canister, metal, round with lid; red, blue, white, black; picture of blue bow; surface scratches, rust; some powder residue inside; paper remnants around top edge; with lid, has metal deterioration on top
Object History
Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
Marks/Labels
"3 Lbs. Net" "Blue Ribbon" "Trade Mark""Registered" "Baking Powder" "Pure & Wholesome"; on back, "Directions"; three recipes follow, repeat in French; "Blue Ribbon Limited" "Winnipeg Toronto Vancouver"
Blue Ribbon Limited - Coupons. Collection of seven coupons, measuring 6.5cm x 4cm, for Blue Ribbon products. On the front of all seven coupons are illustrations of Blue Ribbon Coffee, Tea and Baking Powder.
Item consists of a baby announcement card with envelope. The envelope is addressed to "FL/Lt and Mrs. E.W. Martin, 220 Ferry Road, St. James, Manitoba". The card reads "John Ford Melville Baker / February 28, 1941 / Squadron Leader and Mrs. F. Ernest Baker / 2110 Windsor Road / Victoria B.C."
A blue ribbon is fastened to the top, joining two pieces of card stock together.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a baby announcement card with envelope. The envelope is addressed to "FL/Lt and Mrs. E.W. Martin, 220 Ferry Road, St. James, Manitoba". The card reads "John Ford Melville Baker / February 28, 1941 / Squadron Leader and Mrs. F. Ernest Baker / 2110 Windsor Road / Victoria B.C."
medallion; gold-coloured, with a gold and light blue ribbon and a straight clasp; small white and light blue enamelled dogwood pin secured to ribbon; medallion has B.C. 1971 Centennial logo on the front (three c's back to back with a dogwood in the centre), with text reading: "British Columbia Centennial '71 Pioneer". British Columbia coat of arms on the back, with text reading: "Province of British Columbia Canada".
Object History
Donor's grandmother was Sarah Maria (Love) Parker.
The United States of America Patent - Certificate -- [1924].
Document, patent; "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" at top, "No. 1501154", engraving of building; "TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:" "Whereas" "FRANK WAGNER" "of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,..." "...AUTOMOBILE FENDERS,..."; dated July 15, 1924, the 149th year of Independence; signed Thomas E. Robertson, commissioner of patents, and G.R. Tuckin, Law Examiner; red seal of U.S. Patent Office, blue ribbon; 6 pages and plain buff covers; first page has diagram prepared by R. Brittain, patent attorney, Vancouver, B.C., filed Dec.15 1923
Early Burnaby as recalled by the settlers themselves who arrived from every corner of the world between 1888 and 1930, some witnessing incorporation of the district in 1892, all seeking a better life for themselves and especially for their children, all helping transform the wilderness into the modern municipality of today.
Centennial in Action - Ribbon -- [1992]. First Place blue ribbon as part of the Burnaby Centennial Celebration. At the top of the ribbon in gold text is "Centennial/ In / Action" followed by the Burnaby Centennial logo. The ribbon/event was sponsored by McDonald's and has its logo at the bottom of the ribbon.
The ribbon measures 5cm x 21cm.