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Description: A film about historical beauty regimens including Chinese bound feet, stilettos, corsets, and the brass neck coils worn by Kayan women, an ethnic minority ofMyanmar (Burma). Special Thanks to Zephorene Stickney Helmreich for all her help in utilizing the materials in the Wheaton College MA archives.nnSourcesnCHINESE SHOES:nSC 096 Lucy Morse Shoe Collection:n#62 China, Coolie caste, child’s, pr.n#63 China, Bound feet shoes, pr.n#43 China, pink satin, pr.nnEmily Hartwell gift:n#22 China, Bound
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