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Man's bag (n' hype)
Burmese (Kachin)
British colonial rule
late 19th to early 20th century
Object Place: Myanmar (Burma), Upper Burma
Medium/Technique
Cotton; warp-faced plain-weave with embroidery, braided cord and tassels
Dimensions
Overall (Includes cord and tassels): 50 x 33 x 3 cm (19 11/16 x 13 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Alfred M. Tozzer
Accession Number36.366
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSquare-shaped indigo-blue cotton bag with overall repeating pattern on sides of embroidered stylized floral motifs in red, orange, green, yellow and blue on both sides of the bag. There is a black and white braid attached to each side of the bag which extends to create a carrying strap at the top and a tassel at the bottom on each side.
ProvenanceGift to MFA on July 7, 1936