
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.05.0009
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Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.0196 a,b
Description
Japanese large and small pouches to be tied to purse or fan.(a) A large half circular pouch, 6.81x6.3w3.2h). Purple leaf pattern embroidered in strips onto a dark brown background. Pouch gathered at top by green-coloured drawstring, sides and bottom are seamed (b) A small pouch shaped into a half …
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Title
Sachets Pouch
Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre
Dimensions
3.2 x 6.3 x 6.81 cm
Description
Japanese large and small pouches to be tied to purse or fan.(a) A large half circular pouch, 6.81x6.3w3.2h). Purple leaf pattern embroidered in strips onto a dark brown background. Pouch gathered at top by green-coloured drawstring, sides and bottom are seamed (b) A small pouch shaped into a half circle, 3.11 x 3.0w x 1.0h. Two gold brown stripes circle bottom of pouch. Gathered at top by black-coloured drawstring, sides and bottom are seamed.
Subject
Whyte home
households
Japanese
Edward S. Morse
travels
souvenir
keepsake
accessories
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0196 a,b
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Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.0197
Description
Stuffed double sided gourd shaped sachet. On one side two swimming mandarin ducks painted in black on a yellowish background, on the other side three flying white doves painted onto a yellow orange background. Glued to the top of the gourd is a square green fabric from which a green cord shaped int…
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Title
Sachet
Date
1870 – 1890
Material
fibre
Dimensions
1.7 x 3.2 x 10.5 cm
Description
Stuffed double sided gourd shaped sachet. On one side two swimming mandarin ducks painted in black on a yellowish background, on the other side three flying white doves painted onto a yellow orange background. Glued to the top of the gourd is a square green fabric from which a green cord shaped into 3 loops, 5.01 x 3.0w extends.
Subject
Whyte home
households
Japanese
Edward S. Morse
animal
dove
bird
duck
travel
souvenir
accessories
keepsake
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0197
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