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gloves
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46491
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.20
- Description
- Gloves. Woman's gloves. White crochet with scalloped edge at wrist. Diamond design on back of hand.
- Object History
- Possibly worn by Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Accessory
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
gloves
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46492
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.21
- Description
- Gloves. Woman's gloves. Pink crochet with scalloped edge at wrist.
- Object History
- Possibly worn by Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Accessory
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
hat
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46482
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.13
- Description
- Hat. Woman's hat. Pink tulle on buckram form. The pink tulle is sheer with tiny, pink velvet dots throughout the tulle. Tulle is in a long, thin casing, sewn around and around the whole surface of the hat. There is a small, velvet bow on the hat band, in a lighter shade of pink.
- Object History
- c. 1960. Worn by Edith Fountain to Church, teas, etc., not with formal outfits. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "EATON's OF CANADA", embroidered on label on inside
- Maker
- T. Eaton Company Limited
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Headwear
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
hat
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46483
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.11
- Description
- Hat. Woman's hat. White raffia crocheted into the form of the hat. White lace has been woven into the raffia crochet work, creating five rows of lace, starting just after the hat band.
- Object History
- c. 1960. Made by Edith Fountain and worn to Church, teas, etc., not with formal outfits. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Headwear
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
leisure suit
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46496
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.25
- Description
- Suit. Man's suit. Light blue, polyester, leisure suit with dark blue topstitch detail. Suit consisting of jacket and pants. Washing instruction logos on label on pants and jacket.
- Object History
- c. 1970. Worn on boat cruises and for other leisure activities by Mr. Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "GWG" (logo), printed on label on jacket and pants "UNION MADE EDMONTON CANADA (small)", printed on label on jacket and pants "polyester 100% polyester", printed on label on jacket and pants "120" (washing instructions logo), printed on label on jacket and pants "Reg", printed on label on jacket "M 44", printed on label on jacket
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Alberta
- Site/City Made
- Edmonton
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Fountain, Edward
Images
belt
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87468
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.77
- Description
- belt, Girl Guides; brown leather belt with adjustable silver metal buckle; buckle is square with medal clasp; trefoil "G G" logo in medal centre, "GIRL GUIDES ASSOCIATION / BE PREPARED" around medal centre opening; at two points on the belt, a metal ring is inserted for attaching implements; a silver metal leash hook is attached to each ring.
- Object History
- Belt belonged to Dorothy Pitman who was a Girl Guide in the 1st Burnaby Company. She was known to be involved with guiding from 1919 to 1931. Textual records and photographs of the Pitman family, including one of Dorothy and her sister Gwen, are held by the City of Burnaby Archives. Dorothy and Gwen's parents, Ernest and Jean Pitman, owned McKay Dry Goods and Jubilee Dry Goods.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing
- Clothing - - Clothing Accessories
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87476
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.84
- Description
- booklet, songbook; type-written song sheets gathered into a booklet; 44 numbered pages, with one un-numbered page of handwritten lyrics in pencil; light brown thin card cover with three brass split pin fasteners; "Song-book" handwritten on front cover; black oil cloth cover; "Dorothy Pitman / 2766 Cassie Ave., Burnaby." handwritten inside front cover; "Return to Dorothy Howat / c/o G. Pitman" handwritten on back page.
- Object History
- Songbook belonged to Dorothy Pitman who was a Girl Guide in the 1st Burnaby Company. She was known to be involved with guiding from 1919 to 1931. Textual records and photographs of the Pitman family, including one of Dorothy and her sister Gwen, are held by the City of Burnaby Archives. Dorothy and Gwen's parents, Ernest and Jean Pitman, owned McKay Dry Goods and Jubilee Dry Goods.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Literary Works
- Object Term
- Composition, Musical
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87478
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.86
- Description
- booklet; "THE RANGER STAR / Vol. 1 JUNE, 1924 No. 2"; booklet of written submissions on topics of interest to Rangers, such as music, camping and first aid; "published quarterly at West Burnaby, B.C."; pale green thin card cover with illustration of girl looking up at a star; "D. Pitman" handwritten in blue ink on page one.
- Object History
- The Ranger Star was available be subscription and was published quarterly in West Burnaby B.C. Editor of quarterly was Joy Mennie and Associate editor, Bessie Carter. This volume belonged to Dorothy Pitman who was a Girl Guide in the 1st Burnaby Company. She was known to be involved with guiding from 1919 to 1931. Textual records and photographs of the Pitman family, including one of Dorothy and her sister Gwen, are held by the City of Burnaby Archives. Dorothy and Gwen's parents, Ernest and Jean Pitman, owned McKay Dry Goods and Jubilee Dry Goods.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Literary Works
- Object Term
- Anthology
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Publication Date
- June 1924
Images
brochure
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39480
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.71.3
- Description
- The Jesse and Martha Love Farmhouse - Leaflet -- [1998]. Information leaflet for the opening of the Jesse and Martha Love farmhouse. The front of the leaflet has a sepia toned photograph of Jesse Love standing in front of the garden, Martha Love and one of their daughters standing on the porch of the house. Inside, there is a picture of the reproduced wallpaper and information regarding the house. On the back of the leaflet is the City of Burnaby logo for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. The leaflet measures 18cm x 13.5cm.
- Object History
- This artifact was used at the official opening of the Love Farmhouse exhibit, November 29, 1998; for distribution.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Pamphlet
- Title
- The Jesse and Martha Love Farmhouse
Images
Card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90941
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.4.27
- Description
- Grey card with pasted hand drawn design cutout of City of Burnaby Logo with flame above and "B.C. Summer Games - Burnaby '84". The backing is white.
- Object History
- Item pertaining to BC Summer Games which took place in Burnaby July 19-22, 1984.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Advertising Media
- Object Term
- Card, Advertising
- Colour
- Gray
- White
- Measurements
- 9.5 cm high x 13.5 cm wide
- Subjects
- Sports
- Recreational Activities
Images
carousel horse
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37479
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.50.9
- Description
- Part of the 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel. Carousel horse No. 8, "Treasure." "Stargazer" style stretched out jumper. Mouth open, head tossed up, ears back. Colour: Dark bay, with white socks. Trappings: Black toned stippled saddle, bordered with red. Fish on back of cantle. Pale blue and silver saddle fender, shield with wild rose in centre and sapphire jewels. Green leaves forward of shield. Pale blue saddle blanket with white fringe, trillium flower in centre, clear jewels. Pale blue breast collar, diamond and round sapphire jewels in silver breast plate. Red bridle with silver concho.
- Object History
- Carousel horse. Part of the C.W. Parker Carousel on display at the Burnaby Village Museum. Name: Ms. Gordon felt that because "Burnaby Council made a very wise decision to build a house for the carousel for their Centennial project, now the City of Burnaby has 36 Treasures to enjoy and admire." Sponsor: Elsie T. Gordon.
- Maker
- C. W. Parker Company
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Kansas
- Site/City Made
- Leavenworth
- Subjects
- Recreational Devices - Carousels
- Names
- C.W. Parker Company
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
- Lower Mainland Association of the Friends of the Vancouver Carousel
Images
certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87475
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.82
- Description
- certificate; buff paper with decorative border on front, with text reading: "This is to Certify that / Dorothy Pitman / has been Enrolled a B P Girl Guide..."; back has decorative border of knots, with enrollment details and information of badges earned; "B.-P. GIRL GUIDES ENROLMENT CARD. / Name.....Dorothy Pitman / Company....1st Burnaby / Date of Enrolment.....February 1919"; signed by Agnes Baden Powell.
- Object History
- Certificated belonged to Dorothy Pitman who was a Girl Guide in the 1st Burnaby Company. She was known to be involved with guiding from 1919 to 1931. Textual records and photographs of the Pitman family, including one of Dorothy and her sister Gwen, are held by the City of Burnaby Archives. Dorothy and Gwen's parents, Ernest and Jean Pitman, owned McKay Dry Goods and Jubilee Dry Goods.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols - - Achievement Symbols
- Object Term
- Certificate
Images
dog tag
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91530
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV022.5.1
- Description
- A small dog tag in the shape of a cartoon dog house. There is a sketch of a cartoon dog sitting in the entrance of the house, and the tag details are etched into the "roof" and "side" of the dog house.
- Object History
- The owner of the dog who wore this tag is Bernice Bell (nee Cashato) who lived in Burnaby with her parents. Her father, Joe Cashato, worked for the Engineering department of the City of Burnaby.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Animal License
- Marks/Labels
- The label etched into the tag reads: "D.T.P 1962 Burnaby" followed by the number 2115
- Colour
- Bronze
- Measurements
- height: 3.5 cm width: 3.2 cm
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Capitol Hill (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Capitol Hill Area
Images
drawing
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91118
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.5.2010
- Description
- drawing; xerox copy; black ink on cartridge paper; caricature of Burnaby Village Musuem Operations Coordinator, Gilda Heath; drawn by Denis Nokony, 1998. Drawing of Gilda Heath inside the top drawer of a three drawer filing cabinet with her head, shoulders and hands visible, label on top drawer reads "PEOPLE", drawers below are labeled "MONEY and "TIME", stack of three boxes to the right of the filing cabinet with labels "VAN / ATRAX / ICP / GIFTSHOP / LYNNE / + EV", cylindrical container to the left of the filing cabinet holding rolled plans with label "TOP PRIORITY FILE". Small rectangular labels scattered beneath with numbers "241". Balloon in top left corner with text "HAVE / FUN / DAMMIT". Vase of flowers on top of filing cabinet with label "ARTIFACT / #12681". Signature in right corner reads "NOKONY-98-". Handwritten note in red pen on verso of drawing reads "Drawing by Denis Nokony / Retired 1998 Jun 03 / GILDA HEATH"
- Object History
- City of Burnaby Cultural Services Director, Denis Nokony drew the caricature in honour of Burnaby Village Museum, Operations Coordinator, Gilda Heath's retirement in June 3, 1998.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Art
- Object Term
- Drawing
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Measurements
- 28 cm x 20.5 cm
- Maker
- Nokony, Denis
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Publication Date
- 1998
- Subjects
- Arts - Drawings
Images
drawing book
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87479
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.89
- Description
- drawing book; brown paper book of sketches from nature; 27 pages; hand drawn and painted; botanical samples of pressed wildflowers are also adhered to pages inside book and identified; "EMERALD / DRAWING / BOOK." commerically printed on front cover in green ink along with illustrations; "Nellie Gosling" handwritten on front cover in black ink; "Nellie Gosling / 1st Blackrock Company (Ireland) / Naturalists 1916" handwritten inside front cover; hand drawn and coloured flag display "UNITED WE STAND" on last page of book; flags of World War I allies Italy, France, Belgium, Great Britain, the United States of America, Portugal, Russia and Japan.
- Object History
- Drawing book was created by Nellie Gosling, First Blackrock Company, Ireland. The book may have been created to earn a badge. The drawing book was donated with items belonging to Dorothy Pitman, but it is unknown how she acquired it since she doesn't appear to have done the drawings herself. Dorothy Pitman was a Girl Guide in the 1st Burnaby Company. She was known to be involved with guiding from 1919 to 1931. Textual records and photographs of the Pitman family, including one of Dorothy and her sister Gwen, are held by the City of Burnaby Archives. Dorothy and Gwen's parents, Ernest and Jean Pitman, owned McKay Dry Goods and Jubilee Dry Goods.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Painting T&E
- Object Term
- Sketchbook
Images
Documents
fire lighter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29148
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.224
- Description
- A steel, painted black container shaped like an oil can. It has a long handle and a threaded cap with a retaining chain on top of the vessel containing a liquid. CNR is stamped on the can. There are some dents on the can. A piece of threaded cloth is stuck in the spout.
- Object History
- Donors were very active volunteers for the City of Burnaby.
- Measurements
- Length: 44 cm Width: 10.6 cm Height: 14 cm
Images
flyer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91356
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.5.2109
- Description
- Burnaby Historical Society flyer; bookmark shape; card stock; glossy one side; black text reads: "HISTORY / becomes / an / EXPOSE / of burnaby / Burnaby Historical / COWAN CENTRE / DEER LAKE / 2nd WED. EACH MONTH / 8:00 P.M. / info.: 438-7638 / JOIN US". Advertisement for Burnaby Historical Society.
- Object History
- Item was created by the Burnaby Historical Society and collected by the Burnaby Village Museum. The society was founded in 1957 and operated out of the Burnaby Village Museum between 1991 and 2001 when they transferred their records and photographs to the City of Burnaby Archives.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Advertising Media
- Object Term
- Brochure
- Colour
- White
- Black
- Measurements
- Length: 16.5 cm x Width:
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Subjects
- Advertising Medium - Flyer
Images
fundraising form
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34874
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.10.5
- Description
- Celebrate Our Centennial - Fundraising Form -- [1992]. Capital Campaign fundraising form for the expansion of the Burnaby Art Centre. The campaign was part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. The goal was to raise 3.5 Million Dollars for a four phase expansion project for Music and Sound Studios, Performing Arts Studios, Community Art Gallery, Multi-use Studio Theatre and a Community Theatre. The form folds into an envelope that can be mailed to the City of Burnaby. The form measures 28cm x 21.5cm.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Forms
- Celebrations
- Celebrations - Centennials
Images
Glass Sculpture
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90817
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.40.8
- Description
- Glass rectangular prism with 3D etching depicting heavy duty trucks. Each corner of the bottom of the sculpture has a small pad. The sculpture has a branded black box for safe carrying. The box is in two parts. The exterior of both parts is covered in a black vinyl wrap, and polyester satin in the inside. The inside of each box is inset to fit on half of the sculpture. The top half of the box has a "Burnco 100 Years" logo in red, gray, white and black.
- Object History
- The Burnco company was established in Calgary in 1912 as a rock and aggregate and concrete supply company. This presentation piece was presented to the City of Burnaby on the establishment of its new Burnaby based plant in the Big Bend area in 2004.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Ceremonial Artifacts
- Object Term
- Sculpture
- Marks/Labels
- BURNCO 100 YEARS
- Colour
- Red
- Gray
- White
- Black
- Subjects
- Arts - Sculptures
- Corporations - Private Corporations
- Industries
- Natural Resources - Mineral Resources
- Planning - City Planning
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Big Bend Area
Images
guidebook
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90263
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.4.15
- Description
- guidebook; glossy, thin card cover; "BURNABY VILLAGE / MUSEUM / Full Colour Souvenir Guidebook / STEP BACK IN TIME!"; cover features colour photographs of scenes from the Village; pages numbered 1-33, including inside back cover, black & white and colour photographs within, along with short blurbs about the history of Burnaby, the construction of the BVM, sections describing each of the exhibits, and a site map in centre fold. Page one includes credits; published by Burnaby Village Museum, 1993 city of Burnaby Parkes and Recreation Department.../ Project Coordinator: Gilda Heath / BVM Marketing / Written by: / Susan Green / BVM Curatorial / Photography by: / Kent Kallberg Studios / Glen Erikson / Ian Lindsay, / Vancouver Sun / Craig Hodge / Colin Price / The Province / GM Studios / B.F. Rowland / Produced by: Lawson Mardon / Post Card, Vancouver / Designed by Creative Edge / Graphics / Printed in Singapore / by Lawson Mardon / International / Special thanks to: / Burnaby Community Archives / Financial support: / Ministry of Tourism / and Minister / Responsible for Culture / All rights reserved..."
- Object History
- Item was created as promotional material for Burnaby Village Museum and came from the Marketing Office.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Book
- Country Made
- Singapore
- Publication Date
- 1993
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
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