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Learnings from the pandemic

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14748
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Aug. 2020
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col. ; 72 dpi.
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of screenshots taken from an iPhone Apple Notes text application. The photographs consist of a piece of writing reflecting on the learnings of COVID-19 by Yimeng (Jane) Zhao. A transcription of the written work reads: "Before pandemic ¦Synchronization¦ The moment whe…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum COVID-19 collection
Description Level
File
Physical Description
3 photographs (tiff) : col. ; 72 dpi.
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of screenshots taken from an iPhone Apple Notes text application. The photographs consist of a piece of writing reflecting on the learnings of COVID-19 by Yimeng (Jane) Zhao. A transcription of the written work reads: "Before pandemic ¦Synchronization¦ The moment when your local cafe plays the same song as you're listening to on your headphones When you arrive for your date with the girls and end up matching by accident After getting a new lipstick it made you decide to finally make the move (travel to a new place, land your dream job) Posted a similar WeChat moment/Instagram story as your dudes/gals When you walk into the men's washroom by accident then at the guitar class They taught you the song "yellow" during... Learnings 1. Drilling helps you relieve wrists pains especially if you are tech-addict or journal writers 2. Sudden stopping on the car happens often, don't forget the safety belts 3. Never ride with a complete strange driver unless you're with someone you trust 4. Don't pick wild flowers no matter how small they are 5. Put things back to where you found them 6. Your folks are just like children, spending time to listen 7. Slow to anger. Always respect 8. Smile 9. #blackoutTuesday 10. Your index finger can work wonders 11. So can a stylus 12. Try before actually buying/returning 13. Think before speaking/answering 14. Just do it 15. Action speak louder than words 16. Let music speak 17. A picture is worth a thousand words 18. Words can be weapons 19. #createdonthate 20. Do not take anything for granted 21. Family first 22. Don't cry or get angry if it doesn't help the situation 23. Laughing out loud cures mild depressed moods 24. So does exercise 25. And culinary arts 26. Painting/sketching too 27. Journal the things you want to complain, but be grateful for all that comes 28. Pray 29. Used aroma therapy 30. CBT 31. Eye drops are cheesy p"
Creator
Zhao, Yimeng (Jane)
Subjects
Pandemics - COVID-19
Accession Code
BV020.23.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Aug. 2020
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on content of photographs
Images
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sandwich griller

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23587
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV976.251.10
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV976.251.10
Description
Sandwich griller. Rectangular with a flared bottom which forms a rim 3 cm out from the top edge. Hinged top which allows access to the interior which is comprised of flat, slightly depressed surfaces; with cord.
Object History
Object used by donor's mother, Annie A. Harding, at their house on Clydesdale Street, ca. 1920-1940.
Images
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scale

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23699
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.41
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
HV975.5.41
Description
Black, metal scale with a number of parts including; base, cradle, dish, weights, hanger, support bar, calibrator. Gold font along base reads "Champion". The iron plate of the scale is 24 cm by 38 cm. From the base ofthe scale to the top of the weighing pan is 40 cm high. The graduated bar is 32 cm long and will weigh up to 48 pounds. The body of the sale is made of heavy metal, but the pan support is made of a lighter type. THe post for the weighing pan has four small arms extending up from it which hold in a pivot fashion, the four pins of the end of the weighing arm. They project from the circular base of the arm which also has on it a hook that is depressed when weights are placed on it. At the time of accession, the scale had three different weights two 1.5 lb weights and a 1/2 pound weight.
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 - - Labware
Measurements
35 cm height x 50 cm width
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Science and Technology Tools and Equipment
Names
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company
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