Accession No
1938.89 F.1-7
Description
Seven lengths of bamboo, part of framework for loom (1938.89 C-G). Six pieces with conical circular perforation at one end extending through width of pole. One piece shorter and unperforated.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Myanmar; Shan State; Mu Se District; Namhkam
Period
Source
Samson, Otto William (Dr) [field collector]; Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1938.89 F.1-7; MAA: TEMP.00596; 857 [collectors number]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bamboo
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (Related Documents)
See list created by Otto Sampson of objects BA4/2/25 collected for the museum in archives.
Event Date 4/1937
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
Description (Physical description)
Description of 1938.89 A-G: 'Weaving loom with red and blue thread being worked into a multicoloured cloth. Massive framework. Probably back strap (?framed warp beam). Pair of reciprocating heddles. Remains of another heddle. Fabric 6" wide. Red tabby, and extra coloured wefts floating.
A: Sword for the loom.
B: Threads of various colours for loom.'
Event Date 1938
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
Description (Physical description)
TEMP.00596 record: Probably a loom. Multiple bamboo struts and wooden planks. One end wrapped in light-coloured cloth with blue, red and white threads.
Event Date 7/9/2018
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Seven lengths of bamboo, part of framework for loom (1938.89 C-G). Six pieces with conical circular perforation at one end extending through width of pole. One piece shorter and unperforated.
Event Date 13/2/2025
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
Conservation (Surface Clean)
CON.2025.6145 | Surface Clean
Event Date 14/2/2025
Author: Stephanie De Roemer
FM:281397
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