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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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Date
1924
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0556 a-l
Description
Teaspoon size souvenir spoons, all with identical shafts in branch and leaf design with varying handle end decorations including peccary, gryphons, horse, crowns, cherub, Roman eagle, four have writing. Firenze, Forli, Siena and SPQR. Hallmarks on every spoon stamped "800" with hallmark resembling…
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Title
Spoon Collection
Date
1924
Material
metal
Dimensions
1.1 x 1.8 x 12.2 cm
Description
Teaspoon size souvenir spoons, all with identical shafts in branch and leaf design with varying handle end decorations including peccary, gryphons, horse, crowns, cherub, Roman eagle, four have writing. Firenze, Forli, Siena and SPQR. Hallmarks on every spoon stamped "800" with hallmark resembling caduceus.
Subject
households
animal
horse
eagle
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0556 a-l
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Household Thermometer

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Date
1925
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
104.30.1001
Description
Gold coloured metal thermometer in shape of a door key. The top has a round disc 2.8 dia. with an embossed picture of the "Bow Valley" and "Banff Springs Hotel" on one side and "Lake Louise" on the other. This is framed with an open clover design. The shaft has a Fahrenheit thermometer with a "k…
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Title
Household Thermometer
Date
1925
Material
metal; glass
Dimensions
7.0 x 22.0 cm
Description
Gold coloured metal thermometer in shape of a door key. The top has a round disc 2.8 dia. with an embossed picture of the "Bow Valley" and "Banff Springs Hotel" on one side and "Lake Louise" on the other. This is framed with an open clover design. The shaft has a Fahrenheit thermometer with a "key" shape on the end. Embossed on back of the key is "Pat. Aug. 25. 1925"
Subject
households
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Cyril Paris, Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
104.30.1001
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Date
1961
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
105.02.1186
Description
mass produced commemorative plate with gold rim trim and plate centre includes decal of two Canadian Geese taking lift off over bullrushes and water. Writing on front of plate in maroon letters "ALBERTA FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION 32nd ANNUAL CONVENTION BANFF FEB. 2nd 1961" with gold trim between lette…
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Title
Commemorative Plate
Date
1961
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
2.0 x 25.0 cm
Description
mass produced commemorative plate with gold rim trim and plate centre includes decal of two Canadian Geese taking lift off over bullrushes and water. Writing on front of plate in maroon letters "ALBERTA FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION 32nd ANNUAL CONVENTION BANFF FEB. 2nd 1961" with gold trim between letters. Verso: Hycroft & Canada Medicine Hat
Subject
households
decorative
Alberta Fish & Game
souvenir
Credit
Purchased from Debra Reeve, 2016
Catalogue Number
105.02.1186
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Date
1970
Material
paper; wood; fibre
Catalogue Number
105.02.0091
Description
A long scroll rolled on a wooden dowel, with light red brown piece of silk stiffened with paper lining which rolls around outside to form cover, tying with long purple braided silk cord attached at end, scroll which is pieced in several places, unrolls to show long, continuous scene of monkeys, har…
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Title
Scroll
Date
1970
Material
paper; wood; fibre
Dimensions
12.5 cm
Description
A long scroll rolled on a wooden dowel, with light red brown piece of silk stiffened with paper lining which rolls around outside to form cover, tying with long purple braided silk cord attached at end, scroll which is pieced in several places, unrolls to show long, continuous scene of monkeys, hares, frogs and other animals engaged in various human activities. Long paper label on end of scroll with Japanese writing, presumably the title. Scroll is contained in long rectangular cardboard box with red brown lid and same label as on scroll pasted to top of lid, and ink stamped Japanese writing inside base of box. Also contains green paper sheets in English and Japanese explaining the scroll, and a sheet of white paper completely in Japanese.Made in Japan.
Subject
households
decorative
animal
monkey
hare
frog
travel
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0091
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Date
1976 – 1976
Material
stone; plastic
Catalogue Number
109.02.0054 a,b
Description
Two green monkey-like pendants; seated figures with legs bowed to sides and feet clasped together; bent arms resting on thighs; head cocked to side with large circular eyes, flat nose, and large heart-shaped mouth open with tongue protruding; small hole drilled through forehead; front in relief, ba…
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Title
Replica Tikis
Date
1976 – 1976
Material
stone; plastic
Description
Two green monkey-like pendants; seated figures with legs bowed to sides and feet clasped together; bent arms resting on thighs; head cocked to side with large circular eyes, flat nose, and large heart-shaped mouth open with tongue protruding; small hole drilled through forehead; front in relief, back flat: a)jade more simple with incised, carved features as above; holes cut through between legs and arms; 32.0 cm long, narrow black ribbon threaded through hole in top and knotted together at ends. (Marks: sticker, "332...13.00" (removed). b)plastic red circles painted around eyes; features formed in low relief; reproduction of (a).
Subject
Whyte home
travel
souvenir
collectables
households
accessories
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
109.02.0054 a,b
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Date
1978
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.0393
Description
Hand thrown decanter with flat, trimmed base and hand formed pouring rim. Has an attached, press moulded medallion which says "Fireside Inn Canmore" Double ridged border above medallion. Signed "Bart Robinson" on bottom. Rust brown glaze over entire body.
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Title
Carafe
Date
1978
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
21.8 x 10.0 cm
Description
Hand thrown decanter with flat, trimmed base and hand formed pouring rim. Has an attached, press moulded medallion which says "Fireside Inn Canmore" Double ridged border above medallion. Signed "Bart Robinson" on bottom. Rust brown glaze over entire body.
Subject
households
Bart Robinson
Bob Armitt
Fireside Inn
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0393
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Date
1979
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1091
Description
Green, white lettering "Banff '79", ordinary green cotton short sleeve t-shirt, large white lettering on front: BANFF (9.0 high), underneath "79" (20.0 high), "C.S.S. LTD" under '79, light brown paint stains on front
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Title
T-Shirt
Date
1979
Material
fibre
Dimensions
46.0 x 64.0 cm
Description
Green, white lettering "Banff '79", ordinary green cotton short sleeve t-shirt, large white lettering on front: BANFF (9.0 high), underneath "79" (20.0 high), "C.S.S. LTD" under '79, light brown paint stains on front
Subject
souvenir
households
clothing
Credit
Purchased from Rundle Memorial United Church, Banff, 1990
Catalogue Number
103.05.1091
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Date
1984
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
104.20.1043
Description
Glass beer mug shaped similar to a stein, 9.0 long handle. On one side a circular crest in yellow and blye of two mountain peaks with the words "Sunshine Village". The other side has an arch shaped crest with words "Celebrate 50th Anniversary " and "1934 Sunshine Village 1984" are centered around…
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Title
Beer Mug
Date
1984
Material
glass
Dimensions
14.0 cm
Description
Glass beer mug shaped similar to a stein, 9.0 long handle. On one side a circular crest in yellow and blye of two mountain peaks with the words "Sunshine Village". The other side has an arch shaped crest with words "Celebrate 50th Anniversary " and "1934 Sunshine Village 1984" are centered around a picture of the renovated old lodge with gondolar overhead. Joining the two crests are the words "Banff National Park - Canada"
Subject
households
souvenir
Sunshine Village
Credit
Gift of Sunshine Village, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
104.20.1043
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Date
1984
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
104.20.1044
Description
Shot glass resembles a miniature beer mug, heavy bottomed with 90 degree walls. On the bottom is a series of 2.0 cm indented arches. The handle is a half-heart shape. The label design is the same as 104.20.1043 with the exception that the background in the Sunshine crest is not yellow, but rathe…
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Title
Shot Glass
Date
1984
Material
glass
Dimensions
7.4 cm
Description
Shot glass resembles a miniature beer mug, heavy bottomed with 90 degree walls. On the bottom is a series of 2.0 cm indented arches. The handle is a half-heart shape. The label design is the same as 104.20.1043 with the exception that the background in the Sunshine crest is not yellow, but rather a blue dot pattern.
Subject
households
souvenir
Sunshine Village
Credit
Gift of Sunshine Village, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
104.20.1044
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