Chinese Canadian Artifacts Project

Vial Bottle from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2004.002.006
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This bottle was found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Glass Vial Bottle

CA CUMB CUMB_2004.002.007
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This item was found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Small Glass Bottle Found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2004.002.008
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Found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Dressing Gown with Dragons, Purchased in Chinatown, Vancouver B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2005.026.002
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1927

This gown was purchased at a Chinese tailor shop in Chinatown, Vancouver B.C. as a gift for Sally Hazelton's mother; Sally’s children used this gown to play “dress up.”

Sally Hazelton

Beanie Owned by Hor Sue Mah ''Jumbo'' of Jumbo's Cabin in Chinatown Cumberland

CA CUMB CUMB_2005.037.001
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This beanie was owned by Hor Sue Mah or “jumbo” of Cumberland's Chinatown. The beanie was found inside his cabin ("Jumbo's Cabin") in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Jumbo

Embroidered Table Runner from Jumbo's Cabin

CA CUMB CUMB_2005.038.001
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This item is from Jumbo’s Cabin in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. Jumbo (Hor Sue Mah) was one of the last residents of Cumberland’s Chinatown; his cabin is the last remaining structure.

Jumbo

Brass Abacus

CA CUMB CUMB_2006.010.001
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This abacus is made completely of brass; it could be a child's abacus due to its size.

Black and White Chinese Funeral March with Band, Hearse, and Cars on Main Street (Dusnmuir), Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2006.023.001
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[Between 192- and 193-]

Photo shows a Chinese Funeral March with a hearse, band, and cars proceeding down Main Street (Dunsmuir) Cumberland B.C.

Kishimoto Farm on Royston Road, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2006.023.002
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[Between 1900 and 1910]

The location shown in this photo is Kishimoto Farm on Royston Road in Cumberland B.C. The image shows a large triangular barn and a man with horses in front of it.

Street View of Old Shacks and Greenery in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2006.023.003
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[ca. 196- -197-]

The print shows two color photos of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. A: view of a road with shacks and lush greenery lining the street. B: view from behind the old shacks and greenery.

Exterior of Jumbo’s Cabin (Cumberland B.C.) in Poor Condition

CA CUMB CUMB_2006.024.001
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[before 1984]

These photos show the exterior of Jumbo’s Cabin in Cumberland B.C. just off the road, in poor condition.

Photographer: David Kydd.

Small Glass Opium Bottle

CA CUMB CUMB_2007.010.001
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Small Glass Opium Bottle

CA CUMB CUMB_2007.010.002
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Small Glass Opium Bottle

CA CUMB CUMB_2007.010.003
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Small Glass Opium Bottle

CA CUMB CUMB_2007.010.004
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This bottle has Chinese characters on the bottom.

Straw Hat

CA CUMB CUMB_2007.013.001
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Used for working in fields.

Brass Ladle

CA CUMB CUMB_2007.013.002
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Cooking Utensil

CA CUMB CUMB_2007.013.003
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Used to extract items from hot liquid or grease. "Cumberland" is written on the back of the handle.

Wafoun (Brokenback) in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2007.014.001
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1967

Person identified in photo is Wafoun (aka ''Brokenback'') of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

“The Works of Menicus,” “The Great Learning,” and “Confucian Analects” Book Signed by Various People

CA CUMB CUMB_2007.024.001
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1901-1911

This book is in English as well as Chinese; it is signed by various people between 1901-1911; the names and signatures read: Chow Wing Yick 1911, David Chow, David W. Chow 645 Main St. Cumberland B.C., Mrs. B.W. Chow 1911, Cumberland B.C., as well...

Chow