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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Weneluke sitting in the doorway of the hunu
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Weneluke sitting in the doorway of the hunu
Object Number 2006.18.1.36.18
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Weneluke sitting in the doorway of the hunu
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; see Putnam notes; 34 black-and-white negatives; Plus X
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/23/1961
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; Weneluke sitting in the doorway of the hunu
2006.18.1.36.19 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Weneluke sitting in the doorway of the hunu
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Weneluke playing with a small, black puppy; it is Wisa - the puppy that PM owns now
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali smiles at his baby; seen thru the hunu door
2006.18.1.36.10 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali smiles at his baby; seen thru the hunu door
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; shot thru the hunu doorway; figures out of focus
2006.18.1.27.2 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; shot thru the hunu doorway; figures out of focus
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; little boy stands in the hunu doorway
2006.18.1.34.25 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; little boy stands in the hunu doorway
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Lokopma sitting inside the hunu eating
2006.18.1.27.4 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Lokopma sitting inside the hunu eating
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Lokoparek; out of sili door; large tree on the outside; someone in the doorway
2006.18.1.36.15 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Lokoparek; out of sili door; large tree on the outside; someone in the doorway
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali smiles at his baby; seen thru the hunu door
2006.18.1.36.12 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali smiles at his baby; seen thru the hunu door
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali smiles at his baby; seen thru the hunu door
2006.18.1.36.11 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wali smiles at his baby; seen thru the hunu door
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; children looking out of the hunu in Wuperainma
2006.18.1.51.23 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; children looking out of the hunu in Wuperainma
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tuessike and child in hunu at Wuperainma
2006.18.1.51.24 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Tuessike and child in hunu at Wuperainma
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