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advertisement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40534
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5877.1
- Description
- Anticipating the Modern Trend - leaflet. Advertising leaflet for the Easy Washing Machine Company Limited at 187 Geary Avenue, Toronto Ontario. The leaflet advertises seven new washers and irons. The front cover has a small illustration of a man in a tuxedo and a red haired lady in an evening dress. The leaflet was made for The T. Eaton Company Limited in Winnipeg Canada and was lithographed in Canada. The leaflet measures 8cm x 15.5cm when folded close.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
- Maintenance Tools and Equipment - Washing Machine
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biscuit tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29698
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.63.1
- Description
- Can, tall and thin, gold and brown; "Christie's GINGER WAFERS" "MADE IN CANADA" "CHRISTIE BROWN AND COMPANY, LIMITED ADDRESS TORONTO", "NET WEIGHT 9 1/2 OUNCES" "USE FOUR OR FIVE...CREAM ETC." "Christies ICE BOX CAKE...IF PREFERRED" (recipe); recipe goes all around bottom on gold panel; above this can is divided into front and back, "Christie's SUGAR COOKIES" repeating on back; lid has blue and white label arranged as Union Jack with oval at centre, "Christie's 1853"
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booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19362
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV977.37.14
- Description
- Practical English - Booklet -- [1915]. Work booklet from The Shaw Correspondence School in Toronto Canada. The booklet is for Practical English, English Composition and Correspondence, Lesson 14 on Bank Correspondence.
- Object History
- From the family home of Thomas Seaborn McNair and Mary Vida (nee McMillan) McNair who lived on West 33rd Avenue in Vancouver. Thomas McNair ran Edwards, McNair and Russell, an established estate agent business.
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booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19521
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV977.37.171
- Description
- Complete Course of Instruction in Arithmetic - Booklet -- [1908]. Work booklet from The Shaw Correspondence School in Toronto Canada. The booklet is for the third lesson in Arithmetic.
- Object History
- From the family home of Thomas Seaborn McNair and Mary Vida (nee McMillan) McNair who lived on West 33rd Avenue in Vancouver. Thomas McNair ran Edwards, McNair and Russell, an established estate agent business.
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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
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booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41451
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV001.1.225
- Description
- Booklet: "THE CHILDREN'S STORY OF THE WAR"; by Sir Edward Parrott, M.A., LL.D., dedicated to H.R.H. Prince George; green covers, black print; four bordered panels and open area at centre, single border around everything; title is in top panel, "No.45" in left, right is blank; B.C. crest in centre area with "THOMAS NELSON & SONS, LTD. TORONTO"; in bottom panel is "Recommended by the Minister of Education for use in the Public School Libraries of BRITISH COLUMBIA"; "Eric Coe" is handwritten in pencil at top and bottom; on back cover is ad for "NELSON'S HISTORY OF THE WAR" by John Buchan; pp 20-368, staplebound; illustrated; published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd., Toronto, c. 1920s?; cover almost separated from booklet; some pages mildewed, some turned down, creased [NOTE that this history was published in separate volumes, with I-V listed inside front cover; No.V covers the first six months of 1916. This volume covers 1917, but reference is made to incidents in 1918. Each volume was $1.25. Inside back cover is "The Serbian Boys' Fund", with "Sums Received up to August 9, 1917"
- Colour
- Green
- Maker
- Thomas Nelson and Sons
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Toronto
- Title
- The Children's Story of the War
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camera
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact420
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV971.12.105
- Description
- Camera, black box type, textured; leather handle; no lens; back comes off; film spool holder attached to front part with lens, "No.2A BROWNIE CAMERA MODEL 8" "EASTMAN KODAK CO." "MANUFACTURED BY CANADIAN KODAK CO."; patent dates from 1897 to 1909; large
- Object History
- Object belonged to Alfred Bingham, an early Burnaby resident and activist.
- Classification
- Photographic T&E - - Camera Equipment
- Object Term
- Camera
- Marks/Labels
- No.2A BROWNIE CAMERA MODEL 8 / EASTMAN KODAK CO. / MANUFACTURED BY CANADIAN KODAK CO.
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- TORONTO
- Subjects
- Communication Artifacts
- Names
- Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Willingdon Heights Area
- Parkcrest-Aubrey Area
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camera
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89644
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV018.34.1
- Description
- camera; Kodak Brownie No. 2 Model F box camera; camera body is aluminum, covered with black "leather" textured cloth; ends of camera are steel, with black painted edges and more of the black "leather" textured cloth; black leather handle attached to top with two metal rivets; tripod socket on bottom; winder on side to advance film; back is fully detachable; text embossed in a circle on one end of the camera reads: "No 2 BROWNIE / MADE IN CANADA BY / CANADIAN KODAK CO. LTD / TORONTO, ONT. / USE KODAY 120 FILM".
- Object History
- Camera was owned by the donor's family who emigrated to Canada in 1918 and the family settled in Burnaby on Spruce Street. Photographs taken with the camera are also in the collection.
- Marks/Labels
- "MADE IN CANADA / TORONTO, ONT. BY / CANADIAN KODAK CO. LIMITED", embossed on the outer edge of a circular logo on back of camera. "USE KODAK FILM / NO. 120", embossed in the centre of the circular logo on the back of the camera
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Toronto
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candy pail
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38753
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.47.52
- Description
- Tin pail, wire handle; red; one side shows factory, blue on white; "TORONTO" and "CANADA" on ribands; in white above picture, "ROBERTSON'S", below, "PURE CANDY"; other side shows stag on twisted bar; at handles are clasps to keep lid in place; one clasp broken; inside is gold-coloured; stained; metal det- erioration; with lid, slot each side for clasps on pail; rusty
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers between 1993 and 1997.
- Marks/Labels
- "Toronto" "Canada", painted on front of pail "Robertson's Pure Candy", painted on front of pail
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Toronto
- Subjects
- Product Packaging
- Container
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can label
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34749
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV992.43.6
- Description
- Campbell's Soup Company - Label. Product label for Campbell's Soup Company's Condensed Tomato Soup. The upper half of the label is red and the lower half is white, with a border along the top and bottom of the label of small gold fleurs de lis. The label and soup were made in Canada in New Toronto, Ontario. The label states that the product is Canada Size and is 10 fluid ounces. The label provides instructions on how to prepare the soup along with the other varieties of soups Campbell's makes. The label measures 20.5 x 9.5cm.
- Colour
- Red
- White
- Title
- Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup
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can label
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34750
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV992.43.7
- Description
- Halls Condensed - Label. Product label for Halls Condensed Clear Chicken Broth produced by Halls Limited in Toronto Ontario. The label states the the broth has "Gelatin Added" and the product was packed in Winnipeg. The label measures 20.5cm x 9.5cm.
- Colour
- Red
- Title
- Halls Condensed Clear Chicken Broth
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can label
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34751
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV992.43.8
- Description
- Crosse and Blackwell - Label. Product label for Crosse and Blackwell Condensed Tomato Soup. The label is mainly red with a navy blue center that has an illustration of a chef. The image is duplicated to wrap around the can. The product was produced by Crosse & Blackwell Limited in Toronto Canada and states that the company had been creating fine foods since 1706. The label measures 22.5cm x 9.5cm.
- Colour
- Red
- Title
- Crosse & Blackwell Tomato Soup
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card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36423
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5285.1
- Description
- Card - imprinted with song lyricsXXXXXXSmall song card for the Canadian Club Vancouver with the lyrics to "God Save the King" and " O Canada"XXXXXXAt the top of the card there is the crest of The Canadian Club, which show a crown with three maple leaves under it and a beaver perched on top. On both sides of the card there is a pale green watermark of a mapleleaf. XXXXXXThe card notes that the version of 'O Canada' printed on the card was composed by the late Brigadier-General Lawrence Buchan, C. M. G., C V. O., of Toronto Ont. )XXXXXXThe initials K.E.A.S. are handwritten in pencil at the bottom of the card. XXX
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catalogue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact32360
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.111.15
- Description
- The Lowdes Company Limited - Catalogue, The front and back covers are missing. Pages 5-10 have general comment with pictures from their factory at top; pp 11-47 show models, one drawing per page of man in coat or suit, commentary below with model number and "20 CENTURY BRAND" "TAILORED BY Lowndes TORONTO" logo at side; p 48 begins advice, "CORRECT DRESS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS", including weddings and funerals; at least 2 pages missing at front and 2 at back plus covers
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Advertising Media
- Object Term
- Catalog
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catalogue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39332
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.60.4
- Description
- Printing Machines - Catalogue -- [1952]. Catalogue of Printing Machines, Reliefite Heaters & Compounds, Type, Accessories, Tools produced in October 1952. The catalogue was created by Adana Limited of Canada, Head Office at 1508 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver 9, B.C. Stamped in blue ink on the front is "NEW/ADDRESS/ 54 LOMBARD ST. TORONTO". The catalogue measures 14cm x 22cm.
- Object History
- Donor was given the accessioned objects by Mr. Bob Hopson, ca. 1990.
- Colour
- Beige
- Title
- Catalogue of Printing Machines Reliefite Heaters & Compounds Type, Accessories, Tools
- Publication Date
- October, 1952
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
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communion set
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36746
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV995.16.4
- Description
- Communion set, base, lid and plate; base is silverplate with small rust spots; "Manf'd and Guaranteed by" stamped on bottom with "Standard Silver Ltd. Toronto" ? in a logo; centre section is to hold glasses although none were received with this donation; the lid has a small upright cross on the raised centre area and engraving "Presented to Edmonds Baptist Church", "by Mr. & Mrs. J.D.P. Patterson", "As a Thanks Offering", "1913"; the plate is stamped on bottom with "Med. & Plated", "by", "Reed & Barton", "Taunton, Mass.", "N6", "10"
- Object History
- Object originated from the Edmonds Baptist Church. It was given to the donor by Pastor Rev. Richard Matiachuk at the time of the closure of the church, which had been in operation from 1913 to 1993.
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Massachusetts
- Site/City Made
- Tauton
- Names
- Edmonds Baptist Church
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instruction sheet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38520
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5456.1
- Description
- How to Insert Blades in the Durham-Duplex - Instruction sheet. "How to Insert Blades in the DURHAM-DUPLEX Safe Razor", D of Durham and Duplex are large, enclosing the words. There are 4 photos showing the procedure; "Durham Duplex Razor Co. Ltd.", "50 Pearl St., Toronto, Canada"; Form 77; reverse has "Well Lathered is Half Shaved" and "The Other Half" [angle of shaving]
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instruction sheet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40408
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5849.1
- Description
- Instruction sheet, green print on cream paper; "Instructions for using the ROLLS RAZOR"; lists 10 points at right with 7 green-tinted photos at left, figures A-G; white gummed label at top left, "Before shaving..."; reverse has "THE CARE OF THE ROLLS RAZOR" and "SERVICE & SPARE PARTS", illustrated; Rolls Razor Limited, Cricklewood Broadway, London; in Eastern Canada, 'Rigo' Agencies, 102 Atlantic Ave., Toronto, & University Tower, Montreal; in Western Canada, F.J. Bossons, Ltd., 550 Beatty St., Vancouver, B.C.
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leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact33446
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.173.121
- Description
- Auto Knitting - Advertizing leaflet -- [192-]. The leaflet folds out into three panels; "Auto Knitting" with photo of smiling woman seated using auto knitter, "In The Comfort Of Your Own Home". The leaflet provides information about the Auto Knitter including what can be made and pricing for the machine.
- 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
Images
leaflet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact33447
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.173.122
- Description
- The Beehive Aladdin Sock - Advertising Leaflet -- [194-]. Advertisement promoting the Beehive Aladdin Sock. This product allows one to replace the heel of the sock when it is worn out. The cost of the pamphlet was 5 cents and the Beehive Aladdin Sock was produced by Patons & Baldwins Limited, Toronto. The inside of the leaflet gives directions on how to replace the heel of a sock. The back cover makes reference to the producing knitted goods for soldiers in the army.
- 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
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