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Man attatching thatch to roof of house. He is tying the courses of manicol thatch to the rafters. No scaffolding of poles.
Man attatching thatch to roof of house. He is tying the courses of manicol thatch to the rafters. No scaffolding of poles.
Object Number 2005.3.82.9
Display Title Man attatching thatch to roof of house. He is tying the courses of manicol thatch to the rafters. No scaffolding of poles.
Descriptions
Department Photographic
Date 1932-1933
Artist Dr. John P. Gillin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / British Guiana
Additional Geographic Terms Barama River region: Sawari
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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