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card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact84654
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.15
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.50.15
Description
card; textured white paper with black ink; front of card with illustration of log cabin inside Heritage Village; illustration by Bob Sheridan c. 1976; inside of card includes handwritten thankyou note to Reg Millway for receipt of membership fees for Century Park Museum Association from "Ethel", April 16, 1982; verso of card reads "THE LOG CABIN / HERITAGE VILLAGE - BURNABY B.C. / The Log Cabin illustrates the earliest form of housing used by settlers in this area. A single room provided living, cooking an sleeping accommodation for the residents."
Object History
The log cabin building was built on the site of Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum) in 1973 by craftsman Earl Carter along with volunteers.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Correspondence
Measurements
w: 16 cm h: 12.5 cm
Maker
Freeman Printing Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Cabins
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Century Park Museum Association
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dress with bolero jacket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5225
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.25.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.25.4
Description
Dress with bolero jacket, c. 1930s. Black cotton lace with black silk chiffon slip. Sleeveless, low draped back, ankle length slightly flared at the bottom. Long sleeved lace bolero with metal brooch clasp. The dress has a round neckline in front that drapes into a deep V in the back. There is a magnet at the centre front of the neckline to hold up the metal clasp of the bolero. The bodice attaches at a fairly high waistline. At the front of the skirt, there is are two triangular sections that make up the top section; on the back, there is one triangular piece cut into the top section of the skirt. The rest of it is cut as a front and back section, with a slight flare at the bottom. The slip is cut differently, and may not be the original that went with the dress since it lacks the corresponding shoulder snaps. Each shoulder strap has five rows of smocking on the top. They meet at a triangle shape with gathering under the breasts, and at the back at the waistline in the same way as the dress. The skirt hangs in six gores which also flare out somewhat at the bottom. It is somewhat longer than the dress, visible at the bottom for several inches. The seams are unfinished. The bolero is long sleeved, gathered to cuffs at the wrist, with purposeful large holes at each underarm. It has two darts at the bottom back, and a triangular shape hangs down from the centre back neckline. The front angles down to points from each shoulder, where there is a silver metal brooch clasp with clear rhinestones. It is held up with the magnet in the dress, which gives the bolero front a draped affect.
Object History
This dress belonged to Mrs.Myra Mitchell, who lived in a senior's cottage housing complex located S.W. area off Canada Way and Edmonds. She passed away c.1961.
Subjects
Clothing
Clothing - Costumes
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program

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14337
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV984.11.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV984.11.2
Description
The New Vista Society - Program -- [1955]. Program for the official opening of The New Vista Society Senior Citizen Housing Project No. 7. The front cover has a photograph of the new buildings being opened. The event took place on Wednesday, September 14, 1955. The reverse side of the program outlines the different parties involved in the organization of the new buildings including the Burnaby Municipality, Burnaby Lions Club and others.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
Organizations
Organizations - Societies and Clubs
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radio

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34238
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.125
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.125
Description
Radio, Walkie-talkie, "CANADIAN MOTOROLA", "TORONTO CANADA", "MODEL CH23DEN-1104 A/W" "SERIAL 44580", patented 1952-1964 with a rechargeable cadmium battery dated Nov. 4, 1976. The radio has a greenish brown plastic housing with a silver face plate on one side. The plate has a textured area in square and 'M' logo and a section for model and serial number. The cover for the battery pack is missing. There is a red dymo type tape label with "2719" on front. The speaker switch is on one side. There is a second brown dymo type tabe label with "2719" on the top of the radio. Dials for "SQUELCH", "SPKR", hole for "ANT", "VOL-OFF" are also on the top The battery is held in the bottom of the radio by a spring It is marked "NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY / RECHARGEABLE / DO NOT THROW AWAY". There is also an indistinct stamp with the date "Nov 24 1976" This radio is missing an antenna and the separate hand held microphone. The screw mount for the microphone is damaged. The On/Off switch has been removed. All of these items would be on the top of the radio. From internet: HT 200 Series Portable, VHF "Handi-Talkie" Portable, 150-174 Mhz, 2W Model: CH23DEN Series..Manual # 68P81058A40
Object History
Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991
Reference
http://home.cogeco.ca/~rodemi/Service%20Manuals/Manual%20Motorola.html
Maker
Canadian Motorola Company Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
Ontario
Site/City Made
Toronto
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
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sign

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact86154
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV974.96.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV974.96.2
Description
Exterior hanging sign; "Whitechurch Hardware" name.
Object History
The Bell's Dry Goods building was built in 1922 by Clifford Tuckey with a small lean to structure on the back housing a kitchen and bedroom. The building was located on the northwest corner of Sixth Street and Thirteenth Avenue in Burnaby. William Bell (1884-1952) and Flora Bell (nee Connell) (1889-1953) immigrated to Burnaby from Scotland between 1917 and 1918. In about 1924, the building was purchased by William and Flora Bell. Flora operated "Bell's Dry Goods" store out of the building and the couple lived at the back of the store. William worked as a driver for a local lumber mill. Bell's Dry Goods was in operation in this one storey building between 1925 and 1937 with the building address, 1314 Sixth Street (later 7695 Sixth Street). In 1927, they moved to a house located on Thirteenth Avenue while they converted the back of the store to include the East Burnaby Post Office. In 1937, the Bells moved the one storey "Bell's Dry Goods" building a little further north and built a two storey building on the corner. Flora continued to operate Bell's Dry Goods on the ground level of the new building until 1941 and the couple lived upstairs. The new two storey building assumed the address of 1314 Sixth Street (later 7695 Sixth Street) and the older one storey building obtained a new address of 1316 Sixth Street (later 7685 Sixth Street). The East Burnaby Post Office continued to operate at 1314 Sixth Street until about 1954. On December 1, 1937, Maurice Whitechurch moved his Whitechurch Hardware store into the one storey building which he rented out from the Bells. In 1943, Maurice Whitechurch purchased the building from the Bells and Whitechurch Hardware store continued to operated at this location until the Spring of 1973. In June 1973, Mr. Fergie Will bought the store and the building was donated to Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum). In August 1974, the building was relocated to Heritage Village and opened as a carpentry shop exhibit in 1975. The building underwent several repairs and restorations over the years. After it was moved to Heritage Village, a lean to was built on the back of the building by museum staff. The lean to was demolished between 1993 and 1994 after the building was put on a new foundation. In 1995, it underwent a series of structural repairs to restore it to Bell's Dry Goods store, opening on August 6, 1996.
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E
Object Term
Sign, Identification
Subjects
Communication Artifacts
Names
Bell's Dry Goods
Bell, William
Bell, Flora
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Second Street Area
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brochure

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91498
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.2171
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.5.2171
Description
Heritage Village Museum - Elworth House brochure; cream coloured heavy weight paper, folded in centre to form a card. Front of card includes an illustration of Elworth house at Heritage Village. Script below illustration reads: "ELWORTH HOUSE / HERITAGE VILLAGE / BURNABY B.C.". Interior text on verso of front reads: "ELWORTH HOUSE / Built in 1920, and so named after his English family / ome, by Mr. E.W. Bateman, a former offical of / the Canadian Pacific Railwy, this country residence / forms a part of the entrance to Heritage Village / Museum, Burnaby, B.C.". Text on facing page includes a logo of "Murchie's" tea with text beneath reading: "THE MURCHIE FAMILY ARE SINCERELY HAPPY TO / BE A PART OF HERITAGE VILLAGE AND TO SUPPLY / THEIR QUALITY PRODUCTS TO RESTAURANTS AND / STORES."
Object History
Brochure created by Heritage Village Museum to be distributed to members of the public when visiting Heritage Village [ca. 1975].
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Advertising Media
Object Term
Brochure
Colour
Cream
Black
Measurements
Length: 23 cm x Width: 8.5 cm; folded to: Length: 11.5 cm x 8.5 cm
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
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building

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3846
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.33.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.33.1
Description
The core of the Jessie Love farm house is a 1893 two story, pioneer tent style building. The home was added to over the years and became a large Craftsmen style farm house.
Object History
Built on Cumberland Road in Burnaby in 1893. Music Room/Parlour/Living Room and bedrooms above added c.1898. Kitchen added c.1908. The home of Jesse and Martha Love and their eleven children. One of Burnaby's oldest structures. The home was moved to Burnaby Village Museum in the late 1980s and has been partially restored to its 1920s appearance.
Category
01. Built Environment Objects
Classification
Structures - - Dwellings
Object Term
House
Colour
Brown
Maker
Love, Jesse
Salt, George
Love, George
Culture
Canadian
Subjects
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Agriculture - Farms
Names
A & H Plastering and Stucco
Burnaby Village Museum
Love Family
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cariboo-Armstrong Area
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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5636
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV986.21.11
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV986.21.11
Description
Elworth House - Postcard - [197-?]. Advertising or souvenir card produced by Heritage Village Museum (Burnaby Village Museum) to promote Elworth House. The front of the card has an illustration by Max F of Elworth House. The back of the card gives a short description of Elworth House and its owner, Edwin Bateman.
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
Object Term
Postcard
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Bateman, Edwin W.
Burnaby Village Museum
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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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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candle holder

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact86790
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV016.46.15
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV016.46.15
Description
Candle holder with rubber bottom and wratchet top. The intention was for the rubber to create a suction cup so the holder could stick to a wall. The position of the top is adjustable with a ball and socket-style hinge. Impressed on the side of the candle holder is "THE / NEW LONDON/ T.R.L.W.
Object History
Item was found inside lap desk that belonged to Sara Frances Botsford, who lived at 3813 Deer Lake Avenue in 1925. Jack and Sarah raised there three children (Frances, John and Grace) in the house until they retired to Lasqueti Island in 1946. They sold the house to their eldest daughter, Frances and son in law Ray Fleming who lived in the home until 1958. The house and property was sold to the Municipality of Burnaby in 1959 and the site became part of BVM.
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Lighting Equipment - - Lighting Holders
Object Term
Candleholder
Marks/Labels
White paper label adhered to bottom of lower writing surface panel reads: "Pin Up Candle Holder. / Bottom was rubber / suction cup which / was supposed to stick / to wall __ / on [sketch of candle stick capital] New London T?RL?"
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
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card game with box

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41410
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV001.1.188
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV001.1.188
Description
Game, "Game of Nations"; box lid is red, white, blue, yellow; has shield, crown, crossed spears; "Made in Canada" across front below crown; box bottom is plain; parts of game board show scenes in circles within squares; one is huts, palm trees, bush, head of hunter in helmet, gun in circle; lion and elephant in square; red squares, blue and white rectangles; partial circle in one corner has house, "Me Ho"; other piece has windmill, houses in circle ; donkey, house, windmill top, tree, fence in square; corner pictures incomplete; with game pieces (coloured circles), playing cards; no instructions
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dog tag

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91530
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV022.5.1
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
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Light Fixture

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90872
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.40.23
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.40.23
Description
White glass light fixture with rounded bulb shape. The lamp and the base of the fixture hae a thick green line with two thin lines on either side. There are two holes in the base on opposite sides of each other. There is some tan/beige paint strokes around the base. An additional part is required to actually afix the lamp to the ceiling.
Object History
This is an original light fixture for the Eagles House. This house is located on Sperling Avenue and is under the care of the City of Burnaby Planning Department.
Category
02. Furnishings
Classification
Lighting Equipment - - Lighting Devices
Object Term
Fixture, Lighting
Colour
White
Green
Subjects
Building Components
Buildings - Heritage
Buildings - Residential - Houses
Names
Eagles, Dr. Violet
Eagles, Dr. Blythe
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
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newsletter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91164
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV011.44.40
Description
Newsletter; two pages; yellow cartridge paper with black text, illustrations and site map; heading on first page reads "SEASON'S GREETINGS" "December, 1972" written by "President, / Century Park Museum / Association"; second page includes a site map of Heritage Village with a list of buildings/exhibits: "1 Gate House / 2 Manor House / 3 School House / 4 Drug Store / 5 Gift Shop / 6 General Store / 7 Bicycle & Buggy Shop / 8 Blacksmith Shop & Sheds / 9 Log Cabin / 10 Printing Shop / 11 Municipal Hall / 12 Public Washrooms / 13 Barber & Dentis / 14 Ice Cream Parlour / 15 Tram Station / 16 Interurban Tramcar / 17 Bandstand".
Object History
Newsletter published by the Century Park Museum Association in regards to news of Heritage Village Museum and the Century Park Museum Association, renamed Burnaby Village Museum Association and Burnaby Village Museum in 1984. The newsletter provides an update to members of the Century Park Museum Association regarding the Heritage Village site after one year of operation. Don Copan was the founding president of the Century Park Museum Association in 1971 and served on the executive of the Century Park Museum Association (Burnaby Village Museum Association) until 1990 when the Corporation of the District of Burnaby assumed operation and management of the museum and the Burnaby Village Museum Associatioin was dissolved.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Serial
Colour
Yellow
Measurements
Height: 28 cm x Width: 21.5 cm
Maker
Century Park Museum Association
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Title
Season's Greetings
Author
Copan, Donald (Don)
Publication Date
December 1972
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newsletters
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Century Park Museum Association
Copan, Donald Angus "Don"
Images
Documents
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newsletter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91534
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV022.7.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV022.7.1
Description
Newsletter for Seton Academy; 23 mimeograhed pages plus cover; 3 staples binding along left edge; cover printed on beige construction paper. Cover includes illustration of coat of arms with cross and "SETONIAN" and ribbon banner below reading "SETON ACADEMY" with year "1948" beneath. Page 20 "Autographs" includes original signatures. Pages 21-23 include advertisements for local Burnaby businesses. Content of the newsletter includes dates between 1948 and 1959.
Object History
Seton Academy operated out of a mansion named "Overlynn" located at 3755 McGill Street in Burnaby Heights. "Overlynn" mansion was one of the first grandiose houses built in 1909. Seton Academy was a Catholic girls school that was run by the Sisters of Charity. The school and convent operated out of the mansion between 1927 and 1970. In 1970, the house was converted to a seniors home "Seton Villa" retaining the name from the school "Seton Academy". In 1995, the house was designated as a heritage building.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
Object Term
Serial
Colour
Beige
White
Measurements
Height 28 cm
Width 11.5 cm
Maker
Seton Academy
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Burnaby
Title
Setonian Seton Academy
Publication Date
1949
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Newsletters
Buildings - Schools
Names
Seton Academy
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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48364
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.20.13
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
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
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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postcard

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91168
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.4.1226
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV020.4.1226
Description
postcard; photograph of Elworth house with front walkway bordered by flower gardens on either side; script in yellow in bottom right corner reads "Burnaby Village Museum". Postcard was created from original photograph of Elworth house BV985.1003.1 [1925].
Object History
Postcard was created from original hand tinted black and white photograph of Elworth house BV985.1003.1 [1925] and used for promotional purposes by Burnaby Village Museum Marketing Department.
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
Object Term
Postcard
Measurements
18.5 x 26.5 cm folded to 18.5 x 13.5 cn
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Bateman Family
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28867
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.38.165
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.38.165
Description
Purse, brown leather; silver metal frame; short black rigid leather handle; outside flap fastens with metal clasps.
Object History
Florena (or Floriana) Bird was born in Toronto in 1882 to Joseph Bird and Alice Pill. She married Orval Elsworth Butler, a cabinet maker and carpenter in 1928. She worked as a clerk until her marriage at age 44. The couple moved to Burnaby in the 1930s. Orval died at age 79 in 1941. Florena died in 1973 at age 90. The Orval Butler and his first wife, Catherine, likely built the house at 8006 Government Rd. Catherine (spelling unknown) died and left Orval a widower before his marriage to Florena. Florena later lived in the house. The contents of the house were donated to the Burnaby Village Museum upon her death as part of her estate.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28885
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.38.183
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.38.183
Description
Purse, metal beaded, bronze irridescent; drawstring; loops for cord also beaded.
Object History
Florena (or Floriana) Bird was born in Toronto in 1882 to Joseph Bird and Alice Pill. She married Orval Elsworth Butler, a cabinet maker and carpenter in 1928. She worked as a clerk until her marriage at age 44. The couple moved to Burnaby in the 1930s. Orval died at age 79 in 1941. Florena died in 1973 at age 90. The Orval Butler and his first wife, Catherine, likely built the house at 8006 Government Rd. Catherine (spelling unknown) died and left Orval a widower before his marriage to Florena. Florena later lived in the house. The contents of the house were donated to the Burnaby Village Museum upon her death as part of her estate.
Colour
Brown
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46257
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.38.209
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.38.209
Description
Purse; brown leather stamped to look like alligator skin; soft leather strap; silver coloured metal frame also with texture of reptile.
Object History
Florena (or Floriana) Bird was born in Toronto in 1882 to Joseph Bird and Alice Pill. She married Orval Elsworth Butler, a cabinet maker and carpenter in 1928. She worked as a clerk until her marriage at age 44. The couple moved to Burnaby in the 1930s. Orval died at age 79 in 1941. Florena died in 1973 at age 90. The Orval Butler and his first wife, Catherine, likely built the house at 8006 Government Rd. Catherine (spelling unknown) died and left Orval a widower before his marriage to Florena. Florena later lived in the house. The contents of the house were donated to the Burnaby Village Museum upon her death as part of her estate.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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