FRAME WITH PHOTOGRAPH OF ADELAIDE CLOSE RIGGS

Creator(s): Abdon Daoud Ackad (Photographer) , Unknown (Jeweler)

On view in: First Floor Library

About this object

The frame is a rectangular frame with a slightly arched top. The jade is carved in openwork with a vine and floral rinceau. The jade pieces are held together with metal pins that have a floral pressed decoration. The frame contains a color photograph of Adelaide Close Riggs, ca. 1960. She is seated and wears a lace-trimmed evening gown, a stole, a triple strand of pearls, pearl earrings, a diamond ring, and a gold and diamond bracelet. She looks towards the camera.

Object name:

FRAME WITH PHOTOGRAPH OF ADELAIDE CLOSE RIGGS

Made from:

Jade -- brass -- photograph

Made in:

China

Date made:

mid 20th Century

Size:

27.6 x 20.6 cm (10 7/8 x 8 1/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

62.115

Class:

HARDSTONE

Signature marks:

Inscription Ackad Lower left corner of the photograph face. Embossed in gold letters. Inscription X Center top of back of frame. Handwritten in pencil. Inscription 2 Left of top of back of frame. Handwritten in pencil.

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973