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People moving a couch into a moving truck
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription59058
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- ca.1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four people lifting a couch into a moving truck while an elderly couple watch outside of a small house.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- ca.1983
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-1464
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2009-01
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of four people lifting a couch into a moving truck while an elderly couple watch outside of a small house.
- Subjects
- Persons - Seniors
- Furniture
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- King, Basil
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Photographer's stamp on verso
- Note on verso reads: "page 1 / Burnaby / Today / PMT 100%"
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Earl Wild's property
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription80587
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Collection/Fonds
- Murray family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 7 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a table set outdoors on Earl Wild's property in Idaho, in the United States of America. The table is set for six people.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Collection/Fonds
- Murray family fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 7 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 548-004
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2012-31
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a table set outdoors on Earl Wild's property in Idaho, in the United States of America. The table is set for six people.
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Wild / Earls USA"
Images
cabinet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1022
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV971.24.13
- Description
- Cabinet; metal frame, glass on sides; similar in style to a tea cart
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Storage & Display Furniture
- Object Term
- Cabinet
- Subjects
- Furniture
Images
teacher desk
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1209
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV971.29.25
- Description
- Oak desk, 5 drawers, light colored wood, dove tailed joints
- Object History
- This item is on display at the Seaforth School in the Burnaby Village Museum. The desk was from the Burnaby School Board and assumed to have been used in a Burnaby school.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Storage & Display Furniture
- Object Term
- Desk
Images
wicker parlor chair
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact1839
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV971.111.4
- Description
- Wicker chair, high back; elaborate caning on back and around seat
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Seating Furniture
- Object Term
- Chair
- Subjects
- Furniture
Images
dresser
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact3362
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV989.42.1
- Description
- Mahogany dresser C. 1920; donor plaque affixed to upper right hand drawer per curator; rectangular mirror with beveled edge is attached to curved brackets which extend up from back of dresser, can be tilted; two small drawers at top, two full-width ones below; all drawers have keyholes but plate is missing from upper right drawer
- Object History
- The mahogany dresser was donated by Gordon Love, son of John Leonard Love and also grandson of Jesse Love. The dresser was used in the Love farmhouse by Jesse's wife Martha Love. The dresser might have been part of John Leonard Love's inheritance when Jesse Love passes away. The handles on the dresser were replaced at some time with modern hardware. The hardware was replaced with more appropriate hardware for the 1920 time period. The dresser is located in the master bedroom of the Love farmhouse.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Storage & Display Furniture
- Object Term
- Dresser
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Geographic Access
- Cumberland Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
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school desk
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact7082
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.396.6
- Description
- School desk, Globe brand; Waterloo, Ontario; #3, open scrollwork sides
- Object History
- This item is on display at the Seaforth School in the Burnaby Village Museum. The desk was from the Burnaby School District.
- Reference
- BV985.396.6 and BV985.396.7 are imaged together.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Storage & Display Furniture
- Object Term
- Desk
- Maker
- Globe
Images
school desk
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact7084
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.396.8
- Description
- School desk, Globe brand; #3
- Object History
- This item is on display at the Seaforth School in the Burnaby Village Museum. The desk was from the Burnaby School District.
- Reference
- BV985.396.8, BV985.396.9, BV986.83.13 are imaged together
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Storage & Display Furniture
- Object Term
- Desk
- Maker
- Globe
Images
parlour desk
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact7144
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.421.1
- Description
- Desk, has curved legs with lions' feet, and three drawers
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Storage & Display Furniture
- Object Term
- Desk
- Subjects
- Furniture
Images
utility table with Meccano parts
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36112
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.26.1
- Description
- Table, wooden, white, used to store and build Meccano; with two drawers; has unpainted shelf below drawers.
- Object History
- Donor inherited objects in 1988 from the estate of her husband, Mark Darnbrough. The table was in use from approx. 1930 to the 1960's.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Support Furniture
- Object Term
- Table
- Subjects
- Furniture - Tables
Images
coffee table
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38155
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV996.18.1
- Description
- Coffee table with glass top, rectangular; long sides are straight, short sides are scalloped; scallop carved areas on each side below top; curved legs end in ball-and-claw feet; furniture glides missing from bottoms of two legs (glides may be a later addition); varnish scraped in a few areas, es- pecially on the raised strips on short sides that hold glass top in place; white mark on underside, and blue pencil marks; some surface scratches on top; top of table is removeable, has small chip one side
- Object History
- Donor inherited object from the estate of his aunt, Dorithy M. Holt, who had been married to Warren Stafford Bateman, son of Edwin Wettenhall Bateman and Catherine "Cassie" (Dale) Bateman. Edwin W. Bateman was the builder of Elworth house.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Support Furniture
- Object Term
- Table
- Subjects
- Furniture - Tables
- Names
- Bateman Family
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bed headboard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39541
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.74.1
- Description
- Headboard, brass; has corner posts; on ball-bearing casters; top and bottom rails with five supporting rails; posts are 2" thick; top and bottom rails are 3/4" thick and verticals are 5/8" thick
- Object History
- The bed belonged to Leonard Love, son of Jesse and Martha Love.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Sleeping and Reclining Furniture
- Object Term
- Headboard
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Geographic Access
- Cumberland Street
- Historic Neighbourhood
- East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Second Street Area
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umbrella stand
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47353
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.73.48
- Description
- Umbrella stand, wooden frame, rectangular with centre divider; c. 1920s; with removeable black metal drip tray, with two pick-up loops; some paint chipping
- Object History
- This item belonged to the donor's friend's grandmother.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Support Furniture
- Object Term
- Stand, Umbrella
- Subjects
- Furniture
Images
baby figure
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79135
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.9.1
- Description
- Molded plaster baby sitting up holding glass shelf. The baby is seated on the floor and there is a slot across its chest and its hands are turned palm upwards to hold the glass shelf (11 cm. X 34.5 cm). The body is open at the bottom and the chest slot. The figure has painted brown hair, brown eyes and is wearing a white diaper. There are chips on the right big toe, at the edge of the chest slot, edge of hair on the right side, back of the head and ends of the fingers. No makers mark inside.
- Object History
- Made for Helen's Children's Wear in early 1950's by Nettie Trainer, the mother of the store owner, Helen Arnold (nee Trainer). They were handmade. Nettie Trainer was a well known maker of custom figures for commercial displays. Helen's Children's Wear was located at 4142 Hastings Street. Owner Helen Arnold opened the store on East Hastings Street in 1948. She moved to the 4142 Hastings Street location in 1955, and added a landmark neon sign to the building in 1956. The sign featured a girl on a swing, and served as an important landmark in the neighbourhood. The store closed in 2007.
- Measurements
- Overall measurements Lth 25.5 cm. Wth 25.5 cm. Ht 38 cm.
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Furniture - Tables
- Names
- Helen's Childrens Wear
Images
baby figure
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79136
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.9.2
- Description
- Molded plaster baby standing on all fours with a round glass shelf (30.5 cm diameter.) attached to the baby's backside. There are no openings. The figure has painted blonde hair, blue eyes and is wearing a white diaper. The finish is cracked in the top of the hair and the glass is cracked around the screw hole. There are no makers marks visible.
- Object History
- Made for Helen's Children's Wear in early 1950's by Nettie Trainer, the mother of the store owner, Helen Arnold (nee Trainer). They were handmade. Nettie Trainer was a well known maker of custom figures for commercial displays. Helen's Children's Wear was located at 4142 Hastings Street. Owner Helen Arnold opened the store on East Hastings Street in 1948. She moved to the 4142 Hastings Street location in 1955, and added a landmark neon sign to the building in 1956. The sign featured a girl on a swing, and served as an important landmark in the neighbourhood. The store closed in 2007.
- Measurements
- height: 30 cm width: 45 cm depth: 31 cm
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Furniture - Tables
- Names
- Helen's Childrens Wear
Images
baby figure
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79137
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.9.3
- Description
- Molded plaster baby laying on its back with a round glass shelf (30.5 cm diameter.) secured to one raised foot. The glass shelf is broken in two pieces.The body of the figure is hollow and open at the back. The figure has painted brown hair, blue eyes and is wearing a white diaper. Inside the baby there are makers mark "NETTIE'S MFG. / VAN BC / CANADA" stamped in ink on inside of body. "FO 2" written in pencil on inside of body.
- Object History
- Made for Helen's Children's Wear in early 1950's by Nettie Trainer, the mother of the store owner, Helen Arnold (nee Trainer). They were handmade. Nettie Trainer was a well known maker of custom figures for commercial displays. Helen's Children's Wear was located at 4142 Hastings Street. Owner Helen Arnold opened the store on East Hastings Street in 1948. She moved to the 4142 Hastings Street location in 1955, and added a landmark neon sign to the building in 1956. The sign featured a girl on a swing, and served as an important landmark in the neighbourhood. The store closed in 2007.
- Measurements
- Overall measurements Lth 35 cm. Wth 23 cm. Ht 29.5 cm.
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Furniture - Tables
- Names
- Helen's Childrens Wear
Images
TV tray
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact82392
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV012.15.4
- Description
- The TV tray is made of white metal with plastic clips on the underside that lock onto the folding metal legs. The double legs are pivotted in the centre to form an "X" when open and supporting the tray and to lie flat when closed with the tray attached to one set of legs.
- Object History
- Bought c. 1950 by the Yanko family. Used by Rhonda and Charmaine Yanko when they were growing up. Later used by Charmaine Bayntun (nee Yanko) children when they were small.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Support Furniture
- Object Term
- Table
- Subjects
- Furniture - Tables
- Names
- Yanko Family
Images
school desk
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact83256
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV013.9.1
- Description
- School desk - 1960 vintage single school desk with a welded metal frame and plastic seat and laminated top. The desk top is 58.5 cm wide X 43 cm deep. The inkwell is on the proper, upper right and there is a decal of an animal paw print on the porper upper left. The seat back is broken and needs repair
- Object History
- Was acquired from either Moscrop Junior High or Burnaby North High
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Storage & Display Furniture
- Object Term
- Desk
- Measurements
- Overall measurements: Length 82 cm X Width 58.5 cm X height 78.5 cm.
- Subjects
- Furniture
Images
rocking chair
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact86557
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV016.39.1
- Description
- Child size wicker rocking chair. Thechair has arms supported by an arched brace from the front to the back. The leg stretchers are crossed underneath the seat. The frame of the chair is wrapped with fiber and the back and seat are woven. The rockers are bare wood. There are no markings or labels on the chair.
- Object History
- Enid Anderson (Knight) was born in 1926 and grew up in Vancouver. She met her husband Perry Knight and they married in 1953. Over the years, Perry was transferred for work and they moved several times. In 1971 they moved to Burnaby and remained for 35 years. This child's rocking chair was a gift to Enid from her Aunt Elsie and Uncle Bill Anderson on her 3rd birthday on December 1, 1929. It was enjoyed by Enid and her sister, Lorraine and then by their children. Enid passed away in May 2008 and Perry in June 2016. Their children, Nancie and Bill chose to donate the rocker to Heritage Village since their parents enjoyed visiting the Village and had previously donated items for display.
- Category
- 02. Furnishings
- Classification
- Furniture - - Seating Furniture
- Object Term
- Chair, Rocking
- Measurements
- Overall measurements: ht 53 cm by wth 39 cm by lth 57 cm
- Subjects
- Furniture
Images
sewing machine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91513
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.8.1
- Description
- Wooden sewing table and machine. Top of table opens up to reveal a sewing machine, and expands to more work space. Front drawer flips open for more storage space. There is a black pedal attached to machine with a cord. Legs are curved, wood is polished and a warm brown colour.
- Object History
- This sewing machine and set was owned by Rose Tuff . The sewing machine represents a large part of Rose's life, who often sewed her siblings' clothing from a young age while growing up, and left school after Grade 8 to begin working as a dressmaker to help financially support her family. Rose moved to BC in 1941, met her husband Joseph, and the couple moved to South Burnaby. Later in life, Rose continued to pursue the creative arts in many ways including welding, sculpting and teaching creative arts to children aged 6-14 for the Burnaby School Board for eight years.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Textileworking T&E - - Needleworking Equipment
- Object Term
- Sewing Machine
- Colour
- Brown
- Subjects
- Furniture
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Maywood Area