Item consists of one handwritten poem in two pieces. The poem is affixed to the centre panel of a three-panel booklet (PDP10254), with two paintings on either side which illustrate the contents of the poem. Transcript of original text:
*I am a Colonial and have heard the English say
"Colonials have no manners," your advice then lend me pray
One day my pathway led me into a lonely wood
T'was far away but fine the day and good
And yet your English climate is full of whims and so
Down poured the rain and I must into shelter go
I meet another student in the same plight as I
The nearest refuge that we find is but an old pigsty
A placid Sow lies sleeping upon the scattered straw
We enter, and take shelter within the open door
She shares with us her little pen, hospitable and kind
For full an hour while lasts the shower
We warmth and shelter find
Once more into that wood I wend my lonely way
Once more comes on a heavy shower from the sty I'm far away
But today I need not flee my umbrella is with me
Now while I shelter thus enjoy I hear a grunt close by
Good Mrs. Sow is waddling past the owner of the sty
The rain is pouring down her back and dropping from her ears *And rolling down her fatted cheeks like showers of briny tears
And this is now my question answear Englishman whilt thow?
"Should I share my umbrella with that fat and soaking sow?"
Item consists of one watercolour painting affixed to the third panel of a three-panel booklet (PDP10254). The painting depicts one person (Emily Carr) and a sow walking under an umbrella in the rain, and corresponds to the text of the adjacent poem (PDP10256).
This painting depicts men moving luggage with ships and the Vancouver skyline in the background. The artwork is one of three paintings (PDP02285, PDP02286, PDP05612) created by the commercial artists cooperative, Western Canadian Brotherhood, that replicate three of twelve murals created for the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco. The Ministry of Trade and Industry commissioned the murals and the three reproductions. Created in the style of Mexican mural artists and US Works Progress Administration artists, the murals depict the industries of 1930s British Columbia. Artist E.J. Hughes, Paul Goranson, and Orville Fisher designed the paintings together to ensure consistency; Goranson was the lead artist for this artwork.
This is one of four illustrations about "the San Juan Boundary Question," published in the illustrated newspaper, The Graphic. All four illustrations (PDP03309-PDP03312) are printed on the same page. The article about the illustrations is included on page 455. While the reference number refers to only one illustration, the entire newspaper has been retained.
This is one of four illustrations about "the San Juan Boundary Question," published in the illustrated newspaper, The Graphic. All four illustrations (PDP03309-PDP03312) are printed on the same page. The article about the illustrations is included on page 455. While the reference number refers to only one illustration, the entire newspaper has been retained.
This illustration by W. S. Hatton was first published in the series, "Sketches in British Columbia," in the Illustrated London News on 17 Dec 1864 (PDP02121, PDP02122, PDP03326, PDP05253, PDP05254).
This illustration was first published in the series, "Sketches in British Columbia," in the Illustrated London News on 5 March 1887 (PDP03328-PDP03330).
This illustration was first published in the series, "Sketches in British Columbia," in the Illustrated London News on 5 March 1887 (PDP03328-PDP03330).
The item consists of one watercolour painting by Gwladys Woodward (also spelled Gladys) . The title of the painting is not known but depicts a group of trees. Another painting (PDP10269a) is on the reverse. The painting is not signed.
This print is part of a set of six art prints (PDP02748-PDP02753) published by Austin Marshall Limited in a series they titled, "Children of the Sun." Each print depicts an original artwork by Mildred Valley Thornton and is accompanied by a description written by Thornton.
This illustration by W. S. Hatton was first published in the series, "Sketches in British Columbia," in the Illustrated London News on 17 Dec 1864 (PDP02121, PDP02122, PDP03326, PDP05253, PDP05254).
Item consists of one watercolour painting affixed to the first panel of a three-panel booklet (PDP10254). The painting depicts two people and a sow huddled under a shelter during a downpour, and corresponds to the text of the adjacent poem (PDP10256).
The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10343, PDP10344, PDP10345, PDP10346 and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of many photographs of ocean views taken in Victoria over a period of time.
The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10342, PDP10343, PDP10344, PDP10346 and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of many photographs of ocean views taken in Victoria and Quadra Island over a period of time.
The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Item consists of one painting portrait on silk of Rachel Lewis (nee Abraham), wife of Lewis Lewis (see: PDP10141). The painting is based on a photograph and created in Yokohama-e style. The painting was likely created in Japan in 1889 or later.
The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10342, PDP10343, PDP10345, PDP10346 and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of many photographs of ocean views taken in Victoria and Quadra Island over the course of the year.
The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10342, PDP10343, PDP10344, PDP10345, and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of photographs of the sky from Victoria during the wildfires of 2018.
The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10342, PDP10344, PDP10345, PDP10346 and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of many smaller photographs of ocean views taken on Quadra island over the course of the year.
The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10342, PDP10343, PDP10344, PDP10345, and PDP10346]. The overall image is composite of photographs of ocean views taken in Victoria over the course of the year.
The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Item consists of one artwork comprised of eleven vignettes depicting the resources of British Columbia. The drawing is neither signed nor dated, but is attributed to Harry Fairfax.
Item consists of 1 pencil drawing depicting a street scene at the corner of Blackwood Street and Carnarvon Street, New Westminster. The drawing is attributed to Harry Fairfax.