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A boy clowning with a wash pan on his head
A boy clowning with a wash pan on his head
Object Number 2006.12.1.23.25
Display Title A boy clowning with a wash pan on his head
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Weem and Husuk; Tri X; 35.5 negatives
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 4/15/1961 - 4/20/1961
Artist Michael Clark Rockefeller
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Family of Michael C. Rockefeller
Provenance
Donor Mary R. Morgan

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