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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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Campbellton, N.B. 1909

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Print pertains to a landscape view of Sugarloaf Mountain in Campbellton, New Brunswick. The image is possibly a half-tone print. The caption on the bottom of the image reads, "Sugar Loaf Mountain in Campbellton, N.B." Caption on the back of the frame reads, "Campbellton, N.B. 1909"
Date Range
1909
Reference Code
V683 / V / A / PC - 4
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / V / A : White/Curren Family Personal Series
Reference Code
V683 / V / A / PC - 4
Date Range
1909
Physical Description
1 framed photograph : print, b&w.
Scope & Content
Print pertains to a landscape view of Sugarloaf Mountain in Campbellton, New Brunswick. The image is possibly a half-tone print. The caption on the bottom of the image reads, "Sugar Loaf Mountain in Campbellton, N.B." Caption on the back of the frame reads, "Campbellton, N.B. 1909"
Subject Access
Campbellton, N.B.
Souvenir
Title Source
Title as found on item
Content Details
Rectangular frame made of glass, cardboard backing and metal chain. Print is pasted onto a decorative paper backing. Chain for hangn the frame is intact.
Processing Status
Processed
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Royal visit commemorative place mats

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 11 identical decorative paper place mats and one cardboard poster depicting Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of England, as well as the coat of arms for Canada and its 10 provinces with "Welcome to Canada" written across the bottom. Content pertains to Elizabeth and Philip's ro…
Date Range
1951
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 46
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 46
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records (12 items ; 25 x 38 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 11 identical decorative paper place mats and one cardboard poster depicting Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of England, as well as the coat of arms for Canada and its 10 provinces with "Welcome to Canada" written across the bottom. Content pertains to Elizabeth and Philip's royal visit to Canada in 1951. Items are in original paper envelope with a similar design printed across the front. Back of envelope includes Shell Gasoline logo and stamp for Shell gas station in Banff.
Subject Access
Royal Visit
Royalty
Souvenir
Government
Advertising
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Government
Commerce and industry
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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British Royal Family souvenir books

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54788
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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Commercial travel postcards

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.
Date Range
[1900-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Postcard
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III/ D : Other materials
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8
GMD
Published record
Postcard
Date Range
[1900-1960]
Physical Description
ca. 630 b&w and col. postcards ; 23 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.
Notes
Items in this file have been organized by geographical location. See "Content Details" entry field for contents of individual folders.
Subject Access
Advertising
Events
Environment
European travel
Environment and Nature
Travel
Tourism
Waterfalls
Wildlife
Leisure
Landscapes
History
Mountains
Public events
Public entertainment
National parks and reserves
Centennial
Buildings and memorials
Banff National Park
Art
Photography
Postcards
Royalty
Seascapes
Ship
Souvenir
Sports and recreation
Tourist information
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Calgary
British Columbia
Vancouver
Rocky Mountains
Selkirks
Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie
Owen Sound
Toronto
Quebec
Montreal
United States of America
Yellowstone National Park
Colorado
Denver
Florida
California
Chicago
Michigan
France
Paris
England
London
Cuba
Mexico
Ireland
Dublin
Reproduction Restrictions
Some copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Related Material
Items in this file were separated from annotated postcards [processed as LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27]
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
File is organized into 8 folders, numbered LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8. PG - 1 : Banff National Park PG - 2 : Canadian Rockies and Selkirks PG - 3 : Alberta and British Columbia [Other] PG - 4 : Canada PG - 5 : United States of America PG - 6 : United States of America, cont.'d [postcard sets and 1933 Chicago World Fair] PG - 7 : Foreign PG - 8 : Other [location not specified]
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
n.d.
Material
silk; fabric
Catalogue Number
102.04.0565
Description
A long silk table runner. Top is gold silk with green, blue, and white brocade. Top has two layers - second layer forms thick border on all sides. underside is pink, purple, and green woven silk. Black tag with “MADE IN JAPAN” attached to underside.
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Title
Table Runner
Date
n.d.
Material
silk; fabric
Dimensions
29.5 x 144.0 cm
Description
A long silk table runner. Top is gold silk with green, blue, and white brocade. Top has two layers - second layer forms thick border on all sides. underside is pink, purple, and green woven silk. Black tag with “MADE IN JAPAN” attached to underside.
Subject
Whyte home
decor
Souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0565
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Date
n.d.
Material
metal; fabric; wood
Catalogue Number
107.02.0044 a-g
Description
7 insect sculptures. 5 are made of metal and fabric and 2 are made of metal and wicker. (a) insect with 6 legs and 2 wings. The body is made of fabric and the legs are metal covered in fabric. The wings are metal frames with thin fabric stretched over them. The fabric has detached from the metal fr…
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Title
Insect Sculpture
Date
n.d.
Material
metal; fabric; wood
Dimensions
1.5 x 7.5 cm
Description
7 insect sculptures. 5 are made of metal and fabric and 2 are made of metal and wicker. (a) insect with 6 legs and 2 wings. The body is made of fabric and the legs are metal covered in fabric. The wings are metal frames with thin fabric stretched over them. The fabric has detached from the metal frame on the left wing. The body has a brown and blue design on the top and a white underside.(b) insect with 6 legs and 2 wings. (1.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 5.4 cm). The body is made of fabric and the legs are metal covered in fabric. The wings are metal frames with thin fabric stretched over them. The body has an orange and brown design and a (c) grasshopper (3.5 cm x 8.1 cm x 2.6 cm) with 6 legs and 2 wings. The back 2 legs are much bigger than the front legs. The body is made of blue and white fabric and the legs are metal covered in fabric. The wings are metal frames with thin fabric stretched over them. There is 1 front antennae (d) moth (1.1 cm x 3.0 cm x 1.9 cm) made of metal with fabric covering the front of the body. The insect has 6 metal legs and two metal wings that are painted white with black spots.(e) spider (1.0 cm x 2.6 cm x 1.6 cm) made of metal. The spider has 8 legs and a painted metal body.(f) grasshopper (2.4 cm x 5.2 cm x 1.5 cm) made of wicker and metal. The grasshopper has 6 legs (the back 2 are much larger than the front legs) and 2 wings. (g) moth (0.7 cm x 2.8 cm x 1.3 cm) made of wicker and metal. The moth has 6 legs and 2 wings.  
Subject
Whyte home
insect
sculpture
accessories
travel
souvenir
collectables
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0044 a-g
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
103.04.0076
Description
Trucker-style baseball cap with mesh back, blue bill and front, and patch with “CN RAIL” and an embroidered image of a train. The hat is made of cotton, polyester, and polyurethane foam.
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Title
Baseball Cap Hat
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
14.0 x 23.1 cm
Description
Trucker-style baseball cap with mesh back, blue bill and front, and patch with “CN RAIL” and an embroidered image of a train. The hat is made of cotton, polyester, and polyurethane foam.
Subject
Moore
accessories
CN Rail
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0076
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Date
n.d.
Material
clay; cord; metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0209 a-c
Description
A jewelry set consisting of a necklace (a) and a pair of earrings (b,c). All are roughly leaf shaped and made of clay that has been painted half orange and half black. All have holes at the top through which a black cord (a) or brass earring posts (b,c) are fastened. On the back of the necklace “al…
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Title
Jewelry Set
Date
n.d.
Material
clay; cord; metal
Dimensions
37.0 x 8.0 cm
Description
A jewelry set consisting of a necklace (a) and a pair of earrings (b,c). All are roughly leaf shaped and made of clay that has been painted half orange and half black. All have holes at the top through which a black cord (a) or brass earring posts (b,c) are fastened. On the back of the necklace “aloha creation” is handwritten in white. The back of the earrings read “aloha c” also handwritten in white.
Subject
Moore home
travel
souvenir
accessories
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0209 a-c
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Date
n.d.
Material
straw; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.04.0081
Description
A straw hat woven in a chevron pattern. On the top of the hat is a black plastic head with rhinestone eyes and a mouth that has been sewn shit. This head is surrounded by a straw fringe.
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Title
Straw Hat
Date
n.d.
Material
straw; plastic
Dimensions
19.0 x 26.0 cm
Description
A straw hat woven in a chevron pattern. On the top of the hat is a black plastic head with rhinestone eyes and a mouth that has been sewn shit. This head is surrounded by a straw fringe.
Subject
Moore home
accessories
travel
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0081
Images
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