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Burnaby Orchids Greenhouse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36714
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1950] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 10.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby Orchids greenhouse, possibly the one at 2803 Patterson Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1950] (date of original), copied 1992
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Centennial Anthology subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 10.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
315-069
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1994-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Burnaby Orchids greenhouse, possibly the one at 2803 Patterson Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Agricultural - Greenhouses
Names
Burnaby Orchids Limited
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Maywood Street
Patterson Avenue
Street Address
4200 Maywood Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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business card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36974
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.200
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.44.200
Description
David Ross - Business Card. Small business card for David Ross, Solo Baritone. The card advertises Vocal Tuition. The card provides two addresses for David Ross in Vancouver, one at a Studio on Pender Street and Residence on 45th Avenue. On the back of the card is a handwritten message from David Ross. The card measures 10.5cm x 6.5cm.
Colour
White
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Business Cards
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button

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91013
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.11.10
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.11.10
Description
Button; White with red font "BURNABY / Pioneer Resident" over a pink rhododendron flowe. Backing is silver with gold straight-pin clasp.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Button, Promotional
Measurements
5.5cm
Subjects
Events - Anniversaries
Advertising Medium
Souvenirs
Celebrations - Centennials
Images
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button pin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact25560
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.61.194
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.61.194
Description
Lapel pin, button type, round. White ground with blue border and blue "SUBSCRIBER" at top, "1918 / VICTORY LOAN" at bottom. Red-bordered flag is at centre of image, flying from pole, rope visible. Five blue diagonal stripes are at upper left of flag, blue-bordered shield is at lower right, divided into three columns by thin blue lines. Shield also has horizontal red and yellow marks. Flag is shaded and edges curved to suggest movement. "TRADE MARK REG." in white in blue border at bottom. Pin front is formed over a metal back and held by pressure. Spring clasp back doesn't lock closed as pin extends .6 cm beyond edge of button and there is no clasp. Reverse of pin is silver-coloured metal with stamping, "B CO / UNION / -H N Y" ?, symbols ? in circle. Metal of back is tarnished, white on front is yellowing. Image is poorly stamped, making border wider at right and colours in shield are blurred and extend outside its border.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Button, Promotional
Marks/Labels
"SUBSCRIBER / 1918 / VICTORY LOAN", in blue paint "TRADE MARK REG", in smaller white paint on bottom edge
Measurements
Dia: 2.1 cm
Subjects
Adornment
Adornment - Lapel Pins
Advertising Medium
Wars
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Occupations - War Worker
Images
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Byrne Creek ravine rescue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96631
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a rescue operation undertaken by Burnaby fire fighters, paramedics, and other personnel in the Byrne Creek ravine.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col.
Description Level
File
Record No.
535-2253
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
File contains photographs from a rescue operation undertaken by Burnaby fire fighters, paramedics, and other personnel in the Byrne Creek ravine.
Subjects
Accidents
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Emergency Services - Ambulance Services
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an April 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2253-1: "Burnaby firefighters from the Technical Rescue squad lift Yegor Rabbets, 13, from the Byrne Creek ravine, near MacLean Park, after he had fallen from a swinging rope, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries.
Caption from metadata for 535-2253-2: "Rescue workers and paramedics load Yegor Rabbets, 13, into an air ambulance for transportation to BC Children's Hospital, after he had fallen from a swinging rope in the Byrne Creek ravine near MacLean Park, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries."
Caption from metadata for 535-2253-3: "Alex Efremov, 14, helped guide rescue workers into the Byrne Creek ravine near MacLean Park, where his friend, Yegor Rabbets, 13, had fallen from a swinging rope, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries."
Geographic Access
Byrne Creek
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Hill Area
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calendar card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36390
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV983.9.51
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV983.9.51
Description
Calendar card for July 1925. It features an image of a mountain and a lake with a small white steamer in the foreground. The calendar advertises the Commercial Drive Garage Limited, in Vancouver. The card is copyright 1923 by Louis F. Dow Company of St. Paul, USA. It does say finished in Canada. The card is printed on blue stock, very faded on front face. Markings: GOING -TO-THE-SUN MOUNTAIN Regardless of when or where a car was bought or how much it cost it deserves understanding care at regular intervals. Consult us regularly and prolong the life of your car Commercial Drive Garage Ltd. VENABLES AND COMMERCIAL DRIVE Phone High 2179 Vancouver, B.C. 1925 JULY 1925
Object History
Object inherited by donor from the estate of his parents, Albert Vincent Scott and Myrtle Edna (Broderick) Scott.
Measurements
The measurements are: 10.2 cm by 23.6 cm.
Maker
Louis F. Dow Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Minnesota
Site/City Made
St. Paul
Patent Date
Copyright 1923
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Advertising Medium
Images
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calendar card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36393
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV983.9.54
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV983.9.54
Description
Calendar card for October 1925. It features an image of a wide valley with a stream meandering through it. The calendar advertises the Commercial Drive Garage Limited, in Vancouver. The card is copyright 1923 by Louis F. Dow Company of St. Paul, USA. It does say finished in Canada. The card is printed on blue stock, very faded on front face. Markings: CONNECTICUT VALLEY Our storage space is large and is well heated during the winter months. Storage cost is small - rates by the day, week or month. Call us for further information Commercial Drive Garage Ltd. VENABLES AND COMMERCIAL DRIVE Phone High 2179 Vancouver, B.C. 1925 OCTOBER 1925
Object History
Object inherited by donor from the estate of his parents, Albert Vincent Scott and Myrtle Edna (Broderick) Scott.
Measurements
The measurements are: 10.2 cm by 23.6 cm.
Maker
Louis F. Dow Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Minnesota
Site/City Made
St. Paul
Patent Date
Copyright 1923
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Advertising Medium
Images
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Canadian Linen and Uniform Service explosion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98263
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire fighter in uniform walking through a puddle in a parking lot after an explosion at Canadian Linen and Uniform Service. One of the company's trucks and a Burnaby Fire Department fire truck are parked in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1999]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-3330
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a fire fighter in uniform walking through a puddle in a parking lot after an explosion at Canadian Linen and Uniform Service. One of the company's trucks and a Burnaby Fire Department fire truck are parked in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Fire Fighters
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Accidents
Names
Burnaby Fire Department
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on newspaper article
Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
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catalogue

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91626
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV022.31.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV022.31.1
Description
Brandon Woollen Products - Catalogue -- [1964]. Product catalogue for Brandon Woolen Products on 6364 Kingsway, Burnaby.
There is an illustration of a lamb on the top half of the front cover of the booklet with an orange and yellow band of colour mid booklet.
The booklet contains information about the various products including blankets, socks, and shirts, and the pricing for each. The product pricing were effective as of September 1, 1964.
The booklet catalogue was mailed Mrs. F.J. Roder. of West Vancouver, and has a torn postage stamp along the edge.
Measurements
Height: 22.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Images
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Chamberlain's Greenhouses

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35036
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1936] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Chamberlain's greenhouses. A man is standing outside. This may be 6389 Elgin Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1936] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Chamberlain family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.8 x 12.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
179-007
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-27
Scope and Content
Photograph of Chamberlain's greenhouses. A man is standing outside. This may be 6389 Elgin Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Agricultural - Greenhouses
Names
Chamberlain Nurseries
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Street Address
6389 Elgin Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
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Chamberlain's Greenhouses

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35037
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1936] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.6 x 12.7 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of Chamberlain's greenhouses at what may be 6389 Elgin Avenue.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1936] (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Chamberlain family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.6 x 12.7 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
179-008
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1986-27
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of Chamberlain's greenhouses at what may be 6389 Elgin Avenue.
Subjects
Buildings - Agricultural - Greenhouses
Names
Chamberlain Nurseries
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Street Address
6389 Elgin Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
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Chinese New Year envelope

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89950
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.16.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV019.16.3
Description
Chinese New Year envelope; red paper with gummed, fold closure at top; text in Chinese and English in gold reading: "Jagmeet Singh / Leader of Canada's NDP / Burnaby South NDP Candidate / www.jagmeetsingh.ca / Paid for and authorized by official agent of the candidate."; contains a small, square orange-flavoured candy and a thin card; card has the candidate's name and photograph on one side, and the Chinese zodiac on the other.
Object History
Jagmeet Singh is a Canadian lawyer and politician serving as leader of the New Democratic Party since 2017. He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Burnaby South in a February 25, 2019 by-election.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Merchandising T&E
Object Term
Envelope, Money
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Holidays - Chinese New Year
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Officials - Elected Officials
Celebrations
Names
Singh, Jagmeet
Images
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coin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91000
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.11.8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.11.8
Description
Commemorative coin; gold 4cm coin with British Columbia Centennial '71 logo with 3 C's and a dogwood flower in the middle. "Centenary of Confederation with Canada. British Columbia / 1971" Reverse "Canada/ July 20, 1871" with a map of Canada with 6 provinces filled in at time of BC confederation. Coin is inside a plastic pouch attached to a card with yellowing tape. Card of heavy cardstock with a coin window cut in the middle with "British Columbia Centennial '71 Commemorative Medallion" "1971 marks the 100th anniversary of the entry of Britsih Columbia into Canadian Confederation on July 20, 1871..." Card inside white envelope with blue triangle and centennial logo in yellow. Some yellowing and tape adhesive transfer, and wear on corners.
Object History
Produced as part of British Columbia Centennial '71. The offical emblem is a stylized grouping of the three "C's" representing Canada, Confederation, Centennial, with the provincial floral emblem, the dogwood, in the centre."
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
Object Term
Commemorative Coin
Measurements
16cm wide x 9 cm high
Subjects
Events - Anniversaries
Advertising Medium
Souvenirs
Celebrations - Centennials
Images
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Davidson Spark Arrester

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription465
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph documents an advertisement for the Davidson Spark Arrester. On the left side of the advertisement spot is a diagram of the water flow in the arrester. The right side has explanation of the arrester as "the first Arrester to be approved by the Provincial Government authorities." The adve…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph documents an advertisement for the Davidson Spark Arrester. On the left side of the advertisement spot is a diagram of the water flow in the arrester. The right side has explanation of the arrester as "the first Arrester to be approved by the Provincial Government authorities." The advertisement further reads, "It is guaranteed to be 100 PER CENT EFFICIENT as an arrester and does not impede the draught. Water level is maintained automatically and supplied from the injector. NO WIRE SCREENS TO GET GUMMED UP. This arrester is patented, made and guaranteed by VANCOUVER ENGINEERING WORKS Ltd." An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Davidson Spark Arrester."
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Names
Vancouver Engineering Works Limited
Accession Code
HV978.14.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-01
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Davies and Sons Nursery

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35872
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Davies & Sons nursery, 1349 Kingsway (later renumbered 7670 Kingsway).
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1919 (date of original), copied 1986
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Pioneer Tales subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
204-731
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1988-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Davies & Sons nursery, 1349 Kingsway (later renumbered 7670 Kingsway).
Subjects
Buildings - Agricultural - Greenhouses
Buildings - Agricultural - Nurseries
Names
Davies and Sons Nursery
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7670 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Edmonds Area
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decal

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23320
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV976.216.77
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV976.216.77
Description
Royal Bank of Canada - Decal. A round double face window sign for The Royal Bank of Canada. The coat of arms is in the centre of the decal with a lion on one side and a unicorn on the other. "DIEU ET MON DROIT" on gold riband underneath the crest. There are directions of application on the back.
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Images
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decal

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23321
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV976.216.78
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV976.216.78
Description
Royal Bank of Canada - Decal. A round double face window sign for The Royal Bank of Canada. The coat of arms is in the centre of the decal with a lion on one side and a unicorn on the other. "DIEU ET MON DROIT" on gold riband underneath the crest. There are directions of application on the back.
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Images
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Derailed train

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19736
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[191-]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of derailed train with men standing next to the locomotive.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of derailed train with men standing next to the locomotive.
Subjects
Transportation - Rail
Accidents
Accession Code
BV022.32.158
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[191-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-04
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
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Eco-sculpture steel frame

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96051
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Daryle Birnie, Horticulture Foreman for the City of Burnaby, standing with the steel frame of the carousel horse eco-sculpture inside of a greenhouse.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2004]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-1800
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Daryle Birnie, Horticulture Foreman for the City of Burnaby, standing with the steel frame of the carousel horse eco-sculpture inside of a greenhouse.
Subjects
Occupations - Civic Workers
Arts - Sculptures
Buildings - Agricultural - Greenhouses
Names
City of Burnaby
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Daryle Birnie, the Horticulture Foreman for the City of Burnaby, checks out the steel frame that will become an eco-sculpture of a carousel horse."
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fan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38055
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV995.31.166
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV995.31.166
Description
Podmore's Ice Cream - Advertisement -- [1912]. Advertising fan for Podmore's Ice Cream in Edmonton. One side of the fan states "Podmore's Ice Cream/ Slips On The Plate/ All Flavors and Bricks/ Edmonton". On the other side is an illustration of a woman in a green winter coat and hat holding a branch of holly in one hand and a snow ball in the other. The illustration is titled "212 - Aiming High" and was produced by The American Art Works in Coshocton, Ohio in 1912. The bottom of the fan has a spot where a handle would be attached. The fan measures 22cm x 23cm.
Object History
Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
Colour
Beige
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Personal Gear
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