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Description: John Leonard's violin. Label inside reads: "Copy of Antonius Stradivarius"; made in Germany, "Imperial Violin" stamped on back behind scroll; with bow; and with case, black, which has purple felt lining

Object History: This violin was used by George Leonard, Martha (Leonard) Love's father. It was passed down to his grandson John Leonard Love who played it in the parlour of the Love Farmhouse at Burnaby Village Museum.

Subjects: Musical Instruments

Names: Love, John Leonard

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violet ray generator kit

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV986.20.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV986.20.2

Description: Violet ray generator; box is black, silver corners, hinged lid, two hinged snap closures, black handle; inside lid is brown velvet with silver holders for glass tube attachments; plaque "CHAS.A.BRANSTON LIMITED"; in box left side is voltage dial, three black control knobs; right side is compartment for two cords, one with plug end, other with hollow brown bakelite? handle; with two discs on handles, two metal tubes, one roller with handle, metal rectangle, and red instruction booklet "THE BRANSTON VIOLET RAY HIGH FREQUENCY GENERATOR", illustrated; c. 1928

Object History: This is a Branston Violet Ray Generator. Branston’s claims were similar to those of other Violet Ray makers. Treatments are given for over a hundred ailments, ranging from abscess through appendicitis, colitis, diabetes, glaucoma, gonorrhoea, haemmorrhoids, impotence, laryngitis, mumps, pyorrhea, tuberculosis, ulcers, wrinkles and even writer’s cramp. Electrical medical devices like this one were popular for decades among physicians, irregular practitioners, and home users, who could purchase them through catalogs and drugstores. The machine plugs into an electrical wall outlet. A glass electrode plugs into the wand, produces a violet glow, and delivers a spark when touched to the skin. The strength of the spark, controlled by the voltage selector, ranges from mild to quite intense. Attachments could stimulate many body parts.

Category: 05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Classification: Energy Production T&E - - Other Energy Production T&E

Object Term: Generator

Maker: Chas. A. Branston Limited; Weston Electrical Instrument Corporation

Subjects: Electrical and Magnetic Tools and Equipment; Occupations - Pharmacists

Historic Neighbourhood: Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

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certificate

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV980.37.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV980.37.2

Description: Guaranteed Dental Plan - Certificate -- [1918]. Dental plan certificate for Mrs. T. Osecki-? which entitled her to a year of dentistry work including teeth cleaning and polishing three times a year, extraction of bad teeth, free examination and diagnosis. The certificate cost $2.50. The Dental Office was in Calgary, Alberta.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Certificates; Occupations; Occupations - Dentists

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bill

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV980.37.3

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV980.37.3

Description: Bill -- [1905]. Dentistry bill for Miss. Beaty from Drs. Gatewood and Spencer. The bill is dated March 2, 1905. The denistry office was in the McKinnon Building on Granville and Hastings Street. The bill was for $20.50 and was paid in full.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Invoices; Occupations; Occupations - Dentists

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notepad

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact17834

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV978.17.3

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV978.17.3

Description: Provincial Teachers' Institute - Notepad -- [1904]. Notepad for the Provincial Teacher's Institute for a meeting in 1904 from April 5th to 7th at Pender Hall, Vancouver. The notepad was created by Clarke & Stuart, Booksellers and Stationers on Hastings St Vancouver. The back of the notebook lists the officers of the meeting and the general schedule of events.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Occupations; Occupations - Teachers

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decoration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20271

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.109.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.109.1

Description: Angel - Decoration. Cardboard decoration, possibly for Christmas, of an angel playing the lyre. The bottom part of the angel's skirt is made of tissue paper.

Subjects: Arts; Arts - Christmas Ornaments

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decoration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20272

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.109.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.109.2

Description: Angel - Decoration. Cardboard decoration, possibly for Christmas, of an angel holding a horn of plenty. The bottom part of the angel's skirt is made of tissue paper and has traces of glitter.

Subjects: Arts; Arts - Christmas Ornaments

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christmas decoration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20273

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.109.3

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.109.3

Description: Snowball Girl - Decoration. Possibly a Christmas decoration of a girl holding a snow ball. The girl has a blue coat, pink tissue paper skirt, red boots, gloves and tam hat. There is a string at the top of the hat for hanging.

Subjects: Arts; Arts - Christmas Ornaments

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decoration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20274

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.109.4

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.109.4

Description: Crying Girl - Decoration. Possibly a Christmas decoration of a girl crying. The girl is in a yellow dress with white smock apron. The bottom of the skirt is made of tissue paper. She is also holding an apple.

Subjects: Arts; Arts - Christmas Ornaments

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decoration

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact20275

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.109.5

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV977.109.5

Description: "Eskimo" Girl - Decoration. Christmas decoration of a blonde girl in what looks like an "Eskimo" outfit. The bottom of the skrit is made of tissue paper. The girl holds a round yellow sign with "A Merry Xmas" written on it.

Subjects: Arts; Arts - Christmas Ornaments

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lapel pin with card

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV976.73.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV976.73.2

Description: Lapel pin and card. Pin is round, gold-plated sterling silver. Wide white enamel border has gold "WOMENS WAR WORK" in upper part, "C.R.C.S." at bottom, and thin gold inner and outer borders. Centre of pin is pebbled gold ground with red enamelled cross, gold border. Reverse of pin has locking pin back, and raised lettering "STERLING", 'S' in oval beside it. Back is tarnished, gold-coloured. Front has some soiling and wear.

Object History: Donation on behalf of South Burnaby United Church Women. Likely from their thrift shop.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Personal Symbols

Object Term: Insignia

Marks/Labels: "WOMENS WAR WORK / C.R.C.S.", in raised letters in white border or pin. "STERLING" with a sideways "S" in an oval, in raised letters on the back of the pin.

Measurements: Dia: 1.8 cm

Subjects: Adornment; Adornment - Lapel Pins; Occupations - War Worker; Organizations; Wars; Wars - World War, 1939-1945

Names: Canadian Red Cross

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button pin

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV975.61.194

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: HV975.61.194

Description: Lapel pin, button type, round. White ground with blue border and blue "SUBSCRIBER" at top, "1918 / VICTORY LOAN" at bottom. Red-bordered flag is at centre of image, flying from pole, rope visible. Five blue diagonal stripes are at upper left of flag, blue-bordered shield is at lower right, divided into three columns by thin blue lines. Shield also has horizontal red and yellow marks. Flag is shaded and edges curved to suggest movement. "TRADE MARK REG." in white in blue border at bottom. Pin front is formed over a metal back and held by pressure. Spring clasp back doesn't lock closed as pin extends .6 cm beyond edge of button and there is no clasp. Reverse of pin is silver-coloured metal with stamping, "B CO / UNION / -H N Y" ?, symbols ? in circle. Metal of back is tarnished, white on front is yellowing. Image is poorly stamped, making border wider at right and colours in shield are blurred and extend outside its border.

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Advertising Media

Object Term: Button, Promotional

Marks/Labels: "SUBSCRIBER / 1918 / VICTORY LOAN", in blue paint "TRADE MARK REG", in smaller white paint on bottom edge

Measurements: Dia: 2.1 cm

Subjects: Adornment; Adornment - Lapel Pins; Advertising Medium; Wars; Wars - World War, 1914-1918; Occupations - War Worker

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band organ

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.21.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV991.21.1

Description: This is a Wurlitzer Military Band Organ, Style 146B. Built by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, ca 1925. The organ is supposed to recreate the sound of a 20-piece military band, with percussion instruments that include bass drum, snare drums, cymbals, and xylophones, as well as pipes to reproduce the sounds of trumpets, trombones, flutes, and violins. This band organ is operated by paper rolls based on Wurlitzer's unique, 46 note roll scale, "Style 150". Our Model 146B has duplex roll frames, allowing continuous playing, one roll rewinds as the other is playing. An electric motor mounted on the top uses a belt to drive a crankshaft that powers both the air bellows that feed the various music pipes as well as the roll mechanism. The band organ was originally intended to be used with a carousel out of doors. A perferated sheet of plexie glass has been placed over the front opening to reduce the volume of the instrument inside the carousel building. Outside Visible Snare Drum on proper right Bass Drum with cymbal on proper left Inside 16 Octave Violin Pipes 3 Wooden Trombones 3 Octave Stopped Bass Pipes 15 Wooden Trumpets 15 Stopped Flute Pipes 16 Violin Pipes 9 Open Pipes Bottom 3 Open Bass Pipes 9 Stopped Accompaniment Pipes 16 Stopped Melody Pipes Bells 16 Bell Bars, playing form the musical roll.

Object History: The band organ was purchased and restored by the Friends of the Carousel to replace the original organ that had been sold before the carousel was acquired for the Burnaby Village Museum. The Friends of the Carousel bought this machine from a collector in Spokane, Washington. He had obtained it from a closed down travelling carnival company in Reno, Nevada. They had used it with a carousel in the American mid-west.

Marks/Labels: "Wurlitzer", painted in gold on front of organ

Maker: Wurlitzer Music Company Limited

Country Made: United States of America

Province Made: New York

Site/City Made: North Tonawanda

Subjects: Recreational Devices - Carousels; Musical Instruments

Names: C.W. Parker Company; Lower Mainland Association of the Friends of the Vancouver Carousel

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piano stool

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV992.39.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV992.39.2

Description: Stool for piano, round, claw-foot type, made by "Thomas Organ Co. Woodstock, Ontario"

Category: 06.Tools & Equipment for Communication

Classification: Musical T&E - - Musical Accessories

Object Term: Stool, Piano

Subjects: Musical Tools and Equipment

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Wax seal

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.81.2

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.81.2

Description: Victorian Order of Nurses (V.O.N.) seal is the tabletop stamping type which imprints the words "VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES" and "BURNABY BRANCH"; official; stamper is black metal, lever at top; "MADE IN CANADA" at side of base; seal disc is brass; label at front transcribes the words on the seal.

Object History: The Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada is a non-profit charitable organization created for the purposes of home care and social services established in 1898 to perpetuate the memory of Victoria the Good. The Burnaby Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) was established in 1912 with Miss Colhoun as its first nurse. Florence Hart was born in 1898 in New Westminster, and moved to Burnaby when she was 13. Her family lived in what is now known as Hart House. Both Florence and her husband Harold Godwin were awarded life memberships from the VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) for more than half a century of service. Hear her discuss her involvement with VON during the Great Depression: https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/oralhistory13 https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/oralhistory14 https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/permalink/oralhistory15

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Written Communication T&E - - Writing Accessories

Object Term: Wax, Sealing

Subjects: Communication Artifacts; Occupations - Nurses; Organizations - Charities; Public Services - Health Services

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leaflet

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV997.21.17

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV997.21.17

Description: Edmonds Favourite Teacher - Leaflet -- [1988]. Pink leaflet entry form for Edmonds favourite teacher over the decades. The contest was part of Edmonds Junior Secondary 94 anniversary and closing celebrations in 1988. On the top half of the leaflet has a large cartoon of students on a slant pushing a teacher along. Below the first cartoon is another a man lying flat on his back with a lump on his head with another man standing above him. The bottom half of the leaflet is the entry form for the favourite teacher and principal contest. The leaflet measures 21.5cm x 35.5cm.

Colour: Pink

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets; Events; Events - Anniversaries; Occupations; Occupations - Teachers

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envelope

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.5925.1

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV985.5925.1

Description: Victor Fibre Needles - Envelope -- [190-?]. Small envelope for Victor Fibre Needles from Berliner Gramophone Company Limited in Montreal, Canada. The envelope has a small dog staring into a gramophone that is labeled Victor. Portions of the envelope are missing. The envelope measures 9cm x 6.5cm.

Subjects: Documentary Artifacts; Documentary Artifacts - Letters and Envelopes; Musical Tools and Equipment

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lapel pin

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV001.1.183

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code: BV001.1.183

Description: Button pin, round, buff ground with wide brownish red border and green print. Around edge from left, "JULY / AUG / SEPT". Logo below 'AUG', illegible, "LI--HA" ?, then "1920". At bottom is brownish red dot at centre of "U.B.M.W.E.R.S.L." in circle. Pin is paper formed over a metal back and held in place by pressure. Clear coating over front. Back is dark metal with remains of pin clasp closure ?, coil of wire one side, lighter-coloured patch of metal around opening other side. Back is hollow. Manufacturer's stamp, mostly illegible, "--- CO" "--H.N.Y." and hallmark ?. Metal of back is tarnished, some scratches and wear on front.

Object History: Union dues button for the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Railroad Shop Laborers which was affiliated with the American Federation of Labour. Railroad way workers oversaw the maintenace of railroad tracks. (For more information see http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/collection/object_186.html)

Category: 08. Communication Artifacts

Classification: Personal Symbols

Object Term: Insignia

Marks/Labels: "JULY / AUG / SEPT", green letters printed around top "1920", larger green numbers printed in centre "U.B.M.W.E.R.S.L.", green letters printed around dot and surrounded by a green circle