A printed receipt with a blue stamp of the date and hand written name and amount. From Port Gamble Aug. 31 1911 stating that "The balance of your credit is $26.00..."
A store receipt to Mr. Li Yao from Gom Hong Co. Written in Chinese with a store stamp and two decorative stamps. Issued to Li Yao from Gom Hong Co. in Seattle on the 19th of the 12th month in 1911 the year of Xinhai.
An invoice on a portion of writing paper to Mr. Li Yao from the Drunk Moon Tower (Zuiyuelou) in Seattle dated the 25th of the last month of the year Geng for $21.00
One long letter on Chinese writing paper. For Shihuo My Uncle to Examine We used to share our happiness in the same village. Now on the edge of the earth at the end of heaven we toil for fame and profit. We can only lament: What else can I do? What…
An invoice written in Chinese with one personal stamp and two decorative stamps. The invoice lists the amount of money Li (Lee)Yao sent to the store and the amount of various expenses (money forwarded to Hong Lang Shizao Drunk Moon Tower etc.) Li Yao…
Red papers 11 rectangular sheets 10 x 4.5" of red colored paper. Probably used at New Years and were pasted to the top of an entrance to bring auspicious positive energy to the household.
Chinese Opera Lyrics The lyrics depict the tragic ending of a famous Chiense love story "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" Liang Shanbo fell sick and died after he learned that Yingtai was arranged to marry into another family. On the day of her wedding…
