Collection of Small Opium Bottles from Mine Site in Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_2015.013.002.A-G
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These bottles were recovered from an old mining site in Cumberland B.C. They were in the ground under a foot of mud. It is believed that these bottles contained opium for Chinese miners. Note the presentation of the corks. Some of the bottles of c...

Dalphne Joyce Mulholland

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

Letter and Envelope Addressed to Foo Yuen Co. Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.020.047
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• 1930-12-21

A: envelope is addressed to Foo Yuen Co. from Nanaimo B.C.; Photographed: 982.020.047 B (letter). Date: Dec, 21,1930.

Dong Hai

Pocket Watch Owned by Jumbo (Hor Sue Mah) of Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.

• CA CUMB CUMB_2011.090.001
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Jumbo

Royal Bank Deposit Form

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.020.076
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This deposit form from the Royal Bank has writing on the back.

Royal Bank

Royal Bank Deposit Slip

• CA CUMB CUMB_982.020.050
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• 1928-10-06

This is a deposit slip from the Royal Bank with Chinese notes on the back. There is also an accounting report attached to the letter which was likely written to an absent partner.

Royal Bank