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dressing gown
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91459
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.24.1
- Description
- Long pleated satin pink dressing gown with quilted detailing around the collar and cuffs. Detailing has white stitching. There is a small white button at the centre bottom of the collar area to close the robe.
- Object History
- This robe belonged to Mrs. Edith Fountain, nee Ford, wife of Mr. Edward Fountain.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Dressingwear & Nightwear
- Object Term
- Dressing Gown
- Colour
- Pink
- Measurements
- height: 136 cm width: 45 cm depth: 5.5 cm
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Windsor Area
Images
dressing gown
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91496
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.24.2
- Description
- A long beige dressing gown with buttons down the front. The structure and pattern immitate the design of a traditional japanese kimono, as the embroidered design shows several "japanese scenes" including buildings, flora, and small figures.
- Object History
- This robe belonged to Mrs. Edith Fountain, nee Ford, wife of Mr. Edward Fountain.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Dressingwear & Nightwear
- Object Term
- Dressing Gown
- Colour
- Beige
- Measurements
- height: 141 cm width: 48 cm depth: 5.5 cm
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Windsor Area
Images
Edward and Edith Fountain
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1696
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1967
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 8 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Edward and Edith Fountain dressed in formal wear in front of the stone fireplace in their living room. They are dressed to attend an Royal Canadian Mounted Police ball. Edith is wearing a blue and silver sleeveless dress and her husband Edward is wearing a black suit with a black bow …
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 8 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Edward and Edith Fountain dressed in formal wear in front of the stone fireplace in their living room. They are dressed to attend an Royal Canadian Mounted Police ball. Edith is wearing a blue and silver sleeveless dress and her husband Edward is wearing a black suit with a black bow tie. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949 (he worked for the City until he retired in 1970).
- History
- Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951. 6661 Russel Ave., Burnaby, also know as Moorcroft, was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Occupations - Civic Workers
- Geographic Access
- Russell Avenue
- Street Address
- 6661 Russell Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.22
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1967
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Planning Study Area
- Windsor Area
- Related Material
- The dress Edith Fountain is wearing in the photograph is in BVM collection. BV004.17.1
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "1967 RCMP Ball/ 6661 Russell Avenue/ Burnaby"
- Item no. BV004.17.1 is the dress itself
Images
Edward and Edith Fountain
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription1697
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1967
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 8 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Edward and Edith Fountain dressed in formal wear in front of the stone fireplace in their living room. They are dressed to attend an Royal Canadian Mounted Police ball. Edith is wearing a blue and silver sleeveless dress with a fur stole and white evening gloves. Her husband Edward is…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 8 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Edward and Edith Fountain dressed in formal wear in front of the stone fireplace in their living room. They are dressed to attend an Royal Canadian Mounted Police ball. Edith is wearing a blue and silver sleeveless dress with a fur stole and white evening gloves. Her husband Edward is wearing a black suit with a black bow tie. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949 (he worked for the City until he retired in 1970).
- Subjects
- Occupations - Civic Workers
- Geographic Access
- Russell Avenue
- Street Address
- 6661 Russell Avenue
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.23
- Access Restriction
- Restricted access
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1967
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Planning Study Area
- Windsor Area
- Related Material
- The dress and the fur stole Edith Fountain is wearing in the photograph are in BVM collection. BV004.17.1 & BV004.17.3
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 09-Jun-09
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "1967"
- Item no. BV004.17.1 is the dress itself
Images
