Not currently on display at the V&A

Girl's Camisole

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

Pink camisole with an inserted front panel of smocking and fastened down the back with 8 metal hooks and eyes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk lined with cotton cloth. Weaving, stitching and smocking
Brief description
Young Burmese girl's pink camisole to be worn on ceremonial occasions. Silk lined in cotton with a front panel of smocking. c. 1935 to 1939
Physical description
Pink camisole with an inserted front panel of smocking and fastened down the back with 8 metal hooks and eyes.
Dimensions
  • Length: 34.3cm
  • Width: 35cm
Object history
Worn by a young girl on ceremonial occasions.
Other number
LOAN:COCHRANE D F.2:3 - Previous loan number
Collection
Accession number
IS.19-1998

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Record createdOctober 1, 2003
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