Not currently on display at the V&A

Girl's Ein-Gyi

ca. 1935-1939 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Traditional Burmese style tight fitting jacket. V neck ending in lapets and flared peplum. Long narrow sleeves


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Fine ?Chinese white, satin faced silk. Neck line, hem & cuffs finished with fine silver braiding. Garment entirely handstitched and of fine workmanship.
Brief description
A white fitted Burmese girl's ein-gyi to be worn on ceremonial occasions. Satin faced silk edged with fine silver braiding. c. 1935-1939
Physical description
Traditional Burmese style tight fitting jacket. V neck ending in lapets and flared peplum. Long narrow sleeves
Dimensions
  • Length: 45.8cm
  • Width: 30.5cm
Object history
To be worn by a girl on ceremonial occasions.
Other number
LOAN:COCHRANE D F.2:2 - Previous loan number
Collection
Accession number
IS.18-1998

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Record createdSeptember 30, 2003
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