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Object Number
2006.18.1.26.21
Display Title
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 children; very small boy playing in a sili; heads are together and they hold each other's hands
Descriptions
Object Description
Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; sili Abulapak; mt. Trip from Watibara; 30 black-and-white negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
- Documentary
Department
Photographic
Date
8/16/1961
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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