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Object Number
2004.24.26045
Display Title
"The attack of Captain Wallis in the Dolphin by the natives of Otaheite"
Descriptions
Object Description
Plate number 21. Representation of the attack of Captain Wallis in the dolphin by natives of Otaheite
Subject
- Man
- Warfare
- ship
- Drawing
Department
Photographic
Culture
- Polynesian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
France
/
French Polynesia
/
Windward Islands
/
Tahiti
Materials
Negative, black and white
Dimensions
Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)
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