144 · Representative Documents: Artifact Collection Descriptions
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The Chung Collection. C.P.R. Artifacts
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Overview
British Columbia History
Immigration and Settlement
Canadian Pacific Railway
Company
Canadian Pacific Railway
C.P.R. Steamships
Travel and Tourism with the
C.P.R.
British Columbia Coast
Steamship Service
Artwork and Images of the
C.P.R.
C.P.R. Artifacts
Working for the C.P.R.
First class travelers on C.P.R. steamships and railways ate off of distinctive lines of
china and silverware, and had the opportunity to purchase C.P.R. souvenirs, such as
dishware, picture frames and diaries to fill in the memories of their journeys. The
Chung Collection contains several hundred artifacts of the C.P.R., including glass and
ceramic ware, silverware, souvenirs, employee hats and badges, and more.
Many of these artifacts were salvaged from the bottom of the ocean. Dr. Chung
purchased them from a scuba diver who gathered dishes which were discarded by
C.P.R. steamship kitchen staff too tired to finish washing up at the end of the night.
Others were purchased at antique and flea markets. The collection includes a newel
post from the Empress of Japan, one of many artifacts salvaged by locals after the
ship was scrapped in Burrard Inlet.
ITEMS IN THIS SECTION
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HIGHLIGHTED ITEMS
Correcting history: Captain
Walbran's recent discoveries
concerning the memorable
"Tonquin" massacre
Document granting general
sufferance with conditions
The medicine man
Vancouver Golden Jubilee
commemoration stamps
Biscuit tin
Serving plate with trays and lid
Hotel Vancouver room key
Cook's cap
Pennants
Autograph book
C.P.R. ARTIFACTS
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