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carousel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact71793
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.50.1
- Description
- C.W. Parker Carousel. Hand-carved wooden carousel built in Leavenworth, Kansas in 1912.
- There are 36 wooden horses and 1 chariot plus 4 cast aluminum ponies. The Carousel has 500 major parts, including 14 rounding boards, 14 shields, 52 scenery panels, 140 mirrors, 28 stationary brass poles and 858 11-watt lights.
- Originally the carousel was powered by a steam engine but is now powered by a three-phase electrical motor capable of 5 horsepower. The speed of the carousel is approximately 5 revolutions per minute.
- The carousel is housed in the Don Wrigely Pavilion at the Burnaby Village Museum and is in operation during the museum's open hours.
- Object History
- This carousel was built in 1912 at Leavenworth Kansas by C.W. Parker and was the 119th one made by them.
- It was originally sold in 1913 to Mr. F.K. Leggett of Houston Texas for $5,886.00 and was originally equipped with a steam engine and "wishbones/grass-hopper/jumping horse" mechanisms. It toured Texas for two years with the Lone Star Circus then in 1915 the machine was shipped back to the factory.
- It is believed that the machine was rebuilt by the factory, had some fancier horses and heavier rounding boards added. The jumping mechanism may have been changed then as well.
- Some of the horses are c.1917 and some 1920-22.
- The factory records consulted do not tell for certain where the machine went between 1915 and 1936, possibly to San Jose, CA from 1918 until 1922 and then to San Francisco California, or in Tacoma, Washington.
- In 1936 it was purchased, and was in operation at Happlyland in Vancouver by May 1936. The Parker #119 was put into a pavilion which had been built in 1928 by a rival company (Philadelphia Toboggan Company - P.T.C.) and was located next to the "Shoot the Chutes" ride. Here it remained until Happyland was demolished in 1957. Parker #119 was moved to the new small pavillion in Playland until that too was demolished in 1972.
- From 1972 to 1989, Parker #119 was operated outdoors, and was put away each winter. In 1989 it was announced that the carousel would be sold off horse by horse at an auction in New York. Ms. Venus Solano and Mr. Doug McCalum and other local people came together to "Save the Carousel" and formed the "Friends of the Vancouver Carousel Society".
- In May 1989, Burnaby Village Museum agreed to provide a home for the carousel and the "Friends", led by President Don Wrigley, set about raising the $330,000 to purchase the machine. Keith Jamieson, a carousel expert, was brought in to coordinate the rebuilding project. With a lot of hard work, the help of the Government of British Columbia and the support of the Municipality of Burnaby, the carousel was purchased. Funds were also raised to pay for the restoration, and Burnaby agreed to build a new pavilion for it as a Centennial project.
- Measurements
- Diameter: 2.19 metres (40 feet) at the platform
- Outer circumference: 38.1 metres (125 feet)
- Inner circumference: 23.34 metres
- Height: 8.84 metres (29 feet) at the centre
- Weight: 16 metric tons or 16,000kg empty (14 ½ tons) and 19 metric tons loaded (17 tons). Each horse weighs between 28-37 kg (75-100 pounds).
- Maker
- C. W. Parker Company
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Kansas
- Site/City Made
- Leavenworth
- Subjects
- Recreational Devices - Carousels
- Names
- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
- Lower Mainland Association of the Friends of the Vancouver Carousel
- C.W. Parker Company
Images
certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19110
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV977.8.1
- Description
- Certificate of Marriage - Certificate -- [1908]. Marriage Certificate for Jón Jónsson of Vancouver BC and Lilja Einarsson of Winnipeg, MB. They were married April 29th 1908 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The certificate has images all round the border in gold and passages from the Bible in red text. The certificate was published by Ernst Kaufmann, Lahr, Baden in New York.
- Object History
- Lilja and Jon moved to British Columbia in 1910. They eventually moved to Burnaby and lived on 464 Northcliffe Crescent in Burnaby with their son Harold. Jon worked at the Vancouver Shipyards as a foreman.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
- Ceremonies
- Ceremonies - Weddings
Images
membership card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40531
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5874.1
- Description
- International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons - Membership certificate -- [1892?]. Certificate made out to Miss Janet Morton for membership in the International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons. There is a facsimile signature of Edwyna B. Bridgman. The date of enrollment is October 3rd 92. At the top of the certificate is a Maltese cross with H I N in the top three arms. In the lower left side of the card is a seal type logo with the order's name around the outside and "IN HIS NAME FOUNDED 1886 - INC. 1888" inside the seal. The reverse side of the card are Extracts From Constitution. The headquarters were in New York City and annual membership fee was 10 cents. The card measures 14cm x 11.5cm.
Images
pamphlet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39447
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.61.67
- Description
- The Lido Beret - Pamphlet -- [192-?]. Instructional pamphlet from Furida, Brucks & Peyser Selling Agents for The Lido Beret. The front cover has a photograph of a woman wearing the Lido Beret. The pamphlet provides information on the latest fashions in hats and berets from Paris along with the patterns for variations on the hat. the pamphlet folds out exposing three panels with the different patterns on each panel. Furida Incorporated was located in New York. The pamphlet measures 10.5cm x 23cm.
- Object History
- Object from the estate of Burnaby pioneer Elsie Wilson.
- Colour
- White
- Title
- Furida Angora Berets and Hats
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment - Patterns
Images
pamphlet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39450
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.61.70
- Description
- Furida Angora Summer Weight - Pamphlet -- [192-?]. Instructional pamphlet for Furida Angora Summer Weight Knitting and Crochet patterns. Throughout the pamphlet are photographs of the various items for the patterns. The Furida Incorporation was based in New York. The pamphlet measures 14cm x 21.5cm.
- Object History
- Object from the estate of Burnaby pioneer Elsie Wilson.
- Colour
- White
- Title
- Furida Angora Summer Weight
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment - Patterns
Images
script
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90314
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.13.2
- Description
- This is a stack of yellowed paper with two staples holding it together. The front cover has been torn off, exposing the third page which reads "Cast of Characters", and a full listing of the characters. The name "Grieg" is written in cursive in pencil on this page. The pages are tattered and torn. The back cover has a description of the play "Pollyanna" and "The Charm School", each with a synopsis. It also has the playwright's details: Samuel French 25 West 45th Street, New York City.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Literary Works
- Object Term
- Script
- Marks/Labels
- Cast of Characters Pollyanna The Charm School
- Colour
- Yellow
- Brown
- Measurements
- 19 cm high x 12 cm wide x 0.5 cm deep
- Title
- The Hidden Guest
- Subjects
- Recreational Activities - Theatre
- Arts
- Documentary Artifacts - Scripts
- Performances - Dramatic Performances
Images
script booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4117
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.44.11
- Description
- Stocks Up, Stocks Down - Script Booklet. Short Script for a comedy called "Stocks Up, Stocks Down". The script was produced by The Dramatic Publishing Company in Chicago. The front cover is yellow and has an illustration of two men in Medieval costume, sitting on benches having a conversation. Handwritten in ink on the front cover is "C.J. Caunt/ 8 Minutes/ 2". Also on the front cover is a stamp of "Property of/ C.J. Caunt". The booklet says the script is as performed in New York in 1864 but there is no other mention of date. The booklet measures 12.5cm x 18.5cm.
- Colour
- Yellow
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Illinois
- Site/City Made
- Chicago
- Title
- Stocks Up, Stocks Down
Images
script booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4138
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.44.32
- Description
- Ghost in a Pawn Shop - Script Booklet. Short Script for a comedy called "Ghost in a Pawn Shop" and is labelled as an Ethiopian Sketch, in one scene. The script was written by Mr. Mackey and arranged by Charles White. The script was published by The Dramatic Publishing Company in Chicago. The script has parts for four characters. The original performance of this script was in New York in 1865. The front cover is yellow and has an illustration of two men in Medieval costume, sitting on benches having a conversation. Handwritten in ink on the front cover is "C.J Caunt/ 20 Minutes/ 4". Also on the front cover is a stamp of "Property of/ C.J. Caunt". The booklet measures 12.5cm x 18.5cm.
- Colour
- Yellow
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Illinois
- Site/City Made
- Chicago
- Title
- Ghost in a Pawn Shop
Images
sheet music
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact30612
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV995.5.21
- Description
- Sheet music: "THEY'LL NEVER BRING UP FATHER 'TILL THEY TEAR DOWN DINTY MOORE'S"; cover has red, black and white illustration by Geo. McManus of large woman in elaborate hat with smaller man in evening dress; title is at top in black and red; "OPERATIC EDITION" in grey screened border at top; black "LYRICS AND MUSIC BY" "J. VINCENT HEALY AND DAVE REED"; "MADE IN U.S.A." at lower left; along bottom, "c 1923 BY INT'L FEATURE SERVICE, INC." "JEROME H. REMICK & CO. NEW YORK DETROIT" "GREAT BRITAIN RIGHTS RESERVED"; purple stamp "THE ART MUSIC CO, LTD. 10141-101ST STREET EDMONTON, - ALBERTA"; handwritten "J.O.G." at upper right; back cover has teaser ad; copyrighted in Canada, U.S.A., and Mexico; 518-4; last page has six extra choruses; 23.5cm x 30.5cm; darkened along spine, soiled
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Patent Date
- 1923
- Title
- They'll Never Bring Up Father 'Till They Tear Down Dinty Moore's 518-4
Images
sheet music
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact85476
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- X3863
- Description
- Sheet music "DANCE of THE / PAPER DOLLS / by / JOHNNY TUCKER / JOE SCHUSTER / (Writers of SLEEP, BABY, SLEEP) / and JOHN SIRAS" printed at the top of the cover page. The background is orange with white silhoettes of ballet dancing dolls. Published by "M. WITMARK & SONS / NEW YORK Hand-written text in pencil at top of front cover reads: "Ann P. Merserve".
Images
sheet music page
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3860
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.33.15
- Description
- While Shepherds Watch'd Their Flock - Sheet Music. Page of sheet music for "While Shepherds Watch'd Their Flock", with music by W.T. Best and words by Nahum Tate. The music was published by Novello, Ewer and Company in London and New York. On the other side of the music is an index of Anthems, Chorals, and Hymns all priced at Three-Half Pence Each. At the top of the page written in purple pencil is "Christ Church Choir". The music page measures 17.5cm x 27cm.
- Object History
- object was found in the Jesse Love farmhouse when moved to the Museum.
- Names
- Love Family
Images
