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RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00581
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

White porcelain tea pot decorated with Chinese characters and illustrations of a lion and other creatures. Case for tea pot is hexogonal and made of fabric embroidered with flowers.

Coin sword

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00582
Item
[ca. 18-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Sword made out of coins from the era of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1796). Coin swords are considered to ward off evil, and bring good luck.

Medicine bottle

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00584
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Brown glazed ceramic bottle, most likley intended for medicine such as medicinal wine. Embossed with Chinese characters.

Medicinal jars

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00585
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Two brown glazed jars used to hold pills. Both jars have the same label with Chinese characters. One is open, and the other is sealed with pills inside.

Dr. Wei Lan's Kidney and Debility Pills

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00586
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Sealed cylindrical container of Dr. Wei Lan's Kidney and Debility Pills. Most of writing on container is in Chinese characters.

Pill vial

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00587
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Small cylindrical container containing pink pills. Label is written in Chinese characters.

Pill box

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00588
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Small box sealed in paper with Chinese characters on it. Box has pills inside.

Medicinal jar

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00590
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Cylindrical container sealed in paper with Chinese characters on it. Jar has pills inside.

Yan Ying pills

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00591
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Rectangular box labeled with Chinese characters. Within are two large, yellow, waxy pills. Each pill is embossed with Chinese characters.

Wing Hon Dispensary bottle

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00593
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Glass bottle filled with small pills. Label features Chinese characters. Imprint on bottle reads "Wing Hon Dispensary/Canton China"

Medicinal wine jug

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00594
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Brown glazed earthenware jug that most likely originally held medicinal wine. No markings.

Cross Balm oil

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00596
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

10 vials of Cross Balm Oil. The vials are in boxes with instructions on paper wrapped around the vial. These vials were distributed in Vancouver by Gim Lee Yuen Ltd., located at 75-77 Pender St.

Po Sum On oil

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00597
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

21 vials of Po Sum On oil. The vials are in boxes with instructions on paper wrapped around the vial. These vials were distributed in Vancouver by Gim Lee Yuen Ltd., located at 75-77 Pender St.

Eucalyptus oil

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00598
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

3 vials of eucalyptus oil. The vials are in boxes which are fragile and damaged. These vials were distributed in Vancouver by Gim Lee Yuen Ltd., located at 75-77 Pender St.

Yohimbin capsules

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00599
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Two boxes labeled "Yohimbin." Inside are vials wrapped in wax paper, with pills or some sort of medicine within.

Medicinal vial

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00600
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Small glass vial with a cork stopper. Label has Chinese characters on it. Inside vial is a residue of a pink powder.

Hung Fa oil

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00601
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

One vial of Hung Fa Oil in a box wrapped in paper instructions. Also known as "red flower" oil

Calligraphy brushes

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00603
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Eight narrow pointed brushes and two larger brushes used to create Chinese calligraphy.

Calligraphy ink stone

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00604
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Ink stone used to create ink for calligraphy by mixing black ink stick and water. Ink stone is in a wooden case and stone is decorated with floral design.

Calligraphy ink stick

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00605
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Black ink stick with gold characters for the ink maker's name

Calligraphy paper

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00606
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Calligraphy paper (Rice paper used to create calligraphy) and paperweight

Calligraphy brush holder and stand

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00607
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Porcelain calligraphy brush holder decorated with Chinese characters and an image of a man on a horse. Brush container stands on a ornate wooden base.

Stamps

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00608
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Three Chinese character stamps carved from stone. Size varies.

[Container of ink for seals]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00609
Item
[ca 19-?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Porcelain container decorated with flowers which contains red ink of a tacky consistancy used with Chinese character stamps. Bottom of vessel is stamped, and a label is adhered to the inside of the container.

[C.P.R. Signal Hand Lantern]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00613
Item
[1910?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Metal lantern painted red with metal cage around blue glass globe.

E.T. Wright & Company

[C.P.R Switch Lamp]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00614
Item
[between 1920 and 1929?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Stationary metal lamp with four orange glass lenses.

Hiram L. Piper Company

[Railroad wrench]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00615
Item
[1900?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Long wrench used on trains and train lines.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

[C.P.R. Fireman's Axe]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00617
Item
[1900?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

[Railroad Spike Maul]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00618
Item
[1900?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Spike maul used to drive in railroad spikes.

[C.P.R. oil can]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00619
Item
[between 1930 and 1939?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Oil can has a short, straight spout.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

[C.P.R. oil can]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00620
Item
[between 1890 and 1899?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Oil can has a long, sender spout and a chain attached to the handle.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

[C.P.R. oil can]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00621
Item
[between 1890 and 1899?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Oil can has a short spout and cork stopper attached with a chain.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

[C.P.R. oil can]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00622
Item
[between 1890 and 1899?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Oil can has a curved spout and lid attached by a chain.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

[C.P.R. Train order lamp]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00623
Item
[ca. 1920]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Swinging metal lamp with one blue lens.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Ka1 model locomotive

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00624
Item
[between 1930 and 1939?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

To-scale model of the Ka1 class locomotive which ran through Saskatchewan in the early to mid-20th century.

Bryson, James

[C.P.R. Switch Lamp]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00625
Item
[between 1920 and 1929?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Stationary railroad switch lamp with one blue glass lens.

Hiram L. Piper Company

CP Air System Pass

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00626
Item
[1980?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

A card made of silver presented to John C. Gilmer, President and CEO of CP Air from 1965 to 1976and Director from 1960 to 1980.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

First Excursion Trip of the New Steam Ship Princess Victoria

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00627
Item
1903-08-22

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

A souvenir ribbon in honour of the first trip.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

[S.S. Empress of Britain Spoon]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00628
Item
[between 1950 and 1959?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

A silver spoon with a decorative logo for the ship on the handle. Believed to be gathered on a Canadian Pacific Tour in 1959. See also CC-TX-272-2-1 to CC-TX-272-11-11 for other items gathered on the same trip.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

[Facecloths]

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00629
Item
[between 1950 and 1959?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Nine facecloths "Compliments of British Columbia Coast Steamships", still in plastic packages, and one opened.

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Goldpan

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00630
Item
[1900?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Gold pan used for panning in British Columbia around 1900, shown with gold flakes riding on a trail of black sand or magnetite, and gold quartz nuggets from the Fraser River.

[Unknown] (Authorized heading)

Badge

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00631
Item
[not before 1930]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Badges issued for purchase of 'relief of China' bonds

Political Activities of the Chinese

Badge

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00632
Item
[193-]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Badges issued for purchase of 'relief of China' bonds

Political Activities of the Chinese

Pai Gow set

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00633
Item
[1900?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Beech box containing a bone and ebony Pai Gow set, a gambling game

[Unknown] (Authorized heading)

Mah Jongg set

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00634
Item
[between 1920 and 1929?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Wooden chest containing a set of bone Mah Jongg pieces

[Unknown] (Authorized heading)

Fan Tan set

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00635
Item
[1900?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Set of Fan Tan game pieces including glass buttons, dealer's brass cup and counting wand, from Cumberland, BC

[Unknown] (Authorized heading)

Opium pipe

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00636
Item
[1900?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Opium pipe retrieved by Dr. W.B. Chung from the cellar of a Pender Street store

[Unknown] (Authorized heading)

Opium box

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00637
Item
[1900?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Metal box of imported opium (now empty) retrieved by Dr. W.B. Chung from the cellar of a Pender Street store

[Unknown] (Authorized heading)

Opium lamp

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00638
Item
[1900?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Metal and glass opium lamp. Retrieved by Dr. W.B. Chung from the cellar of a Pender Street store

[Unknown] (Authorized heading)

Opium scales

RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00639
Item
[1900?]

Part of Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung collection

Set of scales used for measuring small quantities of opium, consisting of a rod of bone or ivory, a weight and a small metal bowl in which the opium was placed. Retrieved by Dr. W.B. Chung from the cellar of a Pender Street store

[Unknown] (Authorized heading)

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