This collection of exquisite locks from the Qing Dynasty (1638-1911 CE) exhibits the splitting-spring mechanism used in China from the Han Dynasty (206 BCE -220 CE) until Western pin and tumbler locks mostly replaced them in the 1940s.
The exhibit opening will be held in the extension building at 328 J Street on Saturday, August 1st, 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A PowerPoint presentation about Chinese locks will be given at 2:00 PM by our Education Coordinator, Alex Stewart. Refreshments will be served at the reception held in the Chinese garden at 404 Third Avenue.
Admission: $2, free for members and children under 12
Location:
(Read Description Above)
Chinese Historical Museum
extension building
328 J Street, San Diego
For more information please visit: http://www.sdchm.org
or
Call: (619) 338-9888
Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
The exhibit opening will be held in the extension building at 328 J Street on Saturday, August 1st, 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A PowerPoint presentation about Chinese locks will be given at 2:00 PM by our Education Coordinator, Alex Stewart. Refreshments will be served at the reception held in the Chinese garden at 404 Third Avenue.
Admission: $2, free for members and children under 12
Location:
(Read Description Above)
Chinese Historical Museum
extension building
328 J Street, San Diego
For more information please visit: http://www.sdchm.org
or
Call: (619) 338-9888
Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
