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BV002.85.1
1.   thumb automobile
Accession:
BV002.85.1
Description:
This Tudhope Everitt 30 automobile has been fully restored in the past. The open, touring body is blue with white trim. The head lamps are brass are gas flame lights. The gas generator is mounted on the right running board. There are two carriage style lamps mounted on the dash to supplement the headlights. The windshield is braced by rods running from the front fenders. The top is fabric and folds at the back when it is down. The wheels are wood spoked with steel rims. The steering wheel is mounted on the right hand side of the vehicle. The engine has four cylinders.
History:
Donor's family is second to own this car. Used in North Vancouver area.
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BV007.4.2
2.   automobile lock
Accession:
BV007.4.2
Description:
Metal car lock with plack on the side; "THIS CAR IS PROTECTED BY THE/ SECURITY AUTO-THEFT SIGNAL SYSTEM/ $100 REWARD/ FOR ARREST AND CONVICTION/ FOR GRAND LARCENY, OF ANY PERSON/ OPERATING THIS CAR, OR TAMPERING/ WITH THE SIGNAL/ SECURITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY/ MANUFACTURERS/ SUCCESSORS TO MILLER-CHAPMAN COMPANY/ PATENTED AUG. 25/1914 OTHER PATENTS PENDING - LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA."
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BV985.5851.1
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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.
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BV985.5853.1
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Accession:
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.
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BV992.13.1
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Accession:
BV992.13.1
Description:
This is a 1924 Ford Model T touring car with folding top and open sides. The body and upholstery is black. This vehicle has a battery and can be started with a key. It can be started by crank when necessary. It has electric head lights. This vehicle is in running order.

Because this is a Canadian made Ford, both front doors are fuctional.
History:
The donor bought the vehicle from a friend who brought it to the Lower Mainland from the Kamloops area where it had been stored in a barn. It is believed to have belonged to a doctor in Kamloops.
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BV992.45.13
6.   thumb leaflet
Accession:
BV992.45.13
Description:
Wagner Triple Spring Bumper - Leaflet -- [192-?]. Advertising leaflet for the Wagner & Son on Kingsway and Olive Street near Central Park. The leaflet is promoting the Wagner Triple Spring Bumper. The front of the leaflet has a picture of a person holding a bumper in front of the Union Jack flag. Inside, the leaflet provides information about the bumper along with two photographs displaying the bumper. The leaflet measures 19cm x 15.5cm.
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.
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BV992.45.16
7.   thumb leaflet
Accession:
BV992.45.16
Description:
The Wagner Triple Spring Bumper - Leaflet -- [192-?]. Advertising leaflet for Frank Wagner & Son at Central Park. The leaflet promotes the Wagner Triple Spring Bumper. The front of the leaflet has a small floral graphic on the front. Inside, the leaflet provides information about the bumper along with two photographs of the bumper. Handwritten on the back of the leaflet "F. Bourns/ 4531 Walden St./ S Vanc" along with other notes. The leaflet measures 19cm x 15cm.
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.
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BV992.45.19
8.   thumb envelope
Accession:
BV992.45.19
Description:
Wagner Bumper & Spring Works - Envelope. Business envelope for Wagner Bumper and Spring Works at 4236 Kingsway, New Westminster, B.C. The envelope measures 16.5cm x 9cm.
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.
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BV992.45.22
9.   thumb envelope
Accession:
BV992.45.22
Description:
Armstrong Spring Division - Envelope -- [1925]. Envelope, buff paper; preprinted return address in black at upper left, "ARMSTRONG SPRING DIVISION" "GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION" "FLINT, MICHIGAN"; typewritten address in black "Mr F. Wagner," "Cor. Olive & Kingsway," "Central Park P.O.," "New Westminster," "B.C."; partial brown stamp at upper right, torn off; postmark "FLINT MICH." "1925" "JUL 29" "530 PM" and seven wavy lines; right end torn off; no contents, some tears, stains, and discolouration, scribble in blue ink between sender's and recipients' addresses
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.
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BV992.45.23
10.   thumb blotter
Accession:
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.
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.
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BV993.19.1
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Accession:
BV993.19.1
Description:
1929 Nash Roadster, two door convertible with rumble seat. Body colour is two-tone, tan and brown. Wheels are wire spoke, mounting 29 in. X 5.5 in. tube tires. There are spare tires mounted on rims. These are located forward of the side doors. All the wheels have hubcaps. There are no side curtains.
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BV995.9.35
12.   thumb agreement
Accession:
BV995.9.35
Description:
National Finance - Form -- [1927]. Retail Financing Agreement from National Finance, between Stellar Motors Limisted and S.W. Sievenpiper. Sievenpiper purchased a new Velie Sedan Automobile for $1750.20. The agreement outlines the installment schedule for payment. The form measures 21.5cm x 34cm.
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BV997.40.1
13.   thumb automobile
Accession:
BV997.40.1
Description:
This vehicle is a Ford Model T converted to a light delivery truck. The original body has been removed and an open wooden truck body has been custom built for the vehicle. The metal parts of the vehicle are painted black and the wood (mahogany?) is finished with a clear varnish. The radiator core is protected by a honeycombed front grill.

The radiator cowling has the maker's brand stamped in the top. There is a white commercial license plate with red lettering mounted on right front of the dash, next to lamp. The vehicle has two electric front headlights and one rear light. It also has two incomplete carriage lamps screwed to the dash.

There is one manual windshield wiper mounted on the vertical windshield. There is a horseshoe mounted on the right side inside of the dashboard. The "Buzz" coil box is mounted in the centre of the dash with a odometer on the left and key and meters on the right. The wheels have wood spokes and steel rims.
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HV978.17.17
14.   thumb card
Accession:
HV978.17.17
Description:
A Modern Eve - Greeting Card -- [1906]. Greeting card produced by Chas Scribner's Sons in 1906. The card shows a couple in an automobile stopped at a street as the woman offers an apple she has picked to the man. The picture is mounted on a dark brown mat and then light brown cardboard.
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