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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman walking into Wuperainma with a huge load of hiperi and other things
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman walking into Wuperainma with a huge load of hiperi and other things
Object Number 2006.18.1.19.24
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman walking into Wuperainma with a huge load of hiperi and other things
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; general portraits; 31 black-and-white negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/5/1961
Artist Dr. Samuel Putnam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
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 walking down towards the pavi grove from Wuperainma loaded with hiperi
2006.18.1.30.25 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman walking down towards the pavi grove from Wuperainma loaded with hiperi
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; early morning; a man walking along a trail somewhere near the salt wells at the entrance to the salt well; carrying things there which he will prepare
2006.18.1.39.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; early morning; a man walking along a trail somewhere near the salt wells at the entrance to the salt well; carrying things there which he will prepare
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman washing hiperi in a little stream close to Wuperainma
2006.18.1.19.22 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman washing hiperi in a little stream close to Wuperainma
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman throwing things into her su from the hakse
2006.18.1.48.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman throwing things into her su from the hakse
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman walking down towards the pavi grove from Wuperainma loaded with hiperi
2006.18.1.30.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman walking down towards the pavi grove from Wuperainma loaded with hiperi
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warriors holding things over their heads to keep off the rain
2006.18.1.34.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; warriors holding things over their heads to keep off the rain
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a warrior with things over his head - grass and ferns
2006.18.1.34.12 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a warrior with things over his head - grass and ferns
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along a ridge; carrying things
2006.18.1.32.23 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along a ridge; carrying things
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along a ridge; carrying things
2006.18.1.32.22 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along a ridge; carrying things
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along a ridge; carrying things
2006.18.1.32.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along a ridge; carrying things
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along a ridge; carrying things
2006.18.1.32.24 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along a ridge; carrying things
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; person walking along a ridge; carrying things
2006.18.1.32.25 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; person walking along a ridge; carrying things
Documentary
New Guinea