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Object Number
2010.20.1
Display Title
Dry plates, Congolese peoples
Descriptions
Object Description
Glass positive side view portrait, from chest up; man with prominent keloid scarification in vertical line on forehead; one ear with pierced hole visible
Classification
- Photographic
Department
Photographic
Date
1875-1902
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Congo
Materials
Glass
Dimensions
Other: 17.8 x 12.5 cm (7 x 4 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Credit Line
Gift of Alex P. And Joann Pavlin
Provenance
Previous owner
Previously owned by
Alex P. Pavlin
(2007-2010)
Donor
Donated by
Alex P. Pavlin
(10/8/10)
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