Name/Title

WALL HANGING

Entry/Object ID

2007.7.2

Context

Hanging belonging to Alma Quon. Alma Quon came to Melbourne from Rutherglen in the mid 1930s as a young woman. She used to train the Young Chinese League debutantes to dance and present themselves. She also taught dancing in many Melbourne suburban schools. Alma Quon played the drums/piano in the band the Joy Belles and was its major instigator and leader. It is believed that the band played contemporary western popular music, possibly a jazz/swing style. It was basically a dance band and they played at many Young Chinese League functions. The band's clothes were made by Judith Wong Hee if not always then at one point in time.

Acquisition

Accession

2007.7

Source or Donor

QUON Alma (by Len Quon)

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Height

183 cm

Width

6 cm

Dimension Notes

183 cm x 46 cm