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Toolbox

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89169
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV018.23.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV018.23.2
Description
toolbox; hand-made toolbox with pull-out interior drawer; wood with 3/4 fold-down lid, metal carry handle and lock hasp; steel hinges and two metal corners at top of box; white and black paint; unpainted wood interior drawer with small pull handle.
Object History
This tool box was made by donor's father David, who worked as a machinest at Heaps Engineering in New Westminster. David was born in Scotland in 1882 and immigrated to Canada. He lived in Spruce Street and Telford Street in Burnaby. His children atteneded Kingsway West Elementary School, South Burnaby and King Edward High School.
Category
04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
Classification
Multiple Use T&E for Materials
Object Term
Container, Tool
Measurements
L: 71.2 cm W: 20.0 H: 25.0 cm
Subjects
Construction Tools and Equipment
Container - Box
Woodworking Tools and Equipment
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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Trophy

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90819
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.40.10
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.40.10
Description
Maroon brick mounted to a brown varnished wooden stand. On one long edge of the wooden stand is a black plaque with gold letteres reads: OAKALLA 1915 / THE OAKLANDS / Urban Development Institute Award - 1996
Object History
This was awarded to the City of Burnaby Planning Department by the Urban Development Institute in 1996 for the redevlopment of the lands which were Oakalla Provincial Prison from 1915-1991.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Personal Symbols - - Achievement Symbols
Object Term
Trophy
Colour
Maroon
Brown
Subjects
Building Components
Ceremonies - Awards
Planning - City Planning
Public Services - Correctional
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Oakalla Area
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violet ray generator kit

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5622
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV986.20.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV986.20.2
Description
Violet ray generator; box is black, silver corners, hinged lid, two hinged snap closures, black handle; inside lid is brown velvet with silver holders for glass tube attachments; plaque "CHAS.A.BRANSTON LIMITED"; in box left side is voltage dial, three black control knobs; right side is compartment for two cords, one with plug end, other with hollow brown bakelite? handle; with two discs on handles, two metal tubes, one roller with handle, metal rectangle, and red instruction booklet "THE BRANSTON VIOLET RAY HIGH FREQUENCY GENERATOR", illustrated; c. 1928
Object History
This is a Branston Violet Ray Generator. Branston’s claims were similar to those of other Violet Ray makers. Treatments are given for over a hundred ailments, ranging from abscess through appendicitis, colitis, diabetes, glaucoma, gonorrhoea, haemmorrhoids, impotence, laryngitis, mumps, pyorrhea, tuberculosis, ulcers, wrinkles and even writer’s cramp. Electrical medical devices like this one were popular for decades among physicians, irregular practitioners, and home users, who could purchase them through catalogs and drugstores. The machine plugs into an electrical wall outlet. A glass electrode plugs into the wand, produces a violet glow, and delivers a spark when touched to the skin. The strength of the spark, controlled by the voltage selector, ranges from mild to quite intense. Attachments could stimulate many body parts.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Energy Production T&E - - Other Energy Production T&E
Object Term
Generator
Maker
Chas. A. Branston Limited
Weston Electrical Instrument Corporation
Subjects
Electrical and Magnetic Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Pharmacists
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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