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Studio Portrait of Young Aboriginal Woman wearing Necklace and Fur Headress
Studio Portrait of Young Aboriginal Woman wearing Necklace and Fur Headress
Object Number 2004.29.21620
Display Title Studio Portrait of Young Aboriginal Woman wearing Necklace and Fur Headress
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Australia. (verso) Australian Aboriginal girl, Gift of A. Agassiz, May 18, 1899.
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 19.3 × 14.4 cm (7 5/8 × 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz

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