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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa and a woman outside Homoak
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa and a woman outside Homoak
Object Number 2006.18.1.37.24
Display Title Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa and a woman outside Homoak
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; see Putnam notes; 27 black-and-white negatives; Plus X
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 8/25/1961-8/26/1961
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; women sitting outside the sien forest near Homoak
2006.18.1.37.22 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; women sitting outside the sien forest near Homoak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a group of women and children; some on the shoulders of the girlsand women; outside the sien forest at Homoak
2006.18.1.37.25 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a group of women and children; some on the shoulders of the girlsand women; outside the sien forest at Homoak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; women start north on the trail outside of Homoak
2006.18.1.51.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; women start north on the trail outside of Homoak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a group of women and children; some on the shoulders of the girlsand women; outside the sien forest at Homoak
2006.18.1.37.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a group of women and children; some on the shoulders of the girlsand women; outside the sien forest at Homoak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a group of women and children; some on the shoulders of the girlsand women; outside the sien forest at Homoak
2006.18.1.37.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a group of women and children; some on the shoulders of the girlsand women; outside the sien forest at Homoak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; in front of Homoak; walking north on the salt trail; 2 boys with about 4 pigs in front of them
2006.18.1.37.4 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; in front of Homoak; walking north on the salt trail; 2 boys with about 4 pigs in front of them
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; couple of people using the trail outside of Homoak
2006.18.1.21.30 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; couple of people using the trail outside of Homoak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa, who has been working in the field, stands on his foot holding a large digging stick in his hand
2006.18.1.14.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Kusa, who has been working in the field, stands on his foot holding a large digging stick in his hand
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 children; early morning; hands clasped behind their heads outside of Homoak; woman walks by on the salt trail walking south
2006.18.1.33.1 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; 2 children; early morning; hands clasped behind their heads outside of Homoak; woman walks by on the salt trail walking south
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; backs of 4 people sitting on the trail outside of Homoak
2006.18.1.33.6 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; backs of 4 people sitting on the trail outside of Homoak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; women start north on the trail outside of Homoak
2006.18.1.51.29 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; women start north on the trail outside of Homoak
Documentary
New Guinea
Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; group of women out on the salt trail just beyond Homoak on their way somewhere; they talk to each other
2006.18.1.51.26 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; group of women out on the salt trail just beyond Homoak on their way somewhere; they talk to each other
Documentary
New Guinea