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Object Number
2004.24.31205
Display Title
Hair samples
Descriptions
Object Description
Chart of Hair Samples, Caroline Bond Day. "A Study of Some Negro-White Families in the U.S." 1932
Keywords
- Ethnographic
- Physical Type
Subject
- Hair Sample
Department
Photographic
Date
1986
Artist
Hillel S. Burger
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Negative, black and white
Dimensions
Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term “Negro” in this title; however, 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.
