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Physical types, husband and wife showing average difference in body proportions
Physical types, husband and wife showing average difference in body proportions
Object Number 2004.24.14019
Display Title Physical types, husband and wife showing average difference in body proportions
Descriptions
Object Description Physical types - husband and wife showing average differnece in body proportions between male and female - side view. British Guiana: Barama River region. 3 1/4 x 4 1/2. Taken by John Gillin. 1932-1933. Acc. No. 33-43. Carib
Subject
  • Wife
  • Proportion
  • Man
  • Woman
  • Physical
  • Body
  • husband
Department Photographic
Date 1932-1933
Artist Dr. John P. Gillin
Culture
  • Carib
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Guyana
Additional Geographic Terms Barama River Region
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 11.43 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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