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bin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24711
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.1208
- Description
- Tin, has Chinese characters on it
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Chemical T&E
- Measurements
- 25cm height x 17cm width x 15cm depth
Images
bin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24713
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.1210
- Description
- Rectangular metal container with two small D shaped handles welded on opposite sides of the rim. Orange paper label has three handwritten Chinese characters.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Chemical T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Chinese characters on label, which literally translate to mean "ground" "ripe grain" "root". When adjusted for English translation, "Root of Twelve stamen Melastoma Dodecandrum Lour". Uses in Chinese medicine: Bitter, slightly sweet, neutral. For liver, spleen and lung meridians. Action: Promote blood circulation, stop bleeding, eliminate dampness and remove toxicity. Indications: Scrofula, toothache, dysentery, leucorrhea, uterine bleeding, abdominal pain after delivery, dysmenorrhea."
- Measurements
- 25cm height x 17cm width x 15cm depth
Images
blackboard compasses
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1167
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV971.26.2
- Description
- Blackboard compasses, large, wooden.
- Object History
- This item is on display at the Seaforth School in the Burnaby Village Museum.
- Classification
- Drafting T&E
- Object Term
- Compass
Images
blackboard ruler
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact33637
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.195.3
- Description
- Blackboard yardstick, wooden; marked off in inches, to 36"; black lettering; "ACME MADE IN CANADA"; handle at centre, hole one end
- Object History
- This item is on display at the Seaforth School in the Burnaby Village Museum. The ruler was from the Burnaby School Board and assumed to have been used in a Burnaby school.
- Classification
- Weights and Measurements Tools and Equipment
- Object Term
- Ruler
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blotter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14984
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV984.51.70
- Description
- May Your Troubles be Ink Bubbles - Ink Blotter. Circular blotter pad with three pages. The blotter is held together with a yellow ribbon through each page. The front page has an illustration of a house window with green shutters and pink curtains, and two blue birds on a tree branch. There is a poem on the front cover "May your troubles be ink bubbles, / That this blotter whisks away / And may bluebirds of happiness / Sing in your heart / each day."
- Subjects
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Images
blotter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34774
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV992.45.23
- Description
- Wagner Bumper & Spring Works - Advertisement Blotter -- [192-?]. Promotional blotter for Wagner Bumper & Spring Works at 4236 Kingsway, Central Park. At the top of the blotter is an illustration of a Wagner Bumper. The blotter measures 14cm x 7.5cm.
- Object History
- Mr. Wagner patented his Triple Spring Bumper for automobiles and attempted to interest one of the major automobile manufacturers in purchasing his patent. He manufactured some bumpers and sold them locally.
- Colour
- White
- Subjects
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Business Cards
- Names
- Wagner, Frank
Images
blow torch
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact50270
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.1.5
- Description
- Kerosene blow torch. Works under pressure from a pump in the body of the torch. Wooden handle. Markings are obliterated by abrasions and soot. Body was originally painted a bronze gold - see underneath.
- Object History
- Wilkinson & Kidd Sheet Metal shop in New Westminster. The rest of Mr. Wilkinson's tools were donated in a previous accession
- Subjects
- Metalworking Tools and Equipment
- Geographic Access
- New Westminster
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19297
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV977.29.55
- Description
- Frigidaire Automatic Refrigeration - Booklet -- [1929]. "FRIGIDAIRE AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATION". The cover is brightly coloured with illustrations of food and ice. The booklet describes the benefits of having a Frigidaire refrigerator and outlines the different models that it carries. The back cover lists the different places in the world that carries Frigidaire products.
- Subjects
- Advertising Medium
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Food Processing Tools and Equipment
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact33444
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.173.119
- Description
- The Auto Knitter Instruction Book - Booklet -- [1925]. The Nineteenth Edition of the Auto Knitter Instruction book from September 1925. The cover is red with "Auto Knitter" in white, black borders, all other printing in black. The instruction book was produced by The Auto Knitter Hosiery Company Limited in Toronto, Ontario. The back cover has a circle at centre with a black and white photograph of smiling woman while using auto knitter. The booklet has instructions for set-up and use of machine, directions for making some articles of clothing, list of parts and price list; separate price list on green paper
- Object History
- Acquisition Record form in accession file lists knitting machine related objects being donated and states: "Material came from St. Annes Boys School at Duncan B.C. - run by Sisters of St. Annes - closed in 1970."
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Toronto
- Patent Date
- Copyright 1923
- Title
- The Auto Knitter Instruction Book
- Publication Date
- 1925
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact35941
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.11.7
- Description
- The Singer Portable Electric Sewing Machine - Booklet -- [192-?]. Instructional booklet produced by Singer Manufacturing Company for their Portable Electric Sewing Machine, 99-13, with knee control. The booklet has many pictures demonstrating the set up, usage and maintenance. The booklet measures 8.5cm x 14cm.
- Object History
- Donor inherited objects from the estate of her father, Michael James Tighe.
- Colour
- White
- Title
- Instructions for using the Singer Portable Electric Sewing Machine 99-13
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36396
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV983.9.57
- Description
- Beach Foundry Limited - Booklet -- [1923]. Christmas advertising gift from the Beach Foundry Limited in Ottawa. The cover of the booklet is possibly made of cellulose with an illistration of a village at winter time and a series of poinsettia and holly. There is a small calendar for the year of 1924 on the right hand side. The booklet is held together with a brad that has "Best Wishes" written on top. The pages in the booklet are a thick cardstock and could be used as an ink blotter. The booklet was produced by The Whitehead & Hoag Co and copyrighted in 1922.
- Object History
- Object inherited by donor from the estate of his parents, Albert Vincent Scott and Myrtle Edna (Broderick) Scott.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39415
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.61.60
- Description
- Bear Brand Blue Book - Booklet -- [1918]. Instructional booklet from Bear Brand Blue Book and Yarn Kraft for Women's Sweaters Volume 19. The front cover has a photograph of a woman in a knitted sweater in an oval frame. The cost of the booklet was 15 cents. The booklet contains many designs for different sweaters and knitting projects. The booklet measures 15.5cm x 24cm.
- Object History
- Object from the estate of Burnaby pioneer Elsie Wilson.
- Colour
- Blue
- Title
- Bear Brand Blue Book Volume 19 Women's Sweaters
- Publication Date
- 1918
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment - Patterns
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39452
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.61.72
- Description
- Short Cuts to Home Sewing - Booklet -- [1930]. Booklet produced by the Singer Sewing Machine Company Incorporated on Short Cuts to Home Sewing: The Modern Singer Way. The booklet is from the Singer Sewing Library - No. 1. The front cover of the booklet has an illustration of two women, one sitting in front of the Singer Sewing Machine, the other standing above looking at the machine. Handwritten on the front cover is "F.A. Gray". On the back cover is an illustration of the globe with a large red "S" in the middle. Written across the globe is "The Sign of Singer Service Throughout the World". The booklet was copyrighted in 1930 and printed in Canada. The booklet measures 14cm x 21cm.
- Object History
- Object from the estate of Burnaby pioneer Elsie Wilson.
- Colour
- White
- Title
- Short Cuts to Home Sewing The Modern Singer Way Singer Sewing Library -- No. 1
- Publication Date
- 1930
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39534
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.61.85
- Description
- The People's Handbook Series - Booklet -- [1894]. Booklet from the I.& M. Ottenheimer Publishers called The People's Handbook Series, The Ladies' Model Fancy Work Manual. The booklet contains designs and directions for knitting, crocheting and lace-making. The booklet was copyrighted by F.M. Lupton, 1894. The booklet measures 15cm x 20cm.
- Object History
- Object from the estate of Burnaby pioneer Elsie Wilson.
- Colour
- Beige
- Maker
- I. & M. Ottenheimer
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Maryland
- Site/City Made
- Baltimore
- Title
- The People's Handbook Series The Ladies' Model Fancy Work Manual
- Publication Date
- 1894
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment - Patterns
Images
booklet preserve labels
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41388
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.6011.1
- Description
- American Sugar Refining Company - Label Booklet. Small booklet produced by the American Sugar Refining Company containing labels for fruit preserves. The front cover of the booklet is dark blue with illustrations of fruit, canned preserves and a box of Domino Cane Sugar. Inside there are three remaining rows of labels, from a potential six rows. Each row contains labels for various fruits, all starting with Strawberry. The booklet measures 13cm x 5cm.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Documentary Artifacts - Labels
- Food Processing Tools and Equipment
Images
bookmark
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87530
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.120
- Description
- bookmark, Girl Guides; blue leather rectangle, cut into fringe at bottom; world trefoil logo at top; commemorating "OLAVE / BADEN-POWELL / 1889-1977 / WORLD / CHIEF GUIDE".
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Accessories
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
Bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact9388
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.1795.1
- Description
- Brown, glazed, "Tiger Whiskey" bottle. Bottle has a tapered, narrow neck with fluted, lip opening on top and a wider, rounded body which slightly tapers off to the base. Some visible nicks on body of bottle. Item is first from left in photo.
- Measurements
- 17 cm H x 10 cm W
Images
bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23723
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.65
- Description
- Brown glass bottle with narrow neck; cork lid; orange paper label with 3 chinese characters. Artifact is fifth from left in the photograph.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Chemical T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Chinese characters on label, which literally translate to "medicine".
- Measurements
- 11cm height x 5cm width
Images
bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23725
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.67
- Description
- Bottle, clear, with bubble-like pattern on upper and lower edges; brick-colored residue stuck to the inside; metal colored screw-cap lid; yellow paper label with red border and label 3 Chinese characters. Article is third (middle) 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
- Chemical T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Yellow paper label with red border and label 3 Chinese characters which literally translate to "however/correct," "same/similar" and "powder". English translation adjusted to Pyritum. Pyritum or iron pyrite is an iron sulfide mainly containing FeS2. It is used to treat traumatic injuries, broken tendons and bone fracture, soft tissue injuries, swelling, blood stasis, pain, carbuncles, sores, and burns. It alleviates pain and dissolves stasis.
- Measurements
- 11 cm in height x 4.5 cm in width (diameter)
Images
bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23726
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.68
- Description
- Glass bottle with metal twist-on lid. Top 1/4 straight then a lip with circles around bottle. Straight down with vertical grooves to the bottom lip with circles. Some white unknown contents inside. Brown with orange trim label wih Chinese characters. Artifact is first on the left in photograph.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria, B.C.
- Classification
- Chemical T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Brown octagonal label with orange trim. Chinese characters on label that literally translate to: [indistinguishable] and "pellet" and [indistinguishable].
- Measurements
- 14 cm height x 5 cm width
Images
