- CA NWM_ NWM_IH1980.30.4
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This wooden address plate measures 8 by 33 cm. The numbers "824" are cut vertically into the wood and painted yellow. There are two nail holes, one on either end.
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- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2006.181.15
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Short-sleeved green dress with high band collar. The armpit-to-neck slash opening has snap closures. The donor's father came to Victoria around 1917, while his wife and children remained in China. He later moved to New Westminster, then Vancouver. As a result of the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act, he was not able to bring his family to Canada.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2006.181.7
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Large shears measuring 32 cm long (with a 14-cm cutting edge). The knuckle padding is sewn on. The donor's father came to Victoria around 1917, while his wife and children remained in China. He later moved to New Westminster, then Vancouver. As a result of the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act, he was not able to bring his family to Canada.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH1980.30.13A-B
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The paper box reads 國音方字圖解 and is filled with square flashcards. The falshcards show the character on one side with the Bopomofo or Zhuyin method of transcription on the right of each character, along with a description below each character. The reverse of each card shows an illustration of the word.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH1980.30.5.1-3
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Rusted metal numbers "825." Each number has four small holes in the metal for affixing the number. The number is probably from an adjoining building by the Chinese Benevolent Association building at 824 Agnes Street. This latter location was formerly the Chinese Hospital, built in 1904, and later converted into the Chinese Benevolent Society building. When the society disbanded in 1980, it donated the site to the City in thanks for the many years of its support through its tax free status.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2006.181.4A-B
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Ginseng Drops metal tin. The donor's father came to Victoria around 1917, while his wife and children remained in China. He later moved to New Westminster, then Vancouver. As a result of the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act, he was not able to bring his family to Canada.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2006.181.1
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Black wood abacus. A section of the right edge is missing at the back, allowing the panel to slide. Used by the donor's father at his store.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IHX1987.744.1A-B
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This little box has an illustration with cross-hatching on top. Appears to be a stylized landscape in portrait format.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2006.181.14
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Brown silk, padded jacket with toggle detail closures. The label reads: "Double Horse / Made in China / Pure silk M." The donor's father came to Victoria around 1917, while his wife and children remained in China. He later moved to New Westminster, then Vancouver. As a result of the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act, he was not able to bring his family to Canada.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2012.20.1A-F
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Treadle sewing machine. It is a Singer Manufacturing Co. one, serial number G-3864 (indicating it is from 1914). Used by the Law family of New Westminster. The components are: (.1A) sewing machine, drop head. Has a red fabric band attached to the head to act as a pin cushion; (.1B) drawer, from the bottom left; (.1C) drawer, from the top left; (.1D) drawer, from the middle (drawer slides are damaged and almost dethatched; (.1E) drawer, from the top right; and (.1F) drawer, from the bottom right. The contents of the drawers have been boxed en masse; see the point numbers for boxes from specific drawers.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2012.20.8A-G
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These appear to be double-point knitting needles in a case. The items are: .8A-case, .8B-case end; .8C-F Four 8.75 inch long double point knitting needles (?); and .8G- a 8.75 thicker gauge aluminum double point knitting needles. Found inside IH2012.20.1A, a sewing machine drawer (from the donation of a sewing machine, IH2012.20.2a-b). From a Chinese-Canadian family.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2015.19.1
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Tabletop gramophone owned by donor's father, Chong Hee, who went by Johnny when running the family store in New Westminster (his name was transcribed as Cheung). He was born in 1905, opened a Columbia Street store, another at Sixth and Carnarvon, then Yee Bros, and the Chong Hee Market.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2006.39.1
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Metal piece, made of brass or bronze. It is very small and likely from a necklace. Located at 822 Carnarvon Street, possibly from New Westminster's Chinatown.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2006.39.2
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Wood handle from a toothbrush. The bristles are missing and the head is broken. Located at 822 Carnarvon Street, possibly an item from New Westminster's Chinatown.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2006.39.3
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Small glass medicine bottle with broken neck. Located at 822 Carnarvon Street, possibly a New Westminster Chinatown item.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH1988.87.51
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Bowl fragment. It is blue on grey and has a blue back, Chinese style.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2012.20.4
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Contents of sewing machine (IH2012.20.2a-b) which was found of IH2012.20.1b, a sewing machine drawer. Consists of a variety of unused buttons and toggles mounted on card. From a Chinese-Canadian family.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2009.384.1
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Hardcover book titled "Chinese Birthday, Wedding, Funeral and Other Customs" by Mrs. J. G. Cormack, La Librairie Francaise, Peking & Tientsin. Printed by The Commercial Press, Peking Branch Works. 1923. 209 pages. Blue cover with title in gold on spine and Chinese characters (writing) on front and a Chinese symbol on back.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2009.1044.13
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Tiger Whiskey pot. This is green pottery from the 1890-1910 period. Found in the soil beneath the Burr (Columbia) Theatre.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2009.1044.22
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Spoon porcelain fragment. Found in the soil beneath the Burr (Columbia) Theatre.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH1979.41.13
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Wood desk with dark finish, four legs and a small top. It is probably from Chinese Benevolent Association's school.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH2012.20.6
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Contents of IH2012.20.1C, a sewing machine drawer (from the donation of a sewing machine, IH2012.20.2a-b). Consists of a variety of salvaged and incomplete fabric pieces. From a Chinese-Canadian family.
- CA NWM_ NWM_IH1979.41.12
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Wood desk with dark finish, four legs and a small top. It is probably from Chinese Benevolent Association's school.
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