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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman working in the fields; down in the blossoms; Tukumba behind
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman working in the fields; down in the blossoms; Tukumba behind
Object Number 2006.18.1.28.15
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman working in the fields; down in the blossoms; Tukumba behind
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; Pua (Tukom) and Lokopma; 35 black-and-white negatives; Plus X; 80 ASA
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/19/1961
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 stooped over working in the fields
2006.18.1.28.16 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman stooped over working in the fields
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New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 women working in the fields
2006.18.1.28.17 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 women working in the fields
Documentary
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 3 women in the fields
2006.18.1.28.18 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 3 women in the fields
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asukuwan walking in the fields behind Homaklep
2006.18.1.36.3 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Asukuwan walking in the fields behind Homaklep
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 4 pigs walking in the fields behind Homaklep
2006.18.1.36.4 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 4 pigs walking in the fields behind Homaklep
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman working in the fields near Siba's kaio; soomeone in kaio in bkgd
2006.18.1.19.19 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; woman working in the fields near Siba's kaio; soomeone in kaio in bkgd
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old man and woman working in the fields in front Homoak
2006.18.1.24.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old man and woman working in the fields in front Homoak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old man working in the fields
2006.18.1.24.13 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; an old man working in the fields
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman walking in the fields; she has something on her back
2006.18.1.20.5 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a woman walking in the fields; she has something on her back
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; view to the NE from high behind Tukumba
2006.18.1.43.29 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; view to the NE from high behind Tukumba
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; from the Tukumba; large fire burning down in the direction of Hulibara
2006.18.1.17.20 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; from the Tukumba; large fire burning down in the direction of Hulibara
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; the back of a woman; hands clasped behind her enck; hiperi stick in hand; net comes down over her back; amputated joints of her fingers show well on her shoulders
2006.18.1.20.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; the back of a woman; hands clasped behind her enck; hiperi stick in hand; net comes down over her back; amputated joints of her fingers show well on her shoulders
Documentary
New Guinea