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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. a woman gazes up at the ceiling in the hunu
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. a woman gazes up at the ceiling in the hunu
Object Number 2006.18.1.1.13
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. a woman gazes up at the ceiling in the hunu
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; women in Wuperainma lise; 35 black-and-white negatives; Tri X; 400 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 7/22/1961
Artist Dr. Samuel Putnam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, 35mm
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Samuel M. Putnam
Provenance
Donor Dr. Samuel Putnam

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