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 made in China for $500.00. Dr. Robert Lawrence was the first doctor in the Cumberland area and he was also the treasurer of the original hospital board. Dr. Lawrence served the Cumberland miners from 1890-1900.
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 Mother mentioning Jang-Li (full translation available); D: letter is a fee statement from Lu-Fong Co. to Hwang Pal-Gwang. Date: August 6, 1929; Photographed: 982.020.024 C (letter); (Translated by: Sen-Shou Lin June, 4th, 1988).
The envelope was sent from Canton, China to Cumberland B.C.;the envelope has writing on the inside; the letter is not yet translated; Photographed: 2007.027.033 B (letter).
Embroidered with the name “Shin Ae Won” and the image of a girl collecting items in a basket. Given as a gift from China to Charles Lawrence as an appreciation for his financial donation.
This table runner was a gift of appreciation from China to Charles Lawrence of Cumberland B.C. for his donation of money. It reads: "Chin Ju Shin Ae Won."
Four Chinese women, the two younger women standing on either side of the two older ones, who are seated, in front of a brick wall, whick has a light coloured cloth directly behind them. They are wearing Chinese outfits and the women seated to the right appears to be holding a feather fan. The two younger women are each holding an unbrella. The older woman on the left appears to have had her feet bound.
Four Chinese women, the two younger women standing on either side of the two older ones, who are seated, in front of a brick wall, whick has a light coloured cloth directly behind them. They are wearing Chinese outfits and the women seated to the right appears to be holding a feather fan. The two younger women are each holding an unbrella. The older woman on the left appears to have had her feet bound.
Four Chinese women, the two younger women standing on either side of the two older ones, who are seated, in front of a brick wall, whick has a light coloured cloth directly behind them. They are wearing Chinese outfits and the women seated to the right appears to be holding a feather fan. The two younger women are each holding an unbrella. The older woman on the left appears to have had her feet bound.
The back side of this box shows an image a Ginseng plant and a man cooking; one side is an English description of the extract and the other is in Chinese characters; the side description also reads: “Manufactured by Bow Woo Tong, 433 Honan Road, Shanghai, China.
This item is a New Year greeting card from Mr. Hwang Li-Yen and Mrs. Whang Mai-Syen; the card reads “Hong On Tai Jan Som Hop Toy Sun, Canton, China.” ; the alternate side reads “Hong Tai Inn, Canton, China.”
The Pamphlet includes daily rules and guides to good Christian living; written by J. R. Jaffray and published by Preaching Bookstore, Ujo City, Gwangsi Province, China. A full translation of this pamphlet is available.
The box for the black Mahjong set and is very rare. Included with this set is a set of standard Mahjong rules; ; Set originally had 280 pieces – 2 are missing: #6 wheel tile and #9 character tile; Tiles are concave, black bamboo wood. The box has "made in China" printed on it.
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 made in China for $500.00. Dr. Robert Lawrence was the first doctor in the Cumberland area and he was also the treasurer of the original hospital board. Dr. Lawrence served the Cumberland miners from 1890-1900.
