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booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact33444
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.173.119
- Description
- The Auto Knitter Instruction Book - Booklet -- [1925]. The Nineteenth Edition of the Auto Knitter Instruction book from September 1925. The cover is red with "Auto Knitter" in white, black borders, all other printing in black. The instruction book was produced by The Auto Knitter Hosiery Company Limited in Toronto, Ontario. The back cover has a circle at centre with a black and white photograph of smiling woman while using auto knitter. The booklet has instructions for set-up and use of machine, directions for making some articles of clothing, list of parts and price list; separate price list on green paper
- Object History
- Acquisition Record form in accession file lists knitting machine related objects being donated and states: "Material came from St. Annes Boys School at Duncan B.C. - run by Sisters of St. Annes - closed in 1970."
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Toronto
- Patent Date
- Copyright 1923
- Title
- The Auto Knitter Instruction Book
- Publication Date
- 1925
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact35941
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.11.7
- Description
- The Singer Portable Electric Sewing Machine - Booklet -- [192-?]. Instructional booklet produced by Singer Manufacturing Company for their Portable Electric Sewing Machine, 99-13, with knee control. The booklet has many pictures demonstrating the set up, usage and maintenance. The booklet measures 8.5cm x 14cm.
- Object History
- Donor inherited objects from the estate of her father, Michael James Tighe.
- Colour
- White
- Title
- Instructions for using the Singer Portable Electric Sewing Machine 99-13
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39415
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.61.60
- Description
- Bear Brand Blue Book - Booklet -- [1918]. Instructional booklet from Bear Brand Blue Book and Yarn Kraft for Women's Sweaters Volume 19. The front cover has a photograph of a woman in a knitted sweater in an oval frame. The cost of the booklet was 15 cents. The booklet contains many designs for different sweaters and knitting projects. The booklet measures 15.5cm x 24cm.
- Object History
- Object from the estate of Burnaby pioneer Elsie Wilson.
- Colour
- Blue
- Title
- Bear Brand Blue Book Volume 19 Women's Sweaters
- Publication Date
- 1918
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment - Patterns
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39452
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.61.72
- Description
- Short Cuts to Home Sewing - Booklet -- [1930]. Booklet produced by the Singer Sewing Machine Company Incorporated on Short Cuts to Home Sewing: The Modern Singer Way. The booklet is from the Singer Sewing Library - No. 1. The front cover of the booklet has an illustration of two women, one sitting in front of the Singer Sewing Machine, the other standing above looking at the machine. Handwritten on the front cover is "F.A. Gray". On the back cover is an illustration of the globe with a large red "S" in the middle. Written across the globe is "The Sign of Singer Service Throughout the World". The booklet was copyrighted in 1930 and printed in Canada. The booklet measures 14cm x 21cm.
- Object History
- Object from the estate of Burnaby pioneer Elsie Wilson.
- Colour
- White
- Title
- Short Cuts to Home Sewing The Modern Singer Way Singer Sewing Library -- No. 1
- Publication Date
- 1930
Images
booklet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39534
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.61.85
- Description
- The People's Handbook Series - Booklet -- [1894]. Booklet from the I.& M. Ottenheimer Publishers called The People's Handbook Series, The Ladies' Model Fancy Work Manual. The booklet contains designs and directions for knitting, crocheting and lace-making. The booklet was copyrighted by F.M. Lupton, 1894. The booklet measures 15cm x 20cm.
- Object History
- Object from the estate of Burnaby pioneer Elsie Wilson.
- Colour
- Beige
- Maker
- I. & M. Ottenheimer
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Maryland
- Site/City Made
- Baltimore
- Title
- The People's Handbook Series The Ladies' Model Fancy Work Manual
- Publication Date
- 1894
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Booklets
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment - Patterns
Images
brooch
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact81107
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV009.18.15
- Description
- Female portrait cameo carved in red background. Mounted in a metal ring with a pin back and a loop at the top. May be worn as a pin or on a chain.
- Marks/Labels
- "800" hallmark stamped on silver mount.
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Jewelry
Images
button pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact25560
- 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
Images
button pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact32894
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV972.142.22
- Description
- Badge, button, small. White background with dark brown maple leaf and photograph portraits of George V and Mary. Small piece of blue, white, and red ribbon attached to the back of the button's pin.
- Marks/Labels
- In brown; "WELCOME" "DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK" under photograph portraits of George V and Mary.
Images
button pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87602
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.143
- Description
- button pin, Girl Guides; dark teal and yellow; Enrolment Pin; used in early 1940's when brass pins were unavailable; paper label on back reads: "MADE BY / Manitoba Stencil / and / Stamp Works / Winnipeg".
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Guide%20Badges%20A%20to%20G%20v3.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Manitoba
- Site/City Made
- Winnipeg
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Personal Symbols - Pins
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
catalogue
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact18690
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV992.4.1
- Description
- E.G. Rideout & Co. - Catalogue Booklet -- [1879?]. Catalogue produced by E.G. Rideout and Company in New York. The catalogue is staple bound although there are pages falling out of the booklet. The company advertises Swiss and American Watches for ladies and men, notions, combs, brooches, etc. Along with prices guides for the products. The booklet measures 21cm x 27cm.
- Maker
- E. G. Rideout & Co
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- New York
- Site/City Made
- New York
Images
cockade
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87605
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.146
- Description
- cockade, Girl Guides and Rangers; navy blue grosgrain ribbon cockade; indicates position of Captain; worn on hat; in use 1919-1948
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Commissioners.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols - Ribbons
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
cockade
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87606
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.147
- Description
- cockade, Girl Guides and Rangers; navy blue grosgrain ribbon cockade; indicates position of Captain; worn on hat; in use 1919-1948
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Commissioners.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols - Ribbons
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
cockade
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87607
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.148
- Description
- cockade, Girl Guides; green grosgrain ribbon cockade; indicates position of Cadet Captain (District Guider); worn on hat; in use 1941-1948
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Commissioners.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols - Ribbons
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
cockade
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact87608
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV015.35.149
- Description
- cockade, Girl Guides; Saxe blue grosgrain ribbon cockade; indicates position of District Commissioner; worn on hat; in use 1922-1948
- Reference
- http://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/Documents/ON/Archives/Insignia_Commissioners.pdf
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Personal Symbols - Ribbons
- Organizations
- Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
- Names
- Girl Guides of Canada
Images
instructions
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact39448
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV998.61.68
- Description
- Instructions for Crocheting - Leaflet -- [192-?]. Cardboard leaflet on Instructions for Crocheting Women's Wool Slipper Tops. The leaflet provides instructions for two different slipper style. There are a photograph on either side of the leaflet of the two different slipper styles. The leaflet measures 27.5cm x 7.5cm.
- Object History
- Object from the estate of Burnaby pioneer Elsie Wilson.
- Colour
- Beige
- Title
- Instructions for Crocheting Women's Wool Slipper Tops
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Leaflets
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment
- Textileworking Tools and Equipment - Patterns
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact6645
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.97.3
- Description
- Pin, round, enamelled brass. Wide blue border around outside with thin gold edges and gold lettering "INTERNATIONAL. BOWLING. TEAM. / VISIT. 1927. TO. CANADA". Inner part of pin is cruciform, with round centre connected to outer edge with four arms, open cut-out areas between. Each arm shows a coloured enamel floral symbol. At top is the rose, at right are shamrocks, at bottom is the lily, at left is the thistle. At the centre of the pin is the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom in red and blue with gold. Locking pin back on reverse, open loop. "R. SCOTT / GLASGOW" in raised letters near bottom edge. Some discolouration on back, very slight wear on front.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Memorabilia
- Object Term
- Commemorative
- Marks/Labels
- "INTERNATIONAL BOWLING TEAM", embossed gold lettering in half circle along top of pin "VISIT 1927 TO CANADA", embossed gold lettering in half circle along bottom of pin
- Measurements
- Dia: 2.9 cm
- Country Made
- Scotland
- Site/City Made
- Glasgow
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Advertising Medium
- Events - Competitions
- Organizations - Athletic Associations
- Sports - Bowling
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact11365
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.3296.1
- Description
- Pin; gold, white, blue, red; gold bar with writing engraved; had two chains from which the oval hangs; oval has crown on top and British flag in centre; flag is overtop of white star on blue background; gold writing along outside edge. "PRIMARY / LIFE MEMBER / IMPERIAL ORDER / DAUGHTERS OF / THE EMPIRE"
- Object History
- The Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) is a Canadian women's charitable organization. Founded in 1900 during the Second Boer War in patriotic support of the British Empire.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Marks/Labels
- "PRIMARY / LIFE MEMBER", blue engraving on gold bar "IMPERIAL ORDER DAUGHTERS OF THE EMPIRE", gold embossed in circular form along edge.
- Measurements
- L: 4.0 cm x W: 2.6 cm
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact11367
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.3298.1
- Description
- Pin; green, cream, blue, yellow; cream pin in tringular banner shape has blue writing embossed reading "VANCOUVER". It is attached to a green velvet bow; Five embroidered cream flowers with yellow centres (like daisies) hang from the bow, each attached to bow with greeen cord.
- Marks/Labels
- "VANCOUVER", embossed in blue in banner at top
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact11405
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.3319.1
- Description
- Pin; brass, yellow; brass frame of pin in oval shaped and has decorative, twisting motif at top centre and bottom centre; inside frame is drawing of mountains, water clouds and shining sun; lettering reading "VANCOUVER" is reflected in water
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts
- Object Term
- Souvenir
- Marks/Labels
- "VANCOUVER", half white and half black lettering printed along pin "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO / NEWARK, N.J.", engraved on rear
- Measurements
- L: 5.1 cm x W: 2.9 cm
- Maker
- Whitehead & Hoag Company
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- New Jersey
- Site/City Made
- Newark
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
Images
lapel pin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact41405
- 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
- Subjects
- Adornment
- Adornment - Lapel Pins
- Industries
- Occupations - Railroad Labourers
- Organizations - Unions
- Transportation - Rail
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