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- Date
- 1925 – 1925
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.48.0010
- Description
- A commemorative metal measuring tape in a round metal case. On one side of the case is “THE LUFKIN RULE CO SAGINAW, MICH. U.S.A.” on a black background. On the other side is “M.I.T. REUNION BANQUET JUNE 11, 1925”. The tape measure pulls out and is black with inch and cm markings on opposite sides i…
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- Title
- Tape Measure
- Date
- 1925 – 1925
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 1.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm
- Description
- A commemorative metal measuring tape in a round metal case. On one side of the case is “THE LUFKIN RULE CO SAGINAW, MICH. U.S.A.” on a black background. On the other side is “M.I.T. REUNION BANQUET JUNE 11, 1925”. The tape measure pulls out and is black with inch and cm markings on opposite sides in silver up to 60 inches and 150cm.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- MIT
- souvenir
- commemorative
- tools
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.48.0010
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- Date
- 1991
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0176
- Description
- A tiny metal cylinder, shaped like a beer can and covered in a wrap advertising “Miller HIGH LIFE”. The cylinder has a small brass button on the top that, when pressed, releases a metal bottle opener from the opposite end. The end with the bottle opener is stamped with “MADE IN W. GERMANY”
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- Title
- Can Opener
- Date
- 1991
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2.0 x 2.0 x 6.5 cm
- Description
- A tiny metal cylinder, shaped like a beer can and covered in a wrap advertising “Miller HIGH LIFE”. The cylinder has a small brass button on the top that, when pressed, releases a metal bottle opener from the opposite end. The end with the bottle opener is stamped with “MADE IN W. GERMANY”
- Subject
- Whyte home
- drinking
- tools
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.19.0176
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Paper Guillotine
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.43.0029
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.43.0029
- Description
- A heavy paper cutter made from a block of wood with a grid pattern and a wooden ruler with inch measurements up to 12 inches. Large hinged metal handle with blade mounted at one end. Plate on handle reads “THE POPU[L]AR” On the base is a paper label with “INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING THE CUTTER”
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- Title
- Paper Guillotine
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood; metal
- Dimensions
- 11.0 x 35.0 x 65.0 cm
- Description
- A heavy paper cutter made from a block of wood with a grid pattern and a wooden ruler with inch measurements up to 12 inches. Large hinged metal handle with blade mounted at one end. Plate on handle reads “THE POPU[L]AR” On the base is a paper label with “INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING THE CUTTER”
- Subject
- Whyte home
- tools
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.43.0029
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood; metal; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 104.49.0015
- Description
- A small carpenter’s level made from wood with brass side panel. Level tapers to a rounded point at each end. Two cutouts in the brass side to view a glass rod with yellow liquid and a bubble in it. Another rod with liquid at one end in a round cut out in the wood. Stamped in the brass side is “BRIT…
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- Title
- Level
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood; metal; glass
- Dimensions
- 1.5 x 3.5 x 23.0 cm
- Description
- A small carpenter’s level made from wood with brass side panel. Level tapers to a rounded point at each end. Two cutouts in the brass side to view a glass rod with yellow liquid and a bubble in it. Another rod with liquid at one end in a round cut out in the wood. Stamped in the brass side is “BRITISH MADE” and “[WARRENTED] CORRECT”
- Subject
- Whyte home
- level
- tools
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.49.0015
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 104.48.0014 a-g
- Description
- Wooden rulers in a variety of sizes from a variety of manufacturers. a) ruler with mathematical measurements including “RUMB” “CHOR” “SINES” “TAN” “S.TAN”. Made by “BELCHER BROS & CO. NEW YORK *” which is printed at bottom right. b) 3.5 cm x 33.0 cm. Slightly raised in centre with slanted sides. Va…
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- Title
- Ruler
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 3.8 x 31.0 cm
- Description
- Wooden rulers in a variety of sizes from a variety of manufacturers. a) ruler with mathematical measurements including “RUMB” “CHOR” “SINES” “TAN” “S.TAN”. Made by “BELCHER BROS & CO. NEW YORK *” which is printed at bottom right. b) 3.5 cm x 33.0 cm. Slightly raised in centre with slanted sides. Various measurement marks in edges. Printed in centre is “U.S.ST’D” “THE HUGHES OWENS CO LTD. MONTREAL”c) 2.3 cm x 30.5 cm. Flat ruler with inch measurements up to 12 printed along one edge. Small piece of black tape on back. “P.W.B” written on back in pen.d, e) 2.9 cm x 31.0 cm. Two rulers with slanted sides and groove in centre. Both stamped with “ACME MADE IN CANADA” at upper left and have inch measurements up to 12 on one edge and cm up to 30 on the other. d) has protractor in centre of back side. f) 2.9 cm x 31.0 cm. Similar to d) but stamped with “STATELINE” at upper left. Back has protractor with radiating lines. “PRW” “BANFF” written in pencil on back. g) 3.0 cm x 16.0 cm. Small ruler with mathematical measurements. printed with “THE COPP CLARK COMPANY LTD” on one side. One edge is curved and pointed in the centre.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- math
- measurements
- tools
- Peter Whyte
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.48.0014 a-g
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Architect’s Scale
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.16.0009%20a-c
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 104.16.0009 a-c
- Description
- Three wooden architect’s scales/rulers. Triangular shape with grooves in centre of each side. a) stamped with “MADE IN WEST GERMANY” “STAEDTLER No. R 3693a/12”” “GENUINE BOXWOOD”. Each side has different measurement markings. b) 1.8 cm x 1.8 cm x 32.0 cm. Stamped with “US ST’D 1622 KEUFFEL & ESSER …
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- Title
- Architect’s Scale
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 2.0 x 2.0 x 33.0 cm
- Description
- Three wooden architect’s scales/rulers. Triangular shape with grooves in centre of each side. a) stamped with “MADE IN WEST GERMANY” “STAEDTLER No. R 3693a/12”” “GENUINE BOXWOOD”. Each side has different measurement markings. b) 1.8 cm x 1.8 cm x 32.0 cm. Stamped with “US ST’D 1622 KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. NY. c) 2.0 cm x 2.0 cm x 17.5 cm. Stamped with “PROST & ADAMS CO BOSTON. MASS.” on one side and “U.S. ST’D”
- Subject
- Whyte home
- measurements
- tools
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.16.0009 a-c
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- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- wood;
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1296
- Description
- Large wooden spoon with a shallow notch carved around the circumference of the top of the handle and a small hole above that.
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- Title
- Wooden Spoon
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- wood;
- Dimensions
- 1.5 x 6.9 x 35.6 cm
- Description
- Large wooden spoon with a shallow notch carved around the circumference of the top of the handle and a small hole above that.
- Credit
- Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1296
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Fireplace Shovel
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact102.04.0462
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0462
- Description
- A small, cast iron shovel with a wooden handle. Wooden handle has been painted black.
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- Title
- Fireplace Shovel
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; wood
- Dimensions
- 79.0 x 11.5 cm
- Description
- A small, cast iron shovel with a wooden handle. Wooden handle has been painted black.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- fireplace
- heating
- accessories
- tools
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 102.04.0462
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; wood
- Catalogue Number
- 104.48.0009
- Description
- An angular wooden ruler with one metal edge. Measurement marks go up to 17 with an extra inch after. “EBERHARD FABER NEW YORK RULER & PAPER CUTTER” is stamped below measurement marks.
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- Title
- Ruler
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; wood
- Dimensions
- 4.0 x 46.0 cm
- Description
- An angular wooden ruler with one metal edge. Measurement marks go up to 17 with an extra inch after. “EBERHARD FABER NEW YORK RULER & PAPER CUTTER” is stamped below measurement marks.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- tools
- mesurments
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.48.0009
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood
- Catalogue Number
- 104.39.0010
- Description
- A wooden arm palette for painting. Palette has a curved shape with hole for thumb and cutout for hand. Extensive dried paint residue on the right edge
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- Title
- Arm Palette
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions
- 62.0 x 39.0 cm
- Description
- A wooden arm palette for painting. Palette has a curved shape with hole for thumb and cutout for hand. Extensive dried paint residue on the right edge
- Subject
- Whyte home
- art
- painting
- tools
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 104.39.0010
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