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Men with shell strings at funeral
Men with shell strings at funeral
Object Number 2006.18.1.4.16
Display Title Men with shell strings at funeral
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; funeral; 35 black-and-white negatives; Tri X; 400 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 7/27/1961
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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Metek at the funeral
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