- RBSC-ARC-1679-CC-AR-00582
- Item
- [ca. 18-?]
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.
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.
Brown glazed ceramic bottle, most likley intended for medicine such as medicinal wine. Embossed with Chinese characters.
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
Sealed cylindrical container of Dr. Wei Lan's Kidney and Debility Pills. Most of writing on container is in Chinese characters.
Small cylindrical container containing pink pills. Label is written in Chinese characters.
Small box sealed in paper with Chinese characters on it. Box has pills inside.
Cylindrical container sealed in paper with Chinese characters on it. Jar has pills inside.
Rectangular box labeled with Chinese characters. Within are two large, yellow, waxy pills. Each pill is embossed with Chinese characters.
Glass bottle filled with small pills. Label features Chinese characters. Imprint on bottle reads "Wing Hon Dispensary/Canton China"
Brown glazed earthenware jug that most likely originally held medicinal wine. No markings.
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.
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.
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.
Two boxes labeled "Yohimbin." Inside are vials wrapped in wax paper, with pills or some sort of medicine within.
Small glass vial with a cork stopper. Label has Chinese characters on it. Inside vial is a residue of a pink powder.
One vial of Hung Fa Oil in a box wrapped in paper instructions. Also known as "red flower" oil
Eight narrow pointed brushes and two larger brushes used to create Chinese calligraphy.
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.
Black ink stick with gold characters for the ink maker's name
Calligraphy paper (Rice paper used to create calligraphy) and paperweight
Calligraphy brush holder and stand
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.
Three Chinese character stamps carved from stone. Size varies.
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.
Metal lantern painted red with metal cage around blue glass globe.
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Stationary metal lamp with four orange glass lenses.
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Long wrench used on trains and train lines.
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Spike maul used to drive in railroad spikes.
Oil can has a short, straight spout.
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Oil can has a long, sender spout and a chain attached to the handle.
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Oil can has a short spout and cork stopper attached with a chain.
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Oil can has a curved spout and lid attached by a chain.
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Swinging metal lamp with one blue lens.
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To-scale model of the Ka1 class locomotive which ran through Saskatchewan in the early to mid-20th century.
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Stationary railroad switch lamp with one blue glass lens.
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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.
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First Excursion Trip of the New Steam Ship Princess Victoria
A souvenir ribbon in honour of the first trip.
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[S.S. Empress of Britain Spoon]
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.
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Nine facecloths "Compliments of British Columbia Coast Steamships", still in plastic packages, and one opened.
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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.
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Badges issued for purchase of 'relief of China' bonds
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Badges issued for purchase of 'relief of China' bonds
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Beech box containing a bone and ebony Pai Gow set, a gambling game
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Wooden chest containing a set of bone Mah Jongg pieces
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Set of Fan Tan game pieces including glass buttons, dealer's brass cup and counting wand, from Cumberland, BC
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Opium pipe retrieved by Dr. W.B. Chung from the cellar of a Pender Street store
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Metal box of imported opium (now empty) retrieved by Dr. W.B. Chung from the cellar of a Pender Street store
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Metal and glass opium lamp. Retrieved by Dr. W.B. Chung from the cellar of a Pender Street store
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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
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Wooden container for opium scales painted with a Chinese character
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