A studio portrait of a Chinese woman

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A studio portrait of a Chinese woman

Entry/Object ID

2013.251.1.1

Description

A studio portrait of a Chinese woman, Hughes Photo, Los Angeles, ca. 1922. The image shows the woman wearing traditional Chinese clothing, including an elaborately embroidered jacket, slippers, and she holds a fan in her left hand. She also has on head gear that includes a long tassel hanging at the left side. She strikes a pose that possibly suggests she was an actress or entertainer. With album paper residue on the reverse, silvering at the top and edges and mild edge rubbing, the condition is good overall.

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Two-dimensional, Photographs, Clothing and dress

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