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Subseries 2B: Coins

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Costello Collection is organized by primary site (Donner Summit). The materials found from this work camp site contain fragments of bottles of medicine/alcohol, opium parapherealia, metal wok scraps, buttons, ceramic food storage containers, syringe, game pieces, and Euro-American ceramic. The collection contains different glazes and patterns on the Chinese ceramic materials such as Chinese Brown Glaze Stoneware, Double Happiness, Bamboo, Celadon (Wintergreen), and Four Seasons. This collection also consists of one whole projectile point.

Dates

  • 1865-1869

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Chinese .

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers and for public access. Please contact the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.04 Linear Feet (1 Bankers Box)