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fan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91699
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.4.1
Description
Pakhi is a hand held fan. Tha fan has a pole like centre where a paddle is attached and swings freely around the pole. The bottom of the pole has a handle, and the top of the pole is painted fuchsia pink.
The paddle part of the fan is made of brown and green plasticized strips woven into a diamond pattern. The edge of the paddle is covered in a pleated white fabric trim.
Object History
These are items that belonged to the donors as household items in their home in Burnaby between 1976 and 2023.
Pakhi was made by donor before immigrating to Canada.
Category
03. Personal Artifacts
Classification
Personal Gear - - Personal Assistive Artifacts
Object Term
Fan, Hand
Subjects
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Personal Gear
Names
Pandher, Rajinder
Pandher, Raj
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suitcase

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91745
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.8.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV023.8.2
Description
Suitcase made of cardboard with a dark grey/green coloured vinyl. The suitcase has metal edge detail and metal hardware including locks and hinges
The locks and hinges are stamped with "CHENEY / ENGLAND". Both the locks and hinges have a ratcheting system in order to expand the suitcase in the event that the case is quite full.
There is various strips of tape and tape residue around the exterior of the case.
On the top side of the lid is a red plastic label "KALWANT SINGH PARMAR"
Also on the lid of the case are two faded labels with a red band at the top.
The inside of the suitcase is lined with a paper like material with a grey and white pixilated houndstooth pattern.
There is a British Airways label inside the case with address information.
Object History
The suitcase was used by the donor when they immigrated from England (via India) on June 9 1973. They had been living in Coventry, England. They purchased the suitcase there. The donor flew from Amsterdam to Edmonton, Alberta on a Canadian Pacific Air Lines flight. They flew to Vancouver after that.
Category
03. Personal Artifacts
Classification
Personal Gear - - Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Object Term
Case, Traveling
Measurements
Height: 50 cm
Width: 72 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Subjects
Personal Gear
Persons - South Asian Canadians
Names
Parmar, Kalwant Singh "Nadeem"
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Chinese Export Commodities Fair identification tag

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14794
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1978
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 identification tag
Scope and Content
Item consists of a circular cardboard "CECF" tag that was used by "Western Commodities Ltd." as part of an identification tag to attend the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 identification tag
Material Details
Text in both English and Chinese
Scope and Content
Item consists of a circular cardboard "CECF" tag that was used by "Western Commodities Ltd." as part of an identification tag to attend the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Documentary Artifacts - Identification Tags
Personal Symbols - Ribbons
Names
Western Commodities Limited
Accession Code
BV019.6.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1978
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
29-Sept-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Badge includes a silk ribbon (BV019.6.7) that was pinned to the top of the tag as an identifier for the Chinese Export Commodities Fair
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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Chinese Export Commodities Fair ribbon

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14793
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1978
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 ribbon
Scope and Content
Item consists of a pink silk ribbon that was used by "Western Commodities Ltd." as part of an identification tag to attend the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 ribbon
Material Details
Text in both English and Chinese
Scope and Content
Item consists of a pink silk ribbon that was used by "Western Commodities Ltd." as part of an identification tag to attend the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Documentary Artifacts - Identification Tags
Personal Symbols - Ribbons
Names
Western Commodities Limited
Accession Code
BV019.6.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1978
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
29-Sept-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Ribbon includes a "CECF" tag (BV019.6.8) that was pinned to the top of the ribbon as an identifier for the Chinese Export Commodities Fair
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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Registration form for visitors to the fair

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14795
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1978
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a blank registration form for visitors to the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
Series
Cecil Lee business records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p.
Material Details
Text in both English and Chinese
Scope and Content
Item consists of a blank registration form for visitors to the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Spring) 1978, jointly sponsored by The National Foreign Trade Corporations of China, to be held April 15 to May 15, 1978.
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Documentary Artifacts - Identification Tags
Personal Symbols - Ribbons
Accession Code
BV019.6.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1978
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
29-Sept-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on content of item
Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
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handbag; purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28066
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.13.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV973.13.2
Description
Handbag, natural linen; floral design embroidered in red, blue yellow and green wool; round wooden handles.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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handbag; purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact35485
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV993.44.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV993.44.1
Description
Handbag, black, sequinned and beaded; has French ivory frame with push button closure; black braid handle; some sequins chipped, some missing; inside trim is loose at one side
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3164
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.25.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV989.25.1
Description
Purse, small, pearl-beaded outside; silky fabric lining; gold-coloured metal clasp and chain.
Object History
Donor inherited object in 1973 from the estate of his mother, Deloraine Floy (Whitten) Village.
Marks/Labels
"Made in France"
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4337
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.48.12
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.48.12
Description
Crocheted purse, cream, 4 baubles hang from bottom, drawstring.
Object History
Donor acquired object in 1951 from the estates of her mother, Margaret Isabel (Cinnamon) Wray, and her mother-in-law, Flora Isabell (McArthur) McOuat.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4338
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.48.13
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.48.13
Description
Purse, crocheted; cream; drawstring.
Object History
Donor acquired object in 1951 from the estates of her mother, Margaret Isabel (Cinnamon) Wray, and her mother-in-law, Flora Isabell (McArthur) McOuat.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4349
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.48.24
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.48.24
Description
Purse, crochet top, floral silk bottom.
Object History
Donor acquired object in 1951 from the estates of her mother, Margaret Isabel (Cinnamon) Wray, and her mother-in-law, Flora Isabell (McArthur) McOuat.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4393
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.50.4
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.50.4
Description
Black velvet handbag c. 1905 - 1925; gathered as on a drawstring but at fixed size of opening; no handle; tassel on bottom.
Object History
Made by Louisa Killam Richardson.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5042
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.8.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.8.1
Description
Purse, floral brocaded cloth in muted tones; metal frame with enamel flowers applied.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5222
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.25.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.25.1
Description
Handbag, blue beaded type with green fringe, red bird pattern; metal frame has red and blue stones inset.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5223
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.25.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV987.25.2
Description
Handbag, rust beaded type with fringe on bottom; metal frame has red and white enamel design.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact5562
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV986.12.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV986.12.1
Description
Purse, crochet; cream; no lining; two baubles on the end of each drawstring.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6428
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.54.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.54.1
Description
Evening bag, woman's, beaded with irridescent beads, fringe, metal frame features bird design.
Object History
Evening bag belonging to Catherine Bertha Rees. She was born in Greenwood, B.C. and came to Burnaby in 1919 with her father, Kingman Nott Rees, and her two brothers. The family settled at 3114 Neville Street, Burnaby (later re-numbered 5674 Neville Street). Catherine attended UBC, graduating with an Arts degree in 1923. She taught French and Latin for 35 years at Burnaby South High School, starting in 1929. Catherine was also a long-time volunteer at BVM.
Category
03. Personal Artifacts
Classification
Personal Gear - - Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Object Term
Purse
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact7885
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.918.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.918.1
Description
Purse, beaded, with design of red roses.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact9440
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.1849.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.1849.1
Description
Purse; purple silk; drawstring; round with many pockets around outside; tassel hangs from bottom.
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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purse

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact9525
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.1904.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.1904.1
Description
Purse, black cloth; black and white clasp with gold flecks; handle is loop of cloth; includes attached mirror and change purse;
Marks/Labels
stamp inside reads, "Made in Austria"
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
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