package
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact35762
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.572
- Description
- A package of rheumatism plasters, wrapped in yellow-coloured wax/cellophane paper; square yellow paper label is attached to the front; label is printed in red, with a circle in the middle containing a photo of a man and Chinese characters. Contains 12 smaller packages.. Artifact is first from the left in photograph.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Chemical T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Label contains characters that are literally translated to: "Gu Jing Kao Rén Táng Gào Yào Háng", the name of a medicine shop; "surname Ai"; "reeds"; "wind"; "wet"; "ointment/paste"; "medicine"; the name of the Chinese doctor, "Lin Zé Liáng" who supervised the making of this product; and " to please recognize the portrait.", which is generally like a trademark, so people do not get the wrong product. When adjusted for English comprehension, product is "Gu Jing Kao Rén Táng Gào Yào Háng Plaster for rheumatism", as per the label. It is used externally as a plaster to treat: rheumatism, muscle paralysis, kidney deficiency and back pain, swollen joints, joint pain, soft bones and muscle atrophy, phlegm syndrome due to wind, and tuberculosis of knee joints. On the sides of the package is a mention of the shop location and some advertising, such as "stop pain fast like lightening." It is difficult of make out a full description as some Chinese characters are cut-off or hidden.
- Measurements
- 12cm height x 8cm width x 3 cm depth