Myanmar (Burma): neck-rings worn by Padaung women to lengthen the neck. Process print, 19--.

Date:
[between 1900 and 1999]
Reference:
644970i
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Description

Called "giraffe women" in popular English-language media

Publication/Creation

Rangoon, Burma [Myanmar] : American Baptist Mission Press, [between 1900 and 1999] ([United Kingdom] : [manufacturer not identified])

Physical description

1 print : process print ; sheet 8.8 x 14 cm

Lettering

Rear view showing the brass on a Padaung woman's neck Further description on verso Bears series number: 40

Reference

Wellcome Collection 644970i

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