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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warrior standing in the grass
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warrior standing in the grass
Object Number 2006.18.1.6.3
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warrior standing in the grass
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Weem #2; 36 black-and-white negatives; Tri X; 400 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/2/1961
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; 2 older warriors; grass on to protect themselves from the rain; waiting for the battle to develop
2006.18.1.7.16 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 older warriors; grass on to protect themselves from the rain; waiting for the battle to develop
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New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; huge group of warriors standing on the northern most knoll of the north south ridge of the Warabara
2006.18.1.6.1 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; huge group of warriors standing on the northern most knoll of the north south ridge of the Warabara
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors standing on the Warabara waiting for the battle
2006.18.1.7.15 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors standing on the Warabara waiting for the battle
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; huge group of warriors standing on the northern most knoll of the north south ridge of the Warabara
2006.18.1.6.2 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; huge group of warriors standing on the northern most knoll of the north south ridge of the Warabara
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
2006.18.1.6.6 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asikanilep hidden by the grass making his way thru
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; single warrior
2006.18.1.6.9 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; single warrior
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 warriors
2006.18.1.6.4 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 warriors
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors coming to the front
2006.18.1.7.12 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; several warriors coming to the front
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; 2 warriors out on the field
2006.18.1.7.33 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 warriors out on the field
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a couple of warriors running
2006.18.1.7.34 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a couple of warriors running
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 warriors
2006.18.1.7.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 warriors
Documentary
New Guinea