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A heavy oval silver teapot by Linchong, Canton (1785-1840), inscribed with the name and bearing the arms of Isaac Hinkley (1783-1818).

Chinese export porcelain teapot, Mandarin pattern of the early to mid 19th century in the Famille Rose colors, a color named for the pinkish reds.

Chin Bing Hung and Fong Chung Hing were married on 1 February 1923 in Hong Kong. The other people in the wedding photo are not identified.

Chew Lai, age 38, arrived in Seattle on SS President Jefferson on 28 June 1930. His destination was New York City. He was charged $8 for the Alien Head Tax. [worth about $109 in 2015] He was originally admitted as the minor son of merchant, Chew Sun,…

(Chin) Lin Hing, Age:30, Height 5 ft., Occupation: laundryman, Admitted as returning citizen going to #14 Oxford St., Boston, Mass. Physical marks and peculiarities: large read left temple, faint vertical scar on left cheek. Issued at the port of…

Detail of East India Archipelago, Western Route to China, Chart No. 5, showing Macao, the Canton River, and Hong Kong. Whampoa Reach was as high as trading vessels were allowed to sail on the Canton River.

Seventh segment of Bill Moyers' Documentary "Becoming American: The Chinese Experience." Episode Title: "No Turning Back." This video is intended for educational purposes only.

Fifth segment of Bill Moyers' Documentary "Becoming American: The Chinese Experience." Episode Title: "No Turning Back." This video is intended for educational purposes only.

Third segment of Bill Moyers' Documentary "Becoming American: The Chinese Experience." Episode Title: "No Turning Back." This video is intended for educational purposes only.