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Man mourns, chair behind him
Man mourns, chair behind him
Object Number 2006.12.1.61.32
Display Title Man mourns, chair behind him
Descriptions
Object Description Michael Rockefeller negatives; Weake funeral #4; Tri X; 36 negatives, -1-34
Classification
  • Documentary
Department Photographic
Date 6/11/1961
Artist Michael Clark Rockefeller
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Guinea
Materials Negative, 35mm
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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