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sewing machine

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91513
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.8.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.8.1
Description
Wooden sewing table and machine. Top of table opens up to reveal a sewing machine, and expands to more work space. Front drawer flips open for more storage space. There is a black pedal attached to machine with a cord. Legs are curved, wood is polished and a warm brown colour.
Object History
This sewing machine and set was owned by Rose Tuff . The sewing machine represents a large part of Rose's life, who often sewed her siblings' clothing from a young age while growing up, and left school after Grade 8 to begin working as a dressmaker to help financially support her family. Rose moved to BC in 1941, met her husband Joseph, and the couple moved to South Burnaby. Later in life, Rose continued to pursue the creative arts in many ways including welding, sculpting and teaching creative arts to children aged 6-14 for the Burnaby School Board for eight years.
Category
04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
Classification
Textileworking T&E - - Needleworking Equipment
Object Term
Sewing Machine
Colour
Brown
Subjects
Furniture
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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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
Images
Less detail