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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. woman stands in fields; another woman in the background
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. woman stands in fields; another woman in the background
Object Number 2006.18.1.3.27
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. woman stands in fields; another woman in the background
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, 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. woman stands in fields; another woman in the bkgd; out of focus
2006.18.1.3.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. woman stands in fields; another woman in the bkgd; out of focus
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; another woman walking along the trail from the fields; past Mapiliatma on her way to Abulupak
2006.18.1.21.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; another woman walking along the trail from the fields; past Mapiliatma on her way to Abulupak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman working in the fields near Siba's kaio; soomeone in kaio in bkgd
2006.18.1.19.19 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman working in the fields near Siba's kaio; soomeone in kaio in bkgd
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; one woman out of focus walking in the fields with an enormous load
2006.18.1.24.18 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; one woman out of focus walking in the fields with an enormous load
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa, who has been working in the field, stands on his foot holding a large digging stick in his hand
2006.18.1.14.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa, who has been working in the field, stands on his foot holding a large digging stick in his hand
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman walking in the fields
2006.18.1.26.13 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman walking in the fields
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; small girl and woman out in the fields
2006.18.1.25.21 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; small girl and woman out in the fields
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old man and woman working in the fields in front Homoak
2006.18.1.24.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old man and woman working in the fields in front Homoak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman stooped over working in the fields
2006.18.1.28.16 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman stooped over working in the fields
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman working in the fields; down in the blossoms; Tukumba behind
2006.18.1.28.15 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman working in the fields; down in the blossoms; Tukumba behind
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Woman stands with pigs
2006.18.1.2.16 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Woman stands with pigs
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Laro working in a field; directly west of Homoak; stands and calls to someone
2006.18.1.1.16 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea. Laro working in a field; directly west of Homoak; stands and calls to someone
Documentary
New Guinea