Skip to main content
Samoan woman, posed, holding leaf
Object Number 2004.29.24644
Display Title Samoan woman, posed, holding leaf
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Samoa / (verso) Samoan girl / 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: 19.05 × 13.335 cm (7 1/2 × 5 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Museum Collection
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.