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sash
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91016
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.18
- Description
- Shoulder sash is made from maroon ribbon with white lettering. The sash is The ends of the sash are pinked. Text on the sash reads: "38/ GOLD HEART CHARIOT" printed in white.
- Object History
- The Carousel 100th Anniversary event was held on May 5, 2012 at the Burnaby Village Museum. The items were given out to carousel volunteers who helped restore the carousel when it was brought to BVM. The party was to commemorate the 100 Anniversary of the building of Parker #119 in 1912. The sash was intended to be worn by the sponsor, or their representative, for each horse on the carousel.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Clothing Accessories
- Object Term
- Sash
- Measurements
- 7.8 cm wide x 184 cm long
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
Images
sash
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91015
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.17
- Description
- Shoulder sash is made from maroon ribbon with white lettering. The sash is The ends of the sash are pinked. Text on the sash reads: "39 / WHEELCHAIR AND PONIES" printed in white.
- Object History
- The Carousel 100th Anniversary event was held on May 5, 2012 at the Burnaby Village Museum. The items were given out to carousel volunteers who helped restore the carousel when it was brought to BVM. The party was to commemorate the 100 Anniversary of the building of Parker #119 in 1912. The sash was intended to be worn by the sponsor, or their representative, for each horse on the carousel.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Clothing Accessories
- Object Term
- Sash
- Measurements
- 7.8 cm wide x 184 cm long
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
Images
stamp
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90988
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.2
- Description
- Rubber stamp mounted on brown wooden base with black wooden handle on top. "Beaver STAMP WORKS" is engraved in gold on handle. Base has white paper with a pink inked sample of stamp in a plastic casing. The stamp face is an image of the street car and a carousel horse in a circle with "BURNABY / MUSEUM VILLAGE" in a stepped lined frame. Residue of pink ink on base.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Devices
- Object Term
- Stamp
- Marks/Labels
- Beaver Stamp Works
- Measurements
- 5.5cm long x 6cm wide x 8cm high
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
Images
Album page
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90797
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.54.770
- Description
- Album page with invitation and card; Invitation with black text on yellow cartridge paper reads "The Burnaby Centennial '71 Committee Cordially invites you to attend / The Official Opening of Heritage Village / (Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative Project) / by his Excellency The Right Honourable Roland Michener, C.C., C.D. / Governor General of Canada..."; card; black text on glossy cardstock reads "Heritage Village / Centennial 1971 / Burnaby, B.C."
- Object History
- Album page 241 from Don Copan album/scrapbook for Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations
- Don Copan was an active member of the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee and later became the founding President of the Century Park Museum Association. While a member of the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee, Don created a scrapbook album of photographs and ephemera documenting the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee’s involvement in celebrating British Columbia’s Centenary of Confederation between January and December 1971 including Burnaby’s Commemorative Project – Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum).
- Reference
- Photographs from the Don Copan scrapbook/album are described as part of the Donald Copan collection - Copan Album series
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Card, Advertising
- Request
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45258
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV003.5.1
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo of large house in garden, flagpoles; horizontal; on reverse in navy, "No. 5" "CENTURY GARDENS" "Burnaby, B.C., Canada" "Century Gardens was Burnaby's Centennial Project... Canada's 100th birthday... north shore of Deer Lake... Burnaby's new Art Centre...", the restored heritage house "Fairacres", later "Burnaby Art Gallery"; illustration at left of R.C.M.P. officer; at bottom, "Photo by George Allen Aerial Photos Ltd." "S-2796"; navy bar up centre "NATURAL COLOR PRODUCTIONS, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C."; at bottom, "MADE IN CANADA" "GRANT-MANN" and logo; at upper right, illustration of mounted R.C.M.P. officer, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS", rectangle "USE CANADIAN POSTAGE"; unused
- Object History
- Purchased on E-Bay.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Century Gardens Burnaby, B.C., Canada S-2796
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Civic
- Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries
- Names
- Burnaby Art Gallery
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48256
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.13.39
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo of large house in garden, flagpoles; horizontal; on reverse in navy, "No. 5" "CENTURY GARDENS" "Burnaby, B.C., Canada" "Century Gardens was Burnaby's Centennial Project... Canada's 100th birthday... north shore of Deer Lake... Burnaby's new Art Centre...", the restored heritage house "Fairacres", later "Burnaby Art Gallery"; illustration at left of R.C.M.P. officer; at bottom, "Photo by George Allen Aerial Photos Ltd." "S-2796"; navy bar up centre "NATURAL COLOR PRODUCTIONS, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C."; at bottom, "MADE IN CANADA" "GRANT-MANN" and logo; at upper right, illustration of mounted R.C.M.P. officer, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS", rectangle "USE CANADIAN POSTAGE"; unused
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- No.5 / Century Gardens / Burnaby, B.C., Canada / ..Burnaby's Centennial Project Commemorating Canada's 100th Birthday..
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Century Gardens Burnaby, B.C., Canada S-2796
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Civic
- Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries
- Names
- Burnaby Art Gallery
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48608
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.41.2
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo of interior, room with paintings on cream-coloured walls, staircase visible through doorway; horizontal; on reverse in navy, "BURNABY ART GALLERY" "Burnaby, B.C., Canada" "View of the Main Gallery and Entrance Hall"; housed in the Ceperley Mansion at Deer Lake Park; at bottom, "Photo by D.A. Denny"; up centre of card, "Grant-Mann Lithographers Ltd., Vancouver, Canada"; at bottom, "Traveltime PRODUCT" "C-2159", logo; at top, maple leaf "MADE IN CANADA"; at upper right, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; addressed in black pen to "Dorothy & Phil Mountain" "1016 Stevens St. White Rock B.C. V4B 4X7"; message "Your Welcome! Bln M."?; blue stamp with grey cameo profile image of Queen Elizabeth II, black "12" "POSTAGE POSTES" "CANADA"; round postmark "POSTES CANADA POST" "25 V 1977"; rectangular cancellation "POSTAL CODE" "CODE POSTAL"; series of short yellow vertical lines across bottom; pencilled "$2" at upper left
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby Art Gallery / Burnaby, B.C., Canada / View of the Main Gallery and Hall
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Burnaby Art Galley C-2159
- Publication Date
- May 25 1977
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Civic
- Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries
- Names
- Burnaby Art Gallery
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48690
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.47.2
- Description
- Postcard: colour photo of large house, half-timbered style, with garden; horizontal; on reverse in navy, "BURNABY ART GALLERY" "Burnaby, B.C., Canada" "And view of Century Gardens on shores of Deer Lake", formerly the Ceperley Mansion "Fairacres"; at bottom, "Photo by D.A. Denny"; up centre of card, "Grant-Mann Lithographers Ltd., Vancouver, Canada"; at bottom, "Traveltime PRODUCT" "C-2158", logo; at top, maple leaf and "MADE IN CANADA"; at upper right, "POST CARD" "ADDRESS", rectangle with "POSTAGE STAMP"; typed address "Mrs. Doreen A. Lawson, 7522 Burris St., Burnaby, B.C. V5E 1Y9"; printed in black at left, "YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A PRIVATE VIEWING OF VISUAL ALCHEMY - AN EXHIBITION OF HOLOGRAPHIC ART BY AL RAZUTIS" "THURSDAY, MARCH 24 AT 8 P.M."; pink metering "FIRST CLASS" "VANCOUVER B.C." "17 III '77" "CANADA" "POSTES" "POSTAGE" "12" "METER COMPTEUR" "PO" "568653"; some smudging
- Object History
- This item was found in book BV005.47.1.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby Art Gallery / Burnaby, B.C., Canada / and view of.. / A Private Viewing of / "Visual Alchemy" - / an Exhibition of / Holographic Art by / Al Razutis / Thursday, March 24 at / 8 P.M. / Mrs. Doreen A. Lawson / 7522 Burris St., / Burnaby, B.C. / V5E 1Y9 / Vancouver / 17 III '77
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Title
- Burnaby Art Gallery C-2158
- Publication Date
- March 17 1977
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Civic
- Buildings - Civic - Art Galleries
- Names
- Burnaby Art Gallery
Images
armband
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47615
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.95.24
- Description
- Armband, felt, red. Stamped "Royal Visit Official Victoria, B.C .1939" in black.
- Object History
- 1939 was the first tour of Canada by a reigning monarch. King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth, travelled across the country from coast-to-coast.
- Marks/Labels
- "Royal Visit, Official, Victoria, B.C., 1939" stamped in black on the red felt.
- Colour
- Red
Images
placemat
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91017
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.19
- Description
- placemat; paper promotional placemat with scalloped edges; coloured white, blue and yellow cartoon illustration map of Canada with British Columbia in yellow and oversized. At top: "and there shall be a pause to give thanks..100 YEARS..to the splendor that surrounds us..BC GOVERNMENT" and "TRAIL CAFE / HOPE, B.C., CANADA" at the centre bottom. "1866 The Union of the Colonies on Vancouver Island and on the Mainland as BRITISH COLUMBIA" and "1867 CONFEDERATION OF CANADA" Some folding at corners and brown stain over upper Pacific coast area.
- Object History
- Souvenir placemat was made available as a commemorative item in celebrating Confederation Centennial of British Columbia.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Service T&E - - Food Service Accessories
- Object Term
- Placemat
- Marks/Labels
- "G.H. WOOD"; "Printed 1966 Canada"
- Measurements
- Length: 24.5 cm x Width: 37 cm
- Subjects
- Events
- Events - Anniversaries
- Advertising Medium
- Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
Images
Album page
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90675
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV005.54.740
- Description
- Album page with type written letter on Burnaby Centennial "71 Committee stationery addressed to "Pioneer" re: an invitation to attend the Pioneer Medallion Presentation on May 9, 1971. ; signed by Mrs. Mary Trainer, Centennial Co-ordinator; regarding
- Object History
- Album page 212 from Don Copan album/scrapbook for Burnaby Centennial '71 celebrations
- Don Copan was an active member of the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee and later became the founding President of the Century Park Museum Association. While a member of the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee, Don created a scrapbook album of photographs and ephemera documenting the Burnaby Centennial ’71 Committee’s involvement in celebrating British Columbia’s Centenary of Confederation between January and December 1971 including Burnaby’s Commemorative Project – Heritage Village (Burnaby Village Museum).
- Reference
- Photographs from the Don Copan scrapbook/album are described as part of the Donald Copan collection - Copan Album series
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Correspondence
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47239
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.50.45
- Description
- Pin, vertical rectangle, grey metal with raised lettering and borders. At top, "B.C. SUMMER", then vertically arranged "GAMES" in wide letters in alternately positive and negative print, then "1997" at bottom in raised bar. "BURNABY" up left side, "VOLUNTEER" up right side, both perpendicular to other print. Back of pin is textured grey metal with post and butterfly clutch fastener. Post is set in round base with stop. Near edge of pin is "R" in circle, "ARTISS / REGINA / CANADA". Clutch is shiny silver metal with stamped "BALLOU REG'D / 130 YEARS".
- Object History
- The B.C. Games were established in 1977, and the first summer games were held in 1978. Commemorative pin for the 1997 B.C. Summer Games held in Burnaby [for volunteers].
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Commemorative
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby / B.C. Summer Games / Volunteer / 1997
- Colour
- Silver
- Measurements
- L: 2.2 cm x W: 1.8 cm
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Events - Competitions
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Sports
- Persons - Volunteers
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47240
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.50.46
- Description
- Pin, vertical rectangle, grey metal with raised lettering and borders. At top, "B.C. SUMMER", then vertically arranged "GAMES" in wide letters in alternately positive and negative print, then "1997" at bottom in raised bar. "BURNABY" up left side, "VOLUNTEER" up right side, both perpendicular to other print. Back of pin is textured grey metal with post and butterfly clutch fastener. Post is set in round base with stop. Near edge of pin is "R" in circle, "ARTISS / REGINA / CANADA". Clutch is shiny silver metal with stamped "BALLOU REG'D / 130 YEARS".
- Object History
- The B.C. Games were established in 1977, and the first summer games were held in 1978. Commemorative pin for the 1997 B.C. Summer Games held in Burnaby [for volunteers].
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Commemorative
- Marks/Labels
- Burnaby / B.C. Summer Games / Volunteer / 1997
- Colour
- Silver
- Measurements
- L: 2L: 2.2 cm x W: 1.8 cm
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Events - Competitions
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Sports
- Persons - Volunteers
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact44832
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.50.8
- Description
- Postcard: tinted photo; horizontal; shows single-storey white building with sign "GOLDEN DRAGON"; restaurant; large neon dragon sign at left, green car parked on street in front at left; glossy, white border; on reverse in black, "GOLDEN DRAGON" "3991 KINGSWAY" "BURNABY, B.C." "If you are not familiar with Chinese Foods let our Experts make suggestions and explain the traditions of eating that is famous throughout the world."; at bottom, "DINE and DANCE Every FRIDAY & SATURDAY"; line down centre; at right, "ADDRESS"; at upper right, "Place Stamp Here"; unused; some wear at corners; crease; scratches; print is heavy enough to be visible in places on front; ca.1950s
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Title
- Golden Dragon
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Documentary Artifacts - Photographs
- Buildings
- Buildings - Commercial
- Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Images
program
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90324
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.8.12
- Description
- Program; green ink printed on cardstock folded in centre; one side reads: "Alpha Junior High School / Grade 9 / Awards Party Programme / June 1960 / Autographs"; inside reads: "Grade 9 / Awards Night / Party Programme / June 10, 1960_8:45-11:15..." ; includes schedule of dances.
- Object History
- Donor attended Alpha Junior Secondary School.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Program
- Marks/Labels
- Alpha Junior Secondary School
- Measurements
- 23 x 30.5 cm folded to 23 x 15 cm
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Title
- Alpha Junior High School / Grade 9 / Awards Party Programme / June 1960
- Publication Date
- [c. 1956]
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Programs
- Buildings - Schools
- Events - Parties
- Recreational Activities - Dancing
- Names
- Alpha Secondary School
- Geographic Access
- Parker Street
- Street Address
- 4600 Parker Street
- Planning Study Area
- Brentwood Area
Images
Calendar
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90316
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.8.14
- Description
- A Childhood Safety Calendar from Helen's Children's Wear from 1966. The front page of the calendar has a airbrushed image of a small girl smiling with blue eyes. She has a headband with silver pom-poms. She is holding a doll with a red hat and braids. The first two pages of the calendar are entitled "Children's Safety Diary. Each month of the calendar has a different image of a child. The back page has a reading entitled "Safety: Your Child's Most Important Lesson!"
- Object History
- Helen's Children's Wear was a popular and well known shop in Burnaby
- 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.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Calendar
- Marks/Labels
- Helen's Children's Wear Specializing in Brand Name Merchandise 4142 E Hastings Street, North Burnaby, BC
- Measurements
- 21 cm l x 17cm h
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Title
- Childhood Safety Calendar
- Publication Date
- 1966
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Heights Area
Images
postcard
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90986
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.12.1
- Description
- Postcard: horizontal glossy colour postcard of Golden Dragon Resturant. Shows image of interior dining room with red and gold walls, laterns, tables with white table cloths. yellow chairs and a stripped black and white floor. On reservse in blue print: , "GOLDEN DRAGON" "3991 KINGSWAY" "BURNABY, B.C." "Phone: DExter 5100" "If you are not familiar with Chinese Foods let our Experts make suggestions and explain the traditions of eating that is famous throughout the world."; at bottom, "DINE and DANCE Every FRIDAY & SATURDAY"; line down centre; at right,"POST CARD" "ADDRESS"; at upper right, "STAMP"; unused; ca.1950s
- Object History
- Postcard from the Golden Dragon Resturant which served Chinese-Canadian food. Their grand opening was September 2, 1950. The community staple was known for its neon dragon sign that advertised “Chop Suey”. One side of the kitchen served Chinese foods, while another served Canadian dishes. Chinese cuisine such as rice would be served with chopsticks, while steaks, a more western dish, would be served with knife and fork. Advertisements from the resturant and meeting notices were found in local newspapers from 1950 to 1957. The establishment was not listed in the 1966 Great Vancouver Cross-Cross Directory.
- Classification
- Written Communication T&E - - Writing Media
- Object Term
- Postcard
- Marks/Labels
- Made in Canada by Grant-Mann Lithographers LTD. "Color Card" Division, Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Measurements
- 14cm wide x 9cm high
- Subjects
- Souvenirs
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Food Service Tools and Equipment
- Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
- Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Garden Village Area
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38399
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.21.13
- Description
- 94 Years of Memories - Booklet -- [1988]. Commemorative booklet for Edmonds Junior Secondary. The booklet was celebrating 94 years of memories and the closing of the school. The cover of the booklet has a photograph of the school and the surrounding area. At the bottom of the cover is "The End of An Era... 1894-1988. Our final edition". The booklet measures 21.5cm x 28cm.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Pamphlet
- Title
- 94 Years of Memories Edmonds 1894 - 1988
- Subjects
- Events
- Events - Anniversaries
- Education
- Names
- Edmonds Community School
Images
cake box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90989
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.11.3
- Description
- Flatted light brown cardboard cake box. Top has blue triangle with British Columbia Centennial Logo in yellow with 3 'C' shapes and a white dogwood in the middle. "TO:" with 4 lines, "POSTAGE HERE" and XXXBRITISH COLUMBIA'S CENTENNIAL '71 CAKE" Side flap reads "A TINY TASTE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST CAKE / A CENTENNIAL PROJECT SPONSORED BY THE MERCHANTS AND OWNERS OF / LOUGHEED MALL, BURNABY, B.C. CANADA." The other side flap "A SIGHT AND A TASTE TO REMEMBER" "BEAUTIFUL - RICH - DELICIOUS" "CUT ONLY WITH SHARP KNIFE - DO NOT REFRIDGERATE - KEEP IN COOL PLACE" End panel flap reads "ORIGINAL RECIPE/ WORLD'S FAMOUS "BRITISH COLUMBIA / OFFICAL/ CENTENNIAL CAKE" / 25,500 LBS. / LOUGHEED MALL / BURNABY, B.C. CANADA" and other side "GREENTINGS FROM:"
- Object History
- Cake boxes were made to share pieces of a 25,000 pound, 24-foot high offical Centennial cake cake that was displayed at Lougheed Mall. It was baked by George Molecey of Nanaimo, using his Princess Margaret 1958 cake recipe. Newspapers reported it to be the largest fruit cake ever made, and it ws decorated with a tonne of bright coloured icing. The cost of the cake was $50,000 with 15 professional baking assistants working on it for six weeks. The cake celebrated the province's 100th birthday, and the first cut was made by Chief Dan George and Burnaby Mayor, R. W. Prittle.
- Measurements
- 41cm x 35cm
- Subjects
- Ceremonies
- Ceremonial Artifacts
- Container - Box
- Events
- Events - Anniversaries
- Celebrations - Centennials
Images
card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact27257
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV974.90.1
- Description
- greeting card; Buff-coloured with "BEST WISHES ON YOUR ANNIVERSARY" in gold below a stylized embossed vase of flowers in blue, pink and gold. There is a blue border around the front of the card. The inside page is a verse held in place with a piece of pink ribbon tied through outer card.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Correspondence