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photographic medallion
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14925
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV984.51.11
- Description
- The photographic medallion was produced by the Columbia Medallion Studios of Chicago. It is a sepia-toned photograph of an unidentified woman standing outside in a garden next to a rosebush. The photograph was wrapped around a round metal button, 15 cm in diameter to increase its rigidity.
- Object History
- The photographic medallion is speculated to have been produced as a souvenir for the Columbia Fair in 1893.
- Reference
- January 2010 search found similar item described as "celluloid processed photograph mounted on brass-plated tin" http://www.prices4antiques.com/photographica/other-photo-processes/Celluloid-Columbia-Medallion-Studios-Boy-on-Wooden-Tricycle-6-inch-D9
- Marks/Labels
- "Columbia Medallion Studios \ Chicago", stamped in a circle on verso of medallion
- Country Made
- United States of America
Images
photographic medallion
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14926
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV984.51.12
- Description
- The photographic medallion was produced by the Columbia Medallion Studios of Chicago. It is a sepia-toned photograph of an unidentified woman sitting on a wharf at an unidentified location. The photograph was wrapped around a round metal button, 15 cm in diameter to increase its rigidity.
- Object History
- The photographic medallion is speculated to have been produced as a souvenir for the Columbia Fair in 1893.
- Reference
- January 2010 search found similar item described as "celluloid processed photograph mounted on brass-plated tin" http://www.prices4antiques.com/photographica/other-photo-processes/Celluloid-Columbia-Medallion-Studios-Boy-on-Wooden-Tricycle-6-inch-D9
- Marks/Labels
- "Columbia Medallion Studios \ Chicago", stamped in a circle on verso of medallion
- Country Made
- United States of America
Images
photographic medallion
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14927
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV984.51.13
- Description
- The photographic medallion was produced by the Columbia Medallion Studios of Chicago. It is a sepia-toned photograph of an unidentified woman in a white dress, belted at the waist. The photograph was wrapped around a round metal button, 15 cm in diameter to increase its rigidity.
- Object History
- The photographic medallion is speculated to have been produced as a souvenir for the Columbia Fair in 1893.
- Reference
- January 2010 search found similar item described as "celluloid processed photograph mounted on brass-plated tin" http://www.prices4antiques.com/photographica/other-photo-processes/Celluloid-Columbia-Medallion-Studios-Boy-on-Wooden-Tricycle-6-inch-D9
- Marks/Labels
- "Columbia Medallion Studios \ Chicago", stamped in a circle on verso of medallion
- Country Made
- United States of America
Images
photographic medallion
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14928
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV984.51.14
- Description
- The photographic medallion was produced by the Columbia Medallion Studios of Chicago. It is a sepia-toned photograph of an unidentified woman in a dress with puff-sleeves, turned, with her hands resting on a studio prop. The photograph was wrapped around a round metal button, 15 cm in diameter to increase its rigidity.
- Object History
- The photographic medallion is speculated to have been produced as a souvenir for the Columbia Fair in 1893.
- Reference
- January 2010 search found similar item described as "celluloid processed photograph mounted on brass-plated tin" http://www.prices4antiques.com/photographica/other-photo-processes/Celluloid-Columbia-Medallion-Studios-Boy-on-Wooden-Tricycle-6-inch-D9
- Marks/Labels
- "Columbia Medallion Studios \ Chicago", stamped in a circle on verso of medallion
- Country Made
- United States of America
Images
photographic medallion
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14929
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV984.51.15
- Description
- The photographic medallion was produced by the Columbia Medallion Studios of Chicago. It is a sepia-toned photograph that has been hand-tinted into colour of an unidentified woman standing in a garden at an unidentified location. The photograph was wrapped around a round metal button, 15 cm in diameter to increase its rigidity.
- Object History
- The photographic medallion is speculated to have been produced as a souvenir for the Columbia Fair in 1893.
- Reference
- January 2010 search found similar item described as "celluloid processed photograph mounted on brass-plated tin" http://www.prices4antiques.com/photographica/other-photo-processes/Celluloid-Columbia-Medallion-Studios-Boy-on-Wooden-Tricycle-6-inch-D9
- Marks/Labels
- "Columbia Medallion Studios \ Chicago", stamped in a circle on verso of medallion
- Country Made
- United States of America
Images
photographic medallion
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact14930
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV984.51.16
- Description
- The photographic medallion was produced by the Columbia Medallion Studios of Chicago. It is a sepia-toned photograph of an unidentified woman standing with her hands on her hips in front of a garden trellis. The photograph was wrapped around a round metal button, 15 cm in diameter to increase its rigidity.
- Object History
- The photographic medallion is speculated to have been produced as a souvenir for the Columbia Fair in 1893.
- Reference
- January 2010 search found similar item described as "celluloid processed photograph mounted on brass-plated tin" http://www.prices4antiques.com/photographica/other-photo-processes/Celluloid-Columbia-Medallion-Studios-Boy-on-Wooden-Tricycle-6-inch-D9
- Marks/Labels
- "Columbia Medallion Studios \ Chicago", stamped in a circle on verso of medallion
- Country Made
- United States of America
Images
medicinal bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact16497
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV982.13.205
- Description
- Amber glass bottle with foil sealed top. Powder contents.
- Object History
- This item originates from the McDowell Pharmacy in North Vancouver.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- "ONE OUNCE. / LITHIUM / SALICYLATE / MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL WORKS. / ST. LOUIS. NEW YORK." Brownish label with black letters.
- Measurements
- 8 cm height x 4 cm diameter
- Country Made
- United States of America
Images
shears
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact17438
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV979.50.65
- Description
- Shears, for pruning. Made by Seymour Smith & Son of Oakville, Connetticutt, USA. The handles open on a spring but can be locked with a loop and stud to keep them closed. The shears are painted black.
- Object History
- Donor owned Stewart's Cartage & Fuel Supply (1910-1978) on 3870 East Hastings, Burnaby. He was involved in local politics in Burnaby North, as well as the North Burnaby Board of Trade and the Joint Community Ratepayers Association.
- Marks/Labels
- "SEYMOUR SMITH & SON / OAKVILLE, CONN. / U.S.A."stamped in the side of the shears
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Connecticut
- Site/City Made
- Oakville
Images
wood plane
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact17942
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV978.18.90
- Description
- Block plane made by the Stanley Rule and Level Co. It is a Bailey No. 22. The body is wood with a cast iron top which houses the blade and cap. The blade is adjustable by a knob and the angle can be changed by a lever behind the blade. The wood body of the plane has had a 1/4 inch removed from the sole. This has been replaced by a 1/4 inch thick piece of hardwood secured by one screw at the right rear corner. The replacement sole turns freely on the one screw. This is most likely a repair or replacement for a worn sole.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Woodworking T&E
- Object Term
- Plane
- Marks/Labels
- "D.I.F.", stamped in the heel of the plane. "STANLEY RULE & LEVEL CO. / NEW BRITIAN / CONN / 22", stamped on toe of plane. This is very indistinct.
- Measurements
- Overall measurements: Length: 20.5 cm Width: 6 cm Height: 13.2 cm
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Connecticut
- Site/City Made
- New Britian
Images
wood plane
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact17943
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV978.18.91
- Description
- A plane composed of a wooden base and cast iron components including a blade, cap and hinged retainer. It has a round wooden knob at the front. A brass knurled wheel is used to adjust the depth of the blade. A lever adjusts the angle of the blade. The base of the plane is flat. Raised markings found on the cast iron plate just below the wooden knob "BAILEY". On the front of the wooden base is stamped "BAILEY STANLEY RULE & LEVEL CO." "No. 22". Stamped on the blade is "STANLEY RULE & LEVEL CO."
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Woodworking T&E
- Object Term
- Plane
- Marks/Labels
- "BAILEY", embossed on the front of the cast iron top. "BAILEY / STANLEY RULE & LEVEL CO. / No. 22", stanmped on the toe of the plane "STANLEY RULE / & LEVEL Co.", stamped in the top edge of the plane blade
- Measurements
- Overall measurements: Length: 20.6 cm Width: 5.8 cm Height: 12.5 cm
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Connecticut
- Site/City Made
- New Britian
Images
catalogue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact18690
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV992.4.1
- Description
- E.G. Rideout & Co. - Catalogue Booklet -- [1879?]. Catalogue produced by E.G. Rideout and Company in New York. The catalogue is staple bound although there are pages falling out of the booklet. The company advertises Swiss and American Watches for ladies and men, notions, combs, brooches, etc. Along with prices guides for the products. The booklet measures 21cm x 27cm.
- Maker
- E. G. Rideout & Co
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- New York
- Site/City Made
- New York
Images
button pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact19369
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV977.37.21
- Description
- Badge, button, round, very small. Coloured portrait of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on gold background. Stamp on back reads "ALLIED PRINTING / NEWARK / UNION LABEL / TRADES COUNCIL / 3".
- 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.
- Marks/Labels
- On reverse, "Buttons made by The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N.J., U.S.A." "Pat. April 14, 1896, July 21, 1896". Also on the back is a partial printing mark; "ALL'ED PRIN..." "TRADES UNION LABE... ....3" "NEW..."
- Maker
- Whitehead & Hoag Company
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- New Jersey
- Site/City Made
- Newark
- Patent Date
- April 14, 1896, July 21, 1896
Images
medicinal bottle with box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact22770
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.148.31
- Description
- Clear glass bottle with gold metal screw-on lid and white paper labels on front and back. Bottle 3/4 full of brown liquid that has solidified. Thin, brown cardboard box with product name, ingredients and instructions for use commerically printed on the front and back in English and French. Box contains information sheet and corrugated cardboard packing insert.
- Object History
- This item originates from the National Drug Company.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Bottle marked "ANGIER'S / EMULSION / PETROLEUM / WITH HYPOPHOSPHITES / (LIME AND SODA)" in black text on white paper label. Dosage and content info. included. Label on back of bottle contains same message in French. Box exterior has the same information.
- Measurements
- Bottle: 17.5 cm height x 6 cm width x 3 cm length Box: 18.3 cm height x 7 cm width x 4.8 cm length
- Maker
- Angier Chemical Company
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Names
- National Drug Company
Images
retail display cabinet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact22777
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.148.38
- Description
- retail display cabinet or dispensing cabinet; wood slat construction (1/4 in. or 063 cm) with paper product labeling over top. Paper product labelling is in colour. Six drawers with small metal pull-rings. Original labeling appears to be for "Bauer & Black" brands of plasters and dressings, but other labels have been placed over the orginal markings in some places.
- Object History
- This item originates from the National Drug Company.
- Classification
- Advertising Media
- Marks/Labels
- Original labeling appears to be for "Bauer & Black" brands of plasters and dressings. These include: "King's Kidney Plasters", "B & B / Belladonna / Plasters", and "REX / Porous / Plasters". Other labels have been placed over the orginal markings in some places. These include: "RUSSIAN-TYPE / MINERAL OIL / (HEAVY LIQUID PETROLATUM), "STANDARD / (REGISTERED) / FORMALDEHYDE / GUARANTEED 37% / POISON", "FRENCH CHALK / B.C. DRUGS LIMITED / VANCOUVER, B.C.", and "PURE GREEN SOAP / For Shampooing / ... / B.C. DRUGS LIMITED, LABORATORY / VANCOUVER, CANADA".
- Measurements
- 87.6 cm x 86.4 cm x 54.6 cm
- Maker
- Bauer & Black
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Illinois
- Site/City Made
- Chicago
- Subjects
- Advertising Medium
- Names
- National Drug Company
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sun goggles with storage tin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23066
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.182.1
- Description
- Round based metal box with lid. Top of tin is embossed with product name. Bottom of tin has company name inside a sun-shaped design embossed. Tin comes with a pair of yellow-brown tinted goggles with metal rims and attached by a thin metal wire. Sun goggles are foldable and would be fitted over a pair of spectacles. Bottom of tin is velvet lined.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Gear
- Marks/Labels
- Label is stamped into metal. Tin marked "HANDY ANDY / SUN / GOGGLES" around the outside. Outside is divided by a ring, within which lies the word "SUN" in stylized fashion. Bottom of tin marked "SELLSTROM / CHICAGO"
- Measurements
- 1 cm height x 5 cm width x 5 cm length
- Maker
- Sellstrom
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Illinois
- Site/City Made
- Chicago
- Subjects
- Personal Gear
syringe kit
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23195
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.204.1
- Description
- Rectangular paper box with rectangular lid. Box is worn along edges and at corners and is signifcantly discoloured. Centre of lid features paper label, commerically printed, with black text and enclosing rectangular design. Item contains short metal syringe, two needles, and instruction sheets.
- Classification
- Animal Husbandry T&E - - Veterinary Equipment
- Marks/Labels
- "THIS BOX CONTAINS / ONE / VETERINARY HYPODERMIC SYRINGE / No. 22 / CAPACITY 10 CC. / (SYRINGE ONLY) / PARKE, DAVIS & CO. DETROIT, MICH., U.S.A." printed in black at centre of attached front paper label, ensloed by thin black rectangle. Some illegible text, handwritten, in black on base/back of box, lower left corner. "PARKE, DAVIS & CO. / MADE IN U.S.A." engraved horizontally across centre length of metal syringe.
- Measurements
- 4.7 cm height x 8.5 cm width x 15 cm length
- Maker
- Parke, Davis & Company
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Michigan
- Site/City Made
- Detroit
safe
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23244
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV976.216.1
- Description
- Safe, Diebold Safe + Lock Co.; with four wooden drawers and a key. The safe has double outer doors with a combination lock. Inside there is an upper cabinet for storing ledgers and registers, this is secured with a key lock. On the bottom is a separate cabinet with a pair of combinaton locks and a reinforced bar to secure valuables. The doors of the safe are decorated with painted landscape scenes on the outside and on the doors to the upper cabinet. The body of the safe is highlighted with gold pin stripping. The name of the maker is stenciled on the inside of the main doors. There are paper inspection labels on the right side of the upper cabinet doors. The last time lock inspection was 7/28/49 (July 28, 1949)
- Object History
- Diebold Safe and Lock Co.. has been in business since 1859 and is still producing safes and security systems today (see reference for business web site)
- Reference
- http://www.diebold.com/150/featurestories_earlydays.htm
- Marks/Labels
- "48 / 129889" stamped in the two main door handles "DIEBOLD LOCK & SAFE CO. / CANTON OH / PATENTED / MAY 23 1871" stamped on the two main door handles.
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Ohio
- Site/City Made
- Canton
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box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24043
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.535
- Description
- Box, pink with white flowers; lid has brown label on bottom; "Lum Jok Pills".
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Container
- Marks/Labels
- English translation adjusted to white turbidity pills. The characters literally translate to: company, issue, old Chinatown in San Francisco, five, drench, white, turbid, pill; take twice daily morning and evening, take three mace each time, take with tea, it is appropriate to eliminate the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and food that is fatty or with dry-heat). This medicine is located in San Francisco Chinatown. English packaging label: Ng Lum Jok Pills. Net weight 1/4 lb. Chinese Herb Compound Pills. A liver tonic and for constipation. Their action assists the natural circulation of the blood. Directions - Take a dose of 3 drs. 2 or 3 times daily. Made in the U.S.A. by Kay Sang Herb Company. 843 Clay Street, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. This product is used to treat gonorrhea, and whittish/cloudy urine. It is made of a variety of ingredients and is used to treat discharge, warmth in the bladder, unclear urine, and nocturnal emission. It reduces inflammation and pain. The manufacturer recommends that the product not be taken with tobacco, alcohol, fatty foods, or with dry-heat.
- Measurements
- 4.5 cm in height x 8 cm in width
- Maker
- Kay Sang Herb Company
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- California
- Site/City Made
- San Francisco
Images
bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24196
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.691
- Description
- Brown glass bottle with square body and round neck. Embossed words on glass near top of bottle body. Artifact is first from left in photograph.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store “Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.”, Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Container
- Marks/Labels
- "OD CHEM.CO. / NEW YORK"
- Measurements
- 16 cm height x 5 cm width
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- New York
- Site/City Made
- New York
Images
program
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact25379
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.61.14
- Description
- Booklet- National Opera Company of Canada Libretto for "Herodias" [1913]XXXXXXLibretto for the opera 'Herodias', with music by Jules Massenet and the French words by M. M. P. Milliet, H. Grémont and A. Zanardini.XXXXXXThe libretto includes the entire French text of the five-act opera, with the entire English translation of the script on the opposite pages. XXXXXXPublished by Charles E. Burden, 109 East 14th Street, New YorkXXXXXXCopyright 1909 by Charles E. BurdenXXXXXXThe frontcover reads: Grand Opera. Season 1913-1914. National Opera Company of Canada Libretto. The original Italian French or German libretto with a correct English translation. Herodias. XXXXXXThe backcover of the libretto shows an advertisement for Steinway pianos.
- Maker
- Charles E. Burden
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- New York
- Site/City Made
- New York
- Patent Date
- Copyright 1909
- Title
- Herodias
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