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purse

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.54.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.54.1
Description
Evening bag, woman's, beaded with irridescent beads, fringe, metal frame features bird design.
Object History
Evening bag belonging to Catherine Bertha Rees. She was born in Greenwood, B.C. and came to Burnaby in 1919 with her father, Kingman Nott Rees, and her two brothers. The family settled at 3114 Neville Street, Burnaby (later re-numbered 5674 Neville Street). Catherine attended UBC, graduating with an Arts degree in 1923. She taught French and Latin for 35 years at Burnaby South High School, starting in 1929. Catherine was also a long-time volunteer at BVM.
Category
03. Personal Artifacts
Classification
Personal Gear - - Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Object Term
Purse
Subjects
Personal Gear - Purses
Personal Gear
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Clinton-Glenwood Area
Images
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