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Studio-stage Bush scene showing Aboriginal Woman holding Child, Net Bags hanging behind them
Studio-stage Bush scene showing Aboriginal Woman holding Child, Net Bags hanging behind them
Object Number 2004.29.21622
Display Title Studio-stage Bush scene showing Aboriginal Woman holding Child, Net Bags hanging behind them
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Australia. 8. (verso) Australian Aboriginal woman and child; Gift of A. Agassiz; May 18, 1899.
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 19.2 × 14.9 cm (7 9/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz

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