Skip header and navigation

Narrow Results By

929 records – page 1 of 93.

Date
1930 – 1950
Material
leather; rubber; metal; fibre;
Catalogue Number
103.03.0137 a-c
Description
A pair of two heavy black leather ski boots with a metal carrier. The ski boots have a thick sole and are laced up on the upper part of the heel. The front of the boots are laced up with a rubber loop which reads “vibram”, underneath the main tongue is another portion of the boot that is laced up w…
  1 image  
Title
Ski Boots
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
leather; rubber; metal; fibre;
Dimensions
19.0 x 11.2 x 30.7 cm
Description
A pair of two heavy black leather ski boots with a metal carrier. The ski boots have a thick sole and are laced up on the upper part of the heel. The front of the boots are laced up with a rubber loop which reads “vibram”, underneath the main tongue is another portion of the boot that is laced up with red shoe laces (the inner tongue). The rubber loop is connected to 8 silver hooks and six gold hooks. The inner liner of the boots are a light brown, on the outside edge of the interior of the boots is “9W” in handwriting. One boot (b) is slightly taller than the other at 19.4 cm. The metal carrier (c) has a hook at the top for carrying and two metal plates with six holes cut out. One side of the plate is inscribed with “ANDERSON & THOMPSON SEATTLE U.S.A”. The locking system is a screw-like mechanism with a piece of metal to hold the toes and a round knob that twists to lock the ski boots in. 38.3 x 5.0 x 6.7 cm
Subject
ski
skiing
equipment
winter
sports
ski gear
Credit
Gift of Frank Gourlay, Banff, 1991
Catalogue Number
103.03.0137 a-c
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
skin; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.1024
Description
Brown leather, square toe, yellow lace, felt trim, ankle-high, 2.3 thick band of light red felt around inside of top edge of ankle, fabric laces through 7 metal eyelets each side, leather loop top of heel, two rows of metal tacks in toe of sole, grooved edge on heel, pressed letters on sole "STEEL…
  1 image  
Title
Boot
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
skin; fibre; metal
Dimensions
14.8 x 10.5 x 30.2 cm
Description
Brown leather, square toe, yellow lace, felt trim, ankle-high, 2.3 thick band of light red felt around inside of top edge of ankle, fabric laces through 7 metal eyelets each side, leather loop top of heel, two rows of metal tacks in toe of sole, grooved edge on heel, pressed letters on sole "STEEL SHANK", light green felt linings.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Blair Porter, Cochrane, 1984
Catalogue Number
103.03.1024
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Date
1935 – 1945
Material
skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.1029 a,b
Description
pair, black leather lace-up ski boots, square toed, grooved in heel for bindings, sole is 3 ply leather 2.0 at heel, glued-on white sole, ribs running sideways, steel clamps near toe, an extra piece of leather is sewn on toe sole, wrap-around leather harness attached to outer side of each boot, me…
  1 image  
Title
Ski Boots
Date
1935 – 1945
Material
skin; metal
Dimensions
16.7 x 11.0 x 31.3 cm
Description
pair, black leather lace-up ski boots, square toed, grooved in heel for bindings, sole is 3 ply leather 2.0 at heel, glued-on white sole, ribs running sideways, steel clamps near toe, an extra piece of leather is sewn on toe sole, wrap-around leather harness attached to outer side of each boot, metal loop at ankle, leather loop at top of heel, long white laces.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
characters
Dorothy Boyce
Credit
Gift of Dorothy Boyce, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
103.03.1029 a,b
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
skin; metal; fibre; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.1137 a-d
Description
a,b pair of ladies brown leather lace up ski boots with square toe and a shallow groove for binding on heel. Appearance and construction similar to a hiking boot, thick leather soles, soft leather tongue, 8 metal hooks, instep strap with buckle, sole sewn, heel nailed, leather pull tab and on the h…
  1 image  
Title
Ski Boots
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
skin; metal; fibre; rubber
Dimensions
16.0 x 9.0 x 28.0 cm
Description
a,b pair of ladies brown leather lace up ski boots with square toe and a shallow groove for binding on heel. Appearance and construction similar to a hiking boot, thick leather soles, soft leather tongue, 8 metal hooks, instep strap with buckle, sole sewn, heel nailed, leather pull tab and on the heel an imprint of a coniferous tree with “SKI” down the middle and underneath “MADE IN CANADA”.c,d gray ski gaiters [guards] label inside “GENUINE ENGLISH FOXCLOTH MADE BY E.A.S. CURRIE LIMITED EXPRESSLY FOR HUDSON BAY COMPANY INCORPORATED MAY 1670” and a red “8” printed underneath label
Subject
households
sports
winter
skiing
Crosby
McGill
Credit
Gift of Jan McGregor, Edmonton, 2016
Catalogue Number
103.03.1137 a-d
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Date
1930
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.04.0005
Description
A closely fitted knitted or crocheted wool cap with a small tassel at the top. The hat is basically red with a diamond shaped pattern in yellow and white forming bands. A band of tan outlined in white and diamond shapes in yellow is located near the top.
  1 image  
Title
Toque
Date
1930
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
15.0 cm
Description
A closely fitted knitted or crocheted wool cap with a small tassel at the top. The hat is basically red with a diamond shaped pattern in yellow and white forming bands. A band of tan outlined in white and diamond shapes in yellow is located near the top.
Subject
winter
sports
crafts
knitting
crocheting
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0005
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.04.0009
Description
A slightly pointed hat, knitted of thick wool, that is open part way up the back. A stiff tube projects from the top, ending in a pink pompom of unspun wool. The hat is coloured variegated grey, with brown and pink mixed in.
  1 image  
Title
Toque
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
29.0 cm
Description
A slightly pointed hat, knitted of thick wool, that is open part way up the back. A stiff tube projects from the top, ending in a pink pompom of unspun wool. The hat is coloured variegated grey, with brown and pink mixed in.
Subject
sports
winter
crafts
knitting
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0009
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Date
1935 – 1940
Material
skin, beaver; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.04.0032
Description
A man's fur cap with ear lappets and a visor. The ear lappets fold up and tie, with a ribbon, over the crown of the hat when not in use. This hat has a quilted lining.
  1 image  
Title
Cap
Date
1935 – 1940
Material
skin, beaver; fibre
Dimensions
16.0 x 29.0 cm
Description
A man's fur cap with ear lappets and a visor. The ear lappets fold up and tie, with a ribbon, over the crown of the hat when not in use. This hat has a quilted lining.
Subject
sports
winter
clothing
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0032
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Date
1935 – 1975
Material
hair
Catalogue Number
103.04.0050 a,b
Description
Two knitted wool, snug fitting hats. (a) navy blue, machine knitted of very fine yarn much in the shape of a skullcap or beanie, and is gathered together at the top with a short 2 cm tail at the centre like a beret. Different stitch patterns form very subtle bands around hat, seamed up the back. (b…
  1 image  
Title
Toque
Date
1935 – 1975
Material
hair
Dimensions
21.0 x 17.0 cm
Description
Two knitted wool, snug fitting hats. (a) navy blue, machine knitted of very fine yarn much in the shape of a skullcap or beanie, and is gathered together at the top with a short 2 cm tail at the centre like a beret. Different stitch patterns form very subtle bands around hat, seamed up the back. (b) blue, hand knitted with wide 7 cm cuff. Body of cap knitted in shape of beret, which, when the cuff is folded up, appears as if gathered around the edges with a slightly rounded top.
Subject
households
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0050 a,b
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
hair, fibre; paper; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.04.0071 a-g
Description
A collection of seven Norwegian stule ski caps, all heavily padded navy blue wool fabric, with visors and an ear flap that folds up. (a) 28.0x17.0x9.0, blue wool with squared, stiff visor and small grosgrain bow fastened above visor. Ear flap is band around head which folds up inside cap and is f…
  1 image  
Title
Ski Cap Collection
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
hair, fibre; paper; rubber
Description
A collection of seven Norwegian stule ski caps, all heavily padded navy blue wool fabric, with visors and an ear flap that folds up. (a) 28.0x17.0x9.0, blue wool with squared, stiff visor and small grosgrain bow fastened above visor. Ear flap is band around head which folds up inside cap and is faced with light blue flannel. Thickly padded crown lined with grey cotton fabric. Printed inside crown "Holmenkol luen" On small red paper label "7 1/2 59", on yellow label "S.H. Hagen & Co. a/s Oslo Winter Sports Articles Made in Norway" (b) 28.5x17.0x9.5, as (a) but ear flap lined with light brown fabric and cap lined with beige fabric. (c) 27.0x18.0x10.0, as (a) but rounded visor, ear flap sewn separately inside, with napped beige material lining flap, seams top stitched with orange thread. (d) 27.5x18.0x8.5, as (b) but thin unlined earflap folds to outside of cap and ties above visor with shoestring threaded through two grommet holes in visor. (e) 27.5x18.5x9.5, same as (d) but no grommets in visor, cap lining of black cotton drill. (f) 29.5x17.5x9.0, navy blue serge with rounded visor covered with parallel rows of stitching following its contour, lined with black cotton fabric and unpadded, ear flap folds to outside and ties above visor with black ribbon. (g) 27.0x19.0x10.5, dark blue serge with squared visor and narrow fabric belt band above visor. Ear flap folds to ousdie of cap and ties at top of head with black bow. Padded and lined with brown satin which has been quilted in a zigzag pattern. Marks: label inside crown, “ The Country Store/ Concord Mass. / Sarasota Edgartown Nantucket:; paper label with “PW” written in pencil.
Subject
households
sports
winter
skiing
PW
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0071 a-g
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Date
1930 – 1945
Material
fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.04.1002
Description
Dell Brewster's hat, white, five ski pins attached, small visor with ear flaps, tie ribbons, small strap centre top, flannel cotton inner lining, bow centre above visor, grey sweat band, fabric label,"HANNES SCHNEIDER OF ARLBERG" in circle with 2 skis across.
  1 image  
Title
Ski Cap
Date
1930 – 1945
Material
fibre; metal
Dimensions
10.5 x 16.0 x 21.5 cm
Description
Dell Brewster's hat, white, five ski pins attached, small visor with ear flaps, tie ribbons, small strap centre top, flannel cotton inner lining, bow centre above visor, grey sweat band, fabric label,"HANNES SCHNEIDER OF ARLBERG" in circle with 2 skis across.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
characters, Dell Brewster
Credit
Gift of Dell Brewster, Banff, 1967
Catalogue Number
103.04.1002
Images
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

929 records – page 1 of 93.

Back to Top