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Artifact Date:

A.D. 1900 - Present

Artifact Era/Dynasty:

1912-Present

Creator:

Unknown

Creator Ancestory:

Unknown

Department:

Our Chosen Land

Replica or Original:

Not a Replica

On Display, In Storage, or in a Private Offsite Collection:

On Display

Primary Material:

Metal

Medium:

Cash Register

Dimensions:

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An old cash register.
一部古老的收銀機。

    

Classification/Category:

Tools & Equipment for Materials

Specific Classification:

Cash Register

Notable Signatures,

Inscriptions, and/or Markings:

Donated by:

Unknown

Accession Number

1993.025.001

Catalogue Entry

The Cash Register is an iconic relic that reflects the commodification of Chinese labour during the early to mid-twentieth century. Chinese laundry, tailors, grocers and restaraunts were the main businesses endeavors owned and operated by Chinese Canadians. The Cash Register is a symbol that brings to light the relentless labour that occupied each work day - 7 days a week, 15 hours a day.


收銀機是一個標誌性的文物,反映了二十世紀中葉中國勞動力的商品化。華人洗衣店、裁縫店、雜貨店和餐館是加拿大華人擁有和經營的主要業務。收銀機是一個象徵,它揭示了每個華人工人每週 7 天,每天 15 小時都需要工作的無理。

Online References:

Artifact Date:

A.D. 1900 - Present

1912-Present

Artifact Era/Dynasty:

Unknown

Creator:

Unknown

Creator Ancestry: