10646 records – page 504 of 533.

Vancouver Engineering Works interior

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-] (date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of a large steel foundry. The section depicted in this photograph appears to be a loading area. There are crates and other things stacked in piles. An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Interior."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of a large steel foundry. The section depicted in this photograph appears to be a loading area. There are crates and other things stacked in piles. An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Interior."
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Factories
Tools and Equipment
Names
Vancouver Engineering Works Limited
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV978.14.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-] (date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-01
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Vancouver Engineering Works Machinery

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-](date of orignal), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large piece of machinery being operated by a man depicted on the left side of the photograph. The machinery has a centre piece that seems to be rotating, with two spouts on the side, dumping out fluid into large containers that are placed under them. An annotation on the back of t…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large piece of machinery being operated by a man depicted on the left side of the photograph. The machinery has a centre piece that seems to be rotating, with two spouts on the side, dumping out fluid into large containers that are placed under them. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works."
Subjects
Public Services - Public Works
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Vancouver Engineering Works Limited
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV978.14.15
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-](date of orignal), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-01
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Vancouver Engineering Works steam donkey

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-] (date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of a large steel foundry. Tucked under the metal brace structures on the left of the photograph are steam donkeys. There is a man lowering a large gear in the centre on a pulley. In the foreground, to the right, is a wheelbarrow. An annotation on the back of the photo …
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of the interior of a large steel foundry. Tucked under the metal brace structures on the left of the photograph are steam donkeys. There is a man lowering a large gear in the centre on a pulley. In the foreground, to the right, is a wheelbarrow. An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Steam Donkeys."
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Factories
Tools and Equipment
Occupations - Labourers
Names
Vancouver Engineering Works Limited
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV978.14.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-] (date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-01
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Vancouver Engineering Works steam donkey

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription475
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of two steam donkeys placed beside a railway track. Behind the steam donkeys are large industrial warehouse buildings and electric power poles. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Steam Donkeys."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of two steam donkeys placed beside a railway track. Behind the steam donkeys are large industrial warehouse buildings and electric power poles. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Steam Donkeys."
Subjects
Tools and Equipment
Names
Vancouver Engineering Works Limited
Accession Code
HV978.14.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-01
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Vancouver Engineering Works Steam Donkey

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription477
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a steam donkey. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Steam Donkey."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a steam donkey. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Steam Donkey."
Subjects
Public Services - Public Works
Names
Vancouver Engineering Works Limited
Accession Code
HV978.14.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-01
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Vancouver Engineering Works Steam Donkey

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription481
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a steam donkey against a white background. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Steam Donkey."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a steam donkey against a white background. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Steam Donkey."
Subjects
Public Services - Public Works
Names
Vancouver Engineering Works Limited
Accession Code
HV978.14.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-23
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Vancouver Engineering Works Steam Donkey

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription483
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a steam donkey against a white background. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Steam Donkey."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a steam donkey against a white background. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Steam Donkey."
Subjects
Public Services - Public Works
Names
Vancouver Engineering Works Limited
Accession Code
HV978.14.19
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-23
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Vancouver Engineering Works Steel Foundry

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription468
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-] (date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large two-storey warehouse building with a sign on the top of the peek roof that reads, "VANCOUVER ENGINEERING WORKS LTD." There is a smaller sign on the side of the building that reads, "V.E.W. LTD. / STEEL FOUNDRY." An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "Vancouver Engineer…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large two-storey warehouse building with a sign on the top of the peek roof that reads, "VANCOUVER ENGINEERING WORKS LTD." There is a smaller sign on the side of the building that reads, "V.E.W. LTD. / STEEL FOUNDRY." An annotation on the back of the photo reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works."
Subjects
Buildings - Industrial - Factories
Names
Vancouver Engineering Works Limited
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
HV978.14.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-] (date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-01
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Vancouver Engineering Works Vertical Boiler

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription476
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large boiler loaded on a railway cart along with a large crate, and piles of wood. The cart does not appear to be on a railway. The area appears to be an industrial loading dock. Large stacks of wood planks can be seen to the left. The boiler may be used for a steam donkey. An ann…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large boiler loaded on a railway cart along with a large crate, and piles of wood. The cart does not appear to be on a railway. The area appears to be an industrial loading dock. Large stacks of wood planks can be seen to the left. The boiler may be used for a steam donkey. An annotation on the back of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Engineering Works - Vertical Boiler."
Subjects
Public Services - Public Works
Names
Vancouver Engineering Works Limited
Accession Code
HV978.14.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[190-](date of original), copied 1978
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-08-01
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Vancouver Fire Department La France truck in parade

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
11 April 1971
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Vancouver Fire Department "1926 La France" fire truck in antique car parade leading to the Heritage Village sod-turning event on April 11, 1971. Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative project.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Donald Copan collection
Series
Copan album series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 8.9 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Vancouver Fire Department "1926 La France" fire truck in antique car parade leading to the Heritage Village sod-turning event on April 11, 1971. Heritage Village (now Burnaby Village Museum) was Burnaby's Centennial '71 Commemorative project.
Subjects
Celebrations - Centennials
Buildings - Civic - Museums
Events
Events - Parades
Transportation - Fire Trucks
Names
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.54.396
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
11 April 1971
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Morley-Buckingham Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
4-Aug-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Vancouver Heights district

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription5224
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[ca. 1960]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of women gathered together from the Girl Guides Vancouver Heights District. The women are posed together in front of floral drapery inside someone's living room. District Commissioner, Mrs. Isabelle Roper is identified seated on the floor near the centre in the second row.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Girl Guides fonds
Series
Burnaby Girl Guides scrapbooks and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of women gathered together from the Girl Guides Vancouver Heights District. The women are posed together in front of floral drapery inside someone's living room. District Commissioner, Mrs. Isabelle Roper is identified seated on the floor near the centre in the second row.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides of Canada
Roper, Isabelle
Accession Code
BV016.49.117
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[ca. 1960]
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Notes
Title based on content of photograph
Note in blue ink on bottom frame of photograph reads: "Vancouver Heights Dist"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "028B"
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Vancouver Heights Public School

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1912
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 15.4 x 20.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Miss Scott's Division II class standing on the steps (as well as spread out in front) of Vancouver Heights Public School. Miss Scott is wearing a white blouse and a tie with her hair parted in the middle and pulled back. She is standing to the right in the third row. Most of the girls…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 15.4 x 20.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Miss Scott's Division II class standing on the steps (as well as spread out in front) of Vancouver Heights Public School. Miss Scott is wearing a white blouse and a tie with her hair parted in the middle and pulled back. She is standing to the right in the third row. Most of the girls are wearing loose-fitting cotton dresses tied at the waist and cut just above the kneecap. The boys are wearing shirts buttoned right to the collar and sweaters. At least two boys are in sailor suits.
Subjects
Occupations - Teachers
Names
Vancouver Heights Public School
Geographic Access
Gilmore Avenue
Street Address
50 Gilmore Avenue
Accession Code
HV971.23.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1912
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Heights Area
Related Material
For another print of the same image, see BV989.19.3
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-03-21
Notes
Title based on caption of photograph
Annotation on the lower left of the photograph reads: "Vancouver Heights Pub. School, 1912. / Division II / Miss Scott, Teacher."
Note written in pencil on verso of the photograph reads: "Mr. Tom Browning."
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Vancouver rail yard

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1930 and 1949]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Canadian Pacific rail yard in Vancouver taken from a train. A sign reading: "Malkin's Best" is visible on the roof of a building in the background.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Canadian Pacific rail yard in Vancouver taken from a train. A sign reading: "Malkin's Best" is visible on the roof of a building in the background.
Subjects
Transportation - Rail
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV985.6114.126
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1930 and 1949]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2024-04-02
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "512 F"
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Vancouver Scottish Musical Festival Certificate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4137
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
9 Apr. 1935 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Copy scan of a certificate from the Vancouver Scottish Musical Festival. "BRONZE MEDAL CERTIFICATE / Awarded to Ramsey Shankie. / For Violin Under 16 years / ... / Date April 9. 1935."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Copy scan of a certificate from the Vancouver Scottish Musical Festival. "BRONZE MEDAL CERTIFICATE / Awarded to Ramsey Shankie. / For Violin Under 16 years / ... / Date April 9. 1935."
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Names
Shankie, Thomas Ramsay Hunter, 1920-1996
Accession Code
BV016.43.37
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
9 Apr. 1935 (date of original)
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Image is from a binder of family history. Binder 1, orange cover "Old Stanley Family Photo / Old Shankie Family Photos / War Photos - Echo Photos".
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Vancouver Scottish Musical Festival Certificate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription4138
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
31 Mar. 1936 (date of original)
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Copy scan of a certificate from the Vancouver Scottish Musical Festival. "SILVER MEDAL CERTIFICATE / Awarded to Thomas R. Shankie. / For Violin (under 16 years) / ... / Date March 31st, 1936."
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph (tiff)
Scope and Content
Copy scan of a certificate from the Vancouver Scottish Musical Festival. "SILVER MEDAL CERTIFICATE / Awarded to Thomas R. Shankie. / For Violin (under 16 years) / ... / Date March 31st, 1936."
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Certificates
Names
Shankie, Thomas Ramsay Hunter, 1920-1996
Accession Code
BV016.43.38
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
31 Mar. 1936 (date of original)
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Image is from a binder of family history. Binder 1, orange cover "Old Stanley Family Photo / Old Shankie Family Photos / War Photos - Echo Photos".
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Vancouver street view

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription19714
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[191-]
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph looking south down Granville Street in Vancouver. Lamp post in foreground with shops and businesses visible on either side of the street. W.C. Stearman's hardware store is visible in the foreground to the right.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Esther Love Stanley fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph looking south down Granville Street in Vancouver. Lamp post in foreground with shops and businesses visible on either side of the street. W.C. Stearman's hardware store is visible in the foreground to the right.
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV022.32.136
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[191-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-04-04
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph is part of Esther Love Stanley photograph album 1 (BV022.32.1)
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vaporizer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact905
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.17.180
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV971.17.180
Description
Cylindrical, silver and bronze-coloured, metal vaporizer with circular base. Base features decorative, openwork sides; two open handles; and a rounded opening on one side. Interior contains a raised opening for oil, with a metal screw lid. Rounded shoulder of the base connects to a long, metal tube, attached at an angle and open at the end. Front, right side of the base has an oval-shaped, bronze-coloured, metal label attached, embossed with text and images. Possibly used as a portable Turkish bath or as a bronchitis kettle.
Reference
https://books.google.ca/books?id=rr41AQAAMAAJ&lpg=RA1-PA32&ots=k4C5P0k0oU&dq=james%20allen%20%26%20son%20bronchitis%20kettle&pg=RA1-PA32#v=onepage&q=james%20allen%20&%20son%20bronchitis%20kettle&f=false
https://books.google.ca/books?id=DgQFAAAAQAAJ&dq=james%20allen%20%26%20son%20portable%20turkish%20bath&pg=PA78#v=onepage&q=james%20allen%20&%20son%20portable%20turkish%20bath&f=false
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
"INVENTORS & MANUFACTURERS / SICK ROOM APPLIANCES / ALLEN & SON / LONDON / TRADE MARK" embossed on bronze-coloured, oval shaped label. Centre features image of kettle hanging from trianglar spit, kettle is embossed with manufacturers name.
Measurements
Approx. 41 cm height x 22 cm width (base) x 50 cm length
Maker
Allen & Son
Country Made
England
Site/City Made
London
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
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vaporizer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact17197
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV979.9.8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV979.9.8
Description
Small, ornate vaporizer lamp, with gold-coloured stand; clear glass burner and glass chimney, and bronze-coloured oil dish. The glass chimney is not seen in the accompanying photograph. The base of the stand has ornately carved feet which hold the glass burner and chimney in place. The burner is sealed by gold-coloured wick holder. A braided wick is present. An ornately carved arm is attached to one side of the base, and holds a circular, bronze-coloured, shallow dish above the burner and chimney. The dish has a flat lid and round holes around the edge. Oil would be heated in the bronze dish as it was suspended above the burner.
Reference
http://www.thelampworks.com/lw_vapo_cresolene.htm
https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/MunseyVapo-cresolene.pdf
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Medical & Psychological T&E
Marks/Labels
"VAPO CRESOLENE" embossed on glass burner.
Measurements
Approx. 17 cm height x 10 cm width
Maker
Vapo-Cresolene Company
Country Made
Canada
Patent Date
1887
Subjects
Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
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vase

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact4414
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.55.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV988.55.1
Description
Vase. Yellow ceramic urn with black handles, feet, and fluted rim; on a black and yellow pedestal with floral swags; Front - round white panel with gold writing and crown; similar round white panel on back is blank
Marks/Labels
On front panel - "CORONATION" "1911" "1911" "KING GEORGE.V."; On underside - "MARLENE" "APRIL 5.1959" "FROM" "GRANDPA" "THURSTON".
Subjects
Persons - Royalty
Souvenirs
Souvenirs - Royalty
Household Accessory
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vase

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24227
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.722
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.722
Description
White china vase with black design on top and neck; bird on branch with peach-coloured blossoms and green leaves on body of vase.
Object History
This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store “Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.”, Victoria B.C.
Category
05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Classification
Chemical T&E
Measurements
13 cm height x 7 cm diameter at widest part
Subjects
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
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10646 records – page 504 of 533.