a) A black rectangular metal Burroughs adding machine with plastic keys. The keypad has a green background. Keys are black, white and orange. On the back is a label that says "Burroughs This Machine Protected by U.S. and Foreign Patents".
b) A removable metal handle that can be attached to the side…
a) A black rectangular metal Burroughs adding machine with plastic keys. The keypad has a green background. Keys are black, white and orange. On the back is a label that says "Burroughs This Machine Protected by U.S. and Foreign Patents".
b) A removable metal handle that can be attached to the side of the machine.
c) The roll of brown paper for printing receipts that can be placed on a metal rod at the top of the machine.
d) A small metal ring that also goes on the metal rod at the top of the machine.
History Of Use
ORIGINAL INDEX CARD MADE UP FROM ACCESSION REGISTER INFORMATION.
A grey cash register with a 140 inch grey cord attached to it. There are grey, red, and cream coloured keys on the front of the machine and a roll of reciept paper still on a roller on the top of the register. A small label reading "Addo - X" in gold lettering is on the front of the register.
A grey cash register with a 140 inch grey cord attached to it. There are grey, red, and cream coloured keys on the front of the machine and a roll of reciept paper still on a roller on the top of the register. A small label reading "Addo - X" in gold lettering is on the front of the register.
History Of Use
Donor does not know history, has had it for 20 years.
Material
METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
PAPER;
PLASTIC;
Inscriptions
A small label reading "Addo - X" in gold lettering is on the front of the register. On the back of the register is a red and gold label that says "VICTORIA B.C. BEACON 3812 FRANK L. BOTT & CO. VANCOUVER B.C. PACIFIC 2423".
Height
20
Width
21
Length
37.5
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Dimension Notes
The height measurements are for the machine's highest point.
2016.11.1a: A long slender tan tube with a white screw on plastic cap and a silver metal clip for clipping the tube onto a pocket. Tender's After Bite is written in blue on one side. The opposite side has directions for use and ingredients printed in both English and French. Dist. By Tender Corpor…
2016.11.1a: A long slender tan tube with a white screw on plastic cap and a silver metal clip for clipping the tube onto a pocket. Tender's After Bite is written in blue on one side. The opposite side has directions for use and ingredients printed in both English and French. Dist. By Tender Corporation Canada Barrie, ONT. L4M 5A5 Mfg by Tender Corp. USA GP No 395315 Inside is a clear stick of ointment to help stop the sting or itch of a bug bite
2016.11.1b: A white screw on cap
Part A is a square shaped black case for the ammeter. It has a leather strap that is held together by a buckle across the top. The lid is closed by a metal clasp that requires a key to unlock. The key is tied to the case at the top.
Part B is the ammeter. It is square, made of black metal and is s…
Edward Weston founded the Weston Electrical Instruments Company in 1888. The company manufactured electrical testing equipment and meters. Edward Weston was an rival of Thomas Edison in the early development of electricity. The company’s innovations included the Weston standard cell, the first accurate portable voltmeters and ammeters, and the first portable lightmeter. (Source: The Weston Museum at the New Jersey Institute of Technology).
Part A is a square shaped black case for the ammeter. It has a leather strap that is held together by a buckle across the top. The lid is closed by a metal clasp that requires a key to unlock. The key is tied to the case at the top.
Part B is the ammeter. It is square, made of black metal and is supported by four feet. On the top are three silver adjustment dials. There is a measurement scale with an indicating needle covered by class. A plate on the front of the ammeter reads: "WESTON ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP / MODEL 1 NO 53645 / NEWARK. N.J. U.S.A."
Part C is a small paper certification card for the Ammeter. It repeats the serial number for the instrument, and in handwriting indicates the resistance, Ampere Range, temperature that would need to be known by someone using the ammeter. The certification is dated 1943.
Part D is a paper envelope in which the certification card is held. The serial number 53645 is repeated on this envelope.
History Of Use
An ammeter (from Ampere Meter) is a measuring instrument used to measure the current in a circuit.
(A) Tall, narrow, clear glass bottle with rectangular shape and high neck and yellow label on front. Label is bordered in orange with 'RAWLEIGH'S' and 'LINIMENT' with picture of a man below and patent 'NO.15334', 'MANUFACTURED BY THE W.T. RAWLEIGH CO., LTD., MONTREAL, WINNIPEG' near bottom front. …
(A) Tall, narrow, clear glass bottle with rectangular shape and high neck and yellow label on front. Label is bordered in orange with 'RAWLEIGH'S' and 'LINIMENT' with picture of a man below and patent 'NO.15334', 'MANUFACTURED BY THE W.T. RAWLEIGH CO., LTD., MONTREAL, WINNIPEG' near bottom front. Center of label has advertisement and directions for dosage (in English and French). Back of bottle has 'RAWLEIGH'S' 'TRADEMARK' embossed on clear glass. Bottom has press marks.
(B) Navy blue cap with 'A RAWLEIGH'S PRODUCT' in white lettering encircled by a white band on top. Top is screw on and has corrugated edges. 1 cm (height) x 2.6 cm (diameter)
History Of Use
Liniment used internally for relief of ailments such as colic and colds. Used externally for various ailments.
(A) Small brown glass jar with white label in French and English 'KRUSCHEN SALTS' and directions are in navy blue print on opposing sides. The label does not completely cover the entire jar, it leaves a small area exposing the glass.
(B) An aluminum corrugated lid with imprint of a circle and '…
(A) Small brown glass jar with white label in French and English 'KRUSCHEN SALTS' and directions are in navy blue print on opposing sides. The label does not completely cover the entire jar, it leaves a small area exposing the glass.
(B) An aluminum corrugated lid with imprint of a circle and 'KRUSCHEN' embossed in the center
DIAM. 5CM H. 1.4 CM.
History Of Use
Contents apparently used as a laxative and diuretic.
(A) Tall, narrow, clear glass bottle with rectangular shape and high neck. The label on the front is yellow with orange border and looks tattered. 'RAWLEIGH'S 11 FL. OZ', and the directions are in black print. 'LINIMENT' is in orange letters with black border and below that is a picture of a man…
(A) Tall, narrow, clear glass bottle with rectangular shape and high neck. The label on the front is yellow with orange border and looks tattered. 'RAWLEIGH'S 11 FL. OZ', and the directions are in black print. 'LINIMENT' is in orange letters with black border and below that is a picture of a man (Presumably Rawleigh) center of label has the directions for dosage (English & French) and the patent #'15334, THE W.T. RAWLEIGH CO., LTD., MONTREAL, WINNIPEG' is underneath the directions. The back of the bottle has 'RAWLEIGH'S' trademark embossed on clear glass. Bottom has press marks: One of the press marks has the letter 'C' inside of a triangle and the other press mark is the #3.
(B) CAP: Navy blue with 'A RAWLEIGH PRODUCT': in white print which is encircled by a white thin band on top. DIA.-3 CM H-1.1CM
History Of Use
Rawleigh's liniment bottle apparently used internally for 'Cholera Morbus, Cholera Infantum, Coloc, Acute Diarrhea, Colds and Lagrippe' to increase perspiration. Apparently the contents could be applied externally for various other ailments.
(A) Brown rectangular-shaped bottle with corrugated neck and screw top. Small corner piece of a red and white label remains on the front of the bottle.
(B) Black, plastic screw-on cap with plastic dropper attached to inside center of lid. Small label on the top reads: 'Rexall House $ .25". Dimens…
(A) Brown rectangular-shaped bottle with corrugated neck and screw top. Small corner piece of a red and white label remains on the front of the bottle.
(B) Black, plastic screw-on cap with plastic dropper attached to inside center of lid. Small label on the top reads: 'Rexall House $ .25". Dimensions of (B) 2.2cm x 1.2cm (height).
History Of Use
Iodine bottle. Contents presumably used as an antiseptic to cuts.
A) Small brown rectangular bottle with short neck. Made of brown glass. There are pressed marks on bottom but bottle itself is smooth and unmarked.
B) Black plastic screw-on lid. Dimensions: 3.2cm x 1.2 cm
A) Small brown rectangular bottle with short neck. Made of brown glass. There are pressed marks on bottom but bottle itself is smooth and unmarked.
B) Black plastic screw-on lid. Dimensions: 3.2cm x 1.2 cm
Blue, round glass jar with black screw on lid. A rectangular label encircles the jar. The label is white with blue print in French and English. One part of the label has two orange vertically spaced lines and in between them is '2 3/4 OUNCES, WATKINS' in blue print. 'VAPOR BALM' is in white pri…
Blue, round glass jar with black screw on lid. A rectangular label encircles the jar. The label is white with blue print in French and English. One part of the label has two orange vertically spaced lines and in between them is '2 3/4 OUNCES, WATKINS' in blue print. 'VAPOR BALM' is in white print surrounded by a blue rectangle. Below that is 'CONTAINS OIL CEDAR LEAF 2 PERCENT, NO. 20949, THE PROPRIETARY OR PATENT MEDICINE ACT, MADE IN CANADA, THE J.R. WATKINS CO., MONTREAL, WINNIPEG, VANCOUVER,' in blue print. A '3' is embossed on the bottom of the jar.
The lid is black with an impressed ring on top and has corrugated sides. Lid measures 6.5 cm in diameter and 1 cm in height.
History Of Use
Presumably used externally and internally for relief of nose and throat congestion.
Small glass medicinal bottle. Blue, orange and white label that is taped to the front reads: "Smithers / Drug Store / Prescription Pharmacy / Smithers BC / Oil of Wintergreen." Stamped onto the label is 75c. The bottle has quantity measurements embossed into the glass on the back of the bottle. A s…
Small glass medicinal bottle. Blue, orange and white label that is taped to the front reads: "Smithers / Drug Store / Prescription Pharmacy / Smithers BC / Oil of Wintergreen." Stamped onto the label is 75c. The bottle has quantity measurements embossed into the glass on the back of the bottle. A small black screw-on cap seals the bottle.
History Of Use
Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) can be prescribed as a topical treatment for muscle and joint pain. It is also used as additive for flavour in gum and candy. If ingested undiluted or in high doses, it can be toxic or potentially lethal.
Scale contained in a wooden brown box with a latch. Inside box is a rusted steel shaft with moving balance in middle and a brown wool tassel on top of balance. Attached at metal shaft ends are green cord-like strings which at each end are attached at three points to a glass rounded disc. There ar…
Scale contained in a wooden brown box with a latch. Inside box is a rusted steel shaft with moving balance in middle and a brown wool tassel on top of balance. Attached at metal shaft ends are green cord-like strings which at each end are attached at three points to a glass rounded disc. There are 6 round metal weights of various sizes as well as 2 rectangular metal weights of different sizes.
(A) Wooden Box
(B) Metal shaft with attached strings and discs--15.5 CM length X 23cm Height C-J) Various metal weights of various sizes.
(C) 2.1CM(DIA.) X .3 CM.
(D) 1.7 CM.(DIA.) X .2 CM.
(E) 1.7 CM. X .2 CM.
(F) 1.4 CM. X .2 CM.
(G) 1.3 CM X .1 CM.
(H) 1 CM. X .1 CM.
(I) 1.7 CM.(LENGTH) X 1.3 CM. (W) X .05 CM. (HT)
(J) 1.3 CM.(LENGTH) X 1.1 CM. (W) X .5 CM. (HT)
Narrative
Apothecary scale used for measuring drugs by pharmacists. Used as a system of weights.
Helmet is made of white metal with black decal of what looks like a British crown, and another decal that says "CS" on the front. It has a dirty orange chin strap without a buckle, and black padding on the inside.
Helmet is made of white metal with black decal of what looks like a British crown, and another decal that says "CS" on the front. It has a dirty orange chin strap without a buckle, and black padding on the inside.
Narrative
ARP stands for: Air Raid Precautionary. This helmet is from donor's father, and was used in Vancouver.
The item is a long brass cylinder which is empty. The base has a narrow.4cm rim. Markings on the bottom of the casing are: April 1918, 39, N in a circle; across from the circle is a smaller 29 with an unknown character above it.
The item is a long brass cylinder which is empty. The base has a narrow.4cm rim. Markings on the bottom of the casing are: April 1918, 39, N in a circle; across from the circle is a smaller 29 with an unknown character above it.
1993.11.15a: Small, rectangular aspirin tin. Has, '12 Tablets, Aspirin, Bayer and Genuine', on the top of it.
1993.11.15b: A 1919 Canadian Five Cent coin was found in the tin and has been left in the tin.
1993.11.15a: Small, rectangular aspirin tin. Has, '12 Tablets, Aspirin, Bayer and Genuine', on the top of it.
1993.11.15b: A 1919 Canadian Five Cent coin was found in the tin and has been left in the tin.
2009.5.1a is the compass. It is black and silver, with white and red writing on it. The centre has a piece that sticks out labelled TRUE COURSE, which has two glass levels with fluid still sealed inside.
2009.5.1b is the wooden box that holds the compass. It has a hinged lid that is held closed by…
2009.5.1a is the compass. It is black and silver, with white and red writing on it. The centre has a piece that sticks out labelled TRUE COURSE, which has two glass levels with fluid still sealed inside.
2009.5.1b is the wooden box that holds the compass. It has a hinged lid that is held closed by two clasps, one of which is missing. On the front of the box is written ASTRO COMPASS MK II / REF. NO. 6A 1174 / CANADA / DOMINION ELECTRIC PRODUCTION COMPANY. The final line of text is obscured but known from other sources. The number 367 is written on one side in white, one side in red, and on the top of the box in red. The box had a strap that would stretch behind or over the box, but it is broken and a piece missing.
History Of Use
Astro Compass: WW2 Navigation compass, used in Alberta in a 1-80 Settler plane. Used for mapline surveying, which required an almanac to set up, and adjustments were made every 10 minutes while in flight. The compass would be operated out of the left window of a plane, and had to be set up before you took flight.
A cream-colored rectangular baby powder tin. The tin has a round shaker lid consisting of seven holes in a circle pattern. The lid moves enabling the holes to be open or closed. Stamped in the center of the lid is 'M, 69 cents'. A pink lattice design is around the top and near the bottom of the s…
A cream-colored rectangular baby powder tin. The tin has a round shaker lid consisting of seven holes in a circle pattern. The lid moves enabling the holes to be open or closed. Stamped in the center of the lid is 'M, 69 cents'. A pink lattice design is around the top and near the bottom of the sides. On two of the sides are "JOHNSON'S BABY POWDER" and "PUREST PROTECTION" that's in a pink banner. Below the banner is "JOHNSON & JOHNSON". The two remaining sides have a picture of a lady holding a baby. Beside and below this picture is "FRAGILE..., HANDLE WITH JOHNSON"S...THE PUREST PROTECTION". In the middle of the panel on one side are the names of four other Johnson products, stating what they are used for. Below that is "JOHNSON & JOHNSON, LIMITED, MONTREAL". On the other side in the middle of the panel are four different descriptions, stating how pure the product is and what kind of protection it gives. Below that is "9 ozs., MADE IN CANADA"
Round, cylindrical tin with dull, metal coloring and 'MAGIC BAKING POWDER PURE WHOLESOME' embossed on a top round lid. '7FF' is embossed on the very bottom of can. Glue residue on the side suggesting a possible label existed at one time.
Round, cylindrical tin with dull, metal coloring and 'MAGIC BAKING POWDER PURE WHOLESOME' embossed on a top round lid. '7FF' is embossed on the very bottom of can. Glue residue on the side suggesting a possible label existed at one time.
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