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lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49954
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV006.1.49
- Description
- Lapel pin, with a post back, stamped in brass and gold plated. The pin is circular with a ribbon at the bottom. It is enamelled green on the upper part of the circle and black at the bottom of the circle and on the ribbon.The word, "BASEBALL", is at the top with a gold maple leaf in the middle. There is a representation of a baseball diamond inside the leaf. Lettering on the ribbon is, "S.B.M.C.", which stands for South Burnaby Men's(or Metro) Club Issued by the South Burnaby Men's (Metro) Club.
- Object History
- This pin was part of Councillor Jim Young's collection. Jim Young was a Burnaby Councillor for 12 years, from 1987 until 1999. During his time in office he served on 19 boards and councils and was instrumental in major developments in transportation, policing and neighbourhood development.
- Marks/Labels
- "BASEBALL / S.B.M.C.", embossed "KELBERT TROPHIES LTD / VANCOUVER / TAIWAN", stamped on reverse
- Names
- South Burnaby Metro Club
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49972
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV006.1.67
- Description
- Lapel pin, with a post back and stamped out of brass the metal plated with gold. The pin is a soccer ball with a ribbon at the top and another ribbon at the bottom. The ribbons are enamelled green and the ball is white and black. There is a small maple leaf in the soccer ball. The upper ribbon says "SOUTH BURNABY" and the lower ribbon says, "METRO CLUB'. On the reverse side is the makers stamp. The pin was made by "Kelbert Trophies Ltd., Vancouver and Tiawan.." This pin was issued by the South Burnaby Metro (Men's) Club.
- Object History
- This pin was part of Councillor Jim Young's collection. Jim Young was a Burnaby Councillor for 12 years, from 1987 until 1999. During his time in office he served on 19 boards and councils and was instrumental in major developments in transportation, policing and neighbourhood development.
- Marks/Labels
- "SOUTH BURNABY / METRO CLUB", embossed "KELBERT / TROPHIES LTD / VANCOUVER / TAIWAN", stamped on reverse
- Names
- South Burnaby Metro Club
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact81441
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.4745.2
- Description
- Pin, round, enamelled metal, suspended from enamelled bar. Upper part of bar is blue, lower part red, all bordered with brass. Large brass "1914". Loop attached to bar at bottom of centre back. Single link attaches loop at top of pendant to loop of bar. Pendant part of pin is octagonal, with coloured square Union Flag at centre, no white. Flag is centred over white 7-pointed star on blue ground whose points are tipped with gold balls which extend beyond the outer border. White border around edge of pendant has gold print "IMPERIAL ORDER DAUGHTERS OF THE EMPIRE", edges, and buckle ? at bottom. Four of star's points go over border, three under. Crown at top of pendant is red and blue with gold border and details. Back of pin is brass. Locking pin back on bar has pivoting lock. Wire across lower part of bar has back of loop for link attached. Back of pendant is lighter than bar, has stamped "RYPIE / REGD 1916". Metal has scratches, corrosion. Metal of bar is discoloured. Enamel is worn.
- Object History
- This pin's bar commemorates the work of the wearer during World War I. The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.) is a woman's charitable organization based in Canada. The first chapter "Federation of the Daughters of the Empire" was formed in Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1900 and the Federation was incorporated as "Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire and and Children of the Junior Branch" in 1901. The IODE was incorporated as Canadian women's organization by a special act of parliament of Canada in 1917. The IODE actively promoted military training in schools.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Advertising Medium
- Organizations - Women's Societies and Clubs
- Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87592
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.133
- Description
- lapel pin, Brownie; enameled brass owl with safety clasp back; Tawny Owl Appointment Pin.
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Unit_Guiders.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87593
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.134
- Description
- Pin, six-pointed star with '6' at centre; six-year Service Star; post back; (1968) all branches and guiders (not commissioners) wore a single star with numeral denoting total service in all levels. No felt background.
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Service_stars.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87594
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.135
- Description
- pin, Girl Guides; Long Service Bar and Numerals; silver with text "LONG SERVICE"; safety clasp; worn with silver chain with number "25" at one end; safety clasp; end of chain attaches to long service bar.
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/web/Documents/ON/Archives/Honours_Awards.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87595
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.136
- Description
- pin, Girl Guides; Long Service Bar Numerals; silver chain with number "20" at one end; safety clasp; end of chain attaches to long service bar.
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/web/Documents/ON/Archives/Honours_Awards.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87596
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.137
- Description
- lapel pin, Girl Guides and Rangers; Guide/Ranger Lieutenant Appointment Pin (brass "C" and "W" for Captain's Warrant and trefoil at bottom); safety clasp.
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Unit_Guiders.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87597
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.138
- Description
- lapel pin, Girl Guides; brass trefoil with silver patent cross and green enamelled maple leaf on top; safety clasp.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87598
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.139
- Description
- lapel pin; gold metal Canada Centennial logo pin; logo is stylized maple leaf broken into 11 red enamel triangles with dates "1867 1967" beneath; stick pin back.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87603
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.144
- Description
- pin, Girl Guides; Service Star; gold metal; six-pointed star; screw clasp; red felt background indicates member of Guides or Rangers
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Service_stars.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87604
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.145
- Description
- pin, Girl Guides; Five-Year Service Star; gold metal; large five-pointed star; screw clasp; navy blue felt background; c.1916
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Service_stars.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Measurements
- W: approx. 2.0 cm
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
lapel pin with card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact22065
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.73.2
- Description
- Lapel pin and card. Pin is round, gold-plated sterling silver. Wide white enamel border has gold "WOMENS WAR WORK" in upper part, "C.R.C.S." at bottom, and thin gold inner and outer borders. Centre of pin is pebbled gold ground with red enamelled cross, gold border. Reverse of pin has locking pin back, and raised lettering "STERLING", 'S' in oval beside it. Back is tarnished, gold-coloured. Front has some soiling and wear.
- Object History
- Donation on behalf of South Burnaby United Church Women. Likely from their thrift shop.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- "WOMENS WAR WORK / C.R.C.S.", in raised letters in white border or pin. "STERLING" with a sideways "S" in an oval, in raised letters on the back of the pin.
- Measurements
- Dia: 1.8 cm
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Occupations - War Worker
- Organizations
- Wars
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Names
- Canadian Red Cross
Images
Patch
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90315
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.8.10
- Description
- A navy blue felt sew-on patch with the Alpha Junior High School logo. A large blue "A" is in the centre of the patch with a white outline. The words "Junior" and "High" are on either side of the "A" in blue with a yellow outline. Behind these two words are three yellow bars.
- Object History
- This patch belonged to the donor who attended Alpha Junior High School in the 1950s.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols
- Object Term
- Patch, Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- A Junior High
- Colour
- Blue
- White
- Yellow
- Measurements
- 12 cm x 12cm
- Names
- Alpha Secondary School
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
Images
pendant
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact11409
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.3323.1
- Description
- Pendant, small brass ring with picture on each side and glass in front. Portrait of Queen Victoria as a young woman on one side and older on other side. Small loop for hanging. Portraits are in sepia tones.
Images
price list
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40986
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5981.1
- Description
- Hamilton's All-cream Ice Cream - Advertising card. Price list advertising Hamilton's All-cream Ice Cream. Products vary from Vanilla ice cream to Sundaes, Fancy Sundaes and Ice Cream Sodas. McLaughlin's Soda's are also advertised at the bottom. On the back of the card it states "Ice Cream sold here is absolutely pure, nothing being added to the cream except sugar, flavoring or fruits". There is handwriting on the back of the card in ink. The card measures 7.5cm x 13cm.
Images
ribbon
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87599
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.140
- Description
- ribbon, Girl Guides; crossed, light blue grosgrain ribbon; would be worn underneath a lapel pin
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Personal Symbols - Ribbons
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
ring
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48591
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.35.18
- Description
- Ring, high school; yellow, gold, maroon, black; writing in three black bars across front yellow panel; maroon and gold geometric shapes fan out behind it; some chips and discolouration.
- Object History
- Burnaby South High School was renamed Hugh M. Fraser High in 1941?, but was changed back to the original name a short time later. Hugh M. Fraser was appointed commissioner of the municipality of Burnaby when it was forced into receivership and at the end of 1932, after a dispute with the Provincial government about relief payments for the unemployed. A Provincial Commission stepped in to take over the governance of the city, under Hugh M. Fraser.
- Marks/Labels
- "HUGH M. / FRASER / HIGH", gold letters in three black bars across front panel
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Jewelry
- Geographic Access
- Rumble Street
Images
shoulder badge
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact204
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV971.5.42
- Description
- Burnaby Municipal Police shoulder bar for jacket. Cast in one piece in metal. Letters are connected by integral bars. Secured by mounting posts and cotter pin.
- Object History
- Jacket shoulder bars issued to Constable George Jeffery. George Jeffery served as a Constable on the Burnaby Police Force from 1912 - 1935. His patrolled the large Central Park District by foot, stretching from Boundary to Royal Oak and Marine Drive to Moscrop. Over the coarse of his duties, Constable Jeffery saw the need for recreational activities in the area. He founded the Burnaby Athletic Association which featured a competitive boxing ring and gym. In 1935, when the Burnaby Police became the British Columbia Provincial Police, rather than leave the community he chose to leave the force. George Jeffery than worked at the nearby Oakalla Prison Farm until retiring in 1945.
- Marks/Labels
- "B M P", letters on cross bars
Images
shoulder cord
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87609
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.150
- Description
- shoulder cord, Girl Guides; Saxe blue braided cord with tasselled knot; indicates position of District Commissioner; in use 1922-1948
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Commissioners.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols - Ribbons
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada