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Pork knocker's house in British Guiana, along riverbank
Pork knocker's house in British Guiana, along riverbank
Object Number 2004.24.14011
Display Title Pork knocker's house in British Guiana, along riverbank
Descriptions
Object Description "Pork knocker's" house - British Guiana: Barama River. 3 1/4 x 4 1/2. Taken by John Gillin. 1932-1933. Acc. No. 33-43. Carib
Subject
  • House
  • River
  • Water
  • Hut
  • Rural
  • Bank
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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