14 results for: "lillian goon dip"
Armchair, part of a set that was imported for the Goon Dip family, ca. 1890-1910
Imported for the Goon Dip family, this rosewood chair is hand-carved, with mother-of-pearl inlay. Typical of Chinese mortise and tenon joinery, there are no metal fasteners except the coins that hold the marble back splat in place. Because abstract landscapes or figures could be seen in cut marble, it was often used as a decorative element in Chinese furniture. In…
ID Number:1974.5914.1a
Date:1890-1910
Side table part of a set belonging to Chinese consul Goon Dip, consul for Oregon, Washington and Idaho, 1880-1930
Imported for the Goon Dip family, this rosewood table is hand-carved, with mother-of-pearl inlay. In the late 19th century, Goon Dip arranged the emigration of Chinese labor for Northwest canneries. He also served as Chinese consul, and owned the Milwaukee Hotel in Seattle's Chinatown. His daughter, Lillian Goon Dip, was born in 1900, grew up in the family hotel, then…
ID Number:1974.5914.2
Date:1880-1930
Chinese Theatrical Costume worn by Lillian Goon Dip, ca. 1890-1910
This two-piece theatrical costume belonged to Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975) and she is shown wearing it in a circa 1925 photo in the MOHAI Collection (shs14125). Lillian was born Lillian Goon in Portland Oregon and spent most of her early life at the Milwaukee Hotel in Seattle’s Chinatown. Her father was Seattle’s Chinese consul and hotel owner, Goon Dip (circa…
ID Number:1974.5914.7
Date:1890-1910
Chinese man's robe which belonged to Goon Dip, ca. 1890-1910
This robe belonged to Goon Dip (circa 1862-1933), one of the most influential Chinese people in the history of Washington state. He worked his way up from poverty to become a wealthy merchant and successful labor contractor who provided employment in the canneries for hundreds of Chinese immigrants. He served as China's honorary consul to Washington State and Alaska. He…
ID Number:1974.5914.10
Date:Circa 1890-1910
Chinese Theatrical Robe from the Goon Dip family, ca. 1890-1910
This is one of several Chinese garments donated to MOHAI by Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975). Lillian was born in Portland Oregon and spent most of her early life at the Milwaukee Hotel in Seattle’s Chinatown. Lillian was an accomplished dancer, studying ballet with several teachers including Seattle’s well-known Mary Ann Wells. She often performed in traditional Chinese costumes. Her father…
ID Number:1974.5914.12
Date:Circa 1890-1910
Chinese “lotus” shoes from the Goon Dip family, ca. 1890-1910
These Chinese “lotus” shoes were donated by Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975) and likely belonged to her mother Chin Yook-Nui who had bound feet. The shoes appear to have been modified from their original form, to combine traditional Chinese elements with fabrics more associated with the United States. The front of the shoes are silk and delicately embroidered. The backs, possibly…
ID Number:1974.5914.14
Date:Circa 1890-1910
Chinese “lotus” shoes from the Goon Dip family, ca. 1890-1910
These Chinese “lotus” shoes were donated by Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975) and likely belonged to her mother Chin Yook-Nui who had bound feet. The shoes appear to have been modified from their original form, to combine traditional Chinese elements with fabrics more associated with the United States. The front of the shoes are silk and delicately embroidered. The backs, possibly…
ID Number:1974.5914.17
Date:Circa 1890-1910
Purse from the Goon Dip family, ca. 1890-1910
This purse is part of a collection of items donated to MOHAI by Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975). Lillian was born in Portland Oregon and spent most of her early life at the Milwaukee Hotel in Seattle’s Chinatown. Lillian was an accomplished dancer, studying ballet with several teachers including Seattle’s well-known Mary Ann Wells. She often performed in traditional Chinese costumes.…
ID Number:1974.5914.19
Date:Circa 1890-1910
Purse from the Goon Dip family, ca. 1890-1910
This purse is part of a collection of items donated to MOHAI by Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975). Lillian was born in Portland Oregon and spent most of her early life at the Milwaukee Hotel in Seattle’s Chinatown. Lillian was an accomplished dancer, studying ballet with several teachers including Seattle’s well-known Mary Ann Wells. She often performed in traditional Chinese costumes.…
ID Number:1974.5914.20
Date:Circa 1890-1910
Chinese Theatrical Woman's Jacket from the Goon Dip family, ca. 1890-1910
This is one of several Chinese garments donated to MOHAI by Lillian Goon Dip (1900-1975). Lillian was born in Portland Oregon and spent most of her early life at the Milwaukee Hotel in Seattle’s Chinatown. Lillian was an accomplished dancer, studying ballet with several teachers including Seattle’s well-known Mary Ann Wells. She often performed in traditional Chinese costumes. Her father…
ID Number:1974.5914.24
Date:1890-1910