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Kachin warriors, 1889 - 1891

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3029A/8

Scope and Contents

206 x 265 mm. Group portrait of three Kachin warriors. These men conform to Scott's description of the costume of the Northern (Khakhu) Kachins: 'Generally speaking the Khakhus wear a narrow turban wound round the head, but not concealing completely the top knot of hair; a coat with long sleeves, generally dyed with indigo, and without embroidery, and a striped oblong piece of cloth, just about the size of a bath-towel, which they pass around the waist and secure in front by a twist.' (Scott 1900, volume 1, part 1, page 397).

Dates

  • Creation: 1889 - 1891

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition, apart from slight fading.

Existence and Location of Originals

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Existence and Location of Copies

CN 2200.

General

SG.

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate..

Originator(s)

Beato, Felix, fl 1850-1891, photographer

Finding aid date

2003-03-19 14:34:04+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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