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Bottle
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90294
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.11.5
- Description
- Clear glass botle with a black plastic cap. The bottle contains an unknown white powder. There is a yellowed label on the front of the bottle with Chinese characters. The reverse side of the label is green with white letters tha read "McGills & ..." "Victoria, BC". There are raised markings on the bottle with markers at 20 and 40. There are embossed markings on the bottom of the bottle also.
- Object History
- This item likely originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Colour
- White
- Beige
- Green
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Victoria
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Condoms
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90321
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.11.11
- Description
- A blue cardboard packet containing two smaller packets of three brown condoms. There was a third packet but it is no longer with the box. The text reads "1 doz. monogram Deluxe / From prevention of disease only / Made in Canada."
- Object History
- This item likely originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Colour
- Blue
- Brown
- Maker
- Monogram Deluxe
- Country Made
- Canada
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jar
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23741
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.83
- Description
- Jar, clear, with twist off metal lid; orange label irregularly shaped featuring Chinese characters. Artifact is third from left in the photograph.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Word for word translation is as follows; snake; bed; child or son. When adjusted for English comprehension, product is "Fructus Cnidii". Fructus Cnidii is the mature fruit of annual herb Cnidium monnieri, and is found mainly in Hebei, Shandong and Zhejiang provinces of China. Actions: Dry dampness, kill parasites and relieve itching for external application, warm kidney and strengthen yang, dispel cold and dry dampness for internal application. Indications: A. Eczema, scabies, tinea and itching of skin; B. Syndrome of kidney yang deficiency; C. Leukorrhagia and arthralgia due to cold-damp
- Measurements
- 10 cm height x 6.5 cm width
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Jar
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23793
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.135
- Description
- Jar, clear, with sealing ring and cap lid; irregularly shaped orange label featuring Chinese characters. Furthest to right in photograph.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Chinese characters on label have been literally translated to; white; plant root used for medicine. Label has been adjusted for English Comprehension to "Radix Angelicae Dahuricae" or "Dahurian Angelica Root". Radix Angelicae Dahuricae / Dahurian Angelica Root is used to expel wind and release exterior, alleviate pain, relieve stuffy nose, dry dampness and stop leucorrhea. Indications: A. Wind-cold external syndrome; B. Pain syndromes such as headache, toothache, arthralgia and so on; C. Stuffy and running nose; D. Morbid leucorrhea
- Measurements
- 17 cm height x 7.5 cm width
- Maker
- Mason
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jar
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23808
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.150
- Description
- Jar, clear with green tint, with metal lid; label is in characters; `Crown'. Orange rectangular label. Unidentified contents.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Orange label with three chinese characters in vertical orientation. Characters literally translate to: "light/bright/smooth", "mushroom", "young". When adjusted for English comprehension, item is "Orchid bulbs'. This product is made of the dried bulb of the orchid family members Cremastra appendiculata. It is used to treat swelling, ulcers, scrofula, throat paralysis and pain. It can also be used to reduce phlegm, detoxify, and for injuries related to snake, bug, and dog bites.
- Measurements
- 14 cm height x 6cm width
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package
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact24054
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.546
- Description
- Package, paper, "The Sin Po Powder"; with instruction sheet; and contents in a piece of paper which is not numbered. "The Sin Po Powder" written prominently in olive green cursive font. On left hand side is a black and white portrait of a man with an oval red frame. In the center an image of a lion printed in green, the words "TRADE MARK" printed above in red. A number of Chinese characters are also printed in various sizes and orientations. Artifact is fourth 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
- Medical & Psychological T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Label contains Chinese characters that are literally translated to: "good"; "replenish"; " efficacious"; "medicine" ; "is pronounced sin po"; "apply externally"; "strong"; "kidney"; "general"; "heir"; "injest"; "cure"; "illness"; "to help"; and "in distress". When adjusted for English comprehension, the product is "The Sin Po Powder". It is used externally to strenghten the kidneys. It is used internally to treat general illness and body deficiencies. Made by "Universal Big Medicine" shop.
- Measurements
- 4.5 cm height x 7 cm length
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Pill box
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90317
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.11.1
- Description
- A cardboard box of "Dr. William's Pink Pills", with pills still inside. One side of the package is in English and the other in French. The top and bottom of the box are pink, and folded with flaps. The top reads 'Wartime package adopted Jan 1943" and "GT Fulford Limited Brockville Ont. Direction Booklet Inside This End." The fronts and sides of of the rectangular package is black with black and pink text in a white oval shape. The text reads "No. 19327 Proprietary of Patent Medicine Act / Dr. William's Pink Pills / A Tonic for the Blood and Nerves / with Iron and Vitamin B1 / Contents 50 pills." The side oval has text that reads: "Directions: 2 pills 3 times a day after of with meals. See booklet inside for complete directions. Each pill contains 1/200 grain Strychnine, 35 International Units Vitamin B1, 15 milligrams assimilable iron.
- Object History
- This item likely originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Colour
- Black
- White
- Pink
- Measurements
- 4 cm l x 6 cm h x 1.75 cm d
- Maker
- Dr. Williams
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Ontario
- Site/City Made
- Brockville
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Tea
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90318
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.11.2
- Description
- A white package with raw ingredients of "Pile-rid Tea" / Sufferers from Piles (hemorrhoids). The cardboard box is covered with a white sleeve. The text is purple and red with a green image on the top and right corner. The box has directions for use and an explanation of what piles are from a medical perspective. The contents of the tea are as follows: pilewort herb, mullein flowers, mullein leaves, red clover tops, calendula flowers, Dal sage, white oak bark, pellitory of the Wall herb, Shepher's purse.
- Object History
- This item likely originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Colour
- White
- Brown
- Purple
- Red
- Green
- Measurements
- 9 cm l x 14 cm h x 4 cm d
- Maker
- Thuna Herbal Remedies
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- British Columbia
- Site/City Made
- Montreal
- Title
- Pile-Rid Tea
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Tea
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90319
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.11.3
- Description
- A cardboard package with raw ingredients for "Fem-Health Tea." The cardboard box is covered iwth a pink sleeve. The text is orange and blue. The box has directions for use and an explanation of what what symptoms of irregular and painful menstruation it will remedy. The contents of the tea are as follows: Squaw vine, helonias root, blackhaw bark, ginger root, chamomille flowers, aleitris root, motherwort herb, celery seeds, Uva Ursi leaves, cascara bark, cramp bark, cyani flowers.
- Object History
- This item likely originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Marks/Labels
- Contents 4 Ounces when packed
- Colour
- Pink
- Orange
- Blue
- Measurements
- 9 cm l x 14 cm h x 4 cm d
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Quebec
- Site/City Made
- Montreal
- Title
- Fem-Health Tea
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Tea
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact90320
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.11.4
- Description
- A yellowed package with raw ingredients of "No. 47 Tea for the Menopause" / Change of life in Women". The cardboard box is covered with a yellowed sleeve. The text is orange and blue. There is a floral pattern along the top of the front of the box with a side profile of a woman with flowers in her hair. The woman has a dark background behind her. The box has directions for use and an explanation of what menopause is and what the symptoms are The contents of the tea are as follows:
- Object History
- This item likely originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Medical & Psychological T&E - - Medical Accessories
- Colour
- Orange
- Blue
- Measurements
- 9 cm l x 14 cm h x 4 cm d
- Maker
- Thuna Herbal Remedies
- Country Made
- Canada
- Province Made
- Quebec
- Site/City Made
- Montreal
- Title
- Tea for the Menopause
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