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4 Small Empty Pill Boxes with Instructions
A: is an oil for headaches, stomach-ache, cold, vomiting.
None of the items are translated; the business card reads: ''Mah In Luen.''; Photographed: All.
The Chinese Voice Newspaper with Article Urging Chinese to Return to Hong Kong
The headline of this newspaper urges Chinese people to return to Hong Kong because of the Soviets.
The Chinese Voice
The Chinese Voice Newspaper with Article Regarding Tension Between Taiwan and China
The headline of this article discusses the tension between Taiwan and China.
The Chinese Voice
Bottle of Medicinal Wine Prepared by Wing Lee Wai, Hong Kong Macao; from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
From Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. This bottle once contained 22 ounces of medicinal wine; label reads: “this bottle contains 22 ounces of medicinal wine, prepared by Wing Lee Wai, Hong Kong and Macao. “The embossing on this bottle reads: federal law...
Wing Lee Wai
Product of Hung To Yuen Co. ; The ingredients on the side of the tin read: “flour, sugar, green bean powder, vegetable oil and peanut.” “Manufactured on Kings Road, Hong Kong.”
Hung To Yuen Co.
Post Office Receipt to Wing Yee Chong and a Royal Bank Receipt
A: is a receipt from the post office addressed to Wing Yee Chong, Hong Kong. A Dated:April, 6, 1920; B: is a receipt for $700 from the Royal Bank of Union Bay B.C. to Hong Kong; B Date: Mar, 24, 1920. Photographed: 982.020.028 B (Royal Bank Recei...
Wing Yee Chong
Foreign Money Order Receipt- Soo Hop Co. Hong Kong
This receipt is for a foreign money order of $50.00; Soo Hop Co. Hong Kong; Date: May, 15,1934.
Soo Hop Co.
Foreign Money Order Receipt -Soo Hop Co. Hong Kong
This receipt is for a foreign money order of $100.00; Soo Hop Co. Hong Kong. Date: January, 18, 1937.
Soo Hop Co.
2 Envelopes and 1 Letter from Hong Kong to Cumberland B.C.
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
Textbook titled “From China to Canada: A History of the Chinese Communities in Canada” by authors H. Con, R. Con, G. Johnson, E. Wickberg, and W. Willmott ; the book was printed in 1982 and published by Mcelland and Steward Ltd.
Mcelland and Steward Ltd.
Glass Bottle of "Girl Brand Florida Water"
This bottle is from Kwong Sang Hong ltd.; it was made in Hong Kong. The label reads: "Girl Brand" “Florida Water” , with the image of 2 women, roses, and 2 flags.
Kwong Sang Hong ltd
Metal Tin Produced by Poche Tong Poon Moum
This tin has both Chinese and English writing stating that this product was manufactured by Poche Tong Poon Moum in Hong Kong.
Poche Tong Poon Moum
Glass Bottle Reading “Tien Sau Tong Hong Kong”
There are Chinese characters on the side of this bottle as well as “Tien Sau Tong, Hong Kong.”
Envelope From Hung Fung Wing Kee Store in Cumberland B.C.
The stamp on this envelope reads: “Hung Fung Wing Kee, Imports of Groceries, Fancy Goods, Etc. Box 187, Cumberland B.C. “
Hung Fung Wing Kee
Box with Vial of “Suppositoria of Red Pills”
This box contains “suppositoria of red pills” that were made in Hong Kong; the box has Chinese and English writing. The product was manufactured by: Ho Ming Sing Tong in Hong Kong.
Ming Sing Tong
Box of ''Wing Tai Co.'' Medicine Oil '' Cross Balm''
This box once contained “Wing Tai Co.” medicine oil known as “Cross Balm.” Which was used for cough, headache, rheumatism, sore throat, toothache, neuralgia, gout, lumbago, sciatica, scorpion, asthma, insect bites, stings, cuts, cramps etc…One la...
Wing Tai Co.