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address panel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91313
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.21
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.21
Description
The number "7651" are stenciled out across the panel, surrounded by gray paint. The panel itself is a diagonal rectangle (parallelogram) shaped sign. There are four screws, one in each corner, with two rusting screws still intact in both the bottom right and left corner. The reverse of the panel is yellowed, and was also painted gray.
Object History
Panel was found in the attic of Love Farmhouse August 2021, where it had been since the farmhouse restoration project in the late 1990's. This panel was an original fixture on the home.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Address Label
Colour
Gray
Measurements
length: 46 cm width: 12.8 cm
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Subjects
Household Accessory
Names
Love Family
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
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Cabinet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90896
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.3.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.3.1
Description
Worn wooden cabinet made from Douglas Fir and cedar. The interior of the cabinet is painted a pale yellow. One third of the cabinet closest to the ground houses a large open shevling area with the back paneling visible. The middle of the cabinet has 5 slots for drawers with metal handles. One drawer is missing. The top third of the cabinet is split into 2 shelves with a yellow board bisecting the top shelf. Chinese characters are painted in black on the back of the shelving unit.
Object History
The cabinet was found in the Thrussell farmhouse on Marine Drive in Burnaby in the 1999.The Thrussell's land had been leased to Chinese tenant farmers by the Thrussell family and also previous owners. The City demolished the house, but they salvaged many items in the house before doing so. Of note are the Chinese characters and the joinery and construction of the cabinet. Chinese characters are painted in black on the back of the shelving unit The first two characters refer to pine wood and the last character is stem or branch.
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Household Accessories - - Storage & Display Accessories
Object Term
Cabinet
Colour
Brown
Yellow
Measurements
42” high x 42” wide x 14” width
Subjects
Agriculture - Farms
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Thrussell, Annie
Thrussell, Ethel
Thrussell, Eva
Thrussell, Fredrick Thomas, 1901-1977
Geographic Access
Marine Drive
Nelson Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Fraser Arm (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Big Bend Area
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door knob

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91300
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.10
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.10
Description
Both of the knobs and the other exterior parts of the fixture are painted white, including mounting plates backing both knobs. The two knob fixtures are attached by long rectangular bar, with divots on each side. On the smaller of the two mount plates, the label "D14" is written in black marker, likely indicating the fixture's original location in the house.
Object History
This object was found in the attic of Love Farmhouse August 2021, where it had been since the completion of the Love Farmhouse project in the late 1990's. This doorknob was originally used in one of the doors upstairs in the farmhouse.
Category
01. Built Environment Objects
Classification
Building Components - - Door & Window Elements
Object Term
Doorknob
Colour
White
Measurements
height: 9.5 cm width: 15.5 cm depth: 16 cm
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Subjects
Household Accessory
Names
Love Family
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
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foot warmer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29343
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.50.70
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.50.70
Description
bed foot warmer, hot water bottle; stoneware with cap lid and black rubber gasket. The projection at the end (called a snout), is a handle that stays cool. Also known as a "bed pig".
Reference
http://www.oldandinteresting.com/warming-the-bed.aspx
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Household Accessories - - Other Household Accessories
Marks/Labels
no visible labels or markings
Measurements
approx. Dia: 7.5cm x L: 22 cm
Subjects
Household Accessory
Images
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hinge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91380
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.41
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.41
Description
Descorative silver coloured hinge was painted white, with three screw holes on each side.
Object History
This object was found in the Love Farmhouse attic in August 2021, where it had been stored since the farmhouse restoration project in the late 1990's.
Category
01. Built Environment Objects
Classification
Building Components - - Finish Hardware
Object Term
Hinge
Colour
Silver
Measurements
height: 8 cm
width: 4.5 cm
depth: 1.5 cm
Subjects
Household Accessory
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
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hinge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91383
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.44
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.44
Description
Descorative brass hinge, painted white with three screw holes on each side.
Object History
This object was found in the Love Farmhouse attic in August 2021, where it had been stored since the farmhouse restoration project in the late 1990's.
Category
01. Built Environment Objects
Classification
Building Components - - Finish Hardware
Object Term
Hinge
Colour
White
Measurements
height: 10 cm
width: 5 cm
depth: 1 cm
Subjects
Household Accessory
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
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hinge set

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91399
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.48
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV021.21.48
Description
Two heavy metal decorative hinges painted cream with some blue shining through. There are three screws on each panel of the hinges.
Object History
This object was found in the Love Farmhouse attic August 2021, where it had been stored since the farmhouse restoration project in the late 1990's. This was likely an original piece to the home.
Category
01. Built Environment Objects
Classification
Building Components - - Finish Hardware
Object Term
Hinge
Colour
Cream
Subjects
Household Accessory
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
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key

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34241
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.128
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.128
Description
Padlock key, with white, cardboard tag wired to it.
Object History
This may be the key to the building where members of the Doukhobour community were detained during their protests of the 1950's. Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991.
Marks/Labels
"Douhk Hut Storage", written on cardboard tag "MASTER", embossed on side of key
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Correctional
Household Accessory
Names
British Columbia Gaol Service
Oakalla Prison Farm
Images
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pitcher cover

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79110
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
X2888
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
X2888
Description
Net with pink and white beads around edge (to be placed over pitcher of lemonade, etc. to keep insects out).
Subjects
Household Accessory
Images
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product package; cigar box

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20892
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV976.14.43
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV976.14.43
Description
Box, cigar
Object History
This cigar box came from a family who settled in Burnaby in the 1920s,on 3512 Chaffey Avenue in Burnaby. In the 1921 census, William is listed as a poultry rancher. Their children attended Inman Avenue School in Burnaby.
Category
04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
Classification
Household Accessories - - Containers for Smoking & Tobacco
Object Term
Box, Cigar
Subjects
Personal Gear
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
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rack

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88782
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
LHV974.8.25
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
LHV974.8.25
Description
gun rack; wooden, with gradually increasing barrel openings; decorative header at top that is starting to separate.
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Household Accessories - - Storage & Display Accessories
Object Term
Rack, Gun
Names
Choate, Bessie Perley
Images
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stool

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23705
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.47
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.47
Description
stool; wood; dark brown stain
Object History
Contents of Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Household Accessories - - Decorative Furnishings
Object Term
Stool
Measurements
H: 58.5 cm
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
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tray

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34868
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV993.9.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV993.9.4
Description
The tray is stamped out of sheet brass. The edges have a scalloped border design. There is a scratch on bottom.
Object History
Owned by the Sample family and used at their boarding house in South Burnaby. The boarding house was used as the first meeting place for Burnaby Municipal Council in 1892. The tray may have been used along with the inkwells and candle holder during meetings of the early council.
Subjects
Household Accessory
Names
Sample, Elizabeth “Minnie”
Sample, Roderick "Rodney"
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vase

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4414
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.55.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.55.1
Description
Vase. Yellow ceramic urn with black handles, feet, and fluted rim; on a black and yellow pedestal with floral swags; Front - round white panel with gold writing and crown; similar round white panel on back is blank
Marks/Labels
On front panel - "CORONATION" "1911" "1911" "KING GEORGE.V."; On underside - "MARLENE" "APRIL 5.1959" "FROM" "GRANDPA" "THURSTON".
Subjects
Persons - Royalty
Souvenirs
Souvenirs - Royalty
Household Accessory
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vase

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact32005
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV972.70.11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV972.70.11
Description
Vase. round; white glazed ceramic with pedestal base. Front - portraits of H.M.Queen Mary and H.M.King George V with rose between them, crown above the portraits and a lion below, sprays of thistle, shamrock, roses around the portraits, Union Jack at right and Royal Standard left; Back - lion, unicorn around coat-of-arms
Marks/Labels
"H.M.KING GEORGE V", printed under King George V portrait. "H.M.QUEEN MARY", printed under Queen Mary's portrait "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" printed around coat of arms "DIEU ET MON DROIT", printed below the coat of arms below. "MAY THEIR REIGN BE GLORIOUS"printed at the bottom .
Subjects
Persons - Royalty
Souvenirs
Souvenirs - Royalty
Household Accessory
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vase

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88775
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
LHV974.8.16
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
LHV974.8.16
Description
Vase, glass; conical; clear vase with pink glass base; base has been broken and poorly repaired
Object History
Bessie Choate was the Secretary of the Burnaby Historical Society.
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Household Accessories - - Horticultural Containers
Object Term
Vase
Subjects
Household Accessory
Names
Choate, Bessie Perley
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wall hanging

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91702
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.4
Description
Painted scene wall hanging. The scene is painted on woven grass that can be easily rolled.
The painting is of a person and a pair of oxen along a road. There is a large tree bow in the background, along with a mountain range. The painting is coloured in orange, green, yellow, brown, white, and black.
The hanging has a thread fringe at the bottom.
Object History
These are items that belonged to the donors as household items in their home in Burnaby between 1976 and 2023.
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Household Accessories - - Decorative Furnishings
Object Term
Hanging, Wall
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Household Accessory
Names
Pandher, Rajinder
Pandher, Raj
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wall hanging

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91703
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.5
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.5
Description
Painted scene wall hanging. The scene is painted on woven grass that can be easily rolled.
The painting is of two peacocks, one sitting on a branch with the plumage draped down to the ground, and the second peacock is bent to sip water.
The feathers or plumage of the wall hanging are not painted but are made of feathers or feather like material.
Object History
These are items that belonged to the donors as household items in their home in Burnaby between 1976 and 2023.
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Household Accessories - - Decorative Furnishings
Object Term
Hanging, Wall
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Household Accessory
Names
Pandher, Rajinder
Pandher, Raj
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