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Early Trading in China- Crew

Early Trading in China- Crew

Displayed are trading receipts noting the transactions between U.S. and China. Items like tea, porcelain,

Jackstraws

Jackstraws

This is a set of 34 jackstraws. These jackstraws are made of ivory and were used as a toy or game. These

CLARISSA B. CARVER collision statements

CLARISSA B. CARVER collision statements

This document is a survey conducted for the CLARISSA B. CARVER. It shows how much damage was done

CLARISSA B. CARVER’s discharged sailors

CLARISSA B. CARVER’s discharged sailors

This is a document from the CLARISSA B. CARVER under the command of Captain Leroy Dow’s until

Coolie Ship Records

Coolie Ship Records

The ship’s log displayed shows the names of Chinese people who boarded on one of the Coolie ships as

Model of the bark HARVARD

Model of the bark HARVARD

Searsport Captain Lincoln A. Colcord was part owner and master of the Newburyport, Massachusetts-built

Tea Box

Tea Box

This specific tea box was used to transport varieties of tea leaves overseas. The type of tea box shown is

Male Chinese Guardian Lion (Shi)

Male Chinese Guardian Lion (Shi)

This is the male Chinese Guardian Lion or Shi, otherwise known as a “Foo Dog” in Western terms.

Early Trading in China-Piloting

Early Trading in China-Piloting

Displayed are trading receipts noting the transactions between U.S. and China. Items like tea, porcelain,

Palace Foo Dog (Female)

Palace Foo Dog (Female)

Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese guardian lions, are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia. They have

Traditional Chinese Fan

Traditional Chinese Fan

Fans were some of the most highly desired individual objects of the China trade. Fans started to become

CLARISSA B. CARVER insurance

CLARISSA B. CARVER insurance

This is a statement regarding the CLARISSA B. CARVER ship and how much money Captain Dow should

Chinese Coat

Chinese Coat

The coat is embellished with scenes of China all along the borders. Because of relatively plain design and

Chinese Embroidered Skirt

Chinese Embroidered Skirt

This traditional Chinese skirt set is made of pure silk.  The skirt has a traditional embellishment of a

Carrying Pouch

Carrying Pouch

This is a Chinese carrying pouch or purse. It is about 10 inches in diameter and has a strap for the

Porcelain

Porcelain

The Chinese art of porcelain making has many different variations. As seen in the picture above, Porcelain

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