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- Academic Disciplines 3
- Accidents
- Accidents - Automobile Accidents 31
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- Adminstrative Groups - Committees 4
- Adornment 83
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Accident scene
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79984
- 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 the scene of an accident on Sperling Avenue near Union Street in front of the Foursquare Gospel Church.
- 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.
- 556-540
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2013-13
- Scope and Content
- Photograph shows the scene of an accident on Sperling Avenue near Union Street in front of the Foursquare Gospel Church.
- Subjects
- Accidents
- 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
- Sperling Avenue
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Lochdale Area
Images
Aftermath of plane crash
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34460
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1932]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 12.5 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the skeleton of a small plane which crashed on frozen lake near Quesnel. The airplane was heavily damaged by fire. The aircraft belonged to well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1932]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Peers family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 12.5 cm on page 17.5 x 26.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 020-167
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the skeleton of a small plane which crashed on frozen lake near Quesnel. The airplane was heavily damaged by fire. The aircraft belonged to well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
Airplane crash
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34455
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1932]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 4.5 cm on page 17.5 x 25.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the aftermath of a small plane crash near Quesnel. A group of people can be seen standing around the wreckage, which is still smoking. The aircraft belonged to well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1932]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Peers family subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 4.5 cm on page 17.5 x 25.5 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 020-162
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS2007-04
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of the aftermath of a small plane crash near Quesnel. A group of people can be seen standing around the wreckage, which is still smoking. The aircraft belonged to well-known B.C. aviator, Ginger Coote.
- Subjects
- Accidents
- Transportation - Air
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Images
bodice
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact80789
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.16.1
- Description
- Black Victorian/Edwardian bodice. The material is a black silk satin with lace trim around the collar and cuffs. The bodice has a button enclosure at the front however all the buttons have been removed. The bodice is fully boned with green lining on the inside.
- Object History
- Found in the 1950s when donor moved to 3814 Oxford Street, the former home of Burnaby Councillor Angus MacDonald (1854-1943). Presumed to be from his family and could have belonged to his spouse Margaret I. Thompson MacDonald (1862-1939).
Images
Burnaby Fire Department rescue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98157
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six Burnaby Fire Department employees during a rescue mission in a forest.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-3235
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of six Burnaby Fire Department employees during a rescue mission in a forest.
- Subjects
- Accidents
- Occupations - Fire Fighters
- Names
- Burnaby Fire Department
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Collected by editorial for use in a June 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
Byrne Creek ravine rescue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription96631
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs from a rescue operation undertaken by Burnaby fire fighters, paramedics, and other personnel in the Byrne Creek ravine.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [2001]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- File
- Record No.
- 535-2253
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs from a rescue operation undertaken by Burnaby fire fighters, paramedics, and other personnel in the Byrne Creek ravine.
- Names
- Burnaby Fire Department
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Bartel, Mario
- Notes
- Title based on caption
- Collected by editorial for use in an April 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
- Caption from metadata for 535-2253-1: "Burnaby firefighters from the Technical Rescue squad lift Yegor Rabbets, 13, from the Byrne Creek ravine, near MacLean Park, after he had fallen from a swinging rope, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries.
- Caption from metadata for 535-2253-2: "Rescue workers and paramedics load Yegor Rabbets, 13, into an air ambulance for transportation to BC Children's Hospital, after he had fallen from a swinging rope in the Byrne Creek ravine near MacLean Park, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries."
- Caption from metadata for 535-2253-3: "Alex Efremov, 14, helped guide rescue workers into the Byrne Creek ravine near MacLean Park, where his friend, Yegor Rabbets, 13, had fallen from a swinging rope, breaking bones and suffering possible internal injuries."
- Geographic Access
- Byrne Creek
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Stride Hill Area
Images
camp blanket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87411
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.42
- Description
- camp blanket or poncho; blue fleece “camp” poncho (single piece of cloth with neck hole cut out), hand-done blanket stitching around edges in light blue wool; covered in camp & travel related Guiding patches from the 1970’s & 1980’s (not all are sewn on, some are just pinned) and lapel pins.
- Object History
- Camp blanket that was worn at camp and belonged to Kay Thomas, a longtime Guider from South Burnaby and one of the founding members of the Burnaby Royal Trefoil Guild.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Outerwear
- Measurements
- Approx.: 121 cm x 154 cm
- Subjects
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Organizations - Women's Societies and Clubs
- Recreational Activities - Camping
- Clothing - Outerwear
Images
camp blanket
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87412
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.43
- Description
- camp blanket or cape; blue wool “camp” cape (four pieces sewn together with front opening and hood; two tie fasteners for front opening; snaps to secure side openings); covered in camp & travel related Guiding patches from the 1970’s & 1980’s and some lapel pins.
- Object History
- Camp blanket that was worn at camp and belonged Vivian (Vie) Henderson (1923 - 2007). Mrs. Henderson was the second Burnaby Royal Area Commissioner, from 1974 to 1979. She had previously been a Brown Owl, Guide and Ranger leader, as well as a District and Division Commissioner. She was married to Phil Henderson, noted Burnaby community volunteer.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Outerwear
- Measurements
- Approx.: 202 cm (including hood) x 108 cm
- Subjects
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Recreational Activities - Camping
- Clothing - Outerwear
Images
Canadian Linen and Uniform Service explosion
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription98263
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a fire fighter in uniform walking through a puddle in a parking lot after an explosion at Canadian Linen and Uniform Service. One of the company's trucks and a Burnaby Fire Department fire truck are parked in the background.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1999]
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby NewsLeader photograph collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (tiff) : col.
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 535-3330
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- 2018-12
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a fire fighter in uniform walking through a puddle in a parking lot after an explosion at Canadian Linen and Uniform Service. One of the company's trucks and a Burnaby Fire Department fire truck are parked in the background.
- Names
- Burnaby Fire Department
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on newspaper article
- Collected by editorial for use in a September 1999 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Images
child's dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79111
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- X2889
- Description
- Child's white silk dress that has faded to cream. There is smocking on the front.
- Object History
- This baby dress or christening gown was worn by the donor's son who was born in 1947.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
Images
coat
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91828
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV023.20.1
- Description
- Brown fur coat in a swing coat style that is fitted at the shoulder and gently widen down the length of the coat. The coat is three quarter length with slightly belled sleeves. The coat has a shawl collar, two exterior slit pockets, and three loop closure buttons covered in the same fur.
- The inside of the coat has a grey and brown plaid lining with subtle gold accents. There is an interior pocket decorated with an embroidered "A / P" in gold thread.
- There is a maker's label inside the coat for Donaldson Furs.
- Object History
- Coat was worn by Adell Philips for special occasions
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Main Garments
- Object Term
- Coat
- Marks/Labels
- "Donaldson / FURS / VANCOUVER, B.C."
- Measurements
- Length: 107 cm
- Width at shoulders: 52 cm
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Philips, Adell Greenwood
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46497
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.1
- Description
- Dress, c.1967. Silver and blue floral lame. Ankle length sleeveless sheath dress. The dress is made with one front panel with french darts for shaping, and two panels for the back. There is a metal zipper from the neckline just past the hips at centre back, and a hook and eye at the top. The skirt is flared slightly from the hips to the hem. There is no other shaping, as the dress is the sheath type. The overall pattern of the fabric is large silver flowers and leaves with a lighter silver and blue background. It is lined with light blue rayon. All seams are hidden between the lining and main fabric, except for the serged edges under the zipper.
- Object History
- Worn by Edith Fountain to RCMP ball in Burnaby 1967. See photograph BV004.17.22-.23. Worn with stole BV004.17.3. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "global (logo) / Styled in Paris / MADE IN THE BRITISH CROWN COLONY OF HONG KONG (small)", embroidered onto tag inside dress "Hudson's Bay Company / INCORPORATED 2ND MAY 1670 (small)", embroidered onto tag inside dress "18", smaller tag sewn to HBC tag
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46498
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.2
- Description
- Dress, c.1966. Black rayon ribbed novelty fabric. Sleeveless ankle length sheath dress. Decorative bands and bows at the ankle length hem. The neckline is round in the front and V shaped in the back. At the point of the V there is a hook and eye, and beneath this there is a metal zipper that goes just past the hips. The dress is cut in princess lines with some bust shaping, and flares into an A-line skirt. Near the hem, there are four bands that hang off of the skirt; at the centre back, each band has a square bow. The fabric of the dress has black stripes of raised glossy ribs woven into a black matte rayon background. It is lined with black acetate, and all the seams are encased within the seams except for the serged edges beneath the zipper.
- Object History
- Worn by Edith Fountain to RCMP ball in 1966. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "global (logo) / Internationally Styled / MADE IN THE BRITISH (big) CROWN COLONY OF HONG KONG (small) / 20 (in circle)", embroidered onto label inside dress
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46500
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.4
- Description
- Dress, c.1947-1951. Blue acrylic taffeta. Calf length flared skirt at natural waist, padded cap kimono sleeves, V neck, gathers under bust, small stand collar, thin belt. The neckline has a small stand collar at the back, and a draped and V neck at the front that is gathered under the bust. The bodice front has a flat band beneath this. At the back of the bodice, there are two darts from the waistline into the bodice. The sleeves are small caps cut in kimono style, with small turned back cuffs. There are also small pads at the shoulders. At the natural waistline there is a belt loop on the right side, and evidence that there was also one on the left. The separate belt is about an inch in width, made of the same material as the dress but lined with a black paper. The large circular flared skirt has one seam down the left side. Just below knee height, there are six narrow rows of ruffles. The metal zipper is on the left side, from the top of the flat panel on the bodice front to a few inches below the waist.
- Object History
- Worn by Edith Fountain (?) to Church, dinners, etc in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "Sample DRESS (smaller)" (logo), embroidered onto label on inside of dress
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46501
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.5
- Description
- Dress, c.1960s-1970s. Yellow, blue and white patterned acrylic-cotton blend. Sleeveless sheath dress, ankle length very slightly flared. No shaping, zipper centre front. There is no shaping in this dress apart from a slight flare in the side seams. Both front and back are identical except for the tag in the centre back inside neckline and the nylon zipper at centre front that runs from the neckline to just under the bust. There are two pieces for each front and back. The side seams are sewn with a serger, as well as the centre back seam from the neck to waist level. The centre front seam and centre back skirt seam are sewn with a straight stitch and left unfinished.
- Object History
- Worn by Barrie Geosits to Burnaby Elementary School reunion (where her children attended) as it was the school colours. Barrie also owned this same dress in red, blue and white. Barrie Geosits is the daughter of Edward and Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "Mirabelle (logo) / MADE IN CANADA / L", embroidered onto tag on inside of dress
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Geosits, Barrie
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46502
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.6
- Description
- Dress, c.1967-1973. Orange acrylic 'linen look.' Floor length, sleeveless, small high collar. High waist with skirt pleated in back, decorative cord at waist. The small high rolled collar has its opening at the centre back. Here it closes with a hook and eye, followed by a zipper that goes past the hips (and another hooks and eye at the waist). The bodice is princess cut in the front and un-shaped in the back. It is lined in pink acetate, as well as faced with acetate at the neck and armholes. The bodice ends at a high waist, with a braided decoration in self fabric covered cording. The cording extends to either side back where its ends are concealed under a large box pleat on each side. The front of the skirt is a single A-line piece, and the back is done in two gores. The floor length hem has a stiff plastic binding that is sewn on the bottom edge but not the top.
- Object History
- Late 1960 or early 1970. Unknown wearer. Part of the Edith Fountain collection. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "Party Time FASHIONS (logo) / TORONTO", embroidered onto label on inside of dress
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46503
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.7
- Description
- Dress. c.1958-1964. Taupe celanese. Short dolman sleeves, boat neck, wide waistband at front with bow mid calf length pencil skirt with pleats in front. The bodice of the dress is made with one piece for the front and one for each side back. It has a fairly small boat neck and short dolman sleeves. The front has a dart under each bust point, and the back has a dart on each side coming from the waist as well as a smaller dart from each shoulder. On the front, there is a wide band that comes up from the waist, extends to each side, and curves up slightly. It is edged with two other bands on the top and bottom, with a self fabric bow on the centre front of the bottom band. The bottom edge band extends around the back. At the centre back there is a metal zipper that extends to the hips, topped with a hook and thread eye at the the neckline. The skirt, extending from a natural waistline, has two small pleats at each side front, and a dart at each side back mirroring the darts in the bodice above. It curves over the hips and then falls straight as a pencil skirt, with a kick pleat at centre back to facilitate walking. The bodice has a self facing around the neck. Under the bodice front band and in the skirt up to the kick pleat, it is lined in purple cotton.
- Object History
- Late 1950 or early 1960. Unknown wearer. Part of the Edith Fountain collection. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "john norman inc. (logo) / STYLED FOR MISS EXECUTIVE (small)", embroidered onto label on inside of dress
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46504
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.8
- Description
- Dress, c.1958-1961. White cotton floral brocade on an open weave background. Princess cut sleeveless knee length shift dress. The neckline is round, and higher in the back. The dress is made in three pieces for the front in a princess cut, and one in the back. It has a very slight shaping, in at the hem, over the hips, and out to the hem. It is unlined and finished with a serger and a blind stitched hem. The neckline and armholes have a self facing. There are no closures.
- Object History
- Worn by Barrie Geosits to teach grade one (1955-1961) at North Vancouver Elementary in late 1950 or early 1960. Teachers were not allowed to wear sleeveless clothing so Barrie wore it with a jacket or sweater, and stockings. Barrie Geosits is the daughter of Edward and Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "Intimates (logo) / MADE IN CANADA (small)", embroidered onto label on inside of dress
- Country Made
- Canada
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Geosits, Barrie
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46505
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.9
- Description
- Dress, c.1960-1965. Gold, yellow, green, pink and orange cotton abstract floral print. Cap sleeves, round neckline, velvet waistband, full knee length skirt with tulle. The bodice has a round neckline and cap sleeves that are gathered at the top. There is a dart under each bust, and two mirroring them on the bodice back. At the centre back, there is a metal zipper opening that extends from the neckline to the hips. At the natural waist, there is a velvet sash that is attached at the waist and hangs loose above over the bodice. It is attached at each side seam and at the centre back closure, as well as with a tack on the right front dart. It is higher at the left side, tapering down to the right side seam. The skirt is attached beneath with heavy gathering in two panels for the back and one at the front. Underneath there is a tulle skirt in the form of a one piece tube, also gathered a the waist. The dress is unlined, but there is a self facing at the neckline.
- Object History
- Early 1960. Unknown wearer. Part of the Edith Fountain collection. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "Connie Sage (logo) BY PARADISE (small) / TORONTO - NEW YORK", embroidered onto label on inside of dress
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46506
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.10
- Description
- Dress, c.1960s-1970s. White with pink and green polka dots, rayon. Floor length sheath dress, sleeveless, collar that extends into sash tie. This home made dress has a roll collar that extends into two long sashes that would be tied together. The dress is slightly shaped with a bust dart at either side front, and a shoulder dart at each back shoulder. It flares out somewhat towards the bottom. There is a metal 'invisible' zipper on the centre front from the neckline to the hips. At the neckline and at the armholes it is self faced.
- Object History
- Barrie Geosits made this dress and another the same in blue and white striped seer sucker. Worn for day, Church, etc. in 1960 or 1970. Barrie is the daughter of Edward and Edith Fountain. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Geosits, Barrie