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container
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91790
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV023.17.10
- Description
- Clear plastic containers used for selling 5 cent candy. The containers are rectangular in shape with a lid designed to look like a glass jar lid but actually opens much further down than expected.
- Inside the container was a product label advertising the type of bubble gum the container held.
- Object History
- Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
- Classification
- Container
- Object Term
- Canister, Food Storage
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Container
- Names
- Canada Way Food Market
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4692 Canada Way
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crate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79908
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- X3039
- Description
- Wooden crate for J.H. Todd & Sons Ltd., of Victoria, British Columbia. Salmon - Blue Cross Tails. There is a red paper label glued on one end ofthe crate.
- Subjects
- Container
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jam can
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45325
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.107
- Description
- container, metal; paper label; yellow, red, blue, tan; picture of various fruits; picture of building with "W.H. Malko Co. Limited Wholesale Grocers" on side; motif on each side of picture; no lid; some tears in paper; stains, slight dents; rust on underside
- Object History
- In 1895, William Harold Malkin began W.H. Malkin Co. Ltd. with two of his brothers. The wholesale grocers had three warehouses along Water Street in Vancouver (one of which is presently the Old Spaghetti Factory). From 1929 to 1930 he was mayor of Vancouver and in 1934 he endowed the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park. (From "Namely Vancouver: A Hidden History of Vancouver Place Names" by Tom Snyders with Jennifer O'Rourke; more information available)
- Marks/Labels
- "Malko Brand" "Choice Quality Raspberries" "Packed in Syrup 40% Sugar" "Canada" "110 Fluid Ozs. Size" "These Goods Are Packed For and Guaranteed by The W.H. Malkin Co. Ltd." "Wholesale Grocers" "Vancouver, B.C."
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
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lard tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41438
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV001.1.212
- Description
- Lard tin of Burns and Co., White Carnation Brand, lard. The container is cylindrical, metal with a lid; It is red with green writing and white accents. The image of a caranation flower is on the side of the tin. It has a wire, bail style, handle. The lid is stuck fast. It has slight rust and the writing is faded
- Object History
- P Burns and Company was a successful western Canada industrial and retail company. Patrick Burns was born in Ontario, and spent his early years driving cattle and ranching in Winnipeg. The expansion of the railway drew him further west and in 1890 he established an abbatoir in Calgary and further expanded into BC in 1895. The P.Burns and Company Butcher Shop still exists today as a heritage site in Port Moody. (From City of Port Moody website; more information available.)
- Marks/Labels
- "Burns White Carnation Brand Lard Compound" "P. Burns & Co. Limited" "Calgary Vancouver Edmonton"
- Country Made
- Canada
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Container
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
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milk crate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91786
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV023.17.6
- Description
- Light grey plastic milk crate produced for Silverwood's Dairy of Ontario.
- The plastic is formed in a diamond cut out pattern and has handles on two sides.
- There are various imprinted texts throughout.
- The top of the crate is scuffed an dirty
- Object History
- Item was used in the Canada Way Food Market owned by Harry Toy between 1975 and the late 2000s. the building sat vacant until sold in 2023.
- Classification
- Container
- Object Term
- Crate
- Marks/Labels
- "PROPERTY OF / SILVERWOOD'S"
- "MISUSER OF / THIS CASE / IS LIABLE TO / PROSECUTION"
- "G H J INDUSTRIES LTD / MADE IN CANADA BY GHJ IND / PATEND PENDING"
- "WARNING / USE BY OTHER THAN REGISTERED OWNER PROHIBITED BY LAW"
- Measurements
- Height: 27.5 cm
- Width: 33 cm
- Depth: 33 cm
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Container
- Names
- Canada Way Food Market
- Geographic Access
- Canada Way
- Street Address
- 4692 Canada Way
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opium bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact85450
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.23.1
- Description
- Small shouldered bottle with a lip and it would have had a cork. The body of the bottle is cracked
- Object History
- These items were found under the Ceperley House Gardener's/Chauffeurs Cottage during repairs in the 1990's.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Object Term
- Bottle, Medicine
- Measurements
- Measurements: diameter of bottle 1.9 cm, diameter of neck 1.1 cm. height 4.6 cm
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
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orchard crate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79909
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- X3040
- Description
- Wooden crate with a red paper label on one end for "Satisfactoree Brand, Skookum Packers Association, Wenatchee, Washington, U.S.A." Packed by the "American Fruit Growers, Inc., Wenatchee, Washington. U.S.A. The contents of the crate is one volume bushel.
- Subjects
- Container
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spice jar
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact33596
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.188.5
- Description
- Jar, for curry powder; clear glass jar with label and metal lid; green label has large red lettering, small black lettering and logo across top, with cream bar with black lettering near bottom; contents still inside bottle; "Nabob"
- Object History
- Kelly, Douglas & Co. Ltd. began as a wholesale grocery partnership in 1896 and grew to one of Western Canada's leading wholesaler and retailer of food. (See "From Sour Dough to Super Store" by Bill Davies for more information)
- Marks/Labels
- "NABOB / BRAND (small) / CURRY / POWDER", printed on label "KELLY DOUGLAS & CO / LIMITED / VANCOUVER B.C.", printed on label
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Foods
- Container
Images
spice tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact25468
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.61.102
- Description
- A "PURE CLOVES", spice tin; small thin box with label wrapped around it; orange label has blue section in midde which is framed by decorative line design, very centre of label has cream box with lettering inside.
- Object History
- The Woodward's Department Store was first established in Vancouver at the corner of Hastings and Abbott in 1903. For the next nine decades Woodward's was one of Vancouver's major department stores. It was well known for its Christmas displays and the neon “W” on the roof. Woodward's closed its Hastings Street store in 1993. Woodward's was designated a heritage building in November 1996 and the site is currently under development for condominiums. (From the City of Vancouver website, 2008).
- Marks/Labels
- "WOODWARDS" (logo), printed on label "THE BEST FOR LESS" (small), printed on label "SPICE", printed on label "PURE CLOVES / Net Weight. 2 ozs.", printed on label "WOODWARDS / LIMITED / VANCOUVER BC", printed on label [above marks are on both sides of tin] "Woodward's Spices are...select stock", printed on label (on side) [above mark is on both sides of tin but is obscured on one side.]
- Colour
- Gray
- Blue
- Orange
- Cream
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Container
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
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spice tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact25471
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.61.105
- Description
- Spice tin; thin box with red and yellow label; three black stars along top of label; cinnamon.
- Marks/Labels
- "Singapores / Best / BRAND (small)" (logo), printed on label "PURE CINNAMON", printed on label "PACKED BY / NATIONAL SPICE MILLS CO (large) / VANCOUVER BC" [above marks are on both sides of tin] "CINNAMON", printed vertically on label "CANCO" (logo), printed on label "SOLD ON A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE", printed on label "NET WEIGHT 1 1/2 OZS", printed on label
- Colour
- Red
- Yellow
- Black
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Container
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
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syrup can
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37563
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV995.31.38
- Description
- Rogers' Golden Syrup can, large size with lid, The label is in red, blue and white on green with a picture of factory. There is an information panel on the side. The can has a bail type wire handle
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Marks/Labels
- "Roger's Golden Syrup", "The B.C. Sugar Refining Co. Ltd.", "Warranted", "10 Lbs. net", "Vancouver, B.C.",
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Container
- Product Packaging
Images
tea tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40847
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV000.26.1
- Description
- Tin. Commemorative, round, metal, tea tin. Body of tin is designed to look like a drum with rope and cord designs around upper and lower rim. Two photo portraits of Queen Elizabeth, alternating with two photo portraits of Prince Philip, around the body of the tin.
- Marks/Labels
- "H.M. The QUEEN'S" "SILVER JUBILEE 1952-1977" Underside of the body of the tin is a lengthy label "THIS IS...", "HISTORY" "INSTRUCTIONS" "Blended...MURCHIE'S TEA & COFFEE...VANCOUVER", "LABEL IS REMOVABLE". Information about the Murchie's company, guarantees and instructions on how to make a cup of tea are included. Underside of lid is a crown with "1977" "THE QUEEN'S SILVER JUBILEE". This is also on the inside bottom of the body of the tin.
- Subjects
- Persons - Royalty
- Product Packaging
- Souvenirs
- Souvenirs - Royalty
- Container
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Jubilee
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tea tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45887
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.329
- Description
- A metal container with a hinged lid. The colours are red, black and gold. The tin has the crest of the Hudson Bay Co. There are some scratches and scuffing on all sides
- Object History
- The Hudson's Bay Company was first incorporated on May 2 1670, making it the oldest incorporated joint-stock merchandising company in the English-speaking world. As of 2008, HBC includes three retail chains: The Bay, Zellers and Home Outfitters. (From www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com, more information available)
- Marks/Labels
- "Hudson's Bay" "Imperial Darjeeling Tea" "Hudson's Bay Company" "Incorporated 2nd May 1670" "Winnipeg Wholesale Vancouver", repeats opposite side; left side has historical infor- mation; right side, "Directions..."; on lid, crest "Imperial Darjeeling Tea" "Hudson's Bay Company" "Incorporated..." "Importers of Tea since 1716"
- Maker
- Hudson's Bay Company
- Country Made
- Canada
- Subjects
- Container
- Product Packaging
- Names
- Hudson's Bay Company
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tea tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48120
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.112.37
- Description
- This rectangular Nabob Brand tea tin has a hinged lid. The side panels have a green background with the text in black a nd the brand name and logos in red, all printed directly on the tin. . The container, metal, square, with hinged lid; green, red, gold, white, black; The paint is scratched and worn and the metal is deteriorated with rust spots.
- Object History
- Kelly, Douglas & Co. Ltd. began as a wholesale grocery partnership in 1896 and grew to one of Western Canada's leading wholesaler and retailer of food. (See "From Sour Dough to Super Store" by Bill Davies for more information)
- Marks/Labels
- "Nabob" "Pure Indian & Ceylon Tea" "Kelly, Douglas & Co. Limited" "Vancouver, B.C." "3 Lbs. Net", repeats on all sides
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Container
Images
tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact22062
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.72.4
- Description
- Tin. Commemorative, metal box with hinged lid. Lid has gold coat-of-arms. Front has portrait of King Edward VII. Back of tin has portrait of Queen Mother. Both sides of the tin are same, and include circle with "ER VII".
- Object History
- Edward VII (Albert Edward; 9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death on 6 May 1910.
- Marks/Labels
- On lid "DIEU ET MON DROIT". Under portraits "HIS LATE MAJESTY" "KING EDWARD VII, 1901-1910.", and "HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN MOTHER". Both sides of the tin feature "ER VII".
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tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38261
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV995.31.226
- Description
- Tin. Commemorative, metal box with hinged lid. Lid features "GR" "V" in shield design with crown above. Front of tin is a picture of King George V in uniform, back has picture of Queen Mary. To celebrate his 25th year as monarch.
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Marks/Labels
- Lid - "GR" "V" Sticker on one side of tin - "Nett weight 12 ozs." Below the image of King George V -"Copyright". Both sides of tin - "SILVER" "JUBILEE" "1910 - 1935".
- Subjects
- Persons - Royalty
- Product Packaging
- Souvenirs
- Souvenirs - Royalty
- Container
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Jubilee
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tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38644
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.47.10
- Description
- Tin. Commemorative, rectangular,metal box with, hinged lid. Lid features coloured portraits of King George V and Queen Mary with three flags behind each portrait and a crown with lion between the portraits.
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers between 1993 and 1997.
- Marks/Labels
- On lid "1910 - 1935" "SILVER JUBILEE" under portraits. On underside of tin "PRINTED IN ENGLAND" "FRY-CADBURY LTD., MONTREAL", and "Cadbury", with the 'y' branching into a tree.
- Subjects
- Persons - Royalty
- Product Packaging
- Souvenirs
- Souvenirs - Royalty
- Container
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Jubilee
Images
tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45333
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.115
- Description
- Tin. Commemorative, metal box with hinged lid. Lid has blue border with gold crown each corner, crown in center. Each side of the tin has design of royal crest, crown, and floral emblems. Picture on front of King George VI and on the back of Queen Elizabeth, both in robes and crowns.
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Marks/Labels
- 'G VI R' "CORONATION SOUVENIR" "May 12th 1937" on lid of tin. Underside of tin "Peek Frean & Co., Ltd.," "BISCUIT MANUFACTURERS" "LONDON ENGLAND".
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tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45504
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.171
- Description
- Tin. Rectangular, metal, tin. Body of tin is gold in colour. Lid of tin features a colour picture of young, curly-haired girl sitting on rug with book.
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Marks/Labels
- Stamped on underside of the body of the tin "MADE IN ENGLAND BY" "EDWARD SHARP & SONS LTD" "OF MAIDSTONE KENT".
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tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45562
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.197
- Description
- Tin. Metal tin. Body of tin is dark blue. lid part of the tin's body is cream coloured with image of King George VI, in naval uniform, and Queen Elizabeth.
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Marks/Labels
- "Made in England" stamped on underside of the tin's body. Printed on edge of lid, "THEIR MAJESTIES" "THE KING & QUEEN".
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