Name/Title
WALL HANGINGEntry/Object ID
2007.7.2Context
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
2007.7Source or Donor
QUON Alma (by Len Quon)Acquisition Method
DonationDimensions
Height
183 cmWidth
6 cmDimension Notes
183 cm x 46 cm