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Seven female aboriginals draped in cloaks, two women sit on the ground and five stand behind them.
Seven female aboriginals draped in cloaks, two women sit on the ground and five stand behind them.
Object Number 2004.29.21791
Display Title Seven female aboriginals draped in cloaks, two women sit on the ground and five stand behind them.
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: Australia. Phot von G. Reimer, Marine-Zahlmeister; Verlag von J. F. Stiehm Berlin 1878; Reise S.M.S. "Hertha" nach Ost-Asien und den Südsee-Inseln; 341. Australien, King Georges Sound. Austral. Neger-Frauen. From Museum Comparative Zoology, 1913. (Translation: Photo by G. Reimer, Navy Paymaster. Published by J.F. Stiehm, Berlin 1878; Travel S.M.S. "Hertha" to East Asia and the South Sea Islands; Australia, King George Sound. Australian [offensive term] Women.)
Department Photographic
Artist Gustav Adolf Riemer
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.6 × 8.8 cm (6 1/8 × 3 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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