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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman with her grass raincoat on walking towards her village in Abulupak; a young girl walking in the opposite direction
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman with her grass raincoat on walking towards her village in Abulupak; a young girl walking in the opposite direction
Object Number 2006.18.1.21.36
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman with her grass raincoat on walking towards her village in Abulupak; a young girl walking in the opposite direction
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; rain; portrait of Asukpalek's wife; 36 black-and-white negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/9/1961
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; a woman with her grass raincoat on walking towards her village in Abulupak; a young girl walking in the opposite direction
2006.18.1.21.35 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman with her grass raincoat on walking towards her village in Abulupak; a young girl walking in the opposite direction
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
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New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a young girl walking on salt trail; northward past Homoak; muddy
2006.18.1.21.29 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a young girl walking on salt trail; northward past Homoak; muddy
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 women walking in the fields; one has a child on her shoulders
2006.18.1.21.14 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 women walking in the fields; one has a child on her shoulders
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 women walking in the fields; one has a child on her shoulders
2006.18.1.21.15 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 women walking in the fields; one has a child on her shoulders
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman walking; from behind; an enormous load on her back and head
2006.18.1.21.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman walking; from behind; an enormous load on her back and head
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman walking; from behind; an enormous load on her back and head
2006.18.1.21.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman walking; from behind; an enormous load on her back and head
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance
2006.18.1.21.31 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance
2006.18.1.21.32 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance ; one is a boy with his hands behind his neck
2006.18.1.21.33 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; people walking along the trail in the area near Apulek- in the distance ; one is a boy with his hands behind his neck
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 women walking with thatching material on their heads
2006.18.1.21.13 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 women walking with thatching material on their heads
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New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old woman walking in the Alima
2006.18.1.21.24 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old woman walking in the Alima
Documentary
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