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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot; late in the evening
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot; late in the evening
Object Number 2006.18.1.36.21
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot; late in the evening
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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2006.18.1.43.18 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot
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2006.18.1.43.15 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot
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2006.18.1.43.14 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot
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2006.18.1.43.17 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot; a boy with fire going in the right middleground
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot; a boy with fire going in the right middleground
2006.18.1.43.16 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot; a boy with fire going in the right middleground
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot towards the north
2006.18.1.43.24 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; scenic shot towards the north
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