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Our friend the interpreter who got us things
Our friend the interpreter who got us things
Object Number 2004.24.8431
Display Title Our friend the interpreter who got us things
Descriptions
Object Description Our friend the Interpreter, who got us things. Cameroon, Africa. George Schwab, 1929-30
Subject
  • Hat
  • Ethnographic
  • Textile
  • Decoration
  • Costume
  • Man
Department Photographic
Date 1929
Artist George Schwab
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)
Credit Line Museum Collection

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