Add new comment
Error message
- Deprecated function: The each() function is deprecated. This message will be suppressed on further calls in menu_set_active_trail() (line 2405 of /home3/dylanma6/public_html/internationaloildrillers/includes/menu.inc).
- Deprecated function: implode(): Passing glue string after array is deprecated. Swap the parameters in drupal_get_feeds() (line 394 of /home3/dylanma6/public_html/internationaloildrillers/includes/common.inc).
Artifact
Chinese Water-Pipe
Description
- Brass Chinese water-pipe
- Consists of a rectangular, decorated water container, a draw tube from which the user would suck the smoke, and a hinged tobacco container.
- Also includes a pair of tweezers and a small whisk.
- Front of the water container is inscribed with a scene of fruit and flowers.
- Back and sides of the water container are inscribed with Chinese songs and prayers.
Background Information
- Purchased as a memento by William McRae on his return from drilling in Java (Indonesia) around 1915.
Map Location
Latitude: 22° 18' 36.342" N
Longitude: 114° 11' 2.26" E
Longitude: 114° 11' 2.26" E
Date
ca. 1900Dimensions
inches
Length:
3.5
Width:
1.5
Height:
15.0
Events, Places, People
- William McRae
- China