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The Harmony Borax Works employed about 40 workers. A large percent were Chinese laborers who were housed near the plant. They used these items to pass the time during their leisure hours in Death Valley.
Violin Bow
1880s
Chinese
Wood, hair, string. L 52 cm
Death Valley National Park, DEVA 10969
Spoon
1880s
Chinese
Porcelain. L 7.5, W 4.5 cm
Death Valley National Park, DEVA 33598
Gaming Pieces
1880s
Chinese
Wood. L 6.5, W 2.25 cm
Death Valley National Park, DEVA 33668, 33669
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Details
- Title: Recreational Items
- Contributor: Scotty's Castle - Death Valley National Park, National Park Service
- Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/death_valley/exb/mining_ranching/borax/DEVA10969_bow.html
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