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Object Number 2004.29.21793
Display Title Aboriginal women huddled in a shelter
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: Australia. King Georges Sound; Wohung der Austral. Neger. Marine; Reise S M S. "Hertha" nach Ost-Asien u. d. Südsee-Inseln. 342. (translation: House of Australian [offensive term]; Journey of SMS "Hertha" to East-Asia and the Pacific Islands)
Department Photographic
Artist Gustav Adolf Riemer
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Additional Geographic Terms King George's Sound
Dimensions Overall: 8 × 7.1 cm (3 1/8 × 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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