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medicinal tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45549
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.184
- Description
- Empty metal box with hinged lid. Navy blue "leather" look design painted around edges of box.
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Label on lid marked: "Nalco / Klearoids / FOR VOICE AND THROAT". Nalco and Klearoids are both stylized as brand names. Top half of label is white text on dark blue, the lower half of the label is dark blue text on white. Label on bottom contains info. on klearoids in both English and French. Dark blue text.
- Measurements
- 1 cm height x 5.5 cm width x 4 cm length
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Toronto
medicinal tube and box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29756
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.68.22
- Description
- Rectangular, brown cardboard box, with a flap closure on both ends. The box contains a silver-coloured, metal tube with metal screw lid as well as a detatched flap of cardboard from the box lid. The tube contains original product, with some residue on the bottom seam. The box is labelled on all six sides, commerically printed, in green and white on brown. There is a navy blue and white printed sticker on the back right of the box. There is wear on all edges of the object.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- "CAPSOLIN" printed in white on green oblong-shaped, background at top of front label. "AN EFFECTIVE AND RELIABLE RUBEFACIENT / PREFERABLE TO MUSTARD PLASTERS AND LINIMENTS / PARKE, DAVIS & CO. WALKERVILLE, ONT." printed in green on brown, at centre bottom of front label. Text is enclosed by decorative, green border. Back label is the same as the front label. "D.S. CURTIS & CO. / DRUGS SPECTACLES / SEEDS AND PHOTO GOODS. / NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C>" printed in white on dark blue sticker on right side of back label. "A COMBINATION CONTAINING OLEORESIN CAPSICUM, / CAMPHOR, OIL TURPENTINE, OIL CAJUPUT AND / CROTON OIL, TOGETHER WITH A BLAND / BASE AGREEABLY AROMATIZED" printed in green on left side label, enclosed by decorated, green border. Right side label includes the directions for use by adults and children as well as other ingredients included in the product. Top and bottom closure flaps read "CAPSOLIN" in white with green border. Medicinal tube is printed with similar labels to the box.
- Measurements
- 3.6 cm height x 4.6 cm width x 13.4 cm length
- Maker
- Parke, Davis & Company
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Walkerville
medicinal tube with box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29740
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.68.1
- Description
- Brown cardboard box with dark brown sides and printed label on top. Upper part of box lifts off. Box contains silver metal tube with screw on lid and a paper label similar to that on box.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Label is marked "BAUME BENGUÉ (ANALÉSIQUE) / THE ORIGINAL FRENCH PRODUCT / MENTHOL*Salicylate of Methyl*Ianolin / FOR THE RELIEF OF PAIN IN / Rheumatism Gout Neuralgia." Product info. included. Dark brown text. Label on tube reads similarly in black text on paper label.
- Measurements
- 2.5 cm height x 11.5 cm width x 4.5 cm length
- Maker
- Leeming Miles Company
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Quebec
- Site/City Made
- Montreal
medicinal tube with box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29744
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.68.6
- Description
- Sealed cardboard box containing medicinal tube. Box is sealed in white paper wrapper with printed label on top.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Label is marked "BAUME BENGUÉ (ANALÉSIQUE)/THE ORIGINAL FRENCH PRODUCT/MENTHOL*Salicylate of Methyl*Ianolin/FOR THE RELIEF OF PAIN IN/Rheumatism Gout Neuralgia." Product info. included. Dark brown text on white label.
- Measurements
- 2.5 cm height x 11.5 cm width x 4.5 cm length
- Maker
- Leeming Miles Company
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Quebec
- Site/City Made
- Montreal
medicinal vial
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact30751
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.2.13
- Description
- Clear glass vial with cork stopper. Instruction sheet wrapped around vial. Vial and sheet wrapped in beige paper packaging. Vial "Humphreys' No. Seventy Seven".
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Printed in black on beige paper outer wrapper: "HUMPHREYS' / No. Seventy / Seven / Colds, Grippe / Influenza, Catarrh, Pains / & Sorreness in Head & Chest. / Cough , Sore Throat / & General, Prostration & Fever / Summer Colds, / Rose Catarrh." signature "F Humphreys M.D. / Humphreys' Homeo Medicine Co. / New York / Made in U.S.A / Average Contents 142 Pellets / 77 Ars.i-Allium. c-Lach-Gels Amer.Homeopathic Phar. / Reg U.S. Pat.Off".
- Measurements
- 1 cm dia. x 6.5 cm
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Title
- Humphrey's No. Seventy Seven
medicinal vial
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact30755
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.2.17
- Description
- Clear glass vial with cork stopper. Instruction sheet wrapped around vial. Vial and sheet wrapped in beige paper packaging. Vial appears to be empty. Vial "Humphrey's Homoepathic No.22".
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Paper label black print on beige labelled: "Humphreys' / Homeopathic / No. 22 / -logo women and lion - Reg U.S. Pat. Off. / EAR DISCHARGES / signature - F. Humphfreys' M.D / Humphreys' Homeopathic Medicinal Co. / New York" Written down the label on side "Average Contents 142 Pellets / 22 Hep. s ---Silic--Puls-- Amer. Homeopathic Phar."
- Measurements
- 0.75 cm dia x 6.5 cm
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- New York
- Site/City Made
- New York
- Title
- Humphrey's Homoepathic No. 22
opium bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact85450
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.23.1
- Description
- Small shouldered bottle with a lip and it would have had a cork. The body of the bottle is cracked
- Object History
- These items were found under the Ceperley House Gardener's/Chauffeurs Cottage during repairs in the 1990's.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Object Term
- Bottle, Medicine
- Measurements
- Measurements: diameter of bottle 1.9 cm, diameter of neck 1.1 cm. height 4.6 cm
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Douglas-Gilpin Area
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package
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24054
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.546
- Description
- Package, paper, "The Sin Po Powder"; with instruction sheet; and contents in a piece of paper which is not numbered. "The Sin Po Powder" written prominently in olive green cursive font. On left hand side is a black and white portrait of a man with an oval red frame. In the center an image of a lion printed in green, the words "TRADE MARK" printed above in red. A number of Chinese characters are also printed in various sizes and orientations. Artifact is fourth from the left in photograph.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Label contains Chinese characters that are literally translated to: "good"; "replenish"; " efficacious"; "medicine" ; "is pronounced sin po"; "apply externally"; "strong"; "kidney"; "general"; "heir"; "injest"; "cure"; "illness"; "to help"; and "in distress". When adjusted for English comprehension, the product is "The Sin Po Powder". It is used externally to strenghten the kidneys. It is used internally to treat general illness and body deficiencies. Made by "Universal Big Medicine" shop.
- Measurements
- 4.5 cm height x 7 cm length
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Pill box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90317
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.11.1
- Description
- A cardboard box of "Dr. William's Pink Pills", with pills still inside. One side of the package is in English and the other in French. The top and bottom of the box are pink, and folded with flaps. The top reads 'Wartime package adopted Jan 1943" and "GT Fulford Limited Brockville Ont. Direction Booklet Inside This End." The fronts and sides of of the rectangular package is black with black and pink text in a white oval shape. The text reads "No. 19327 Proprietary of Patent Medicine Act / Dr. William's Pink Pills / A Tonic for the Blood and Nerves / with Iron and Vitamin B1 / Contents 50 pills." The side oval has text that reads: "Directions: 2 pills 3 times a day after of with meals. See booklet inside for complete directions. Each pill contains 1/200 grain Strychnine, 35 International Units Vitamin B1, 15 milligrams assimilable iron.
- Object History
- This item likely originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Pink
- Measurements
- 4 cm l x 6 cm h x 1.75 cm d
- Maker
- Dr. Williams
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Brockville
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Tape, Medical
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39845
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV999.17.20
- Description
- Roll of adhesive tape, with cover; top and bottom sides on metal spool have green background, white printing; "Wet-Pruf" printed on opposite sides and between is "Litho'd in U.S.A. 5 Yards", "Adhesive Tape" (repeats other side) ; tape on centre of spool; c. 1940s; cover has orange background, white strip "Bauer & Black" "Waterproof" "Wet=Pruf" "Impermeable" "Pat. No. 2098187" "Printed in U.S.A." "1 Inch" "Adhesive Tape" "5 Yards"; product description and repeat in French printed in white rectangle; "Bauer & Black Limited, Toronto, Canada" "Affiliated with the Kendall Company"
- Object History
- These medical supplies belonged to Harry Cutress who was a volunteer with the Burnaby Air Raid Precautions during World War II.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Object Term
- Tape, Medical
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Clinton-Glenwood Area
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Tea
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90318
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.11.2
- Description
- A white package with raw ingredients of "Pile-rid Tea" / Sufferers from Piles (hemorrhoids). The cardboard box is covered with a white sleeve. The text is purple and red with a green image on the top and right corner. The box has directions for use and an explanation of what piles are from a medical perspective. The contents of the tea are as follows: pilewort herb, mullein flowers, mullein leaves, red clover tops, calendula flowers, Dal sage, white oak bark, pellitory of the Wall herb, Shepher's purse.
- Object History
- This item likely originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Colour
- White
- Brown
- Purple
- Red
- Green
- Measurements
- 9 cm l x 14 cm h x 4 cm d
- Maker
- Thuna Herbal Remedies
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Montreal
- Title
- Pile-Rid Tea
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Tea
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90319
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.11.3
- Description
- A cardboard package with raw ingredients for "Fem-Health Tea." The cardboard box is covered iwth a pink sleeve. The text is orange and blue. The box has directions for use and an explanation of what what symptoms of irregular and painful menstruation it will remedy. The contents of the tea are as follows: Squaw vine, helonias root, blackhaw bark, ginger root, chamomille flowers, aleitris root, motherwort herb, celery seeds, Uva Ursi leaves, cascara bark, cramp bark, cyani flowers.
- Object History
- This item likely originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Marks/Labels
- Contents 4 Ounces when packed
- Colour
- Pink
- Orange
- Blue
- Measurements
- 9 cm l x 14 cm h x 4 cm d
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Quebec
- Site/City Made
- Montreal
- Title
- Fem-Health Tea
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Tea
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90320
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.11.4
- Description
- A yellowed package with raw ingredients of "No. 47 Tea for the Menopause" / Change of life in Women". The cardboard box is covered with a yellowed sleeve. The text is orange and blue. There is a floral pattern along the top of the front of the box with a side profile of a woman with flowers in her hair. The woman has a dark background behind her. The box has directions for use and an explanation of what menopause is and what the symptoms are The contents of the tea are as follows:
- Object History
- This item likely originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Colour
- Orange
- Blue
- Measurements
- 9 cm l x 14 cm h x 4 cm d
- Maker
- Thuna Herbal Remedies
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Quebec
- Site/City Made
- Montreal
- Title
- Tea for the Menopause
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vaporizer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact905
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV971.17.180
- Description
- Cylindrical, silver and bronze-coloured, metal vaporizer with circular base. Base features decorative, openwork sides; two open handles; and a rounded opening on one side. Interior contains a raised opening for oil, with a metal screw lid. Rounded shoulder of the base connects to a long, metal tube, attached at an angle and open at the end. Front, right side of the base has an oval-shaped, bronze-coloured, metal label attached, embossed with text and images. Possibly used as a portable Turkish bath or as a bronchitis kettle.
- Reference
- https://books.google.ca/books?id=rr41AQAAMAAJ&lpg=RA1-PA32&ots=k4C5P0k0oU&dq=james%20allen%20%26%20son%20bronchitis%20kettle&pg=RA1-PA32#v=onepage&q=james%20allen%20&%20son%20bronchitis%20kettle&f=false
- https://books.google.ca/books?id=DgQFAAAAQAAJ&dq=james%20allen%20%26%20son%20portable%20turkish%20bath&pg=PA78#v=onepage&q=james%20allen%20&%20son%20portable%20turkish%20bath&f=false
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- "INVENTORS & MANUFACTURERS / SICK ROOM APPLIANCES / ALLEN & SON / LONDON / TRADE MARK" embossed on bronze-coloured, oval shaped label. Centre features image of kettle hanging from trianglar spit, kettle is embossed with manufacturers name.
- Measurements
- Approx. 41 cm height x 22 cm width (base) x 50 cm length
- Maker
- Allen & Son
- Country Made
- England
- Site/City Made
- London
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vaporizer
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact17197
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV979.9.8
- Description
- Small, ornate vaporizer lamp, with gold-coloured stand; clear glass burner and glass chimney, and bronze-coloured oil dish. The glass chimney is not seen in the accompanying photograph. The base of the stand has ornately carved feet which hold the glass burner and chimney in place. The burner is sealed by gold-coloured wick holder. A braided wick is present. An ornately carved arm is attached to one side of the base, and holds a circular, bronze-coloured, shallow dish above the burner and chimney. The dish has a flat lid and round holes around the edge. Oil would be heated in the bronze dish as it was suspended above the burner.
- Reference
- http://www.thelampworks.com/lw_vapo_cresolene.htm
- https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/MunseyVapo-cresolene.pdf
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- "VAPO CRESOLENE" embossed on glass burner.
- Measurements
- Approx. 17 cm height x 10 cm width
- Maker
- Vapo-Cresolene Company
- Country Made
- Canada
- Patent Date
- 1887
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