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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
102.01.0004
Description
Multi-coloured geometric design, woven wool blanket. Label reads: “A genuine Oregon City made at Oregon City Woolen mills, Oregon City, Oregon Expressly for G. N. Ry Co. Glacier National Park.”
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Title
Blanket
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
129.0 x 200.0 cm
Description
Multi-coloured geometric design, woven wool blanket. Label reads: “A genuine Oregon City made at Oregon City Woolen mills, Oregon City, Oregon Expressly for G. N. Ry Co. Glacier National Park.”
Subject
households
furnishings
souvenirs
parks
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.01.0004
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Date
1920 – 1930
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
108.05.1015
Description
Beaded, white buckskin doll's cradleboard. White buckskin completely covers board, backboard beaded floral design, blue background, black and yellow trim. Red, orange and yellow flower. 2 red and white circles. Smoked buckskin "doll", blue cotton fabric forms hood, white buckskin blanket 13.0 x 12…
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Title
Cradle Board Doll
Date
1920 – 1930
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Dimensions
24.7 x 11.0 cm
Description
Beaded, white buckskin doll's cradleboard. White buckskin completely covers board, backboard beaded floral design, blue background, black and yellow trim. Red, orange and yellow flower. 2 red and white circles. Smoked buckskin "doll", blue cotton fabric forms hood, white buckskin blanket 13.0 x 12.0 covers doll. 5 geometric bead designs and along top. Buckskin loop 22.0 c 1.5 sewn onto back.
Subject
Indigenous
households
playthings
Mary Schaffer
Ktunaxa
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
108.05.1015
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Date
1920 – 1950
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.02.1003
Description
Long handled, narrow blade cultivator. Wooden handle ca 3.0 diameter, incised "APPLE LEAF TRUE TEMPER ??OUNBURG", black electrical tape wound around near bottom, ferrule 9.2 long, blade 16.0 x 2.6 tapers to a sharp edge.
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Title
Hand Cultivator
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Dimensions
149.0 cm
Description
Long handled, narrow blade cultivator. Wooden handle ca 3.0 diameter, incised "APPLE LEAF TRUE TEMPER ??OUNBURG", black electrical tape wound around near bottom, ferrule 9.2 long, blade 16.0 x 2.6 tapers to a sharp edge.
Subject
households
gardening
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
104.02.1003
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.49.1004
Description
All metal shingle saw, tubular frame 2.0 diameter in "D" shape, 20 holes punched into tube atregular intervals, blade 75.0 long is 3.3 deep at heel and toe, centre part of blade is 5.0 deep at centre, 42.0 long.
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Title
Shingle Saw
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal
Dimensions
28.0 x 75.0 cm
Description
All metal shingle saw, tubular frame 2.0 diameter in "D" shape, 20 holes punched into tube atregular intervals, blade 75.0 long is 3.3 deep at heel and toe, centre part of blade is 5.0 deep at centre, 42.0 long.
Subject
Indigenous
households
carpentry
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
104.49.1004
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Date
1920 – 1935
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.1003
Description
large black stained oak folding partition screen, 3 folding sections each consisting of 2 horizontal boards at top, 4 vertical boards in middle, and 3 more horizontal boards at bottom, top board incised with stylized floral and ribbon pattern stained pink and black against green background, screen …
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Title
Folding Screen
Date
1920 – 1935
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
174.0 x 3.7 x 151.5 cm
Description
large black stained oak folding partition screen, 3 folding sections each consisting of 2 horizontal boards at top, 4 vertical boards in middle, and 3 more horizontal boards at bottom, top board incised with stylized floral and ribbon pattern stained pink and black against green background, screen sections hinged vertically to fold like accordion
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
102.03.1003
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Date
1925 – 1940
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.1004
Description
varnished wood, branch legs with burl growth, adjustable chair back, (3 positions), made of a cross section of coniferous tree with bark edge intact, two long arm rests, on back of the top of the rests are 4 metal rods attached, a metal rod sits between these to support chair back, arms are low w…
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Title
Chair
Date
1925 – 1940
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
81.5 x 64.6 x 80.5 cm
Description
varnished wood, branch legs with burl growth, adjustable chair back, (3 positions), made of a cross section of coniferous tree with bark edge intact, two long arm rests, on back of the top of the rests are 4 metal rods attached, a metal rod sits between these to support chair back, arms are low with short branch supports with burl growth, seat is length section of conifer rounded edges, branch legs with burl growth, cross braced with same
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
102.03.1004
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Date
1920 – 1949
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.1019
Description
Black metal match box holder with striker/holder, piece divided in two: box with lid to hold matches and an open side with with with striker and discard holder, back piece has two arches with holes for hanging, gold inscription on box: "This article will hold your Matches our service and Quality w…
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Title
Match Holder
Date
1920 – 1949
Material
metal
Dimensions
14.8 x 8.2 x 16.0 cm
Description
Black metal match box holder with striker/holder, piece divided in two: box with lid to hold matches and an open side with with with striker and discard holder, back piece has two arches with holes for hanging, gold inscription on box: "This article will hold your Matches our service and Quality will hold your trade National Park Bakery Bakers of Sally Ann Bread Cakes Buns Pies etc Save the Forest Banff Phone 54"
Subject
households
household accessory
National Park Bakery
Bill Hollingshead
Credit
Gift of Helen Shandruk, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
102.04.1019
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Date
prior to 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.05.1004
Description
Ornate silver-coloured tin base for kerosene lamp, round, slightly-domed base of pierced and cast tin, pierced short shaftholds large cast tin font which fills through small hole on upper side, flat screw-on cap 7.5 cm diameter screen on top to hold chimney, metal collar topped by screen mantle cov…
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Title
Kerosene Lamp Base
Date
prior to 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
28.2 cm
Description
Ornate silver-coloured tin base for kerosene lamp, round, slightly-domed base of pierced and cast tin, pierced short shaftholds large cast tin font which fills through small hole on upper side, flat screw-on cap 7.5 cm diameter screen on top to hold chimney, metal collar topped by screen mantle covers wick which adjusts by large thumb-screw at side of chimney holder, very lightweight.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
102.05.1004
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Date
1925 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.07.1001
Description
Hand-forged, curled, iron hook ex Ike Mills, short, flat, metal arm curls downward and up again to form hook, head at end of arm flattened to fit into crevice.
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Title
Fireplace ? Hook
Date
1925 – 1950
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.2 x 3.0 x 8.0 cm
Description
Hand-forged, curled, iron hook ex Ike Mills, short, flat, metal arm curls downward and up again to form hook, head at end of arm flattened to fit into crevice.
Subject
households
Ike Mills
Credit
Gift of Peter Whyte, 1966
Catalogue Number
102.07.1001
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Date
1914 – 1940
Material
metal; ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.07.1002
Description
Black "Quebec heater"- stove, tall, cylindrical stove, 1 burner on top, 2 doors, 2 vents top and bottom, top door 23.0 x 18.0 with circular chrome-plated screw-down vent in center, 2 permanent open oval vents below, lower door 36.0 x 24.0, oval screw-down vented plate, 3 gears, 3 triangular grinder…
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Title
Wood Stove
Date
1914 – 1940
Material
metal; ceramic
Dimensions
103.0 cm
Description
Black "Quebec heater"- stove, tall, cylindrical stove, 1 burner on top, 2 doors, 2 vents top and bottom, top door 23.0 x 18.0 with circular chrome-plated screw-down vent in center, 2 permanent open oval vents below, lower door 36.0 x 24.0, oval screw-down vented plate, 3 gears, 3 triangular grinders, 4 legs, sheet metal lined with firebrick, "Guelph Stove Co. Ltd./No. 600 rec'd 1914/New Quebec".
Subject
households
furnishings
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
102.07.1002
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Date
1910 – 1940
Material
metal; plastic; tooth
Catalogue Number
103.02.1002 a,b
Description
2 straight razors with black handles, flat steel blades curved one side and hinged to fold inside handle, thumb lever at end of blade when folded flips blade open, (a) 16.5 x 2.2 x .6,"The improved magnetic Eagle Razor/639... Germany", blade sides riveted together and ivory spacer at tip, (b) 17.3 …
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Title
Straight Razor
Date
1910 – 1940
Material
metal; plastic; tooth
Description
2 straight razors with black handles, flat steel blades curved one side and hinged to fold inside handle, thumb lever at end of blade when folded flips blade open, (a) 16.5 x 2.2 x .6,"The improved magnetic Eagle Razor/639... Germany", blade sides riveted together and ivory spacer at tip, (b) 17.3 x 2 .4 x .8; "N.E.V.A. trade mark/guaranteed Sheffield made/ John Clark & Sons ... England", broken at rivet at hinge end.
Subject
households
James I Brewster
Credit
Gift of Joe A. Brewster, Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
103.02.1002 a,b
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Date
1920 – 1945
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.02.1003 a,b
Description
metal 'tongs' in chromed electric heating unit (a) heater (14.5 x 9.2 x 8.9) chromed horizontal cylinder raised on legs front and back, electric cord plug at back, 2 holes in front to hold want while heating, manufacturer's name on plaque below (b) tongs (28.1x1.4x4.3) scissor-like tongs, one roun…
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Title
Curling Iron
Date
1920 – 1945
Material
metal; fibre
Description
metal 'tongs' in chromed electric heating unit (a) heater (14.5 x 9.2 x 8.9) chromed horizontal cylinder raised on legs front and back, electric cord plug at back, 2 holes in front to hold want while heating, manufacturer's name on plaque below (b) tongs (28.1x1.4x4.3) scissor-like tongs, one round blade, 1 grooved, to form curl when held together, heat-proof tubes of reddish asbestos-like material around metal handle; "Marcel/BT&BT"
Subject
households
industry
hair
Credit
Gift of Gordon Thirsk, Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
103.02.1003 a,b
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Date
1920 – 1925
Material
skin; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.1012 a,b
Description
Men's high brown leather dress shoes, ca. 1925; ankle-high shoes of fine brown leather, tapered toes with extra piece of leather across, long flat brown laces through 11 closely spaced eyelet sreinforced inside by metal grommets, white twill fabric lining, sole leather lighter at toe, darker under …
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Title
Shoe
Date
1920 – 1925
Material
skin; metal; fibre
Dimensions
15.3 x 10.5 x 31.8 cm
Description
Men's high brown leather dress shoes, ca. 1925; ankle-high shoes of fine brown leather, tapered toes with extra piece of leather across, long flat brown laces through 11 closely spaced eyelet sreinforced inside by metal grommets, white twill fabric lining, sole leather lighter at toe, darker under instep, "Goodyear Wing Foot" rubber heels stamped inside right shoe, "Made exclusively for J.D.Anderson/Banff", manufacturer's stamp on sole.
Subject
households
clothing
J. D. Anderson
Credit
Gift of Harold McBride Mortimer, Banff, 1970
Catalogue Number
103.03.1012 a,b
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.15.1002 a,b
Description
Shaped wire, handmade, safety pin-type closure (a) spike 16.5x9.0x8.5,wire 0.2 cm diameter, shaped into an upside down heart, wire twisted together. Loop at top for hanging and latch extends 6.0 cm near top, spike curves to make natural spring, pointed end (b) "RMP" leadseal, ca 1.5 diameter loo…
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Title
Letter Spike
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal
Dimensions
16.5 x 9.0 cm
Description
Shaped wire, handmade, safety pin-type closure (a) spike 16.5x9.0x8.5,wire 0.2 cm diameter, shaped into an upside down heart, wire twisted together. Loop at top for hanging and latch extends 6.0 cm near top, spike curves to make natural spring, pointed end (b) "RMP" leadseal, ca 1.5 diameter looped onto spike (not related).
Subject
Joe Smith
households
office
Credit
Gift of Ed (Mrs.) Jamieson, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
104.15.1002 a,b
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
paper; wood; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.06.1003 a-d
Description
Mrs Brett's Coat-of-Arms (a) 0.6x3.9 diameter wood lid (or base) - threaded. Inside is a red plastic seal, the seal is shield-shaped 1.0 cm square with inscription "Et dieu monappery" on a ribbon shape, a crown with a sheaf centered top (b) seal same as (a) but not in wood lid (c,d) pressed…
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Title
Signet
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
paper; wood; plastic
Description
Mrs Brett's Coat-of-Arms (a) 0.6x3.9 diameter wood lid (or base) - threaded. Inside is a red plastic seal, the seal is shield-shaped 1.0 cm square with inscription "Et dieu monappery" on a ribbon shape, a crown with a sheaf centered top (b) seal same as (a) but not in wood lid (c,d) pressed paper box, base (d) 0.8x4.0square (c) lid for (d) 2.0x4.1 square label on top has a printed "2" withhandwritten "Mrs Brett Coat-of- arms".
Subject
households
office
Mrs R G Brett
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tabuteau, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
105.06.1003 a-d
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
plaster; glass; metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.06.1009 a,b
Description
Black base with glass inkwell and pen holder (a) base (10.9x7.9x1.9) Solid plaster base painted black, green fabric glued onto bottom, trc circular brass base with swivel pen holder of hollow bakelite 5.7 long, 1.5 hole diameter. Off centre brass base 4.5 square, 4 arms 1.6x1.2 extend upwards to…
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Title
Inkstand
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
plaster; glass; metal; plastic
Description
Black base with glass inkwell and pen holder (a) base (10.9x7.9x1.9) Solid plaster base painted black, green fabric glued onto bottom, trc circular brass base with swivel pen holder of hollow bakelite 5.7 long, 1.5 hole diameter. Off centre brass base 4.5 square, 4 arms 1.6x1.2 extend upwards to hold ink well (b) inkwell (4.2x4.2x3.3) cut glass, 1.5 diameter hole in centre, brass hinged lid (appears the decorative top is missing).
Subject
households
office
Cyril Paris
Credit
Gift of Cyril Paris, Banff, 1968
Catalogue Number
105.06.1009 a,b
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.06.1008
Description
Decorative cast iron pen stand with 4 pen holds. 0.3 thick metal, pressed design of flowers and tendrils. Sides curve gracefully back. 2 rods 8.2 long and 0.3 thick are riveted to sides.
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Title
Desk Stand
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
metal
Dimensions
12.0 x 8.3 x 12.2 cm
Description
Decorative cast iron pen stand with 4 pen holds. 0.3 thick metal, pressed design of flowers and tendrils. Sides curve gracefully back. 2 rods 8.2 long and 0.3 thick are riveted to sides.
Subject
households
office
Dr Ernest Kennedy
Credit
Gift of Ernest Kennedy, 1968
Catalogue Number
105.06.1008
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Date
1920 – 1950
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.01.1003
Description
Dark blue green with Canadian Pacific embroidered, wool, very dark blue green, black pattern with 5 narrow light green bars 70.0 cm from each end, edges bound with continuous 4.0 cm wide (2.0 cm both sides) with red cotton tape, 3 corners rounded, other square with beginning and end of tape, in cen…
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Title
Blanket
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
fibre
Description
Dark blue green with Canadian Pacific embroidered, wool, very dark blue green, black pattern with 5 narrow light green bars 70.0 cm from each end, edges bound with continuous 4.0 cm wide (2.0 cm both sides) with red cotton tape, 3 corners rounded, other square with beginning and end of tape, in centre of bracket is embroidered in black: "Canadian Pacific" 9.0 x 64.0.
Subject
households
furnishings
transportation
Canadian Pacific Railway
Credit
Purchased from Alan McClelland, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
102.01.1003
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
wood; paper; metal; plastic; steel
Catalogue Number
104.34.1001 a-d
Description
Martin steel string with case and strings; (a) guitar (96.5 x 34.5 x 10.5); fine hardwood construction, blond face,red/brown body and neck, ebony finger board and bridge base; "French" ivory rim, bridge, string pegs and tuning pegs; small "Mother of Pearl" diamond shaped position marks; silver-co…
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Title
Acoustic Guitar
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
wood; paper; metal; plastic; steel
Dimensions
34.5 x 86.5 cm
Description
Martin steel string with case and strings; (a) guitar (96.5 x 34.5 x 10.5); fine hardwood construction, blond face,red/brown body and neck, ebony finger board and bridge base; "French" ivory rim, bridge, string pegs and tuning pegs; small "Mother of Pearl" diamond shaped position marks; silver-coloured plates on side of head with engraving; burned stamp inside of body: "C F Martin & Co Nazarath, PA"; on neck block: "29990"; stamped on head: "Made in USA" plus same as inside body; (b) case: black pressed paper with purple velvet lining; metal fittings; enclosed box in neck area; (c) 3 "Black Diamond String" envelopes; with coiled strings; various used coiled strings (strings removed form guitar) (d) 13 pieces of various musical notations for chords and tunes.
Subject
households
music
Edmee Moore
C.F. Martin
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.34.1001 a-d
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Date
1915 – 1925
Material
fibre; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.05.1083 a,b
Description
Two white embroidered blouses, (a) long sleeved jacket style (47.0x49.0), hand finished, large embroidered collar, fancy edging on cuffs, fancy inset at square neckline, buttons up with pearl buttons offset to right, (b) very fancy high necked (46.0x44.0), buttons up back with wire stiffening in co…
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Title
Blouse
Date
1915 – 1925
Material
fibre; plastic
Description
Two white embroidered blouses, (a) long sleeved jacket style (47.0x49.0), hand finished, large embroidered collar, fancy edging on cuffs, fancy inset at square neckline, buttons up with pearl buttons offset to right, (b) very fancy high necked (46.0x44.0), buttons up back with wire stiffening in collar, embroidery on yoke and collar and "V"insets at front and back and sleeves.
Subject
households
clothing
Credit
Purchased from Elizabeth Kidd, Vancouver, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.05.1083 a,b
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