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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
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
Object Number 2006.18.1.51.26
Display Title 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
Descriptions
Object Description Samuel Putnam negatives taken during Harvard Peabody New Guinea Expedition; see notes; 31 black-and-white negatives; Tri 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; group of women out on the salt trail just beyond Homoak on their way somewhere; they talk to each other
2006.18.1.51.27 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
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; early morning; a man walking along a trail somewhere near the salt wells at the entrance to the salt well; carrying things there which he will prepare
2006.18.1.39.27 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; early morning; a man walking along a trail somewhere near the salt wells at the entrance to the salt well; carrying things there which he will prepare
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
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men walking along the salt trail in the evening in front of the Homoak
2006.18.1.24.19 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; men walking along the salt trail in the evening in front of the Homoak
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; a young girl walking on salt trail; northward past Homoak; muddy
2006.18.1.21.29 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; a young girl walking on salt trail; northward past Homoak; muddy
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; 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; 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; another woman walking along the trail from the fields; past Mapiliatma on her way to Abulupak
2006.18.1.21.28 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; another woman walking along the trail from the fields; past Mapiliatma on her way to Abulupak
Documentary
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Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wereklowe and 2 other men on their way out to their kaios
2006.18.1.21.21 Samuel Putnam negatives, New Guinea; Wereklowe and 2 other men on their way out to their kaios
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