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Waistcoat

3rd quarter 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Brown, front opening with wing like projections from the shoulders.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Velvet lined with cotton and embroidered with sequins.
Brief description
Burmese child's brown velvet waistcoat. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). ca 1860. Decorated with sequins.
Physical description
Brown, front opening with wing like projections from the shoulders.
Dimensions
  • Shoulder to hem length: 46cm
  • Across chest width: 41cm
Style
Object history
Possibly formed part of a boy's costume for his shin-byu (noviciation) ceremony.
Collection
Accession number
6853(IS)

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Record createdSeptember 15, 1999
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