The Black Lacquer Screen
In 1980 while we were living in Vancouver/Washington transferred by my husband Hal
Ilona Cole, Story 116
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Marcie Sims is a teacher, author, and editor. She teaches literature/film, composition, and creative writing courses at Green River College in Auburn, WA. She lives on Vashon Island, just a short ferry ride away from Seattle, Washington. She writes fiction (short stories and novels), poetry, composition textbooks and has written one historic overview of Capitol Hill Pages as a former U.S. Senate page herself. View more posts
I have always loved this beautiful screen that has been the backdrop of several of Ilona’s various homes/rooms, and a wonderful backdrop for pictures with loved ones–like the two samples here of Ilona with her beloved Jessika and her beloved Sharon in front of the screen. Now you can learn the story of the acquisition of this gorgeous piece! Enjoy–Marcie
I remember well the beautiful home that Hal and Ilona created in Bellevue, with the touches of Asian influence in the decor, elegance wherever one would look, and the black lacquer screen is indeed gorgeous! Thank you Ilona and Marcie, for sharing this illuminating story about the Ming Gallery.
Ah yes. The beautiful lacquered screen that set the tone of elegance in Ilona and Hal