Costume Headpiece of Jade Ling

Object/Artifact

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Chinese Historical Society of America

Front of headpiece

Front of headpiece

Name/Title

Costume Headpiece of Jade Ling

Entry/Object ID

1997.004.00001a

Description

Elaborate beaded women's headpiece. Front: The tiara-like main piece is silver colored and encrusted with clear beads, sequins, and champagne colored fake(?) pearls; it rests on a black headband with an attached brown plastic comb. Sprouting out of the top of the headpiece are six large curling wires decorated with silver teardrop sequins and fake pearls. Part of an ensemble with bustle, bodice, and bottoms, worn by Jade Ling while performing at Forbidden city Nite Club. Length: 13.5". Width: 14.75". Height: 2.5".

Made/Created

Date made

1938 - 1961

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

14-3/4 in

Material

Metal, Plastic, Glass, Rayon

General Notes

Note

Insurance Co.: Eddie Tsang Insurance Co Insurance Rep: Eddie Tsang Notes: Accompanying the costume are four B+W photos. Status: OK