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Interior of Indian School with totemic statues.
Interior of Indian School with totemic statues.
Object Number 2004.29.3492
Display Title Interior of Indian School with totemic statues.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Metlakatla Indians (Chimmesyan) / Interior of Indian School. On mainland opposite north end Queen Charlotte Is. / [same information is written on back of board]"
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • Public Structure
  • Sculpture
  • Interior
Subject
  • school
  • Interior
  • Totem
Department Photographic
Culture
  • New Metlakatla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia
Additional Geographic Terms On mainland opposite north end of Queen Charlotte Island
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 19.05 x 23.5 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.)

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