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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working smoke comes up in front of her
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working smoke comes up in front of her
Object Number 2006.18.1.1.31
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working smoke comes up in front of her
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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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working smoke comes up in front of her
2006.18.1.1.32 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working smoke comes up in front of her
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. a woman working smoke comes up in front of her
2006.18.1.1.30 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. a woman working smoke comes up in front of her
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; the back of a woman; hands clasped behind her enck; hiperi stick in hand; net comes down over her back; amputated joints of her fingers show well on her shoulders
2006.18.1.20.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; the back of a woman; hands clasped behind her enck; hiperi stick in hand; net comes down over her back; amputated joints of her fingers show well on her shoulders
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; near the Elokhere; seen from the river up to the path that comes down to the river; man comes along the path
2006.18.1.41.1 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; near the Elokhere; seen from the river up to the path that comes down to the river; man comes along the path
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working in the frgd.; other women in the bkgd.
2006.18.1.1.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working in the frgd.; other women in the bkgd.
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New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working in the frgd.; other women in the bkgd.
2006.18.1.1.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working in the frgd.; other women in the bkgd.
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working in the frgd.; other women in the bkgd.
2006.18.1.1.29 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a woman working in the frgd.; other women in the bkgd.
Documentary
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom has just thrown his spear at a hoop that comes by
2006.18.1.13.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tukom has just thrown his spear at a hoop that comes by
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a little boy throws a spear at a hoop that comes past him
2006.18.1.13.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a little boy throws a spear at a hoop that comes past him
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. hoop comes by; about to throw a spear
2006.18.1.3.24 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. hoop comes by; about to throw a spear
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New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a child and the woman
2006.18.1.1.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a child and the woman
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New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a child and the woman
2006.18.1.1.12 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea.a child and the woman
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