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Samoan woman, posed, holding via leaf over her shoulders
Samoan woman, posed, holding via leaf over her shoulders
Object Number 2004.29.24643
Display Title Samoan woman, posed, holding via leaf over her shoulders
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Samoa / (verso) Samoan girl and Via leaf - used as sunshade / Gift of A. Agassiz. May, 18, 1899
Subject
  • Portrait
  • Woman
  • Posed
Department Photographic
Date ca. 1899
Culture
  • Samoan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Samoa
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 13.6525 × 19.3675 cm (5 3/8 × 7 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Museum Collection
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz

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