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inkwell
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34865
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.9.1
- Description
- The inkwell is made of brass sheet in a pyramid form with the hinged lid forming a flat top. The inside of the lid is stained with old ink. There is a removable, white glass liner for holding the ink. The liner is slightly chipped at the edge. This is one of a pair used to hold red and blue ink.
- Object History
- Owned by the Sample family and used at their boarding house in South Burnaby. The boarding house was used as the first meeting place for Burnaby Municipal Council in 1892. The inkwells may have been used along with the candle holder and tray during meetings of the early council.
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inkwell
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34866
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.9.2
- Description
- The inkwell is made of brass sheet in a pyramid form with the hinged lid forming a flat top. The inside of the lid is stained with old ink. There is a removable, white glass liner for holding the ink. This is one of a pair used to hold red and blue ink
- Object History
- Owned by the Sample family and used at their boarding house in South Burnaby. The boarding house was used as the first meeting place for Burnaby Municipal Council in 1892. The inkwells may have been used along with the candle holder and tray during meetings of the early council.
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L.C. Smith Typewriter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35587
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1910 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George L. Donovan demonstrating the new L.C. Smith (later Smith-Corona) typewriter at the Vancouver Exhibition (later Pacific National Exhibition, PNE). He owned Vancouver Typewriters at 334 Seymour Street in Vancouver.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1910 (date of original), copied 1986
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Pioneer Tales subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.8 cm print
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 204-445
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1988-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of George L. Donovan demonstrating the new L.C. Smith (later Smith-Corona) typewriter at the Vancouver Exhibition (later Pacific National Exhibition, PNE). He owned Vancouver Typewriters at 334 Seymour Street in Vancouver.
- Subjects
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
- Exhibitions
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Typewriters
- Names
- Donovan, George L.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
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letter rack
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23692
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.32
- Description
- Letter rack
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E
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Mailbox
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79933
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 24, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows mailbox at Stanley Street and Walker Avenue.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 24, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 556-504
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2013-13
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows mailbox at Stanley Street and Walker Avenue.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Born, A. J.
- Notes
- Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
- 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Stanley Street
- Walker Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
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Manual typewriter and slide projector
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription70393
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Bill Jeffries fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 35 mm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a table filled with various household items including a manual typewriter and a manual slide projector at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. An unidentified vendor and young girl (most likely the vendor's daughter) are sitting behind the table.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1978
- Collection/Fonds
- Bill Jeffries fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w negative ; 35 mm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 528-089
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2011-01
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a table filled with various household items including a manual typewriter and a manual slide projector at the Lougheed Drive-in swap meet in the summer of 1978. An unidentified vendor and young girl (most likely the vendor's daughter) are sitting behind the table.
- Subjects
- Geographic Features - Automobile Parking Lots
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Typewriters
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Jeffries, Bill
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
- 1 b&w print (12.5 x 17.5 cm) accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Lougheed Highway
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- West Central Valley Area
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Milk can mailbox
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36516
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1977
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 8.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Lubbock mailbox, made out of a milk can, lying across the gate at Canada Way.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1977
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Lubbock family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 8.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 289-005
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- BHS1992-24
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the Lubbock mailbox, made out of a milk can, lying across the gate at Canada Way.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- Grandview Highway
- Canada Way
- Burris Street
- Street Address
- 7803 Burris Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Morley-Buckingham Area
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municipal seal
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34938
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV993.16.1
- Description
- Seal, municipal, official 1898 version for "The District of Burnaby, Incorporated 1892"; with Burnaby Property Identification Sticker No. B1885.
- Object History
- The official municipal seal for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby, used until 1992 when Burnaby became a city.
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pamphlet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39329
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.60.1
- Description
- I.T.U Lessons in Printing - Pamphlet -- [1938]. A pamphlet created by the International Typographical Union titled "I.T.U. Lessons In Printing: A Series of Practical Printing Texts for Shop, Home, and School". This pamphlet is Job Unit IV Lesson 6 of the series. The first lesson for this pamphlet is 'What The Printer Should Know About Paper". The pamphlet was copyrighted in 1938. The pamphlet measures 15.5cm x 23cm.
- Object History
- Donor was given the accessioned objects by Mr. Bob Hopson, ca. 1990.
- Colour
- Beige
- Title
- I.T.U. Lessons in Printing Job Unit IV - Lesson 6
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Images
pamphlet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39330
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.60.2
- Description
- I.T.U Lessons in Printing - Pamphlet -- [1939]. A pamphlet created by the International Typographical Union titled "I.T.U. Lessons In Printing: A Series of Practical Printing Texts for Shop, Home, and School". This pamphlet is Job Unit III Lesson 7 of the series. The first lesson for this pamphlet is 'How to Set Programs, Announcements, and Menus". The pamphlet was copyrighted in 1939. The pamphlet measures 15.5cm x 23cm.
- Object History
- Donor was given the accessioned objects by Mr. Bob Hopson, ca. 1990.
- Colour
- Beige
- Title
- I.T.U. Lessons in Printing Job Unit III - Lesson 7
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Images
pamphlet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39331
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.60.3
- Description
- I.T.U Lessons in Printing - Pamphlet -- [1939]. A pamphlet created by the International Typographical Union titled "I.T.U. Lessons In Printing: A Series of Practical Printing Texts for Shop, Home, and School". This pamphlet is Job Unit III Lesson 8 of the series. The first lesson for this pamphlet is "How to Set Various Commercial Jobs". The pamphlet was copyrighted in 1939. The pamphlet measures 15.5cm x 23cm.
- Object History
- Donor was given the accessioned objects by Mr. Bob Hopson, ca. 1990.
- Colour
- Beige
- Title
- I.T.U. Lessons in Printing Job Unit III - Lesson 8
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Pamphlets
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
Images
pamphlet holder
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28948
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.24
- Description
- The pamphlet holder is made of sheet metal. The back, interior and base are painted green.The front face is alternating stripes of four redish orange and three cream paint with the words "TAKE ONE!" printed on the bottom cream stripe. There are holes in each corner for mounting the holder. On the back in pencil is the number "416" possibly from PCC streetcar #416.
- Object History
- This holder was used to display copies of "The Buzzer", a free weekly newsletter published by BC Electric Railway.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Accessories
- Object Term
- Holder
- Marks/Labels
- "TAKE ONE!", painted in orange on front of holder
- Subjects
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
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pamphlet holder
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact28949
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.25
- Description
- The pamphlet holder is made of sheet metal. The back, interior and base are painted green.The front face is alternating stripes of four redish orange and three cream paint with the words "TAKE ONE!" printed on the bottom cream stripe. There are holes in each corner for mounting the holder. On the bottom tab is painted in white paint "1216" possibly from interurban #1216. At the top is a blue tape stamped with "BCER 1216-B69". This holder would have been used to display copies of "The Buzzer", a free weekly newsletter published by BC Electric Railway.
- Object History
- Holder for "Buzzer" newsletter (which contained transit information), published by BCER for free distribution to transit passengers
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Accessories
- Object Term
- Holder
- Marks/Labels
- "TAKE ONE!" printed in reddish orange on a cream stripe. "BCER 1216 - B69", blue dynamix tape stuck to top face. Collectors ID tag. "1216", hand lettered in white on the bottom face of base
- Subjects
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
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pen stand
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87488
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.94
- Description
- pen stand; desktop pen stand/holder; rectangular wood base; white plastic and metal ball joint pen holder mounted to top; brass trefoil logo mounted to top; green foam adhered to bottom. Engraved metal plaque adhered to top reads: "VAN HEIGHTS DISTRICT / 1964".
- Object History
- This item was previously owned by May Aikenhead (Elizabeth May). May was a member of the Burnaby Royal Trefoil Guild for many years.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Accessories
- Object Term
- Holder, Pen
- Subjects
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
- Organizations - Women's Societies and Clubs
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portable desk
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29471
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.56.21
- Description
- Walnut chest, lap desk, portable writing cabinet and desk; sides are plain; sloping lid has brass cut-out designs at corners and centre, each with a marble set in the centre; centre design is large petal either side, smaller up and down, with four smallest between; stemmed flower inside larger petals, smallest have leaf; corner designs are one large petal and two half-petals, each with stemmed flower, small flower between petals; brass settings for inkwell, square, one either side of flat part of lid; between these is box with curved lid, plain sides and back, front has brass cut-out designs; at centre, with keyhole, is petal either side, stemmed flower inside; either side is flower in triangle, with marble; lid has similar brass and marble designs to desk lid, but smaller; writing surface of desk is purple fuzzy fabric with border and flourishes; leather-lined compartment under upper part of writing surface, extends under inkwell part with shelves; upper box has vertical compartments, two larger, three smaller, lined with white fabric; pen compartment either side of smaller ones with purple velvet lids and brass knobs; desk and upper box have locks; with key
- Object History
- The donor's family were early settlers to Burnaby, and he worked for the BCER as an electrician. Donor was the original owner of the property that the Burnaby Village Museum now occupies. The writing slope was used widely in the 1800s. It was mainly used in the late 1700s during colonial expeditions, and military travel. It became very popular in Victorian times for lay people and used in many homes. It provided a portable desk, complete with a soft writing surface (felt or leather), compartments for ink, pens, and paper. It was considered to be a personal item, rather than a household one.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E
- Measurements
- height: 27 cm width: 36 cm depth: 26 cm
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postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89212
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV018.20.4
- Description
- postcard; color lithographed scene of Second Avenue in Seattle, Washington. A sign says "The Gateway to Alaska, Seattle, Washington". There are trams and people in Edwardian clothes on the street, there's a horse and buggy and cars on the road. The back of the postcard addressed to Miss M. George. Postcard published by Trattner Post Card Co., Seattle, Washington. Cancelled in Seattle, Washington, Terminal Station on July 25, 1917 at 10am. "Rainier National Park opens June 15". Postcard addressed to "Miss M. George / c/o National Drug / Vancouver / B.C." Handwritten in ink: "July 23 / Dear Miss George: Am sure in some lively place, not like N.V. Will see you again before long. / Budd"
- Object History
- Wilhelmina (Mina) George was the second female pharmacist in BC and ran the West Burnaby Pharmacy.
- Elsie Impett (later MacDonald) was born in 1902 in England. Her family setted at Fenwick Avenue, Burnaby. She worked as a clerk and married James MacDonald in 1923 in New Westminster.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Measurements
- L: 19.5 cm W: 18.5 cm
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89213
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV018.20.2
- Description
- postcard; 1053 King Street Entrance of the Union Depot in Seattle, Washington sent from N. Walsh to Miss Mina George. On the back, the 1 cent Ben Franklin stamp is cancelled in Seattle on Dec 5, 1907 at 10:30am and in the front of the postcard, the cancelled stamp says Central Park, BC Dec 6, 1907. Postcard addressed to "Miss Mina George / Central Park / B.C." Written by N. Walsh: "Seattle / This depot is a little nicer than the one we have in Vancouver / Yours sincerely, N. Walsh"
- Object History
- Wilhelmina (Mina) George was the second female pharmacist in BC and ran the West Burnaby Pharmacy.
- Elsie Impett (later MacDonald) was born in 1902 in England. Her family setted at Fenwick Avenue, Burnaby. She worked as a clerk and married James MacDonald in 1923 in New Westminster.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact89430
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV014.30.5
- Description
- Postcard; colour; four images of the Burnaby Village Museum; 1. view along Hill Street towards bandstand, 2. a couple in period dress sitting on a bench in front of the log cabin, 3. a boot being stitched on a Singer sewing machine, and 4. a blacksmith at work at an anvil; text in black and green on front reads: "BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM"; text in brown on back reads: "A / Traveltime / PRODUCT", "Majestic / POST CARD".
- Object History
- Postcard collected by Donald "Don" Wrigley.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Measurements
- 10.5 x 15 cm
- Maker
- Lawson Packaging Pacific
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
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Postman
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79471
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 20, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows a postman gathering and sorting the mail at his route distribution box on Centaurus Drive.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- September 20, 1976
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 556-303
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2013-13
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows a postman gathering and sorting the mail at his route distribution box on Centaurus Drive.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Campbell, Peg
- Notes
- Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.
- 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying
- Geographic Access
- Centaurus Drive
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Burquitlam (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lyndhurst Area
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rubber stamp
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34166
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV991.45.53
- Description
- Stamp, rubber, with handle
- Object History
- Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991
- Marks/Labels
- "East Wing"
- Names
- Oakalla Prison Farm