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Two Ainu women carrying bundles
Object Number 2004.29.15388
Display Title Two Ainu women carrying bundles
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Aino / Japan / over. / (verso) Gift of Dr H M Hiller 1902 / Phila. Pa / Ainu women from Okotonai. / Returning to their homes from the / seacoast whither they had gone / to help in the fisheries. / The bundles on their backs con / taina mix ture of Clothing, / food utensils dried fish and the / peculiar odors pertaining to each-"
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1902
Artist Hiram M. Hiller
Culture
  • Ainu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 × 17.78 cm (5 × 7 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Hiram M. Hiller

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