"Si Dam Yau" 50 Percent Snake Bile Medicine Box

• CA CUMB CUMB_993.023.083
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This box has Chinese characters as well as English instructions pasted onto the box reading: "Si dam yau" “50% snake bile” and “50% pok mo.”

''Bourne Denby'' Jug with Pouring Spout

• CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.083
• Item

This jug is marked “Bourne Denby.”

Bourne Denby

''Ka chuen au'' Medicine Bottle

• CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.262
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This bottle has Chinese symbols on the side as well as “Ka Cuen Au.” It once contained a medicine used to treat skin irritations.

''Magic Tonic'' Bottle

• CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.263
• Item

This bottle once contained liquid medicine called “Magic Tonic.”

''Po Sam On Oil'' Box

• CA CUMB CUMB_995.027.003
• Item

This box once contained “Po Sum On” oil. There are a set of instructions inside of the box.

''Robert Lawrence'' Tapestry

• CA CUMB CUMB_989.034.001
• Item

This tapestry was gifted to Dr. Robert Lawrence in appreciation for his services to the Chinese community in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. He was given this gift when he moved to Vancouver B.C. -The Chinese Community in Cumberland had this tapestry m...

Dr. Robert Lawrence

''Rose Beancurd'' Bottle

• CA CUMB CUMB_993.023.013
• Item

There are raised Chinese characters on 3 sides. The bottle reads: “rose beancurd – made in China.”

''Vatt and Co.'' Jug with Pouring Spout

• CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.084
• Item

This jug is marked “Vatt and Co.” as well as "Notts"

Vatt and Co.

1 Letter on Inside of Envelope

• CA CUMB CUMB_2007.027.031
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Not yet translated; Photographed: letter side.

10 Pieces of Ceremonial Chinese Money

• CA CUMB CUMB_985.038.003
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All of the pieces are ceremonial except for one central Chinese character which means “longevity” (silver or money). Photographed: 985.038.003 C

13 Vinyl Records

• CA CUMB CUMB_2007.025.003a-m
• Item

17 Red Ceremonial Candles

• CA CUMB CUMB_985.038.025
• Item

These candles were used for ceremonies; two at one time would be burned.

17 Wooden Domino Pieces

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.003.001A-Q
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1897 Chinese Bible from Church in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_996.013.001
• Item
• 1897

This bible is from the Church that once stood in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

1921 Insurance Map of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. Updated to 1940

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.146
• Item
• [ca. 1921-1940]

This map shows Dunsmuir Avenue, through Camp Road as well as house locations. Wellington Collieries Railway, Chinatown Streets, and housing sites are also visible.

1926 Class Photo of Division 6.

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.127.020
• Item
• 1926

1930's Dress Worn by May Lee Wong

• CA CUMB CUMB_984.014.003
• Item
• [ca.193-]

1930's style dress that was worn by Mae Leung's Mother - Mary Lee Wong of Halifax N.S.

Mae Leung

1950’s Copy of “The East” Chinese Magazine from Hong Kong

• CA CUMB CUMB_994.108.057
• Item
• [ca. 1950's]

This magazine is Issue 290 of the 7th year. There is an ad for Calgan dental cream on the back cover.

The East

1965 Chinese Calendar from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

• CA CUMB CUMB_991.025.004
• Item
• 1965

This is a 1965 calendar from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

2 Bills with Serial Numbers

• CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.273
• Item

The first bill’s serial number is: #014836. The second bill’s serial number is: #014837.

2 Brown Chinese Books

• CA CUMB CUMB_2007.027.028
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2 Envelopes and 1 Letter from Hong Kong to Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.025.002
• Item
• 1930-05

Envelope (B) is from Hong Kong and addressed to Hwang Je-Syen from Hwang Ren-II; letter (A) stating that the sender received money from Je-Syen and that “Your family is fine, so don’t worry about it.”; envelope C is addressed to “Sing Shun & C...

Wing Shing

2 Envelopes and 2 letters to Foo Yuen Co., Hwang Je-Syen and Hwang Pal-Gwang

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.020.024
• Item
• 1929-08-06

A: envelope is from Hong On Tai Jan Co. Sam Hop Toy Sun, in Canton China; it is addressed to Foo Yuen Co. in Cumberland B.C. B: envelope is addressed to Hwang Je-Syen in Cumberland B.C. from his Mother; C: letter is to Hwang Je-Syen from his Mothe...

Hong On Tai Jan Co.

2 Wood Carvings from Quesnel Forks B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_986.010.044
• Item

This item originated in Quesnel Forks B.C. Its use is unknown.

20 Dominoes

• CA CUMB CUMB_983.117.012--.031
• Item