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Island where first colonists landed
Island where first colonists landed
Object Number 2004.24.8787
Display Title Island where first colonists landed
Descriptions
Object Description Island where first colonists landed. Monrovia, Liberia, Africa. George Schwab, 1929-30
Subject
  • Dock
  • Boat
  • Ethnographic
  • row boat
  • Man
  • rope
  • Water
  • Chain
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Peripheral Mande
  • Kru
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia / <State> / <County> / Monrovia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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