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Two women wearing neck rings and man in western dress
Two women wearing neck rings and man in western dress
Object Number 2004.29.21205
Display Title Two women wearing neck rings and man in western dress
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "India / Burma" Printed on photograph: "Photogaph by Alfred J. Smith / Copyright by the National Geographic Magazine / Women in the Shan Hills of Upper Burmah / The women in this part of the world aspire to ahve a long neck. Beauty is estimated from the extended / head pivot. From childhood women wear tight rings of brass about the neck, an additional ring being added / at the slightest suggestion og relief of strain. The weight of the rings, added to those which they carry on / their legs, must be most unpleasant."
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1912
Artist National Geographic Magazine
Artist Alfred J. Smith
Culture
  • Burmese
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Burma
Asia / Burma
Additional Geographic Terms Shan Hills
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 19.3675 × 12.7 cm (7 5/8 × 5 in.)

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