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Labwor women wearing another type of sporran, which is worn only by married women, 1935 - 1936

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304N/228

Scope and Contents

The caption below the photograph continues: 'An oiled string fringe with loops of coloured beads in which blue predominates. Blue is a favourite colour amongst the Labwor. A drooping breast is considered here a sign of beauty'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1935 - 1936

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

General

SG.

Finding aid date

2003-06-30 14:16:05+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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