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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
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
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
Large Soup Bowl with Floral and Fruit Patterns
Embroidered Table Runner from Jumbo's Cabin
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
Rubbing of a Chinese Headstone
This headstone rubbing was taken from paint on a 4x4 piece of rice paper on wood.
Booklet of The Nationalist League Policy
This booklet contains the policy of The Nationalist League; full translation available (Translated by: Sen-Shou Lin June, 4th, 1988)
The Nationalist League
New Year Greeting Card from Canton China
This item is a New Year greeting card from Mr. Hwang Li-Yen and Mrs. Whang Mai-Syen; the card reads “Hong On Tai Jan Som Hop Toy Sun, Canton, China.” ; the alternate side reads “Hong Tai Inn, Canton, China.”
Whang Mai-Syen
Fee Statement from the Lu-Fong Co. to Hwang Pal-Gwang
Fee statement from Lu-Fong Co. to Hwang Pal-Gwang; (Translated by: Sen-Shou Lin June, 4th, 1988).
Chinese Christmas Card from The Mah Society
This card is from The Mah Society; it reads: “Happy New Year, Bow from the Member of the North America Mah Society Headquarters.”
The Mah Society
Pamphlet on ''Daily Rules for Christians'' by R.A. Jaffray
The Pamphlet includes daily rules and guides to good Christian living; written by J. R. Jaffray and published by Preaching Bookstore, Ujo City, Gwangsi Province, China. A full translation of this pamphlet is available.
R.A. Jaffray
Sketch of a Chinatown Building in Cumberland B.C. By: B. Radford
This building once stood in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C. The remains of Cumberland's Chinatown were torn down in 1968.
B. Rabford
Watercolor Painting of the Chinese Masonic Hall, Cumberland B.C. by Ivy Chapman
The building in this painting is the Chinese Masonic Hall, that once stood in Chinatown, Cumberland B.C.
Ivy Chapman