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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
107.02.1022
Description
Crudely carved horse with the features highlighted by burning the wood.
Title
Animal Figurine
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
wood
Description
Crudely carved horse with the features highlighted by burning the wood.
Subject
crafts
woodworking
carving
animal, horse
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
107.02.1022
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
107.01.0182 a,b
Description
Two miniature carved wooden bears. The bears are in a seated position.
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Title
Animal Sculpture
Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Dimensions
1.2 x 1.0 cm
Description
Two miniature carved wooden bears. The bears are in a seated position.
Subject
Whyte home
miniature
woodworking
carving
animals
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0182 a,b
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Date
1875 – 1925
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
104.49.0009
Description
Long, black, cast iron body with breast rest on top, turning handle on large green wheel, holding handle on opposite side, and large chuck at bottom. Body cast as strong frame to hold gears and wheels. Breast rest is slightly cupped plate across top. Approximately half way down, through heavy tu…
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Title
Breast Drill
Date
1875 – 1925
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
45.8 x 5.6 x 28.0 cm
Description
Long, black, cast iron body with breast rest on top, turning handle on large green wheel, holding handle on opposite side, and large chuck at bottom. Body cast as strong frame to hold gears and wheels. Breast rest is slightly cupped plate across top. Approximately half way down, through heavy tube cast into body is fastened large green wheel with rack gear on back, tying into pinion gear around the shaft of the body at the wheel's lower extreme. Large wooden handle fitted to wheel by metal arm which adjusts in length by large metal screw. Below pinion gear on opposite side from wheel is another fixed holding handle standing horizontally from the shaft. Bottom of shaft holds large chuck for bits. On side of shaft behind wheel is small spirit level. Marks on chuck "Millers Falls, Mass. USA Miller's Falls Tools 12A"
Subject
commercial
carpentry
woodworking
Sam Ward
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.49.0009
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Date
1960 – 1980
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
107.02.1031 a-d
Description
Four pieces of wood decorated by burning.a) Round decorative frame with a woman’s profile and shoulders.b) Rectangular piece of wood with a woman wearing a green cape on a blond horse.c) Oval decorative frame with a black and white reproduction photograph of the boathouse on the Bow River.d) Oval d…
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Title
Burnt Wood Picture
Date
1960 – 1980
Material
wood
Description
Four pieces of wood decorated by burning.a) Round decorative frame with a woman’s profile and shoulders.b) Rectangular piece of wood with a woman wearing a green cape on a blond horse.c) Oval decorative frame with a black and white reproduction photograph of the boathouse on the Bow River.d) Oval decorated with holly leaves and berries on a textured background.
Subject
households
hobbies
crafts
woodworking
carving
Credit
Gift of Ken Campbell, Qualicum Beach, 1987
Catalogue Number
107.02.1031 a-d
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Date
1920 – 1950
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
107.02.1014 a-c
Description
Three hand-carved busts of light polished wood on dark brown turned bases.a) Man with cowboy hat. Bright pink markings on the bottom are illegible.b) Woman with long braids wrapped around her head. Bright pink markings on the bottom are barely legible “Hand carved by Augustine...”c) Young woman wi…
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Title
Bust
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
wood
Description
Three hand-carved busts of light polished wood on dark brown turned bases.a) Man with cowboy hat. Bright pink markings on the bottom are illegible.b) Woman with long braids wrapped around her head. Bright pink markings on the bottom are barely legible “Hand carved by Augustine...”c) Young woman with long hair and a demure smile. The bottom of this bust is marked “Hand Carved by Augustin Oberdmeryani” in bright pink.
Subject
crafts
woodworking
carving
art
artists
Augustin Oberdmeryani
Jimmy Simpson
Billie Simpson
Mary Simpson
Credit
Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1968
Catalogue Number
107.02.1014 a-c
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; brass
Catalogue Number
104.49.1013
Description
Wood ruler with brass hinges and brass along the edges. Ruler measures in inches, up to 24. 1 to 12 to centre, 13 to 14 to end. Central hinge and a hinge on either side folds the ruler in thirds.
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Title
Carpenter Ruler
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; brass
Dimensions
1.5 x 61 cm
Description
Wood ruler with brass hinges and brass along the edges. Ruler measures in inches, up to 24. 1 to 12 to centre, 13 to 14 to end. Central hinge and a hinge on either side folds the ruler in thirds.
Subject
woodworking
carpentry
Sam Ward
Credit
Gift of J. F. Whitworth, Canmore, 2012
Catalogue Number
104.49.1013
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Date
n.d.
Catalogue Number
104.49.1014
Description
Wood ruler with brass hinges. Marked “Made in USA UFkin.” Measures inches up to 36. Numbers on surface are large. When folded ruler is 24 cm in length. Central hinge and a hinge on either side folds the ruler in thirds.
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Title
Carpenter Ruler
Date
n.d.
Dimensions
92 cm
Description
Wood ruler with brass hinges. Marked “Made in USA UFkin.” Measures inches up to 36. Numbers on surface are large. When folded ruler is 24 cm in length. Central hinge and a hinge on either side folds the ruler in thirds.
Subject
woodworking
carpentry
Sam Ward
Credit
Gift of J. F. Whitworth, Canmore, 2012
Catalogue Number
104.49.1014
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood; brass
Catalogue Number
104.49.1015
Description
Wood ruler with brass hinges. Measures inches up to 34. When folded ruler is 23 cm in length. Central hinge and a hinge on either side folds the ruler in thirds. Two small pins on the edges secure the folded ruler in place.
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Title
Carpenter Ruler
Date
n.d.
Material
wood; brass
Dimensions
93 cm
Description
Wood ruler with brass hinges. Measures inches up to 34. When folded ruler is 23 cm in length. Central hinge and a hinge on either side folds the ruler in thirds. Two small pins on the edges secure the folded ruler in place.
Subject
woodworking
carpentry
Sam Ward
Credit
Gift of J. F. Whitworth, Canmore, 2012
Catalogue Number
104.49.1015
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Date
prior to 1986
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.49.1011
Description
One piece cast metal gouge. 5.5 cm long 'spoon' tapers from 2.5 to a point. Handle is solid, probably was inserted into a wood handle.
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Title
Carving Gouge
Date
prior to 1986
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.5 x 26.2 cm
Description
One piece cast metal gouge. 5.5 cm long 'spoon' tapers from 2.5 to a point. Handle is solid, probably was inserted into a wood handle.
Subject
hobbies
woodworking
Lawrence Grassi
Credit
Gift of Patricia Farrand, Canmore, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.49.1011
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Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
103.08.0419
Description
Wooden cigar case with a woven, embroidery-like pattern. Case consists of two parts with an inner part that slides out. The inner part of the case has a stripe pattern. Case came with a letter addressed to Catharine and Peter from a person named Susan that says the case is “Tonbridge work.”
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Title
Cigar Case
Date
n.d.
Material
wood
Dimensions
14.0 x 6.4 cm
Description
Wooden cigar case with a woven, embroidery-like pattern. Case consists of two parts with an inner part that slides out. The inner part of the case has a stripe pattern. Case came with a letter addressed to Catharine and Peter from a person named Susan that says the case is “Tonbridge work.”
Subject
Whyte home
woodworking
smoking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0419
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