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Hong family members at Hong Kong International Airport
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription10577
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1958
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photo of Hong family members taken at the Hong Kong International Airport. They travelled aboard a Canadian Pacific airplane to reunite with their father Chan Kow Hong, who was living in Burnaby. Pauline Hong (front row, right-2) and Sui Ha Hong (back row, right-1).
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpg) : col.
- Scope and Content
- Photo of Hong family members taken at the Hong Kong International Airport. They travelled aboard a Canadian Pacific airplane to reunite with their father Chan Kow Hong, who was living in Burnaby. Pauline Hong (front row, right-2) and Sui Ha Hong (back row, right-1).
- History
- The Hong family run Hop-On Farm on Marine Drive in Burnaby. Many Hong family members worked on the farm including parents Sui Ha Hong and Chan Kow Hong, grandfather Gay Tim Hong, and uncles. The Hong family's great-grandfather was Sui Wing Hong The Hong family had seven children, oldest to youngest: Pauline, Josephine, Catherine, Norine, Gary, Darlene, and Marlene.
- Accession Code
- BV019.10.10
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 1958
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 2000
- Scan Date
- 08-Feb-2019
- Scale
- 96
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Hong Kong apothecary : a visual history of Chinese medicine packaging
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7443
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Author
- Go, Simon, 1967-
- Publication Date
- 2003
- Call Number
- 615.10951 GO
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 9781568983905
- 1568983905
- Call Number
- 615.10951 GO
- Author
- Go, Simon, 1967-
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York
- Publisher
- Princeton Architectural Press
- Publication Date
- 2003
- Physical Description
- 199 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Drugs--Packaging--China--Hong Kong--History
- Medicine, Chinese
- Medicine, Chinese--History
- Materia medica--China--Hong Kong--History
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Immigration department Hong Kong arrival and departure card
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription14790
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [197-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a blank Immigration Department of Hong Kong Arrival and Departure Card.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Material Details
- Text in both English and Chinese
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a blank Immigration Department of Hong Kong Arrival and Departure Card.
- Accession Code
- BV019.6.4
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- [197-]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 29-Sept-2020
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on content of item
- Item is part of a scrapbook album created by Cecil Lee
Images
![Immigration department Hong Kong arrival and departure card, [197-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0006_0004_001.jpg)
box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23865
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.219
- Description
- box, tin, unpainted, with top; pattern of top is red background with gold circles; label is in Chinese characters. Box contains orchid pseudo-bulbs, or Chinese ground orchid (Bletilla Hyacinthina). The bulbs are crushed and mixed with sesame oil, formed into balls, and then sealed inside a wax coating. The product is used to make an emollient for burns.
- 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
- Chinese characters on label literally translate to: "Chan Li Chai" (Medical factory brand), "peaceful", [indistinguishable character] and "pills". Pills manufactured by Chan Li Chai Medical Factory (Hong Kong) Limited. Chan Li Chai was founded by two families Chan and Li in 1600 AD towards the end of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644). This pill is used to regulate menstruation, nourish blood, and reduce stasis. It is used to treat irregular menstruation, infertility, vaginal discharge, various prenatal and postnatal illnesses.
- Measurements
- 7 cm height x 10 cm width x 15 cm length
- Maker
- Chan Li Chai
- Country Made
- China
- Site/City Made
- Hong Kong
Images
box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24048
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.540
- Description
- Box, paper, "Wong Lo Kat Herb Extract"; label is loose All images and Chinese characters are in blue or red ink. Beneath rainbow shaped label are oval framed portraits; one of a bearded man, the other of a plant-like object. Artifact is the 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
- Container
- Marks/Labels
- (Wong Lo Kat) is a brand name. The Chinese characters that follow literally translate as: (cold) (tea) (essence) and can be taken altogether to mean Wong Lo Kat Herbal Tea (or Drink). This product is an herbal tea, made in Hong Kong since 1828. It is used to improve liver & kidney function, cholesterol, blood count, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and mood.
- Measurements
- 5 cm height x 6 cm length x 2 cm width
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
Images
crate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24891
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.1389
- Description
- Wooden tea crate. Ornate black border. Handpainted flowers and fruit surrounding orange painted label. Brown paper label featuring three Chinese characters.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Category
- 04.Tools & Equipment for Materials
- Classification
- Food Processing & Preparation T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Word for word translation of Chinese characters is as follows: river/ plain/ stream/ stone/ rock/ lapis/ ear. Chinese characters reveal the product was manufacturered by a pharmacy called Tai Chang Lian, located in Shanghuan, Hong Kong.
- Measurements
- 26 cm height x 20 cm width x 20 cm length
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46497
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.1
- Description
- Dress, c.1967. Silver and blue floral lame. Ankle length sleeveless sheath dress. The dress is made with one front panel with french darts for shaping, and two panels for the back. There is a metal zipper from the neckline just past the hips at centre back, and a hook and eye at the top. The skirt is flared slightly from the hips to the hem. There is no other shaping, as the dress is the sheath type. The overall pattern of the fabric is large silver flowers and leaves with a lighter silver and blue background. It is lined with light blue rayon. All seams are hidden between the lining and main fabric, except for the serged edges under the zipper.
- Object History
- Worn by Edith Fountain to RCMP ball in Burnaby 1967. See photograph BV004.17.22-.23. Worn with stole BV004.17.3. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "global (logo) / Styled in Paris / MADE IN THE BRITISH CROWN COLONY OF HONG KONG (small)", embroidered onto tag inside dress "Hudson's Bay Company / INCORPORATED 2ND MAY 1670 (small)", embroidered onto tag inside dress "18", smaller tag sewn to HBC tag
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
dress
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46498
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.2
- Description
- Dress, c.1966. Black rayon ribbed novelty fabric. Sleeveless ankle length sheath dress. Decorative bands and bows at the ankle length hem. The neckline is round in the front and V shaped in the back. At the point of the V there is a hook and eye, and beneath this there is a metal zipper that goes just past the hips. The dress is cut in princess lines with some bust shaping, and flares into an A-line skirt. Near the hem, there are four bands that hang off of the skirt; at the centre back, each band has a square bow. The fabric of the dress has black stripes of raised glossy ribs woven into a black matte rayon background. It is lined with black acetate, and all the seams are encased within the seams except for the serged edges beneath the zipper.
- Object History
- Worn by Edith Fountain to RCMP ball in 1966. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "global (logo) / Internationally Styled / MADE IN THE BRITISH (big) CROWN COLONY OF HONG KONG (small) / 20 (in circle)", embroidered onto label inside dress
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Outerwear
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
dressing gown
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91496
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV021.24.2
- Description
- A long beige dressing gown with buttons down the front. The structure and pattern immitate the design of a traditional japanese kimono, as the embroidered design shows several "japanese scenes" including buildings, flora, and small figures.
- Object History
- This robe belonged to Mrs. Edith Fountain, nee Ford, wife of Mr. Edward Fountain.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Clothing - - Dressingwear & Nightwear
- Object Term
- Dressing Gown
- Colour
- Beige
- Measurements
- height: 141 cm width: 48 cm depth: 5.5 cm
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Windsor Area
Images
earthenware bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24290
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.785
- Description
- Bottle, `Tiger Whisky'; earthenware, brown glazed, "Federal Law Forbids Sale or reuse of this Bottle", "Wing Lee Wai Hong Kong"
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Container
- Marks/Labels
- Engraving reads- "Federal Law Forbids Sale or reuse of this Bottle"
- Country Made
- China
- Site/City Made
- Hong Kong
Images
gloves
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46487
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV004.17.16
- Description
- Gloves. Woman's gloves. Green sheer Nylon gloves with shirring along wrist.
- Object History
- c. 1950 or early 1960. Worn by Edith Fountain for church, teas, etc., but not for shopping. Edward and Edith Fountain purchased a home in the Deer Lake area in 1951 at 6661 Russel Avenue, Burnaby. The house was also know as Moorcroft, and was purchased from the builder, Arthur Moore. Edward Fountain was the first City of Burnaby License Inspector in 1949, in 1952 he became the Personnel Director, when he retired in 1970 his position was Assistant Manager. Edward and Edith, who loved to dance, attended many social events, parties and balls due to Edward's positions within the City of Burnaby.
- Marks/Labels
- "100% Nylon Made in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong", on label on inside
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Accessory
- Names
- Fountain, Edith Ford
Images
magazine
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90893
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV019.6.30
- Description
- magazine; quarterly publication in English aimed at providing a forum for information exchange in China and Hong Kong trading; glossy cover; 32 p., black text and photographs on newsprint; bifold with two staples; printed by Food Hing Offset Printing Company Limited; front cover reads: "Business Pleasure" / "Special Issue / 1978 Canton Spring Fair"; photograph on front of small ceramic bowl filled with coins and red carnation standing in centre, bowl is seated on a pedestal, two small carved lion sculptures are seated on either side; bottom of front cover includes an ad for "Seiko" watches; back cover includes ad for "Bulova" watches.
- Object History
- Publication "Business Pleasure", was part of a scrapbook created by Cecil Chue Kan Lee documenting the time he was employed as a Prodcue Buyer for Kelly Douglas and Company Limited and Western Commodities Limited in the 1970s and early 1980s. As a produce buyer for Kelly Douglas, Cecil Lee worked closely with local farmers along Marine Drive and in the Fraser Valley. The Burnaby company was one of the largest food distributors in Canada. In the mid-1970s, Lee was asked to oversee the import of Chinese mandarin oranges into Canada. Until that time, mandarin oranges had come from Japan and were sold in the winter, especially at Christmas. When the Japanese market could no longer keep up with demand, Kelly Douglas looked to China. The company relied on Lee’s cultural knowledge to build this very profitable part of their business.
- Reference
- The first few pages of articles within the publication are available for viewing on Heritage Village. Contact Burnaby Village Museum to view entire published content.
- For other records in this collection see: Business records series of Julie Lee and Cecil Lee family fonds
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Documentary Artifacts - - Other Documents
- Object Term
- Serial
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
- Title
- Business Pleasure
- Publication Date
- 1978
- Subjects
- Documentary Artifacts - Magazines
Images
Documents
package
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24061
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.553
- Description
- Package of plasters for Rheumatism from HK Haw Yan Tong. An abundance of black Chinese characters printed on to the pale yellow face of the package. Ornate border. Features a botanical illustration of two herb-like plants beneath the most prominent text. In the photograph this artifact is the top item in the pile on the left hand side.
- 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", the brand name; "surname Ai"; "reeds"; "wind"; "wet"; "ointment/paste"; "medicine"; "to mainly treat"; "muscles"; "numbness"; "kidney failure"; "pain in the waist"; "joints"; "swollen"; "joints"; "piercing pain"; "tendon"; "bones"; "limp"; "wind"; "phlegm"; and "arthroncus of the knee". 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. Product is produced by "Hong Kong Xiaorentong medicinal plaster company". 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
- 10cm height x 5 cm length x 0.5 cm width
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
Images
package
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24069
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.561
- 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. Object is at the top of the 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
- 10cm height x 5 cm length x 0.5 cm width
- Country Made
- Hong Kong
Images
package
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24072
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.565
- 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 third 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
- 13 cm height x 8 cm width x 2 cm length
- Country Made
- China
- Site/City Made
- Hong Kong
Images
Rooted : Chinese Canadian stories in Burnaby
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7646
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Publication Date
- 2023
- Call Number
- 971.133 ROO
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用语说明
A Note on Terms
Pauline Hong (front row, second from
right) and her mother Hong Sui Ha (back
row, right) at the Hong Kong International
Airport. They travelled aboard a Canadian
Pacific airplane to reunite with Pauline’s
father Hong Chan Kow, who was living in
Burnaby, 1958. BV019.10.10
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Digital Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Digital Resource
- ISBN
- 978-0-9689849-2-5
- Call Number
- 971.133 ROO
- Contributor
- Fong, Denise
- Lemke, Jane
- Codd, Lisa
- Place of Publication
- Burnaby
- Publisher
- City of Burnaby
- Publication Date
- 2023
- Printer
- Metropolitan Fine Printers
- Physical Description
- 203 p. : ill. ; 30.5 cm
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Chinese Canadians--British Columbia--Burnaby--History
- Race discrimination -- Canada
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Agriculture
- Agriculture - Farms
- Persons - Families
- Rights
- Rights - Human Rights
- Social Issues
- Social Issues - Racism
- Notes
- There are two versions of the book: English and Simplified Chinese (left, below) and the other in English and Traditional Chinese (right, below).
- From the late 1800s to the present day, Chinese Canadians have made Burnaby into a more vibrant and livable city. Rooted: Chinese Canadian Stories in Burnaby brings together a collection of diverse stories and photographs from the community, celebrating the legacy and contributions of Burnaby’s Chinese Canadian community spanning over a century. This coffee-table book features oral histories and interviews with descendants of multigenerational family farms, green grocers, corner stores, restaurants, and places of worship. Also included are archival research and community perspectives on anti-Asian racism, community activism, courage, and resilience.
- The publication has been timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Chinese Exclusion Act by the Government of Canada in 1923. This federal legislation followed decades of discriminatory legislation by Canada’s federal, provincial and municipal governments that targeted Chinese Canadians by limiting opportunities to live, work and raise families in Canada. The Chinese Exclusion Act banned almost all migration from China and remained in place until 1947. Publishing this book in 2023 is an effort by the City of Burnaby to recognize the impact of discriminatory legislation on Chinese Canadians in our community, including discriminatory bylaws and practices implemented by Burnaby’s early municipal government.
- Edited by Denise Fong (Lead Researcher), Jane Lemke (Burnaby Village Museum Curator) and Lisa Codd (City of Burnaby Heritage Planner).
Images
Digital Books
Chinese Canadian history in Burnaby resource guide
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7608
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Publication Date
- [2022]
- Call Number
- 971.1 CHI
, the Canadian government introduced
new immigration and multiculturalism policies. A new wave of Chinese
immigration began in the 1960s from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Some
arrived due to political uncertainties in their home countries, while
others wanted to seek better opportunities.
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Paper
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Digital Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Digital Resource
- Accession Code
- BV022.8.1
- Call Number
- 971.1 CHI
- Contributor
- City of Burnaby
- Place of Publication
- Burnaby, BC
- Publisher
- City of Burnaby
- Publication Date
- [2022]
- Physical Description
- 36 p. ; ill. (some col.), maps, ports
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Burnaby (B.C.)--History
- Burnaby (B.C.)--Social Life and Customs
- Chinese Canadians--British Columbia--Burnaby--History
- Chinese--British Columbia--History
- Pharmacy--Canada
- Pharmacy--United States
- Pharmaceutical museums
- Directories
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Object History
- Chinese Canadians have contributed to Burnaby’s growth for over a century. The long and intertwining histories between Chinese Canadians, Indigenous people and other communities have shaped the founding of Burnaby and British Columbia. This resource guide was created because their life experiences and important contributions to Burnaby’s development are not widely known.
Images
Digital Books
bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24132
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.627
- Description
- Ten, brown-paper-wrapped bottles from "A.S. Watson & Co." Each has commercially made brown-paper label with Chinese characters. Yellow label sealing one end of package has company name and company logo of dragon and horse. Individual bottles were originally packaged together in brown paper and tied with string.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store “Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.”, Victoria B.C. Watsons is a member of the A.S. Watson Group, which started as the Canton Dispensary and Soda Water Establishment, founded in 1828 as a small dispensary, with the mission to provide free medical services to the poor people of the Southern Chinese province of Guangdong (also known as Canton). It moved to Hong Kong and re-emerged as the Hong Kong Dispensary from 1 January 1843. The company began trading under the name A.S. Watson & Company in 1871. Now, the A.S. Watson Group (or A.S. Watson or ASW) with headquarter located in Hong Kong, is the world's largest health and beauty retail group, with over 13,900 stores in 24 markets worldwide serving over 28 million customers per week, and over 3 billion customers and members throughout.
- Classification
- Container
- Marks/Labels
- Label contains characters that are literally translated to: "small", "intestine", "air/gas", "medicine", "water", "inguinal (small intestine) or hernia", "is due to the dropping of qi" "resulting in difficulty to walk", "to cure the symptoms", "countries in the western world", "all use", "a common type of hernia treatment used in the western world in the 1950's", "to hold up the qi", "so that the organ does not drop", "can slowly recover", "as for using medication to treat symptoms", "to help it succeed", "those with mild illness/symptoms, the medical solution is sufficient for cure", "for those with more serious symptoms", "combine with external application of the medicine", "in order to apply, soak cotton in the solution", "apply 3-4 times a day without missing a dose", "for the price of a gas clip", "for details please see prescription", "when shopping", "make sure to look for the dragon and pagoda trademark", "you won't be mistaken", "suggested by Watson Pharmaceutical, Hong Kong". When adjusted for English comprehension, product is "Inguinal hernia medicine". This product is a medicinal solution that is used to treat inguinal hernia of the small intestine.
- Measurements
- 14 cm length x 2.5 cm diameter
- Country Made
- China
Images
container
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24173
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.668
- Description
- container; circular, flat, metal tin with lid; white label with red Chinese characters; partial label on side.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C. Watsons is a member of the A.S. Watson Group, which started as the Canton Dispensary and Soda Water Establishment, founded in 1828 as a small dispensary, with the mission to provide free medical services to the poor people of the Southern Chinese province of Guangdong (also known as Canton). It moved to Hong Kong and re-emerged as the Hong Kong Dispensary from 1 January 1843. The company began trading under the name A.S. Watson & Company in 1871. Now, the A.S. Watson Group (or A.S. Watson or ASW) with headquarter located in Hong Kong, is the world's largest health and beauty retail group, with over 13,900 stores in 24 markets worldwide serving over 28 million customers per week, and over 3 billion customers and members throughout.
- Marks/Labels
- Label contains characters that are literally translated to: "Watsons", a brand name; "hurt" or "wound", "wind", "cold", "nose", "smoke", and "snuff". When adjusted for English comprehension, product is "Cold and Sinus snuff". This product will treat symptoms due to cold such as headaches, dizziness, nasal congestion, and others. Watsons is a member of the A.S. Watson Group, which started as the Canton Dispensary and Soda Water Establishment, founded in 1828 as a small dispensary, with the mission to provide free medical services to the poor people of the Southern Chinese province of Guangdong (also known as Canton). It moved to Hong Kong and re-emerged as the Hong Kong Dispensary from 1 January 1843. The company began trading under the name A.S. Watson & Company in 1871. Now, the A.S. Watson Group (or A.S. Watson or ASW) with headquarter located in Hong Kong, is the world's largest health and beauty retail group, with over 13,900 stores in 24 markets worldwide serving over 28 million customers per week, and over 3 billion customers and members throughout.
Images
Vivian's Tapestry
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9670
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 2016
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (9 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Vivian Lee’s short film covers six decades of her life experience. The film tells the story of Vivian’s parents and their difficult time during the Second World War, including a harrowing journey on the Burma Road. Vivian describes her idyllic childhood in post-war Burma, where she was the sixth of…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Village Museum Film and Video collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 video recording (mp4) (9 min., 17 sec.) : digital, 25 fps, col., sd., stereo
- Scope and Content
- Vivian Lee’s short film covers six decades of her life experience. The film tells the story of Vivian’s parents and their difficult time during the Second World War, including a harrowing journey on the Burma Road. Vivian describes her idyllic childhood in post-war Burma, where she was the sixth of eight children, and her life in Singapore and Hong Kong as a young woman. The film includes Vivian and husband Alan’s decision to move to Canada. The couple briefly lived in Burnaby for a short period, during which time their daughters were born. A short while later they moved to Vancouver to care for Alan’s parents. The film concludes with the couple’s return to Burnaby for their retirement, and Vivian’s expressions of appreciation for the many things that bring her joy.
- History
- Vivian Lee was born in Rangoon, Burma, in 1950. Her parents moved to Burma from China in the 1930s. Vivian was the sixth of eight children. Two older siblings were born in Burma, and survived a perilous escape from Burma along the Burma Road during the Second World War. Vivian was the first child to be born in post-war Burma, after her parents returned following the war. The family lived in Rangoon for a period, before moving to a home in the suburbs where Vivian spent an idyllic childhood. After graduating from university, Vivian moved to Singapore, and then to Hong Kong. She worked for a large pharmaceutical company in Hong Kong, where she met her husband, Alan. The couple emigrated to Canada with Alan’s parents (in the 1980s?). Daughters Cynthia and Adrienne were born in Burnaby, before the family moved to Vancouver to care for Alan’s parents. Alan and Vivian have recently returned to Burnaby for their retirement years. They are active volunteers and grand-parents, and Vivian has been developing her watercolour painting skills. Vivian produced the short film in order to pass the legacy of her family’s history on to her children and their offspring. She notes: “I am happy and honoured to share my life story with others in the community. I think it gives all of us a chance to contribute to the mosaic of our shared heritage. I am so proud to be a Canadian citizen and feel very fortunate to live in a multicultural society. I believe it is through sharing these life stories that will make us stronger as a nation.”
- Creator
- Lee, Vivian
- Other Title Information
- title supplied by film maker
- Subjects
- Persons - Chinese Canadians
- Names
- Lee, Vivian
- Accession Code
- BV016.37.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Date
- 2016
- Media Type
- Moving Images
- Notes
- Transcribed title
Images
Video
Vivian's Tapestry, 2016
Vivian's Tapestry, 2016
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Moving_Images/2016_0037_0001_001.mp4