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invitation
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91070
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.5.1794
- Description
- Invitation; red ink on light orange card stock; text reads top to bottom: "BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM / presents / Heritage Walking Tour of Deer Lake / Sunday, September 23rd., 1990 / with / JIM WOLF / $15 (Lunch and Museum Admission Included) / Meet 10:30 A.M. at Museum Adminstration Building"; small illustrations printed on either side of text with silhoettes of people on a beach and standing near a building. Card includes hand written annotations in pencil regarding print settings read: "All / Handset / (NOT STANDING) / 14 pt. PONTIAC / 18 pt. / 12 pt. / 18 pt. BERNHARD / BOOKLET / 14 Pt. / 12 Pt."
- Object History
- Item was found in Burnaby Villagee Museum printshop along with other Heritage Village / Burnaby Villagee Museum ephemera created between 1971 and 1990. Item was printed on printing press in Burnaby Villagee Museum printshop.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Request, Invitation
- Measurements
- 7.5 x 12 cm
- Maker
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Publication Date
- 1990
Images
invitation
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91071
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.5.1797
- Description
- Invitation; blue ink on yellow card stock; text reads: "welcome to- / Burnaby Village Museum / "Complimentary Lunch" / Septembeer 18, 1985 / Served from ...11:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. / at the / "BOB - INN - CAFE"; decorative rectangular frame in blue ink around text
- Object History
- Item was found in Burnaby Villagee Museum printshop along with other Heritage Village / Burnaby Villagee Museum ephemera created between 1971 and 1990. Item was printed on printing press in Burnaby Villagee Museum printshop.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Request, Invitation
- Measurements
- 10 x 12 cm
- Maker
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Burnaby
- Publication Date
- 1985
- Names
- Burnaby Village Museum
Images
Notice
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29081
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.157
- Description
- A light weight 31.8 cm x 24 cm cardboard sign printed with "NOTICE" at the top. The BCER sign indicates the last day of service on February 28, 1958 between Marpole and Steveston using BCER interurbans which will be replaced with bus service. The sign is dated February 21, 1958.
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Publication Date
- 1958
- Subjects
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
- Transportation
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
Images
Sign
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact29050
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV973.41.126
- Description
- Metallic, magnetic rectangular shaped. Painted yellow with black lettering beginning with "BLOW DOWN INSTRUCTIONS" for a locomotive. Four mounting holes located at each corner. A red plastic sticker "CNR 6069-C4" is glued at the bottom. Hand printed in pencil on the back is "6069 Stratford Ont. Dec 24, 1961". Length: 28.2 cm Width: 15.2 cm Thickness: 1 mm
- Marks/Labels
- "BLOW DOWN" (underlined) / INSTRUCTIONS" (underlined), on front in black lettering. "THIS ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH / CONTINUOUS BLOW DOWN. / OPEN MANUAL BLOW-OFF / COCKS 10 SECONDS EACH 30 / MILES TO REMOVE SLUDGE.", on front in black lettering. "CNR 6069-C4" on front red sticker "6069" "STRATFORD ONT," "DEC 24, 1961", on back, in pencil.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
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
instruction wheel
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact33912
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV991.19.1
- Description
- Family First Aid - Instructional Wheel. Two cardboard disks which rotate to reveal various first aid instruction for various ailments from Sun Stroke, Cuts, Burns and Gun Shots. The smaller inside disk is red with "FAMILY FIRST AID" written across the top. The instructional wheel was distributed by McKay Drugs at 4038 Kingsway, New Westminster. Although the wheel states that the pharmacy was in New Westminster, the address is actually in Burnaby. Wm. W. Saxton was the Pharmacist at the time of distribution. The wheel measures 15.5cm across.
- Colour
- Red
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Advertising Medium
Images
blotter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact34774
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV992.45.23
- Description
- Wagner Bumper & Spring Works - Advertisement Blotter -- [192-?]. Promotional blotter for Wagner Bumper & Spring Works at 4236 Kingsway, Central Park. At the top of the blotter is an illustration of a Wagner Bumper. The blotter measures 14cm x 7.5cm.
- Object History
- Mr. Wagner patented his Triple Spring Bumper for automobiles and attempted to interest one of the major automobile manufacturers in purchasing his patent. He manufactured some bumpers and sold them locally.
- Colour
- White
- Subjects
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Business Cards
- Names
- Wagner, Frank
Images
calendar card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36390
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV983.9.51
- Description
- Calendar card for July 1925. It features an image of a mountain and a lake with a small white steamer in the foreground. The calendar advertises the Commercial Drive Garage Limited, in Vancouver. The card is copyright 1923 by Louis F. Dow Company of St. Paul, USA. It does say finished in Canada. The card is printed on blue stock, very faded on front face. Markings: GOING -TO-THE-SUN MOUNTAIN Regardless of when or where a car was bought or how much it cost it deserves understanding care at regular intervals. Consult us regularly and prolong the life of your car Commercial Drive Garage Ltd. VENABLES AND COMMERCIAL DRIVE Phone High 2179 Vancouver, B.C. 1925 JULY 1925
- Object History
- Object inherited by donor from the estate of his parents, Albert Vincent Scott and Myrtle Edna (Broderick) Scott.
- Measurements
- The measurements are: 10.2 cm by 23.6 cm.
- Maker
- Louis F. Dow Company
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Minnesota
- Site/City Made
- St. Paul
- Patent Date
- Copyright 1923
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Advertising Medium
Images
calendar card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36393
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV983.9.54
- Description
- Calendar card for October 1925. It features an image of a wide valley with a stream meandering through it. The calendar advertises the Commercial Drive Garage Limited, in Vancouver. The card is copyright 1923 by Louis F. Dow Company of St. Paul, USA. It does say finished in Canada. The card is printed on blue stock, very faded on front face. Markings: CONNECTICUT VALLEY Our storage space is large and is well heated during the winter months. Storage cost is small - rates by the day, week or month. Call us for further information Commercial Drive Garage Ltd. VENABLES AND COMMERCIAL DRIVE Phone High 2179 Vancouver, B.C. 1925 OCTOBER 1925
- Object History
- Object inherited by donor from the estate of his parents, Albert Vincent Scott and Myrtle Edna (Broderick) Scott.
- Measurements
- The measurements are: 10.2 cm by 23.6 cm.
- Maker
- Louis F. Dow Company
- Country Made
- United States of America
- Province Made
- Minnesota
- Site/City Made
- St. Paul
- Patent Date
- Copyright 1923
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Advertising Medium
Images
plaque
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36450
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV994.38.1
- Description
- Plaque. Badge shaped, made of ply-wooden, the background is painted yellow/tan and the lettering is black.
- Object History
- The plaque commemorates the history of the British Columbia Electric Railway in Burnaby, and the preservation of tram #1223 by the Burnaby Historical Society in 1958. Interurban tram No. 1223 has been restored by the joint efforts of the Friends of 1223 and Burnaby Village Museum. In March 2007 the tram was officially returned to Burnaby Village Museum and is currently on display, in a replica of a Tram Car Barn, at the Museum.
- Fraser Wilson hand lettered the sign.
- Marks/Labels
- "This Interurban Tram Car was built in 1913 by the St. Louis Car Co. for the British Columbia Electric Railway Co. and operated over that company's three lines in Burnaby until abandonment, November 1956. Throughout the nearly fifty years of its existence this tram and seventy similar cars carried many thousands of settlers and commuters and helped to build Burnaby into a thriving community of over 80,000"; "Dedicated and placed here by Burnaby Historical Society. Nov. 30th 1958", hand lettered.
- Subjects
- Transportation
- Transportation - Public Transit
- Transportation - Electric Railroads
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Images
advertisement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36702
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV995.9.21
- Description
- Your Health Comes First - Advertisement -- [192-?]. Advertisement from David Spencer Limited regarding their Health Food Booth and New Health Food Department. The Health Food Department featured food served at Battle Creek Sanitarium, enabling the customer to practice scientific eating in their own home. The advertisement measures 14.5cm x 8cm.
- Object History
- Donor inherited object from the estate of his father, Dr. Stanley H. Sievenpiper.
- Colour
- Yellow
- Maker
- David Spencer Limited
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Vancouver
- Names
- David Spencer Limited
Images
business card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36974
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.44.200
- Description
- David Ross - Business Card. Small business card for David Ross, Solo Baritone. The card advertises Vocal Tuition. The card provides two addresses for David Ross in Vancouver, one at a Studio on Pender Street and Residence on 45th Avenue. On the back of the card is a handwritten message from David Ross. The card measures 10.5cm x 6.5cm.
- Colour
- White
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Cards
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Business Cards
Images
handbill; advertisement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36977
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.44.203
- Description
- The Weird Wily Wizard - Flyer. Advertising flyer for The Weird Wily Wizard and Capital Entertainers at Elk's Auditorium. The flyer states that Weird Wily will drive a Chevrolet car, blindfolded. The flyer warns people to keep their children off the street during this time. The flyer measures 15cm x 22.5cm.
- Colour
- Orange
Images
handbill; advertisement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact36978
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV988.44.204
- Description
- Don't Miss This! - Flyer. An Advertising flyer for the Capital Entertainers at the Elks' Auditorium for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 25-26. There is no year given. The flyer states that the performance is "Two Hours of Clean High-Class Entertaining". Admission was 75 cents for Adults and 25 cents for Children. At the bottom of the page is "Kamloops Sentinel Limited". The flyer measures 15cm x 21.5cm.
- Colour
- Beige
Images
fan
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38055
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV995.31.166
- Description
- Podmore's Ice Cream - Advertisement -- [1912]. Advertising fan for Podmore's Ice Cream in Edmonton. One side of the fan states "Podmore's Ice Cream/ Slips On The Plate/ All Flavors and Bricks/ Edmonton". On the other side is an illustration of a woman in a green winter coat and hat holding a branch of holly in one hand and a snow ball in the other. The illustration is titled "212 - Aiming High" and was produced by The American Art Works in Coshocton, Ohio in 1912. The bottom of the fan has a spot where a handle would be attached. The fan measures 22cm x 23cm.
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Colour
- Beige
Images
advertisement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact38639
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV997.47.5
- Description
- Robertson's Chocolates - Advertising Card. Advertising card for Robertson's Chocolates. Black and white photograph of two children at a small table sampling chocolates. There is a small dog standing on the table. There is a caption at the bottom of the photograph "Where Do I Come In?". The clothing of the children has been colour tinted with a light blue. On the back of the card is "Rotary Photo. England" and pencilled in is "$3.00 FC Mar 7391". The card measures 8.5cm x 13.5cm.
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers between 1993 and 1997.
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts
- Documentary Artifacts - Labels
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Images
advertisement
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40335
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5834.1
- Description
- Pacific Photo Finishers - Advertisement card. Small card advertising for the Pacific Photo Finishers on 203 Pacific Ave. The card advertises that they sell films and Kodaks. There is a small photograph of cameras and accessories on the left side of the card.
Images
advertisement; blotter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40410
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5851.1
- Description
- Mission Garage - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisment card for the Mission Garage at 3959 Hastings Street Vancouver, run by E. Furer. (Although the address on the card says Vancouver, it is actually in Burnaby, part of the Vancouver Heights community.) The front of the card has an illustration of an automobile accident. There is a caption at the top of the card "You're Under Arrest!" and another caption on the side of the card "Don't Face Arrest Because of Faulty Brakes...". The reverse side of the card has pink construction paper which has been used as an ink blotter.
- Subjects
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Business Cards
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
advertisement; blotter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40411
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5852.1
- Description
- A.D. Hewitt Company - Advertisment Blotter. Advertisement card for A.D.Hewitt Company, a decal company in Vancouver BC. The card promotes Name Plates, Truck Lettering, Window and Door Lettering among other serives. The back of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
- Subjects
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Business Cards
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
advertisement; blotter
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact40412
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV985.5853.1
- Description
- Hobson, Christie & Company - Advertisement Blotter. Advertisement card for Hobson, Christie & Company Limited Insurance at 163 W.Hastings Street Vancouver. The company supplies insurance for fire, automobile, casualty and inland marine. The back side of the card has been used as an ink blotter.
- Subjects
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment
- Written Communication Tools and Equipment - Blotter
- Advertising Medium
- Advertising Medium - Business Cards
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Vancouver Heights (Historic Neighbourhood)
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