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Date
1970
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1074
Description
Light wooden plaque with simulated rolled paper top and bottom has a rectangular copper coloured metal plaque centered. Inscribed "Banff Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce wishes to honor Mrs. Ann Boon for many years of outstanding dedication and service to the Chamber of Commerce, the community of …
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Title
Achievement Plaque
Date
1970
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
28.8 x 22.5 cm
Description
Light wooden plaque with simulated rolled paper top and bottom has a rectangular copper coloured metal plaque centered. Inscribed "Banff Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce wishes to honor Mrs. Ann Boon for many years of outstanding dedication and service to the Chamber of Commerce, the community of Banff, and the tourist industry.
Subject
towns
Banff
Lake Louise
Chamber of Commerce
Ann Boon
tourism
Credit
Gift of Ann Boon, 1975
Catalogue Number
103.09.1074
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Date
1890 – 1905
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.1002
Description
CPR station master's black oak chair, Windsor-style chair, round seat, horseshoe-shaped arms and back supported by baluster turnings (1 missing) and 2 wires at sides, curved horizontal bar 10.0 cm at back above arms supported by short balustrades, tag, "It was originally used by the Station Master …
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Title
Captain Chair
Date
1890 – 1905
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
73.5 x 51.6 x 50.0 cm
Description
CPR station master's black oak chair, Windsor-style chair, round seat, horseshoe-shaped arms and back supported by baluster turnings (1 missing) and 2 wires at sides, curved horizontal bar 10.0 cm at back above arms supported by short balustrades, tag, "It was originally used by the Station Master when there was a Railway depot at Bankhead. George Noble used it every day in his home ... he passed away (7/26/65) Margaret (Mrs. G) Noble Sept 3 1965"
Subject
CPR
office
furniture
towns
Bankhead
characters
George Noble
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
102.03.1002
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
107.02.0029
Description
Hooked rug picture depicting a snowy town site, blue sky, mountains looming on either side of chapel with snowy roof in center of picture is framed by a 2.5 cm. black border. Stitching done with very thin strips of material.
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Title
Hooked Picture
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
fibre
Dimensions
30.0 x 39.5 cm
Description
Hooked rug picture depicting a snowy town site, blue sky, mountains looming on either side of chapel with snowy roof in center of picture is framed by a 2.5 cm. black border. Stitching done with very thin strips of material.
Subject
households
decorative
craft
needlework
towns
urban
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0029
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Kerosene Wall Lamp Base

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Date
prior to 1920
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
102.05.1005
Description
Plain glass font in crude blue metal wall bracket, clear glass font, brass cap fits metal bracket collar snugly, flat 3.2 cm wide metal strap welded to back of collar rises up in handle 17.0 cm and folds back on itself, attaching at the bottom to a square bracket of metal welded ateach side of the …
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Title
Kerosene Wall Lamp Base
Date
prior to 1920
Material
metal; glass
Dimensions
20.6 x 16.3 x 12.5 cm
Description
Plain glass font in crude blue metal wall bracket, clear glass font, brass cap fits metal bracket collar snugly, flat 3.2 cm wide metal strap welded to back of collar rises up in handle 17.0 cm and folds back on itself, attaching at the bottom to a square bracket of metal welded ateach side of the collar, keyhole slot in back of strap for hanging, hole neartop in front, metal painted blue.
Subject
towns
commercial
households
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
102.05.1005
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Date
1880 – 1885
Material
ceramic; mortar; stones
Catalogue Number
101.03.1001 a-d
Description
4 globby pieces brick from kiln at Silver City, firebrick frosted with globby mortar from outer surface of kiln: (a) long yellow brick (23.5x5.9x5.9) - thick mossy growth on mortar (b) greyish brick (15.8x8.7x6.0) - mortar icing 2 sides (c) blocky yellow brick (9.5x11.0x10.8)- cap of globby mortar…
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Title
Kiln Brick
Date
1880 – 1885
Material
ceramic; mortar; stones
Description
4 globby pieces brick from kiln at Silver City, firebrick frosted with globby mortar from outer surface of kiln: (a) long yellow brick (23.5x5.9x5.9) - thick mossy growth on mortar (b) greyish brick (15.8x8.7x6.0) - mortar icing 2 sides (c) blocky yellow brick (9.5x11.0x10.8)- cap of globby mortar (d) red brick (12.5x10.0x6.5) - mortar with large yellow stone sticking up from one side, worn smooth, oxidized black.
Subject
towns
Silver City
mining
Credit
Gift of Maryalice Stewart, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
101.03.1001 a-d
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Date
1900 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.1006
Description
brass spittoon with wide flaring lip, wide, flat-bottomed base, shoulder narrowing to 6.5 cm. open mouth, base dented and splashed by bright red paint one side, round lip slightly misshapen, impressed into base, "Rochester Stamping Co./No. 2225"
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Title
Spittoon
Date
1900 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
12.3 cm
Description
brass spittoon with wide flaring lip, wide, flat-bottomed base, shoulder narrowing to 6.5 cm. open mouth, base dented and splashed by bright red paint one side, round lip slightly misshapen, impressed into base, "Rochester Stamping Co./No. 2225"
Subject
towns, commercial
characters, Brewster, F.O. "Pat"
Credit
Gift of Forrest (Pat) Oliver Brewster, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
102.04.1006
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Date
1930 – 1940
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.01.1003 a,b
Description
Cast iron steer and cowboy trade signs from Burns Meat Market. (a) a molded cast iron steer (34.0 x 24.0) black paint over gold, running, 2 slotted metal pieces at either end of the bottom are for hanging the sign. (b)a molded cast iron cowboy (patterned in the image of Buffalo Bill) on a horse (32…
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Title
Trade Sign
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
metal
Dimensions
34.0 x 24.0 cm
Description
Cast iron steer and cowboy trade signs from Burns Meat Market. (a) a molded cast iron steer (34.0 x 24.0) black paint over gold, running, 2 slotted metal pieces at either end of the bottom are for hanging the sign. (b)a molded cast iron cowboy (patterned in the image of Buffalo Bill) on a horse (32.0 x 30.0) in chipping black paint over gold paint. Both pieces are done in a realistic manner.
Subject
towns
buildings
P. Burns Meat Market
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
105.01.1003 a,b
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Date
1981 – 1983
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1085
Description
Red, "Beaver Feaver Banff Alberta", small red ordinary t-shirt, black screened picture of mountain with lake, two beavers, tree stump and rocks, the lettering on top of picture showing "Beaver Feaver" and "Banff Alberta" at bottom.
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Title
T-Shirt
Date
1981 – 1983
Material
fibre
Dimensions
37.0 x 64.0 cm
Description
Red, "Beaver Feaver Banff Alberta", small red ordinary t-shirt, black screened picture of mountain with lake, two beavers, tree stump and rocks, the lettering on top of picture showing "Beaver Feaver" and "Banff Alberta" at bottom.
Subject
parks
Banff National Park
towns
Banff water supply
beaver fever
Credit
Gift of Juanita Rose Violini, Banff, 1987
Catalogue Number
103.05.1085
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