File consists of one copy of the book "Alpine Flora of the Canadian Rockies" (1907) with a note written on the first page from the illustrator Mary Schaffer to Molly (Wright) Adams in December 1907.
File consists of one copy of the book "Alpine Flora of the Canadian Rockies" (1907) with a note written on the first page from the illustrator Mary Schaffer to Molly (Wright) Adams in December 1907.
A set of eight small, narrow clear crystal liqueur glasses with short stems and round bases. The glasses have gilt rims and a large floral band around each glass done in gilt.
A set of eight small, narrow clear crystal liqueur glasses with short stems and round bases. The glasses have gilt rims and a large floral band around each glass done in gilt.
A small silver oval-shaped dish with a rectangular base and a hinged arch handle. The bottom of the dish is embossed with the figures of three cherubs in clouds. The sides of the dish are embossed and pierced with an ornate floral pattern. The handle is also embossed and pierced. The dish is m…
A small silver oval-shaped dish with a rectangular base and a hinged arch handle. The bottom of the dish is embossed with the figures of three cherubs in clouds. The sides of the dish are embossed and pierced with an ornate floral pattern. The handle is also embossed and pierced. The dish is marked “9902 H”.
Pertains to travel to the Rocky Mountain Parks (Banff National Park) including summaries and photos and drawings of popular attractions
Notes
Cover title: Canadian National Park (Rocky Mountains) Banff, Alberta. This cover was used on page 121 of "The selling of Canada" by E. J. Hart, which indicated that this was the Canadian Government's first major tourist literature to support the efforts of the Canadian Pacific Railway
A tall pitcher which tapers gradually to the neck and then flares out to form a large pouring lip. The pitcher has a squared loop handle and a domed lid with a squared loop handle. The base, lip rim, and handles are outlined with silver. A thin sheet of silver has been applied to the front of th…
A tall pitcher which tapers gradually to the neck and then flares out to form a large pouring lip. The pitcher has a squared loop handle and a domed lid with a squared loop handle. The base, lip rim, and handles are outlined with silver. A thin sheet of silver has been applied to the front of the pot in a large curved X-shape having rolled scrolls at the ends of the bottom legs. The silver extends around sides and back of the pot as a floral filigree. The X-shape is monogrammed “P.E.B.” and marked with the number “80”.
File consists of photographs sent to Georgina Luxton from friends and family, as well as portraits of Georgina. Includes images of Georgina Luxton on a float at a Calgary Stampede parade; Georgina and her brother, David Hardisty McDougall, at the wedding of David's daughter (Virginia); an image of …
Item LUX/III/B2/PA-13 produced by Calgary Herald photographer
Date Range
[ca.1890-1960]
Physical Description
16 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 21 x 27.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs sent to Georgina Luxton from friends and family, as well as portraits of Georgina. Includes images of Georgina Luxton on a float at a Calgary Stampede parade; Georgina and her brother, David Hardisty McDougall, at the wedding of David's daughter (Virginia); an image of purple flowers in a vase, annotated with a letter to Georgina from Mary (Schaffer) Warren; portraits of Georgina and various friends and family members; and other related material.
A set of three deep plates on round pedestals. Each plate is round with a shaped edge and two handles outlined with gold grapes and leaves. Each plate is white with a blue border containing bright red flowers and green leaves. The centre of each plate is decorated with bold red flowers (poppies?…
A set of three deep plates on round pedestals. Each plate is round with a shaped edge and two handles outlined with gold grapes and leaves. Each plate is white with a blue border containing bright red flowers and green leaves. The centre of each plate is decorated with bold red flowers (poppies?) with green leaves. The bottom of each pedestal is outlined in blue. Each piece of this set is marked “3440”.
A small tulip-shaped cup on a short stem with a round base. The eggcup is white with light blue line drawings of thistles on the inside, and a blue pattern on the outside.
A small tulip-shaped cup on a short stem with a round base. The eggcup is white with light blue line drawings of thistles on the inside, and a blue pattern on the outside.