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Hell Bank Notes -Ceremonial Monies
These paper monies are called “Hell Bank Notes,” and amount to $50,000,000 each- only to be used in Hell . Ceremonial monies of this kind are still in use today. Photograph shows front and back.
The writing on this label reads: “Tiger Trademark, Registered Tjap Harimau” and “Eng Aun Tong, Tjap Harimau, Tiger Balm, Matjam.”
Eng Aun Tong
Chinese Book from The Republican Series, Ethical Readers
The Republican Series, Ethical Readers
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 -----“
Wall Hanging Calendar from "Leung's Grocery Ltd."
This is a wallhanging from a Leung Grocery Ltd. calendar. The wall-hanging is a painted scene of a cottage by a lake or river, with ducks flying by. It is set in a cardboard frame.
Leung Grocery Ltd.
Chinese Bible from The Christian Literature Society for China
“Wlan Kwoh Kung Pao: A review of the times, new series by Rev. D Macgillivary, acting editor.” Published by: The Christian Literature Society for China (formerly Society for the Diffusion of Christian and General Knowledge Among the Chinese.” Prin...
Rev. D. Macgillivary
Envelope with Seal for Medicinal Herbs
This envelope was likely used to hold medicinal herbs.
The poem translates to: "always be kind and hospitable. It lays a good foundation for your heirs in the future."
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
The scroll was commissioned by Man Li.
Man Li
This issue of Sing Tao Daily ( Chinese language newspaper, Vancouver B.C.) dated June, 18,2015; includes an article by James Fung (Assignment Editor) regarding MLA Teresa Wat’s (Canada International Trade and Multiculturalism) visit to Cumberlan...
Sing Tao Daily
Pak Moy Kwai Medicinal Tonic Bottle
This bottle once contained medicinal wine. The front of the bottle is embossed with “Federal Law Forbids Sale of Re-Use of This Bottle.” There are 2 labels on the right side; the first label reads: “This bottle contains 26.6 ounces, medicinal win...
Wing Lee Wai
Vial Bottle from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
This bottle was found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
This item was found in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
A marking on the bottom of the cup reads: “YUA, Wood & Sons ltd. encl A. O, R N.5.3.8.”
Wood & Sons Ltd.
Personal Seal/ Chop of Jumbo (Hor Sue Mah)
This was Jumbo’s (Hor Sue Mah) personal seal; there is a carved lion on the top and the mahogany base was made by Bill Johnstone. Jumbo gave this seal to Bill Johnstone just before he left Chinatown in Cumberland B.C. Jumbo was the last Chinese re...
Jumbo
This spoon is from Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.