Kachin warriors, 1889 - 1891
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
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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
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Date information
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Originator(s)
Beato, Felix, fl 1850-1891, photographer
Finding aid date
2003-03-19 14:34:04+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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