Chinese Canadian Artifacts Project

Small Painted Teapot with Floral and Bird Design

CA CUMB 2011.086.002_a_b
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Calligraphy Scroll of Scene From “Shui Hu Zhuan”

CA CUMB CUMB_2000.015.001
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Scene depiction translated in the 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. Hazel Jordan owned hotel in.

Drawing by Dave Deans, of Chinese Gentleman Walking with Two Canes in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2000.020.001
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1968

This drawing is titled "Cumberland Legacy" ; it is of one of the last few residents of Chinatown in Cumberland B.C.

Dave Deans

Porcelain Bowl with Floral Pattern from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2001.021.002
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Found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. in 1966-1968

Bowl with Floral and Bird Design, From Chinatown, Cumberland, B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2001.022.001
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[ca. 193-]

Found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. in the 1930's.

Brass Tray for Scale

CA CUMB CUMB_2001.054.001
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This item is a tray for a Chinese Scale.

Iron Scale Weight

CA CUMB CUMB_2001.054.002
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This item is a Chinese scale weight.

Wooden Scale Balance Stick

CA CUMB CUMB_2001.054.003
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Jumbo ( Hor Sue Mah) at His Cabin in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2001.077.007
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[ca.196-]

Jumbo (aka Hor Sue Mah) at his cabin in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. The photo shows smoke coming out of his chimney through the cabin window.

House with Porch and Ladder in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2001.077.008
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Photo shows a house with a porch and ladder located in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Ray Dawson on a Boat at Comox Lake, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2001.077.009
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The person identified in this photo is Ray Dawson. The photo was taken at Comox Lake, Cumberland B.C.

Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. Showing Chow Lee Company and Early Model Cars

CA CUMB CUMB_2002.004.001
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[Between 191- and 192-]

This photo shows a street view of Chinatown in Cumberland B.C. The building on the right is Chow Lee Company and there are two early model cars on the left.

Coiled Teapot Basket

CA CUMB CUMB_2002.005.001
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From Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Porcelain Tea Pot with Floral and Bird Pattern

CA CUMB CUMB_2002.005.002
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From Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Jumbo (Hor Sue Mah) Sitting in Front of His Cabin in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2002.013.001
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Person identified in photo is Jumbo (aka Hor Sue Mah) sitting in a chair in front of his cabin in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

Bowl from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

CA CUMB CUMB_2004.002.001
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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.

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