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Date
n.d.
Material
fibre; wool
Catalogue Number
102.01.1009
Description
A checked white yellow and grey wool blanket. There is a seam down the middle and the edges are hemmed with a yellow yarn.
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Title
Blanket
Date
n.d.
Material
fibre; wool
Dimensions
139 x 154 cm
Description
A checked white yellow and grey wool blanket. There is a seam down the middle and the edges are hemmed with a yellow yarn.
Subject
households
Barbara Whyte
Medicine Hat Cultural Centre
weaving
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2012
Catalogue Number
102.01.1009
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Brewster Transport Co. Canadian National Parks

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.882
Description
Multiple sketches throughout paper: 1) Boxed off drawing of a mountain, with clouds above it and trees framing the edges, 2) A cabin surrounded by snow, with smoke coming out of the chimney, and there are some trees on either side of the cabin, 3) A lighthouse/fort like structure on the edge of a r…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Brewster Transport Co. Canadian National Parks
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
46.0 x 30.8 cm
Description
Multiple sketches throughout paper: 1) Boxed off drawing of a mountain, with clouds above it and trees framing the edges, 2) A cabin surrounded by snow, with smoke coming out of the chimney, and there are some trees on either side of the cabin, 3) A lighthouse/fort like structure on the edge of a rocky cliff that has ocean waves beating up against the rocks, 4) A small cabin at the bottom of a mountain surrounded by snow, there are trees in the background and smoke coming out of the chimney, 5) In an almond shaped outline there is a profile cartoon sketch of a man with a large nose, wearing glasses, and he has a mustache, 6) A sketch of three trees, 7) Profile cartoon sketch of a man in a dress shirt and tie that is wearing a hat, 8) A mountain that is framed by trees and has a single cloud up above the peak, 9) Full body sketch of a man in profile cartoon style, and he is wearing a suit, 10) Cartoon sketch of a man’s head in profile, he appears to be wearing a scarf, 11) A cactus in the middle of a desert, 12) A sketch of a field that has trees off in the background, and is lined with a fence made from rope and two linear objects put together in an ‘x’ shape. In between 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 it says “BREWSTER TRANSPORT Co. Canadian National Parks.”
Subject
mountains
Rocky Mountains
trees
snow
winter
home
house
cabin
smoke
fire
chimney
ocean
water
waves
light house
fort
people
men
glasses
mustache
facial hair
hat
tie
suit
scarf
cactus
desert
fence
rope
field
clothing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.882
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Date
1973 – 1986
Material
felt; metal; leather;
Catalogue Number
103.04.0130
Description
A beige cowboy hat with a brown suede band. The interior of the hat is silk with a plastic cover over the manufacturers label at the crown. An assortment of pins are attached to the band. In the front of the hat is a long rectangular pin that reads “PRESIDENT” (for president of the Trail Riders of …
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Title
Cowboy Hat
Date
1973 – 1986
Material
felt; metal; leather;
Dimensions
15.0 x 33.0 x 39.0 cm
Description
A beige cowboy hat with a brown suede band. The interior of the hat is silk with a plastic cover over the manufacturers label at the crown. An assortment of pins are attached to the band. In the front of the hat is a long rectangular pin that reads “PRESIDENT” (for president of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies). On the band at the back of the hat are, L-R:- brass Parks Canada 1885 - 1985 beaver pin- two brass Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies pins, round with image of figure on horseback in centre- 50th Anniversary TRCR pin. Horseshoe with tipi in middle and mountain at top. “50” below tipi and “TRCR” at bottom of horseshoe- 60th Anniversary TRCR pin. Horseshoe with brown horse head in centre. “60TH ANNIVERSARY” along horseshoe. - two round brass Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies pins with image of figure on horseback in centre. First pin has purple exterior. - red Calgary ‘88 Olympics pin.
Subject
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
cowboy hat
Credit
Gift of Wendy Aitkens, Lethbridge, 2023
Catalogue Number
103.04.0130
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Drunk Last Night... Drunk the Night Before [I]

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1921
Medium
ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.621
Description
Ink cartoon drawing of a man in a top hat and tuxedo yawning amongst musical notes. His squinting eyes are represented by crosses on his face. In the bottom left corner, the words DRUNK LAST NIGHT/ DRUNK THE NIGHT BEFORE appear. Signed P.W /21 in bottom left.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Drunk Last Night... Drunk the Night Before [I]
Date
1921
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
22.0 x 14.5 cm
Description
Ink cartoon drawing of a man in a top hat and tuxedo yawning amongst musical notes. His squinting eyes are represented by crosses on his face. In the bottom left corner, the words DRUNK LAST NIGHT/ DRUNK THE NIGHT BEFORE appear. Signed P.W /21 in bottom left.
Subject
drinking
drunk
top hat
yawn
man
tuxedo
liquor
music
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.621
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.922
Description
Three cartoon drawings of different heads: 1) a drawing of a robust man in profile, 2) a disheveled man that has a beard and is wearing a hat that is missing the top, and 3) a robust angry looking man that is almost bald and is smoking a cigar.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
The Head
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
15.7 x 25.3 cm
Description
Three cartoon drawings of different heads: 1) a drawing of a robust man in profile, 2) a disheveled man that has a beard and is wearing a hat that is missing the top, and 3) a robust angry looking man that is almost bald and is smoking a cigar.
Subject
people
men
clothing
hat
hair
facial hair
beard
smoking
cigar
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.922
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1917 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.524
Description
A pencil drawing of a a balding man with a mustache, dressed in a tuxedo. The paper has been vertically folded. Jeff is on the right side and another untitled figure in a tuxedo, hat, with large nose is drawn on the left side of the fold. This untitled figure has been scribbled out.verso: three dra…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Jeff
Date
1917 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
16.1 x 15.1 cm
Description
A pencil drawing of a a balding man with a mustache, dressed in a tuxedo. The paper has been vertically folded. Jeff is on the right side and another untitled figure in a tuxedo, hat, with large nose is drawn on the left side of the fold. This untitled figure has been scribbled out.verso: three drawings of Jeff, two of which show him with a top hat
Subject
Jeff
tuxedo
hat
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.524
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Pottery in Alberta : the long traditions

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1978
Author
Antonelli, Marylu
Publisher
Edmonton : University of Alberta Press
Call Number
TP801 A4 A5
Author
Antonelli, Marylu
Responsibility
Marylu Antonelli and Jack Forbes
Publisher
Edmonton : University of Alberta Press
Published Date
1978
Physical Description
189p. : ill. facsim.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Pottery - Alberta
Medalta Potteries (Medicine Hat)
Alberta Clay Products (Medicine Hat)
ISBN
0-88864-023-4
Accession Number
11,500
Call Number
TP801 A4 A5
Location
Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access
Collection
Art Library
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Seasons Greetings Peter and Catharine 1954

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1954
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.799
Description
Peter and Catharine are sitting on stools at their easels painting a mountain landscape in front of them. There is a group of animals sitting around them watching them paint. On the bottom edge of the drawing it says “SEASONS GREETINGS 1954 PETER AND CATHARINE”verso: rough sketch of the same drawin…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Seasons Greetings Peter and Catharine 1954
Date
1954
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
21.1 x 27.6 cm
Description
Peter and Catharine are sitting on stools at their easels painting a mountain landscape in front of them. There is a group of animals sitting around them watching them paint. On the bottom edge of the drawing it says “SEASONS GREETINGS 1954 PETER AND CATHARINE”verso: rough sketch of the same drawing that is on the front side. This image though is only of Peter painting, a rough idea of where Catharine would be sitting, and the moose.
Subject
Christmas card
painting
paint
brushes
hat
easel
canvas
birds
mountain range
mountain
grass
stump
moose
bear
deer
squirrel
wolf
stool
man
woman
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.799
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1921
Medium
ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.601
Description
An ink caricature of a man in heavy boots, a shabby straw hat, and an exaggerated nose. He strides to the viewer’s right with a pitchfork in his right hand. Epitomized the stereotypical old farmer.Below is the inscription SI McIVORYNUT and P.W. /21
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Si McIvorynut
Date
1921
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
22.0 x 14.5 cm
Description
An ink caricature of a man in heavy boots, a shabby straw hat, and an exaggerated nose. He strides to the viewer’s right with a pitchfork in his right hand. Epitomized the stereotypical old farmer.Below is the inscription SI McIVORYNUT and P.W. /21
Subject
caricature
man
farmer
boots
straw hat
pitchfork
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.601
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Date
n.d.
Material
plastic; fabric
Catalogue Number
103.04.0120
Description
A beige plastic swim cap with floral design on ribbed base. Housed in a plastic bag with a clasp at the top. Bag reads “Sunwear SWIM CAP SUPREME COMFORT AND PROTECTION ONE SIZE FITS ALL HEADS BONNET DE BAIN. CREATIONS BY SUNWER CORP. MADE IN MALAYSIA”
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Title
Swim Cap
Date
n.d.
Material
plastic; fabric
Dimensions
17.0 x 25.0 cm
Description
A beige plastic swim cap with floral design on ribbed base. Housed in a plastic bag with a clasp at the top. Bag reads “Sunwear SWIM CAP SUPREME COMFORT AND PROTECTION ONE SIZE FITS ALL HEADS BONNET DE BAIN. CREATIONS BY SUNWER CORP. MADE IN MALAYSIA”
Subject
Whyte home
swimming
bathing
hat
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.04.0120
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