Recreational Items

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