1212 records – page 5 of 61.

Blacksmith shops

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1947
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-?] (date of originals), copied [1971]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w composite ; 26 x 30.5 cm, mounted on cardboard 32 x 39 cm
Scope and Content
Composite photograph of various aspects of unidentified blacksmith shops including interiors, equipment and exteriors.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w composite ; 26 x 30.5 cm, mounted on cardboard 32 x 39 cm
Material Details
Composite is comprised of ten photographs
Scope and Content
Composite photograph of various aspects of unidentified blacksmith shops including interiors, equipment and exteriors.
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial
Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Blacksmiths
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV000.18.8
Access Restriction
Restricted access
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[194-?] (date of originals), copied [1971]
Media Type
Photograph
Arrangement
Record appears to be a part of the Burnaby Centennial Committee or the Century Park Museum Associaton. Jon Newby was a board member of either of these committees.
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
1/8/2010
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14984
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV984.51.70
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
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blotter

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34774
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV992.45.23
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
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blow torch

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact50270
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.1.5
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
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Blythe Eagles in the garden

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37183
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1930] (date of original), copied 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 10 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Blythe Eagles with his shirt off, working in the garden.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1930] (date of original), copied 1996
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Eagles family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 10 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
331-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1996-21
Scope and Content
Photograph of Blythe Eagles with his shirt off, working in the garden.
Subjects
Agricultural Tools and Equipment - Gardening Equipment
Geographic Features - Gardens
Names
Eagles, Dr. Blythe
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Sperling Avenue
Street Address
5655 Sperling Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Images
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Bob Baillie with City of Burnaby traffic camera

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97478
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob Baillie, the supervisor of Traffic Engineering for the City of Burnaby, holding up one of the City's new Autoscope traffic management cameras. Baillie is standing on the pedestrian overpass over Canada Way by the City Hall complex.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2002]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2817
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob Baillie, the supervisor of Traffic Engineering for the City of Burnaby, holding up one of the City's new Autoscope traffic management cameras. Baillie is standing on the pedestrian overpass over Canada Way by the City Hall complex.
Subjects
Photographic Tools and Equipment - Camera
Occupations - Civic Workers
Public Services - Public Works
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Bob Baillie, Burnaby's Supervisor of Traffic Engineering, shows off one of the city's Autoscope traffic management cameras which are being installed at major intersections. The cameras, mounted on light standards, replace the old wire loops that were cut into the pavement."
Geographic Access
Canada Way
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Bobbi Sami of Saafnet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96644
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bobbi Sami, CEO of Saafnet, seated at a desktop computer in his office overlooking the Old Orchard Shopping Centre. Sami is holding up Saafnet's "Alpha Shield" Internet security device for display.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[2001]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff) : col.
Description Level
Item
Record No.
535-2266
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2018-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bobbi Sami, CEO of Saafnet, seated at a desktop computer in his office overlooking the Old Orchard Shopping Centre. Sami is holding up Saafnet's "Alpha Shield" Internet security device for display.
Subjects
Telecommunication Tools and Equipment
Buildings - Commercial - Offices
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bartel, Mario
Notes
Title based on caption
Collected by editorial for use in a May 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Saafnet CEO Bobbi Sami has issued a challenge to computer hackers worldwide from his Burnaby office; if anyone can get past his company's Alpha Shield internet security device, he'll give them one million dollars. The device creates a kind of firewall between a user's computer and the internet."
Geographic Access
Kathleen Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Maywood Area
Images
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Bob Prittie with George McNeil

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription46025
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1969 and 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob Prittie sitting in a excavator with YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) President George McNeil standing next to him, holding an architectural drawing. They are at the site of the "new" Burnaby YMCA.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1969 and 1973]
Collection/Fonds
Columbian Newspaper collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
480-913
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Accession Number
2003-02
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bob Prittie sitting in a excavator with YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) President George McNeil standing next to him, holding an architectural drawing. They are at the site of the "new" Burnaby YMCA.
Subjects
Officials - Mayors and Reeves
Construction Tools and Equipment
Names
Prittie, Robert W. "Bob"
McNeil, George
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19297
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV977.29.55
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
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booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact33444
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV972.173.119
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."
Maker
Auto Knitter Hosiery Company, Limited
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
Ontario
Site/City Made
Toronto
Patent Date
Copyright 1923
Title
The Auto Knitter Instruction Book
Publication Date
1925
Subjects
Textileworking Tools and Equipment
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
Images
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booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact35941
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV994.11.7
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
Maker
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Title
Instructions for using the Singer Portable Electric Sewing Machine 99-13
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
Textileworking Tools and Equipment
Images
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booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36396
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV983.9.57
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
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booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39415
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV998.61.60
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
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booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39452
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV998.61.72
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
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts
Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
Textileworking Tools and Equipment
Images
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booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39534
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV998.61.85
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
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booklet preserve labels

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41388
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6011.1
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
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bookmark

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87530
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV015.35.120
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".
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Written Communication T&E - - Writing Accessories
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Images
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Bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact9388
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.1795.1
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
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Images
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bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23723
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.65
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.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Chemical T&E
Marks/Labels
Chinese characters on label, which literally translate to "medicine".
Measurements
11cm height x 5cm width
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
Images
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bottle

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23725
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.67
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.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
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)
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
Images
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