Box 1
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Book of calculations for the practicing of geometry and algebra. Lyrically phrased questions regarding division of land, calculating taxes or washing of dishes, with accompanying answer and explanation of mathematical rules. With seal of ownership of Wang Huantang. From Xiuning, Anhui province., circa 1900
File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Content Note
From the Collection:
This collection contains eight manuscripts written in Chinese. Two manuscripts deal with auspicious days: one to build a home called Cheng Huai Chun Tang (1866), one for thirty-two activities of daily life such as drilling a well or making vinegar (circa 1900). Three deal with construction: expenses to renovate a home (1727), expenses to build a kitchen (1884), account to construct a home (1803 and 1851). One is a day book for a merchant (1819-1820). One is a guide to feng shui and the...
Dates:
circa 1900