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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. view more to the west; from Tukumba
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. view more to the west; from Tukumba
Object Number 2006.18.1.3.4
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. view more to the west; from Tukumba
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; boys's spear game; 33 black-and-white negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 7/26/1961
Artist Dr. Samuel Putnam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, black and white
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. wide angle; from the Tukumba; looking almost due west including Homoak at the bottom of the frame
2006.18.1.3.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. wide angle; from the Tukumba; looking almost due west including Homoak at the bottom of the frame
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. looking south on Tukumba; wide angle; inclduing Wuperainma, Homaklep, etc.
2006.18.1.3.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. looking south on Tukumba; wide angle; inclduing Wuperainma, Homaklep, etc.
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. more to the north
2006.18.1.3.7 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. more to the north
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. more to the north
2006.18.1.3.8 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. more to the north
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; up on the Tukumba; a place where wood is gathered; a boy stands near it
2006.18.1.18.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; up on the Tukumba; a place where wood is gathered; a boy stands near it
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot; towards the west; high in the Tukumba
2006.18.1.35.21 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot; towards the west; high in the Tukumba
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Kousa about to throw a hoop during the game
2006.18.1.3.19 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Kousa about to throw a hoop during the game
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. MR huddled with some small boys as it began to rain out on the field; all have his clothes on
2006.18.1.3.29 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. MR huddled with some small boys as it began to rain out on the field; all have his clothes on
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. MR huddled with some small boys as it began to rain out on the field
2006.18.1.3.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. MR huddled with some small boys as it began to rain out on the field
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Isile and other little boys near Homoak waiting for the hoop to come
2006.18.1.3.18 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Isile and other little boys near Homoak waiting for the hoop to come
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. 2 boys waiting for the other team to throw the hoop
2006.18.1.3.21 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. 2 boys waiting for the other team to throw the hoop
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; from the Tukumba; large fire burning down in the direction of Hulibara
2006.18.1.17.20 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; from the Tukumba; large fire burning down in the direction of Hulibara
Documentary
New Guinea