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dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46497
- 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
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46498
- 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
dressing gown
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91496
- 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
gloves
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46487
- 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
