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Object Number 2006.18.1.1.14
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. woman looking towards and past the camera
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
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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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Natorek in Wuperainma; runs towards honai
2006.18.1.1.17 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Natorek in Wuperainma; runs towards honai
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several women walking up the path towards Abukulmo past Homaklep
2006.18.1.19.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several women walking up the path towards Abukulmo past Homaklep
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; line of women walking towards the camera
2006.18.1.16.20 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; line of women walking towards the camera
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; low angle of men running towards the camera
2006.18.1.40.25 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; low angle of men running towards the camera
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman trailing a great deal of grass running towards the camera
2006.18.1.15.24 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman trailing a great deal of grass running towards the camera
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman with the grass on her head; mother with child on her shoulders and a man; not well framed; run towards camera
2006.18.1.15.25 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman with the grass on her head; mother with child on her shoulders and a man; not well framed; run towards camera
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea;  four men dance towards the camera
2006.18.1.15.22 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; four men dance towards the camera
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; one warrior working towards the enemy
2006.18.1.7.2 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; one warrior working towards the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 3 men work upon the Warabara towards the enemy
2006.18.1.7.1 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 3 men work upon the Warabara towards the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears making his way towards the enemy
2006.18.1.7.13 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; spearman with 2 spears making his way towards the enemy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; over a fire; towards 2 women; Aneake frgd
2006.18.1.8.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; over a fire; towards 2 women; Aneake frgd
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Natorek running down the sili towards the hunu of Wuperainma
2006.18.1.13.24 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Natorek running down the sili towards the hunu of Wuperainma
Documentary
New Guinea