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dress

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46497
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.1
Description
Dress, c.1967. Silver and blue floral lame. Ankle length sleeveless sheath dress. The dress is made with one front panel with french darts for shaping, and two panels for the back. There is a metal zipper from the neckline just past the hips at centre back, and a hook and eye at the top. The skirt is flared slightly from the hips to the hem. There is no other shaping, as the dress is the sheath type. The overall pattern of the fabric is large silver flowers and leaves with a lighter silver and blue background. It is lined with light blue rayon. All seams are hidden between the lining and main fabric, except for the serged edges under the zipper.
Object History
Worn by Edith Fountain to RCMP ball in Burnaby 1967. See photograph BV004.17.22-.23. Worn with stole BV004.17.3. 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
"global (logo) / Styled in Paris / MADE IN THE BRITISH CROWN COLONY OF HONG KONG (small)", embroidered onto tag inside dress "Hudson's Bay Company / INCORPORATED 2ND MAY 1670 (small)", embroidered onto tag inside dress "18", smaller tag sewn to HBC tag
Country Made
Hong Kong
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Outerwear
Names
Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
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dress

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46498
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.2
Description
Dress, c.1966. Black rayon ribbed novelty fabric. Sleeveless ankle length sheath dress. Decorative bands and bows at the ankle length hem. The neckline is round in the front and V shaped in the back. At the point of the V there is a hook and eye, and beneath this there is a metal zipper that goes just past the hips. The dress is cut in princess lines with some bust shaping, and flares into an A-line skirt. Near the hem, there are four bands that hang off of the skirt; at the centre back, each band has a square bow. The fabric of the dress has black stripes of raised glossy ribs woven into a black matte rayon background. It is lined with black acetate, and all the seams are encased within the seams except for the serged edges beneath the zipper.
Object History
Worn by Edith Fountain to RCMP ball in 1966. 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
"global (logo) / Internationally Styled / MADE IN THE BRITISH (big) CROWN COLONY OF HONG KONG (small) / 20 (in circle)", embroidered onto label inside dress
Country Made
Hong Kong
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Outerwear
Names
Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
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dress

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46500
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.4
Description
Dress, c.1947-1951. Blue acrylic taffeta. Calf length flared skirt at natural waist, padded cap kimono sleeves, V neck, gathers under bust, small stand collar, thin belt. The neckline has a small stand collar at the back, and a draped and V neck at the front that is gathered under the bust. The bodice front has a flat band beneath this. At the back of the bodice, there are two darts from the waistline into the bodice. The sleeves are small caps cut in kimono style, with small turned back cuffs. There are also small pads at the shoulders. At the natural waistline there is a belt loop on the right side, and evidence that there was also one on the left. The separate belt is about an inch in width, made of the same material as the dress but lined with a black paper. The large circular flared skirt has one seam down the left side. Just below knee height, there are six narrow rows of ruffles. The metal zipper is on the left side, from the top of the flat panel on the bodice front to a few inches below the waist.
Object History
Worn by Edith Fountain (?) to Church, dinners, etc in the late 1940s or early 1950s. 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
"Sample DRESS (smaller)" (logo), embroidered onto label on inside of dress
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Outerwear
Names
Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
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dress

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46502
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.6
Description
Dress, c.1967-1973. Orange acrylic 'linen look.' Floor length, sleeveless, small high collar. High waist with skirt pleated in back, decorative cord at waist. The small high rolled collar has its opening at the centre back. Here it closes with a hook and eye, followed by a zipper that goes past the hips (and another hooks and eye at the waist). The bodice is princess cut in the front and un-shaped in the back. It is lined in pink acetate, as well as faced with acetate at the neck and armholes. The bodice ends at a high waist, with a braided decoration in self fabric covered cording. The cording extends to either side back where its ends are concealed under a large box pleat on each side. The front of the skirt is a single A-line piece, and the back is done in two gores. The floor length hem has a stiff plastic binding that is sewn on the bottom edge but not the top.
Object History
Late 1960 or early 1970. Unknown wearer. Part of the Edith Fountain collection. 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
"Party Time FASHIONS (logo) / TORONTO", embroidered onto label on inside of dress
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Outerwear
Names
Geosits, Barrie
Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
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dress

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46503
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.7
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.7
Description
Dress. c.1958-1964. Taupe celanese. Short dolman sleeves, boat neck, wide waistband at front with bow mid calf length pencil skirt with pleats in front. The bodice of the dress is made with one piece for the front and one for each side back. It has a fairly small boat neck and short dolman sleeves. The front has a dart under each bust point, and the back has a dart on each side coming from the waist as well as a smaller dart from each shoulder. On the front, there is a wide band that comes up from the waist, extends to each side, and curves up slightly. It is edged with two other bands on the top and bottom, with a self fabric bow on the centre front of the bottom band. The bottom edge band extends around the back. At the centre back there is a metal zipper that extends to the hips, topped with a hook and thread eye at the the neckline. The skirt, extending from a natural waistline, has two small pleats at each side front, and a dart at each side back mirroring the darts in the bodice above. It curves over the hips and then falls straight as a pencil skirt, with a kick pleat at centre back to facilitate walking. The bodice has a self facing around the neck. Under the bodice front band and in the skirt up to the kick pleat, it is lined in purple cotton.
Object History
Late 1950 or early 1960. Unknown wearer. Part of the Edith Fountain collection. 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
"john norman inc. (logo) / STYLED FOR MISS EXECUTIVE (small)", embroidered onto label on inside of dress
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Outerwear
Names
Geosits, Barrie
Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
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dress

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46505
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.9
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.9
Description
Dress, c.1960-1965. Gold, yellow, green, pink and orange cotton abstract floral print. Cap sleeves, round neckline, velvet waistband, full knee length skirt with tulle. The bodice has a round neckline and cap sleeves that are gathered at the top. There is a dart under each bust, and two mirroring them on the bodice back. At the centre back, there is a metal zipper opening that extends from the neckline to the hips. At the natural waist, there is a velvet sash that is attached at the waist and hangs loose above over the bodice. It is attached at each side seam and at the centre back closure, as well as with a tack on the right front dart. It is higher at the left side, tapering down to the right side seam. The skirt is attached beneath with heavy gathering in two panels for the back and one at the front. Underneath there is a tulle skirt in the form of a one piece tube, also gathered a the waist. The dress is unlined, but there is a self facing at the neckline.
Object History
Early 1960. Unknown wearer. Part of the Edith Fountain collection. 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
"Connie Sage (logo) BY PARADISE (small) / TORONTO - NEW YORK", embroidered onto label on inside of dress
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Outerwear
Names
Geosits, Barrie
Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
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dressing gown

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91459
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.24.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.24.1
Description
Long pleated satin pink dressing gown with quilted detailing around the collar and cuffs. Detailing has white stitching. There is a small white button at the centre bottom of the collar area to close the robe.
Object History
This robe belonged to Mrs. Edith Fountain, nee Ford, wife of Mr. Edward Fountain.
Category
03. Personal Artifacts
Classification
Clothing - - Dressingwear & Nightwear
Object Term
Dressing Gown
Colour
Pink
Measurements
height: 136 cm width: 45 cm depth: 5.5 cm
Subjects
Clothing
Names
Fountain, Edith Ford
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
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dressing gown

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91496
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.24.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.24.2
Description
A long beige dressing gown with buttons down the front. The structure and pattern immitate the design of a traditional japanese kimono, as the embroidered design shows several "japanese scenes" including buildings, flora, and small figures.
Object History
This robe belonged to Mrs. Edith Fountain, nee Ford, wife of Mr. Edward Fountain.
Category
03. Personal Artifacts
Classification
Clothing - - Dressingwear & Nightwear
Object Term
Dressing Gown
Colour
Beige
Measurements
height: 141 cm width: 48 cm depth: 5.5 cm
Country Made
Hong Kong
Subjects
Clothing
Names
Fountain, Edith Ford
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Images
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Edith Fountain

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1698
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1966
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Ford Fountain dressed in formal wear in front of the stone fireplace in her living room. She is dressed to attend an Royal Canadian Mounted Police ball in a long black gown with a fur stole and white evening gloves. Her husband Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby Licen…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edith Ford Fountain dressed in formal wear in front of the stone fireplace in her living room. She is dressed to attend an Royal Canadian Mounted Police ball in a long black gown with a fur stole and white evening gloves. Her husband Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949 (he worked for the City until he retired in 1970).
History
Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951. 6661 Russel Ave., Burnaby, also know as Moorcroft, 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.
Names
Fountain, Edith Ford
Geographic Access
Russell Avenue
Street Address
6661 Russell Avenue
Accession Code
BV004.17.24
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1966
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Related Material
The dress and the fur stole Edith Fountain is wearing in the photograph is in BVM collection. BV004.17.2 & BV004.17.3
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads:"1966 RCMP BALL."
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Edward and Edith Fountain

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1696
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1967
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edward and Edith Fountain dressed in formal wear in front of the stone fireplace in their living room. They are dressed to attend an Royal Canadian Mounted Police ball. Edith is wearing a blue and silver sleeveless dress and her husband Edward is wearing a black suit with a black bow …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edward and Edith Fountain dressed in formal wear in front of the stone fireplace in their living room. They are dressed to attend an Royal Canadian Mounted Police ball. Edith is wearing a blue and silver sleeveless dress and her husband Edward is wearing a black suit with a black bow tie. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949 (he worked for the City until he retired in 1970).
History
Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951. 6661 Russel Ave., Burnaby, also know as Moorcroft, 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
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Fountain, Edward
Fountain, Edith Ford
Geographic Access
Russell Avenue
Street Address
6661 Russell Avenue
Accession Code
BV004.17.22
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1967
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Related Material
The dress Edith Fountain is wearing in the photograph is in BVM collection. BV004.17.1
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "1967 RCMP Ball/ 6661 Russell Avenue/ Burnaby"
Item no. BV004.17.1 is the dress itself
Images
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Edward and Edith Fountain

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1697
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1967
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edward and Edith Fountain dressed in formal wear in front of the stone fireplace in their living room. They are dressed to attend an Royal Canadian Mounted Police ball. Edith is wearing a blue and silver sleeveless dress with a fur stole and white evening gloves. Her husband Edward is…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Edward and Edith Fountain dressed in formal wear in front of the stone fireplace in their living room. They are dressed to attend an Royal Canadian Mounted Police ball. Edith is wearing a blue and silver sleeveless dress with a fur stole and white evening gloves. Her husband Edward is wearing a black suit with a black bow tie. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949 (he worked for the City until he retired in 1970).
Subjects
Occupations - Civic Workers
Names
Fountain, Edward
Fountain, Edith Ford
Geographic Access
Russell Avenue
Street Address
6661 Russell Avenue
Accession Code
BV004.17.23
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1967
Media Type
Photograph
Planning Study Area
Windsor Area
Related Material
The dress and the fur stole Edith Fountain is wearing in the photograph are in BVM collection. BV004.17.1 & BV004.17.3
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "1967"
Item no. BV004.17.1 is the dress itself
Images
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fur stole

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46499
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.3
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.3
Description
Stole. Light brown, mink fur stole with brown satin lining. Lining has butterfly pattern. Two patches sewn inside front right hand edge. Each patch is an initial, one is a E and the other an F.
Object History
Worn by Edith Fountain to RCMP ball in Burnaby 1967. See photograph BV004.17.22-.23. Worn with dress BV004.17.1. 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
"Woodwards", embroidered onto label inside stole "E", embroidered on patch on inside of stole "F", embroidered on patch on inside of stole
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Outerwear
Names
Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
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gloves

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46485
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.14
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.14
Description
Gloves. Woman's gloves. White, sheer, Nylon, wrist length gloves. The cuff, at the wrist, is finished with a band that ends in a half bow and faux pearls.
Object History
Worn by Edith Fountain for Church, teas, etc., but not for shopping. 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
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gloves

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46486
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.15
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.15
Description
Gloves. Woman's gloves. White Nylon gloves. Shirring along wrist that ends in a small bow and a slit in the cuff.
Object History
Worn by Edith Fountain for church, teas, etc., but not for shopping. 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
"Styled by Austin", on label inside of gloves "61/2 / MADE IN / CANADA", on reverse side of label inside of gloves
Country Made
Canada
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Accessory
Names
Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
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gloves

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46487
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.16
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.16
Description
Gloves. Woman's gloves. Green sheer Nylon gloves with shirring along wrist.
Object History
c. 1950 or early 1960. Worn by Edith Fountain for church, teas, etc., but not for shopping. 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
"100% Nylon Made in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong", on label on inside
Country Made
Hong Kong
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Accessory
Names
Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
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gloves

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46488
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.17
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.17
Description
Gloves. Woman's gloves. Pink sheer nylon, elbow length gloves with hole and 2 snaps at wrists.
Object History
c. 1950 or early 1960. Worn by Edith Fountain for church, teas, etc., but not for shopping. 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
label inside has been removed.
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Accessory
Names
Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
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gloves

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46489
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.18
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.18
Description
Gloves. Woman's gloves. Pink Nylon with pleated frill and lace at wrist.
Object History
c. 1950 or early 1960. Worn by Edith Fountain for church, teas, etc., but not for shopping. 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
Less detail

gloves

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46490
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.19
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.19
Description
Gloves. Woman's gloves. White 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
Less detail

gloves

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46491
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.20
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
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gloves

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46492
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.17.21
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
Less detail

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