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Studio-staged scene with an Aboriginal woman sitting, holding a boomerang and wearing a net bag
Studio-staged scene with an Aboriginal woman sitting, holding a boomerang and wearing a net bag
Object Number 2004.29.21678
Display Title Studio-staged scene with an Aboriginal woman sitting, holding a boomerang and wearing a net bag
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: "Australia, New South Wales / 1024. Aboriginal Woman. N.S.W. (H. King. Photo. Sydney) / (verso) Gift of A. Agassiz, May 18, 1899. / Australian Woman"
Department Photographic
Artist Henry King
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / New South Wales
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 19.7 × 14.5 cm (7 3/4 × 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz

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