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Date
n.d.
Material
string, plastic
Catalogue Number
103.01.0217 a-c
Description
Three, multiple-stringed bracelets all with small, square, dark rainbow coloured beads, tied together with a knot of string at the top.
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Title
Beaded Bracelet
Date
n.d.
Material
string, plastic
Dimensions
6.0 x 7.0 cm
Description
Three, multiple-stringed bracelets all with small, square, dark rainbow coloured beads, tied together with a knot of string at the top.
Subject
Whyte home
fashion
accessories
jewlwey
travel
souvenir
gift
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0217 a-c
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Date
n.d.
Material
plastic, string
Catalogue Number
103.01.0220 a-c
Description
3 tiny beaded bracelets, with multiple beaded strings tied together at the top with a knot. (a) and (b) are beaded with shiny black square beads, (c) is beaded with shiny gold square beads.
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Title
Beaded Bracelet
Date
n.d.
Material
plastic, string
Dimensions
5.0 x 5.5 cm
Description
3 tiny beaded bracelets, with multiple beaded strings tied together at the top with a knot. (a) and (b) are beaded with shiny black square beads, (c) is beaded with shiny gold square beads.
Subject
Whyte home
crafts
jewlery
fashion
travel
souvenir
personal, child
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0220 a-c
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Date
n.d.
Material
plastic, string
Catalogue Number
103.01.0218
Description
Large necklace with multiple strings of different coloured beads that come together with a white plastic clasp. Red, white, yellow, green, and brown beads.
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Title
Beaded Necklace
Date
n.d.
Material
plastic, string
Dimensions
28.0 x 21.0 cm
Description
Large necklace with multiple strings of different coloured beads that come together with a white plastic clasp. Red, white, yellow, green, and brown beads.
Subject
Whyte home
accessories
fashion
jewlery
travel
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0218
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
103.05.0163
Description
A mid-length, green, brown, and black tartan kilt. The back has two large pleats and a slit at the bottom. On one side is a zipper, button, and snap button closure. Brown fabric interior. Tag inside reads “100% PURE VIRGIN WOOL Highland Queen MADE IN CANADA PURE VIRGIN WOOL 16 Verdon”
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Title
Kilt Skirt
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
63.0 x 51.0 cm
Description
A mid-length, green, brown, and black tartan kilt. The back has two large pleats and a slit at the bottom. On one side is a zipper, button, and snap button closure. Brown fabric interior. Tag inside reads “100% PURE VIRGIN WOOL Highland Queen MADE IN CANADA PURE VIRGIN WOOL 16 Verdon”
Subject
Whyte home
clothing
fashion
hiking
activities
travel
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0163
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Date
n.d.
Material
wool
Catalogue Number
103.05.0173
Description
A yellow/beige coloured cardigan with a collar and 9 same coloured buttons down the front. A small black tag at the back of the neck that reads “BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M THE QUEEN Pringle MADE IN SCOTLAND" a small tag inside on the left side that reads "100% PURE LAMBSWOOL MADE IN SCOTLAND PURE NEW wo…
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Title
Cardigan Sweater
Date
n.d.
Material
wool
Dimensions
64.0 x 44.5 x 92.0 cm
Description
A yellow/beige coloured cardigan with a collar and 9 same coloured buttons down the front. A small black tag at the back of the neck that reads “BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M THE QUEEN Pringle MADE IN SCOTLAND" a small tag inside on the left side that reads "100% PURE LAMBSWOOL MADE IN SCOTLAND PURE NEW wool WASHABLE SHRINK RESISTANT" the sweater came in a plastic bag that reads "BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M THE QUEEN MANUFACTURERS OF KNITTED GARMENTS PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND LIMITED Styled by Pringle OF SCOTLAND MADE IN SCOTLAND BY PRINGLE OF SCOTLAND LTD. HAWICK PRINGLE" in red and gold writing.
Subject
Whyte home
clothing
personal
fashion
style
Catharine Robb Whyte
travel
souvenir
shopping
Scotland
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0173
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
103.05.0253
Description
A navy blue silk-like fabric robe with 1/2 length sleeves, an inside tie and an outside tie and a left breast pocket with an Asian symbol on it. Tag inside reads “Diamond Tea Gown LTEE/LTD.”
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Title
Dressing Gown
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
112.0 x 54.0 cm
Description
A navy blue silk-like fabric robe with 1/2 length sleeves, an inside tie and an outside tie and a left breast pocket with an Asian symbol on it. Tag inside reads “Diamond Tea Gown LTEE/LTD.”
Subject
Whyte home
fashion
travel
souvenir
Asia
Catharine Robb Whyte
closet
dressing room
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.05.0253
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
103.07.0261
Description
A blue, square, silk kerchief with pink, red, green and white paisley and rose designs. Small tag on the top right corner reads “A Burmel ORIGINAL all silk Hand Rolled MADE IN JAPAN”
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Title
Kerchief
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
58.0 x 56.0 cm
Description
A blue, square, silk kerchief with pink, red, green and white paisley and rose designs. Small tag on the top right corner reads “A Burmel ORIGINAL all silk Hand Rolled MADE IN JAPAN”
Subject
Whyte home
accessories
fashion
style
travel
souvenir
kerchief
neckerchief
headkerchief
CRW
closet
dressing room
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0261
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
103.07.0267
Description
A large, square kerchief with silky fabric and a depiction of four horses, 3 of which are being ridden by men, and the other does not have a rider on it, but is dressed in a saddle and bridle. The three men that are on the three horses are jumping them over a brown bank with a dead tree and a lampo…
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Title
Kerchief
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
68.0 x 67.0 cm
Description
A large, square kerchief with silky fabric and a depiction of four horses, 3 of which are being ridden by men, and the other does not have a rider on it, but is dressed in a saddle and bridle. The three men that are on the three horses are jumping them over a brown bank with a dead tree and a lampost or flag beside it. The print is repeated on both the top and bottom of the kerchief, however the top is upside down as the kerchief is meant to be folded.
Subject
Whyte home
souvenir
accessories
equestrian
horses
headkerchief
neckerchief
fashion
style
CRW
closet
dressing room
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.07.0267
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Date
1920 – 1940
Material
ivory
Catalogue Number
103.08.0390
Description
A medium length cigarette holder carved of ivory with drawing of elephant incised on it. Round at end to hold cigarette, tapering slightly and flattening at mouthpiece which has carved ferrule to grip with teeth, small hole drilled through. Incised drawing of elephant around side with eye painted b…
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Title
Cigarette Holder
Date
1920 – 1940
Material
ivory
Dimensions
0.6 x 1.1 x 7.7 cm
Description
A medium length cigarette holder carved of ivory with drawing of elephant incised on it. Round at end to hold cigarette, tapering slightly and flattening at mouthpiece which has carved ferrule to grip with teeth, small hole drilled through. Incised drawing of elephant around side with eye painted black and mouth painted red. Slight nicotine stains at round end.
Subject
Whyte home
personal
accessories
fashion
travel
souvenir
households
pastime
animal
elephant
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0390
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Date
1900 – 1950
Material
metal; stone
Catalogue Number
103.01.0045
Description
A man's heavy silver ring with large rounded reddish orange opaque stone. Stone is hemispherical, set into wide, ornamented band of silver around its circumference. Stone appears to be pegged through the centre with a piece of silver which appears as a dot at the top of the stone. Plain, simple, fi…
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Title
Ring
Date
1900 – 1950
Material
metal; stone
Dimensions
2.5 x 2.5 x 3.1 cm
Description
A man's heavy silver ring with large rounded reddish orange opaque stone. Stone is hemispherical, set into wide, ornamented band of silver around its circumference. Stone appears to be pegged through the centre with a piece of silver which appears as a dot at the top of the stone. Plain, simple, finger band is fixed to back of stone with a malleable substance which is now hard.
Subject
Whyte home
accessories
jewlery
fashion
travel
souvenir
keepsake
collectable
households
Nepal
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0045
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