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.
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1897 Chinese Bible from Church in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
This bible is from the Church that once stood in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
1941 Financial Report for the Chinese Free Masons.
Chinese Free Masons
Translated it reads: "whatever you do please give others a chance then the world will be a happy place."
Calligraphy Scroll by Artist Dai Hong Tzu
The set commemorates the romance between 2 lovers, it was Likely given as a wedding gift.
Dai Hong Tzu
Calligraphy Scroll Commemorating Romance Between Two Lovers by Artist Dai Hong Tzu
This set commemorates the romance between 2 lovers; it was likely given as a wedding gift.
Dai Hong Tzu
Calligraphy Scroll Commemorating Romance Between Two Lovers by Artist Dai Hong Tzu
This set commemorates the romance between 2 lovers; it was likely given as a wedding gift
Dai Hong Tzu
Calligraphy Scroll for a New Business by Artist Lu Wei Qing
This scroll would hang on the right side of a doorway; it was created as a celebration for the opening of a new business and was meant to bring good luck.
Lu Wei Oing
Calligraphy Scroll for a New Business by Artist Lu Wei Qing
This scroll would be hung on the right side of a doorway; it was created as a celebration for the opening of a new business and was meant to bring good luck.
Lu Wei Qing
Calligraphy Scroll for a New Business, Commissioned by Man Li
This scroll was commissioned by Man Li.
Man Li
Calligraphy Scroll for a New Business, Commissioned by Man Li
The scroll was commissioned by Man Li.
Man Li
The poem translates to: "always be kind and hospitable. It lays a good foundation for your heirs in the future."
Chinese bible from Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. by Mr. Low C. Yin
This bible was used in the Presbyterian Church in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. in 1906 by Mr. Low C. Yin.; 1906 or 1895
Mr. Low C. Yin
Chinese Book of Shares from Chee Kung Tong Chinese Free Masons in Cumberland B.C.
A book of building shares that is stamped “Chee Kung Tong Chinese Free Mason Po Box 279 Cumberland B.C.” it also states that the profits were sent to the KMT Party. This book was found in an old Chinatown building that once stood in Cumberland, B.C.
Chee Kung Tong Chinese Free Mason
Chinese Book Used in the School in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
This book was once used in a school in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Chinese Book Used in the School in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
This book was once used in a school in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Chinese Calligraphy Scroll Depicting Scene from “Shui Hu Zhuan”
The scene is translated water margin. “Shui Hu Zhuan” is considered to be one of the 4 great novels of Chinese literature; the men depicted are members of the 108 stars of destiny, the main characters of the novel.
Chinese Ceremonial Paper Money
This ceremonial money was used in funeral processions and graveside ceremonies.
Chinese Nationalist League Letter on the Leagues Letterhead.
This is an informational booklet for members of the Nationalist Movement. It contains vows for members and instructions for Chiang Kai Shek, as well as a message from Dr. Sun Yat Sen.
Chinese Nationalist League
Chinese Record "Over the Line: GWO"
Chinese Record “Over the line: GWO Jl-l Below: “We usually have new recorders speakers etc… we like customers to come to our store and shop at -----“
Drawing by Dave Deans, of Chinese Gentleman Walking with Two Canes in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
This drawing is titled "Cumberland Legacy" ; it is of one of the last few residents of Chinatown in Cumberland B.C.
Dave Deans
Embroidered Symbol of the Dart Coon Club by Mrs. Mah
Bead embroidered symbol of the Dart Coon Club. It was presented in 1932 on the 5th anniversary of the club by Mah Lip Sui and his wife Lily (sir name Ho Yuet Hing). The work was specially made by Mrs. Mah for the anniversary.
Mrs Mah
Framed Congratulatory Citation from the Chinese Masonic Lodge in Cumberland B.C.
The citation is from the Chinese Masonic Lodge in Cumberland B.C. It was from the Port Alberni club members congratulating Cumberland’s club members on a club project completed in Cumberland B.C’s Chinatown.
Chinese Masonic Lodge
Framed Painting of Jumbo's Cabin
Jumbo's Cabin is the last remaining structure from Cumberland B.C's Chinatown, it has been moved from its original location.