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Woman standing, side view
Media Restricted
Object Number 2004.24.21009
Display Title Woman standing, side view
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on negative sleeve: "Copy of a Hottentot woman - from Rhodesia, S. Africa - original print received 1898. Gift of Benjamin Agnew, through E. N. Williams (transcribed from card stored w/neg 3/96)"
Department Photographic
Culture
  • San
  • Khoekhoe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zimbabwe
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term “Hottentot” in describing the photographed individuals. The term is listed here as it is part of the original documentation of past collecting practices and past methods of analysis.

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

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2004.29.11076 Woman standing, side view
Zimbabwe
Media Restricted
2004.29.12356 Woman standing, side view
South Africa
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2004.29.12357 Woman standing, front view
South Africa
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Africa
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Africa
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Swaziland
Studio portrait of a woman sitting
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South Africa
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Africa
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Zululand
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Two policemen
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KwaZulu-Natal
Woman wearing a dress, standing next to a metal basin
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Tshane