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postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact84668
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.43.1
- Description
- postcard; black and white photograph of entrance arches to Central Park in Burnaby - [192-]. The postcard was published by the Gowen Sutton Company Limited of Vancouver, BC. Stamp in black ink on verso of postcard reads "PUBLISHED BY THE GOWEN SUTTON CO. LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C. / POSTCARD / CORRESPONDENCE_ADDRESS"
- Object History
- Souvenir postcard of Burnaby Central Park entrance arch.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Colour
- Brown
- White
- Measurements
- w: 14 cm h: 9 cm
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Structures - Arches
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Geographic Access
- Central Park
- Imperial Street
- Street Address
- 3883 Imperial Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact84669
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.43.2
- Description
- postcard; Auto Tourist Camp - Postcard -- [1926]. Postcard with a black and white photograph; inscription in white at bottom reads: "Auto Tourist Camp, Central Park B.C." The postcard was published by the Gowen Sutton Company Limited of Vancouver, BC. Verso of postcard includes a postage stamp with King George in the upper right corner and is post marked Sept. 6 and includes a handwritten letter by "Violet" and is addressed to "Roseline Rondeau.../ Oregon".
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Colour
- Brown
- Black
- White
- Measurements
- w: 14 cm h: 9 cm
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Geographic Features
- Geographic Features - Parks
- Recreational Activities
- Recreational Activities - Camping
- Names
- Central Park Auto Camp
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact84670
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.43.3
- Description
- [Duke of Connaught] - Postcard -- [1912]. Postcard with a black and white photograph of the arrival of the Duke of Connaught, then Governor General of Canada. The image was taken at Edmonds and Kingsway with a welcome arch and a banner reading "Burnaby Welcomes You". In the image there is the interurban tram and Edmonds station in the background, surrounded by many onlookers. Verso of postcard includes stamp at top reading: "CANADIAN SOUVENIR POST CARD"; divided into two sections "THIS SPACE FOR CORRESPONDENCE" / "THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY"; includes marking to place postage stamp "POSTAGE / ONE CENT / FOR / CANADA / AND U.S. / TWO CENTS / FOR / ABROAD". Annotation in pencil on verso of postcard reads: "Sept 21 / 1912 / Duke of Connaught / at Edmonds and / Kingsway"
- Object History
- Souvenir photograph postcard documents the Duke of Connaught's visit to Burnaby in 1912.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Measurements
- w: 14 cm h: 9 cm
- Geographic Access
- Edmonds Street
- Kingsway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Richmond Park Area
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87473
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.81
- Description
- postcard; hand-drawn and coloured postcard; front has date "1916" in green and flags for France, Belgium, England and Russia. Commercially printed postcard back.
- Object History
- Postcard 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.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89212
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV018.20.4
- Description
- postcard; color lithographed scene of Second Avenue in Seattle, Washington. A sign says "The Gateway to Alaska, Seattle, Washington". There are trams and people in Edwardian clothes on the street, there's a horse and buggy and cars on the road. The back of the postcard addressed to Miss M. George. Postcard published by Trattner Post Card Co., Seattle, Washington. Cancelled in Seattle, Washington, Terminal Station on July 25, 1917 at 10am. "Rainier National Park opens June 15". Postcard addressed to "Miss M. George / c/o National Drug / Vancouver / B.C." Handwritten in ink: "July 23 / Dear Miss George: Am sure in some lively place, not like N.V. Will see you again before long. / Budd"
- Object History
- Wilhelmina (Mina) George was the second female pharmacist in BC and ran the West Burnaby Pharmacy.
- Elsie Impett (later MacDonald) was born in 1902 in England. Her family setted at Fenwick Avenue, Burnaby. She worked as a clerk and married James MacDonald in 1923 in New Westminster.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Measurements
- L: 19.5 cm W: 18.5 cm
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89213
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV018.20.2
- Description
- postcard; 1053 King Street Entrance of the Union Depot in Seattle, Washington sent from N. Walsh to Miss Mina George. On the back, the 1 cent Ben Franklin stamp is cancelled in Seattle on Dec 5, 1907 at 10:30am and in the front of the postcard, the cancelled stamp says Central Park, BC Dec 6, 1907. Postcard addressed to "Miss Mina George / Central Park / B.C." Written by N. Walsh: "Seattle / This depot is a little nicer than the one we have in Vancouver / Yours sincerely, N. Walsh"
- Object History
- Wilhelmina (Mina) George was the second female pharmacist in BC and ran the West Burnaby Pharmacy.
- Elsie Impett (later MacDonald) was born in 1902 in England. Her family setted at Fenwick Avenue, Burnaby. She worked as a clerk and married James MacDonald in 1923 in New Westminster.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90262
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.4.13
- Description
- postcard; colour photograph of 1912 Parker Carousel horse No. 11 "Vivian", "Lillie Belle"; text on front in red and yellow reads: "Burnaby's / HERITAGE / VILLAGE / & Carousel"; text in brown on back reads: "Burnaby Village Museum / 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, / British Columbia, Canada, V5G 3T6" and "Home of the BURNABY CENTENNIAL PARKER CAROUSEL / Lovingly restored by The Friends of the Carousel.".
- Object History
- Item was found in 2020 in the BVM Marketing Office on site at Burnaby Village Museum.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Measurements
- 12 cm x 17 cm
- Maker
- Postcard Factory
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Markham
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90986
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.12.1
- Description
- Postcard: horizontal glossy colour postcard of Golden Dragon Resturant. Shows image of interior dining room with red and gold walls, laterns, tables with white table cloths. yellow chairs and a stripped black and white floor. On reservse in blue print: , "GOLDEN DRAGON" "3991 KINGSWAY" "BURNABY, B.C." "Phone: DExter 5100" "If you are not familiar with Chinese Foods let our Experts make suggestions and explain the traditions of eating that is famous throughout the world."; at bottom, "DINE and DANCE Every FRIDAY & SATURDAY"; line down centre; at right,"POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; at upper right, "STAMP"; unused; ca.1950s
- Object History
- Postcard from the Golden Dragon Resturant which served Chinese-Canadian food. Their grand opening was September 2, 1950. The community staple was known for its neon dragon sign that advertised “Chop Suey”. One side of the kitchen served Chinese foods, while another served Canadian dishes. Chinese cuisine such as rice would be served with chopsticks, while steaks, a more western dish, would be served with knife and fork. Advertisements from the resturant and meeting notices were found in local newspapers from 1950 to 1957. The establishment was not listed in the 1966 Great Vancouver Cross-Cross Directory.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Made in Canada by Grant-Mann Lithographers LTD. "Color Card" Division, Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Measurements
- 14cm wide x 9cm high
- Subjects
- Souvenirs
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Garden Village Area
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48610
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.41.4
- Description
- Postcard: colour aerial photo of Simon Fraser University; horizontal; on reverse in navy, "N.W. 49" "SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY" "N. Burnaby (Vancouver), B.C. Canada" "The aerial view shows..."; illustration of R.C.M.P. officer at left; at bottom left, "S-2587"; navy line up centre with "NATURAL COLOR PRODUCTIONS, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C."; at bottom, "MADE IN CANADA" "GRANT-MANN", logo; at upper right, illustration of mounted R.C.M.P. officer, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; large beige stamp at upper right corner, "6" "VINCENT MASSEY 1887-1967" "GOVERNOR GENERAL" "GOUVERNEUR GENERAL" "1952-1959" "CANADA"; round postmark "VANCOUVER B.C." "7 -M" "OCT --" "19-9"; rectangular cancellation "HADASSAH BAZAAR" "P.N.E. SHOWMART" "PURE FOODS BLDG." "OCT.22 - --"; addressed in pencil, "Mr. Russell H. Lane" "Box 898," "High River, Alberta"; message "Tuesday P.M." "Vancouver, B.C." "Oct 14/69" "Looking forward to tomorrow! K"; slight smudging
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Simon Fraser University / N. Burnaby (Vancouver), B.C. Canada
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Simon Fraser University S-2587
- Publication Date
- October 14 1969
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Schools
- Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges
- Names
- Simon Fraser University
Images
postcard; advertisement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44816
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.48.8
- Description
- Postcard, colour photo of single-storey building, brick and plaster, with projecting two-storey entrance, balcony over door, empty parking lot in foreground; red "SAMBO'S" on roof at left; blue sky with clouds; white border at top with black "SAMBO'S PANCAKE HOUSE"; scalloped edges; on reverse in blue up centre, "Pub. by Living Colour Advertising Agencies, 809 21st St., New West'r, B.C. - 526-6612; at bottom, maple leaf logo, "Made in Canada" "DEXTER COLOR, CANADA LTD." "CORNWALL, ONTARIO"; at left is preprinted handwritten message "Please surrender this card for 10% Discount on your next Visit to Sambo's 5550 Kingsway Burnaby Offer good until Sept 1st 1968 Your host Sambo's"; pencilled "READ" with arrow at top; pencilled "9-"; dotted outline of rectangle at upper right; glossy; unused
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Cornwall
- Title
- Sambo's Pancake House
- Publication Date
- 1968.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Commercial
- Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47142
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.36.1
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo, glossy; horizontal; two-storey tan stucco building "OFFICE", with balcony, round steps, people on steps, car, drive, row of single-storey white bungalows behind at left, with crenellated fronts; blue sign with yellow lettering "MOTEL AUTO COURT", white "MOUNTAIN VIEW" above, top of sign shaped like peaks, "STEAM HEAT"? below; on reverse in green "MOUNTAIN VIEW AUTO COURT & TRAILER PARK" "3510 Kingsway Ave. -- Vancouver, B.C., Canada" "Phone HE 1-3911" "42 Modern Cottages.." "...Your Host - - - A.J. Pound"; up centre, MADE IN CANADA BY GRANT-MANN LITHOGRAPHERS LTD. "COLOR CARD" DIVISION, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA."; at bottom "C-49"; at upper right, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; red Queen Elizabeth II stamp "4" "CANADA" "POSTES POSTAGE" and powerline support pole symbol?; addressed in blue pen to "Mrs. C.A. Course" "c/o Aux. Hospital" "Lamont, Alberta"; postmarked "VANCOUVER B.C." "APR 26" "6 PM" "1966"; stamp is cancelled with black "IF YOU DRINK DON'T DRIVE" "SI VOUS -- NE CONDUI---"; message "Dearest Gran, Trailer left Mon. but we're not gone yet maybe tomorrow. At motel with Jon's folks but they return home tomorrow. Will let you know later how things go where we are. Love from All. Ingrid"; lightly soiled, wear on corners
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Mountain View Auto Court & Trailer Park / 3510 Kingsway Ave. / Vancouver, B.C., Canada / Mrs. C.A. Course
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Mountain View Auto Court & Trailer Park C-49
- Publication Date
- April 26 1966
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Commercial
- Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45029
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.61.2
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo, horizontal; white border; in black in bottom border, "ASTOR HOTEL . 4561 KINGSWAY, BURNABY 1, B.C."; shows hotel and large neon sign; on reverse in black, "THE ASTOR HOTEL" "Its complete facilities make the Astor..."; at top centre, "POST CARD", underlined; aboriginal animal logo at left; vertical line divides card in half; at left, "CORRESPONDENCE", at right, "ADDRESS"; addressed in blue pen to "Sybil Johnson" "1415. S. Stoverman" "Alhambra" "California"; message written sideways, "Hi there Friends" "We are just running around here - But we are thinking of you The weather is just lovely and we are enjoying it. dont know when we will be back. Your Friends Gertrude and Gertrude Gross"; at top, "Aug - 23 - 65"; red Queen Elizabeth II stamp, "4" "CANADA" "POSTES POSTAGE"; postmark "VANCOUVER B.C." "AUG 24 9 PM 1965"; stamp cancelled with seven wavy black lines; pencilled "4-", "A+"; some smudging; cancellation lines on front; some bleeding of colour into border at lower left
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Title
- Astor Hotel
- Publication Date
- August 24 1965
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Commercial
- Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48386
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.29
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo, glossy; horizontal; grassy field with rows of people in Scottish regimental dress, red jackets, being inspected by people in green jackets; part of covered bleachers visible at left, trees behind (Central Park in Burnaby?); on reverse in brown, "V-32 CALEDONIAN GAMES, Vancouver, B.C. (Canada)" "Inspection of a Scottish Highland Regiment... Games are held annually..."; at centre, "POST CARD"; above this, "COLOR PHOTO--COURTESY GRAY LINE SIGHTSEEING TOURS"; line down centre; up left side, "PUB. BY VANCOUVER MAGAZINE SERV. LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C,."; at bottom left, "PRINTED IN U.S.A."; at right, "Address Only On This Side"; addressed in blue pen to "Miss Louise Hodgson RR#I Ruskin B.C."; message "Friday Aug 6/54" "Dear Louise & Mum, Here I am once again just thought I would send a card just in case. These are Seaforths & the Big man with his back showing is Hoffmiester. Cass had no word about his car yet. I should I hope get nearly all the puttying done on the last side of the House today. I better go for now all my love Ever Daddy", ring of 'x's around 'Daddy'; up left side, "I will miss youse"; blue Queen Elizabeth II stamp at upper right, "E II R" "5c" "CANADA" "POSTES" "POSTAGE"; postmark "VANCOUVER B.C. CANADA" "AUG 6" "2 PM" "1954"; rectangular cancellation “BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES" "VANCOUVER-CANADA" "30 JULY - 7 AUGUST 1954"; lightly soiled, corners worn; pencilled "B530-1.75" at top
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Vancouver B.C. / Aug. 6 / 2PM / 1954 / Canada / British Empire Games / Vancouver - Canada / 30 July - 7 August 1954 / Seaforths / Hoffmeister
- Title
- Caledonian Games V-32
- Publication Date
- August 6 1954
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47085
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.28.3
- Description
- Postcard: black and white photo, glossy, white border; vertical; intricately-carved stone structures on stepped base in front of half-timbered building with sign "-LL & Co." "-ALES" "-OCKPORT"; printed across bottom in white, hand-lettered "ANCIENT CROSSES SANDBACH"; on reverse in black, "POST CARD"; dotted line up centre with "Published by: A.W. Bourne, 32, Babingley Drive, Leicester"; to left, "CORRESPONDENCE", to right, "ADDRESS"; printed at bottom left, "Greetings from"; handwritten in blue ink, "July 4th" "We are here for lunch at Grandpa Bateman's village" [crossed out] "town where he spent his boyhood days" "Dad"; addressed to "Mrs. R H Blackwood 2435 Richter" "Kelowna BC CANADA"; brown King George VI stamp at upper right, "POSTAGE REVENUE" "2D"; cancelled by seven wavy lines; postmark "CREWE CHESHIRE" "815 5 JLY 1953"; note that stamp was used during reign of Elizabeth II; slight wear on corners
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Ancient Crosses / Sandbach / Grandpa Bateman's town where he spent his boyhood days
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Maker
- A. W. Bourne
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- Leicester
- Title
- Ancient Crosses Sandbach
- Publication Date
- July 5 1953
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47086
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.28.4
- Description
- Postcard: black and white photo, glossy, white border; horizontal; shows street and buildings, Wheat Hotel in right foreground, women with bicycles; printed in white at lower left is handlettered "HIGH TOWN SANDBACH"; on reverse in black "POST CARD", dotted line below, dotted line up centre with "Published by: A.W. Bourne, 32, Babingley Drive, Leicester"; "CORRESPONDENCE" at left, at right "ADDRESS"; at bottom left, "Greetings from"; addressed in blue ink to "Mr and Mrs. E. W. Bateman 3896 - W. 25th Ave. Vancouver 8, BC Canada"; "July 4 - Here we are in Sandbach having our lunch. Ena & Raymond Slack are so hospitable & friendly. We had a fine day at the potteries yesterday - it was the first time Ena & Mrs Ludwig had been too. Thanks for air Mail letter received on arrival at Crewe" "Love Edna"; brown stamp at upper right with King George VI, "POSTAGE REVENUE" "2D", cancelled with wavy lines; postmark "CREWE CHESHIRE" "8-" "5 JLY 1953" [Related to BV004.28.3]; indentation down centre on front, some spotting and damage from liquid?, which took gloss off along indentation
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- High Town Sandbach / Mr. & Mrs. Bateman / Edna
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Maker
- A. W. Bourne
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- Leicester
- Title
- High Town Sandbach
- Publication Date
- July 4 1953
Images
postcard; advertisement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44814
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.48.6
- Description
- Postcard: black and white photo, horizontal; row of six single-storey houses, grass, gravel road, telephone pole; along bottom in white, "NEW VISTA SOCIETY BUNGALOW COURT" "BURNABY, B.C. 1951"; white border; on reverse in grey, "POST CARD" "MADE IN CANADA" "CORRESPONDENCE" "ADDRESS"; rectangle at upper right, dashed outline with curved corners, "CKC"? logo at top centre; inside, "PLACE STAMP HERE"; deep scratch on back at top; crease; some worn corners; darkening in sky from developing or printing of photo?; unused
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Country Made
- Canada
- Title
- New Vista Society Bungalow Court Burnaby, B.C.
- Publication Date
- 1951.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Residential
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41374
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV001.1.161
- Description
- Postcard: buff-coloured card, horizontal, no image; front is typed: "O.A. 42" "THE OLD AGE PENSIONS DEPT., (W.C.B.)" "411 Dunsmuir Street" "Vancouver, B.C." "We have received your Application for Old Age Pension and same will have careful attention. In writing us, always give the number shown opposite your name on the address side of this card. Advise immediately of any change in address." "THE OLD AGE PENSIONS DEPARTMENT. (W.C.B.)"; on reverse is black "CANADA POST CARD"; handwritten in black ink, "Mr. John James Coe. (A-10278.) 2684 Fern Ave. Burnaby B.C."; green King George V stamp at upper right, "CANADA" "1 CENT 1" "POSTES POSTAGE", cancelled by seven wavy lines; postmark "VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA" "JUL 4 1932 7 PM"; soiled, creased; smudges, fingermarks?; transferred cancel marks on front, something handwritten in ink on back
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Colour
- Beige
- Country Made
- Canada
- Title
- The Old Age Pensions Department, W.C.B.
- Publication Date
- July 4 1932
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41377
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV001.1.164
- Description
- Postcard: black and white photo with unevenly centred white border; vertical; shows ocean, snow-topped mountain behind, sky and clouds; printed in white at bottom, hand-lettered "MT. MAKUSHIN - UNALASKA" "eB"?, copyright 1927; in grey on reverse, "POST CARD", line down centre; at left, "CORRESPONDENCE", at right "ADDRESS"; handwritten in black ink sideways, "Unalaska Sept. 21/ 27" "Dear Eric. Here is a little piece of Alaska, near where we are now. I have not written to you for a long time but just can't get time. Betting is strong up here on the fight tomorrow. We will get results on the radio. I have had a fine time, but will be glad to get home" "Iver"; addressed to "Mr. Eric Coe 2684 Fern Ave Jubilee, Burnaby Br. Columbia."; red stamp "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" "2 CENTS 2", portrait of "WASHINGTON"; cancelled by four lines; large postmark "UNALASKA ALASKA" "SEP 29 1927"; some darkening at edges, spot
- Object History
- "Iver" is Iver Gillen, brother of Denver Gillen, illustrator of the 1936 "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Title
- Mt. Makushin - Unalaska
- Publication Date
- 1927.
- Names
- Coe, Eric
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48357
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.6
- Description
- Postcard: tinted-colour photo; horizontal; shows pond bordered by flowerbeds, shrubs and trees, lawns, edges of quarry; in red at upper left, "Butchart's Gardens, Victoria, B.C."; on reverse in green, "POST CARD"; line down centre with decorative flourish at top; at left, "Correspondence", at right, "Address"; up left side, "Copyright Canada by Coast Publishing Co." "Made in Germany"; addressed in black ink to "Mrs. J. Royle Capitol Hill P.O. Vancouver B.C."; "My dear Mother- How are You keeping & how are the boys treating you. This is a very pretty spot. but it is dead. I am staying at the Empress Hotel it is very nice Harry xx."; green stamp at upper right, King George V, "CANADA POSTAGE" "TWO CENTS" "2"; cancelled "PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION - VICTORIA AUGUST-17-22-1925"; postmarked "VICTORIA B.C." "6 PM JUL 22 1925"; second postmark, indistinct, "-- HILL" "-- B.C.", same date? [NOTE this accession was previously IL 34.004]; pencilled at bottom, "1912-25-E"; soiled, smudges, worn corners, cancellation lines on front
- Object History
- Capitol Hill P.O. was Harry's store.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Butchart's Gardens, Victoria, B.C. / Mrs. J. Royle / Capitol Hill P.O. / Vancouver / B.C. / Victoria B.C. / JUL 22 / 1925
- Maker
- Coast Publishing Company
- Country Made
- Germany
- Title
- Butchart's Gardens, Victoria, B.C.
- Publication Date
- July 22 1925
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- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.20.13
- Description
- Postcard: black and white photo, white border; vertical; shows two-storey wood-frame house during construction; two men sit on saw horse? in front, ladder visible against one side; wire fence between house and photographer; pencilled in border at bottom right, "1911 Burnaby"; no exact location identified; on reverse in black, "POST CARD"; short wavy line below and one extending about a centimetre down centre; at left, "CORRESPONDENCE", at right "ADDRESS"; dotted outline of rectangle at upper right; unused; soiled, stained and spotted; darkened around edges; creases; corners worn; impression of postmark, "11" very clear
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- 1911 Burnaby
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Title
- 1911 Burnaby
- Publication Date
- 1911
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Buildings
- Buildings - Residential
- Buildings - Residential - Houses
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